A Nigerian nurse based in Ireland has spoken publicly about repeated racist abuse she says she experienced while commuting from home to her place of work in uniform.
In a video circulating online, the nurse recounted how she was confronted on three different occasions by groups of teenage boys who allegedly shouted at her to “go back” to her country.
According to her, the incidents reflect a growing pattern of hostility that many immigrants and healthcare workers in Ireland and Northern Ireland are increasingly facing.
The nurse explained that the repeated encounters have changed the way she moves around daily.
To reduce the risk of further harassment, she said she recently paid for an intensive driving course so she could start using her personal car for movements.
According to her, the public transportation systems, such as the bus and train, are increasingly becoming unsafe.
She also noted that many other migrants dealing with similar abuse may not have the financial means to buy a car and pay for driving lessons.
She criticised people who, in her view, minimise reports of racism in the region or avoid directly condemning attacks against foreigners.
While some acknowledge the long history of social and political tensions in Ireland and Northern Ireland, she argued that failing to confront present-day racist behaviour only allows it to continue unchecked.
Similar cases have surfaced in recent years across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and other parts of Europe, where migrants have reported verbal abuse, intimidation, and racially motivated assaults.
In 2023, anti-immigration protests in Dublin drew international attention after clashes and online hate campaigns targeted migrants and asylum seekers.
Healthcare professionals of African origin in the UK have also previously raised concerns about discrimination and workplace racism within public institutions.
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