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#EndSARS: Twitter User Cries Out After Company Suspends Him Indefinitely For Coming Out To Protest
A Nigerian Twitter user has been suspended from his work place for joining the nationwide #EndSARS protest against the incessant rate of police brutality that has ravaged Nigeria.
The user identified as Sam Oluwaseun (shotbyseun), took to his page Wednesday to share the sad news after receiving the letter of suspension. However, the name and other private details of the company was not revealed.
In the letter, the company allegedly claims the reason for suspending the member of staff is as a result of violating their COVID-19 laid down protocols. The affected personnel, however, wonders why he is not quarantined or isolated as supposed.
i just received a message from my company's HR that i have been suspended till further notice because i participated in the peaceful #EndSars protest today…. Suspended o, not even to quarantine or self isolate!!!!! #Sarsmustgo. #Endswat. @mrmacaroni @sarswatch. @SavvyRinu pic.twitter.com/9awDFNpqLZ
— Sam Oluwaseun (@shotbyseun) October 14, 2020
Do you think the company did right by punishing an employee for going out to speak against the oppression in the country?
Tell us your opinion below.
mbhpower
October 15, 2020 at 17:42
The attention of The Management of MBH Power has been drawn to misinformation currently circulating on social media to the effect that this Company is currently penalizing employees of the Company who participated in the ongoing #Endsars demonstrations. Nothing could be further from the truth.
As a responsible Corporate Citizen, MBH believes in the Rule of Law, and in the right of every human being to freedom of expression by peaceful participation in demonstrations provided that the participation does not conflict with of agreed working hours or otherwise.
MBH Power is also totally committed to the health and safety and welfare of all its employees. In accordance with Nigerian, International Global and World Health Organization covid-19 protocols. Every employee or stakeholder of MBH is expected to wear a face mask internally or wherever interacting with the public. Any employee of the company participating in any demonstration is expected to maintain social distancing and wear a face mask; failing which, such an employee must undergo mandatory quarantine and must undergo a Covid-19 test before resuming duties and interacting with other employees of MBH.
We take precautionary actions to avoid any possible risk of virus exposure or spread to company staff members, colleagues and other citizens.
We must also pay serious attention to the warning issued recently by The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that there is likely to be an even more devastating second wave of coronavirus in the country due to non-compliance of COVID-19 health guidelines.
The Covid-19 pandemic is not over. Warnings to this effect have been issued by governments all over the world including The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
We trust this clarifies the position.
Stay safe and God bless.
Warri
October 15, 2020 at 12:31
Na God go punish the manager way suspend the guy..he nor go see next year if them nor call am back before this week runs out..in Jesus name