So now make we clap for you abi wetin. Before we start to shout racism, remember say
Dangote refinery employed more Indians than Nigerians. Your rant on linkedin is not going to change government policies, I’ve never seen Nigerian policy makers made decisions from opinions shared on social media. The man shared his honest opinion and you did the same. I don’t believe it is about race, companies will do what they think is in their best interest and governments do what they believe is in the best interest of the nation. Company way nor want employ we people go pay the fine.
It’s quite surprising to me whenever people talk about expatriates and the way they are treated, especially in companies. I don’t quite understand the perspective they’re coming from, but I’ve seen videos every day on social media and heard stories of how they’ve been maltreated by foreigners working for companies in the country. There are numerous complaints and incidents of project managers or supervisors mistreating laborers, with the unfortunate trend being that the project managers are often foreigners, while the laborers are citizens of the country.
I don’t support any of these actions. It’s wrong for anyone, whether inside or outside the country, to bully workers simply because of their race. The company neglecting such behavior in the name of retaining foreign workers because they supposedly provide better results is unacceptable.
To company owners, I believe this is the wrong approach. Maintaining equality in the treatment of all workers, especially in companies with diverse workforces, should be a priority. For instance, in my company, it would be a standing order that nobody is allowed to mistreat others based on differences in nationality or language.
However, it’s important for people to understand that private companies operate differently from public ones. The main difference lies in how they are governed and managed. Public entities are overseen by the government, while private institutions often prioritize merit and results based on the experiences gained abroad. That’s why you might find foreigners in top management positions in some companies—they bring expertise and insights from their own countries to enhance project outcomes.
Unfortunately, many of our people tend to react negatively without giving employers the opportunity to provide context or express themselves. Instead, they rush to judge based on social media posts.
