30-year-old man takes his life in Lagos after his auto dealer boss failed to ‘settle’ him

A 30-year-old Nigerian, Ani Chisom, has sent his family and loved ones into mourning after he took his own life and left a damning note behind.

Chisom was bitter that he served his master for seven years and was not given his reward for service, called ‘settlement’.

This heartbreaking news was shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a social media user.

Chisom heaped the blame for his action on his employer, Ulasi of Otolo Cars in Lagos.

In his note, he begged for forgiveness from his mother and expressed his undying love for his siblings and his love, whom he credited with doing all she could to make him feel comfortable.

He wrote: “I have tried my best to be somebody in life, but life has not been fair to me. I served with hard labour, yet nothing came of it because my master refused to settle me. It has been emotionally exhausting.”

He continued, “I have tried to bear the pain, but it has become too much for me. I have to end it all because I am very tired, and my spirit is already broken.”

To his mother, he wrote, “I know this will hurt her deeply because I am her favourite, and she has cared for me so much. I’m so sorry, Mom, that I couldn’t make it. Life hasn’t worked out for me.”

Addressing his boss, Ulasi, he stated, “We will meet again soon, but before that, you will hear from me. You made me endure so much after seven years of hard work with you. I should be a businessman now, not frustrated by your actions.”

He also expressed love for his siblings, saying, “Chioma, Ruth, Ekene, Uche, I love you so much. I promise to pave the way for you all in whatever I can do. Goodbye until we meet again.”

Finally, he acknowledged the woman he was leaving behind, saying, “You are such a wonderful person, and may God bless you abundantly for all you have done.”

Ani’s tragic death and the emotional weight of his note have drawn significant attention on social media, with many users sharing their thoughts in response to this heartbreaking incident.

See some reactions below:

@ihe69: “That’s the dark side of Igbo Apprenticeship. A lot of people talk about Igbo apprenticeship without understanding that it’s an ancient day slavery. It’s a practice where the apprentice has no say, and the master is a god. A lot goes unnoticed, and there are a lot of gory stories.”

@AZ_tweettz: “Suicide is never the answer. You’ll get to the afterlife and you’ll face what you never imagined!”️

@Lummy80820577: “I no still believe. Maybe him wan disguise make the world know.”

@MmiriOdaa26121: “Maybe he smoke Igbo / guff… Why taking your life for just 7 years that you serve someone that is not your God…Anu mpama.”

@petithazard2: “People are wicked. What will it take you to settle the guy? If you no get money you tell am instead of frustrating the guy.”

@IamemmanueldCEO: “This is indeed heart-wrenching 💔 .As for people blaming the guy,all you have to do is pray that God gives you great mental health to withstand the trials of life.”

@Sentient_Machin: “When will Nigerians rise up to oppressors? I’d rather take my boss with me than go alone. Cowardice at its peak.”

@pencemartin1: “He’s not mentally stable because what is this? If it’s true anyway. I have seen people have issues with their bosses and they ended up taking all their bosses’ customers, very easy something to do.”

@Cosmosodinaka: “You are just 30 and you gave up with life. Meanwhile there are people who are 40 and are still trying to find their foot in hope. This is just a coward behaviour. Leaving your loved ones in grieve after investing in you.”

@chidyk01: “It’s sad if I talk my own same 7 years for Alaba nothing come out still lock me up with police was falsely accused when the whole truth cane out that I was not the one men still refused to settle me but I had to move on su!c!de is never the answer.”