A heavy downpour which started in the early hours of Wednesday morning has left many stranded across some states in Southwest Nigeria.
Reports have it that multiple areas in Lagos State have been flooded, ruining millions of properties. The rain also disrupted many people's schedules, and some people even missed work.
However, some Nigerians have decided to make the best of the situation by posting funny emails explaining their absence from work to their job's hiring manager.
The hashtag #Dear HR has been trending on social media after people realised they would have to be absent from work because of the rain.
Some others also made it fun by responding to “emails” as the supposed hiring manager.
Nigerians address their HRs on X
@lollypeezle posted: “Dear HR, Except you want to lie. You can’t swear this rain is not falling in your area.”
In response to this, @knightbrolow24 replied: “Dear Lola, My car is also swimming in the flood so you have no excuse. See you soon.”
@AyodeleII replied: "Dear Lola, The company provided you with umbrella and rain coat allowances, as we sympathize with you on the heavy rains, please be reminded that resumption time is 8AM. Yours in helping you see shege, HR.”
Another netizen, @iam_m3rcy posted: "Dear HR, As I left the house I couldn’t believe the amount of flood that surrounded the area, I struggled to swim and finally hopped into a vehicle only to get stuck in the middle of the flood! As I type this message I think the water is taking me back home.”
As HR, @AgboObinnaya replied: “Dear Mercy, please paddle towards the office.”
@OmowunmiWillia7 also replied: “Dear Mercy, kindly be informed that when you took this job, your constant statement was, you can work under pressure and you can navigate through every difficulty to move this company forward. Please make sure you find your way to the office or else.”
@ebryhheem2nde posted: “Dear HR, I regret to inform you that I am unable to make it to work today due to an unexpected deluge. My street has transformed into a mini Makoko and i dont have a boat. I hope to navigate this aquatic adventure and return once the waters recede. Best regards, Ibrahim Ibrahim.”
@Fowomola_Saheed replied: “Dear Ibrahim, The company didn’t enrol you for a swimming class paying exorbitant fee for nothing… The resumption time remains 8:00am.”
@TheOnlyPappi posted: “Dear HR, If you check my CV carefully, you'll see that I didn’t include swimming as a skill. I can't swim and have a phobia of large bodies of water. I won’t be able to come to the office today because of the rain. Regards, Damilare.”
@aystickz posted: “Dear HR, I know you have seen the rain. Kind regards.”
@yomitheprof posted: “Dear HR and Line Manager, The floods from the rain in Lagos have led to horrible traffic congestion. Proactive leadership should have initiated conversations with employees and offered alternatives, not wait for them to write to you.That is empathy.
Yours rainfully, Me.”
@devoyceoflagos posted: “Dear HR/HOD, I’d like to inform you that Lekki/Ajah is now the new River Benue. Unfortunately I can’t swim neither can my car! See you tomorrow at work! Thanks for your understanding! Yours sincerely, Devoyce.”
@the_tech_writer posted: “Dear HR, Kindly ignore the "Swimming" as a hobby in my CV. Lekki is out of my league. Thanks.”
@Engr_Ashile posted: “Dear HR, The Rain is not really much everybody is lying. Best regards.”
Some others shared their real experiences with the rain and flood.
@firdaouzz posted: “After going through all these rain flood stress (especially in Gbagada), only to get to work and discover our Dear HR has already said we should work from home today. I'm in a state of emergency.”
Lagos State to transform its transport sector
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the Lagos State Government plans to transform its transportation sector by installing CCTV cameras, introducing transport police, and other measures.
According to the report, the policy would be implemented in phases: within two years, two to five years, five to ten years, and up to 15 years.