1. The Workaholic
First to arrive, last to leave. Replies to emails at 11:45 PM with “Noted, thanks.” Takes work home and wonders why others are not as passionate. Their stress levels? Astronomical.
2. The “Oga at the Top”
This is the big boss, the shot-caller, the one whose table is always full of “urgent” documents but somehow finds time for golf. They give motivational speeches about hard work while sipping imported coffee in an air-conditioned office. Their signature phrase? “Let’s have a meeting to discuss this.”
3. The Hustler
Every Nigerian office has one—the employee who has side hustles running like clockwork. Today, it’s selling Ankara fabrics; tomorrow, it’s homemade chin-chin. You’ll find them sending work emails and processing jollof rice orders at the same time. Efficiency level: 100!
4. The IT Guru
The savior of the office when anything tech-related crashes! Is the internet down? Laptop won’t start? Excel sheet refusing to cooperate? This is the genius who magically fixes everything, sometimes with just a reboot. Their ultimate advice? “Try switching it off and on again.”
5. The Never-Available Colleague
They are ALWAYS “in a meeting” or “working from home,” but somehow, their work remains untouched. Their ability to disappear when deadlines are near is truly legendary. Do you need them? Try again next week.
6. The Foodie
Workplace stress is real, but this person copes by eating. Their desk is a mini buka—biscuits, groundnuts, soft drinks, and maybe even rice under their keyboard. Lunch break? Too mainstream. Snacking is a lifestyle!
7. The JJCs (New Employees)
Fresh-faced, excited, and ready to change the world until reality hits—office printers never work, “urgent” requests are always last-minute, and lunch hour is sacred. Welcome to the real world, dear recruit!
At the end of the day, Nigerian workplaces thrive because of the hardworking people who show up every day, whether they are foodies or the office gossip plugs.
So, today, let’s celebrate all the workers who keep things running. Whether you’re an “Oga at the Top” or a workaholic, you deserve some serious accolades!
Happy Workers’ Day, Nigeria!
