Shock in Lagos as Sales Rep Hired as Girl Turns Out to Be Boy

Shock in Lagos as Sales Rep Hired as Girl Turns Out to Be Boy

Lago Sales Rep Poses as Female for Job, Employer Finds Out in Shocking Twist

In a bizarre turn of events that has stirred conversation online, a Lagos-based businesswoman has publicly expressed her outrage after discovering that a sales representative she hired under the assumption that “she” was a woman, was in fact male.

The deception reportedly unraveled three weeks into the employment, when the employer accidentally walked in on the staff member while he was bathing—only to be shocked by the unexpected truth.

The businesswoman, visibly furious, shared a video of the confrontation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In the video, she can be heard exclaiming, “So you be boy, you con pretend say you be girl!”—a reaction that quickly went viral, sparking a mix of outrage, sympathy, and reflection from viewers.

Despite the young man’s attempts to defend or explain his actions, the employer refused to accept his explanation. Her disappointment was palpable as she lamented the betrayal of trust and the deception that had played out over several weeks.

Social Lens & Unemployment Angle:

While the incident raises questions about identity and deception, it also sheds light on the deeper issue of Nigeria’s rising unemployment rate. According to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the country’s unemployment rate—especially among youth—remains a cause for concern. In some areas, joblessness among those aged 15–34 hovers above 35%, creating desperation that may push some individuals to take extreme or unconventional steps just to secure a livelihood.

Analysts suggest that in an economy where gender bias and high job competition can limit opportunities, it’s not entirely surprising that someone might resort to misrepresentation in order to get hired—particularly in customer-facing roles where employers may hold certain preferences.

This incident, while shocking, is also a stark reminder of the urgent need for inclusive employment policies, ethical hiring practices, and—perhaps most critically—robust efforts to address Nigeria’s unemployment crisis, which continues to push many to the edge.

Shock in Lagos as Sales Rep Hired as Girl Turns Out to Be Boy

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