A Nigerian nurse based in Leeds, United Kingdom, Nnena Miriam, has been found dead in her apartment, prompting shock and mourning across the UK and Nigerian nursing communities.
Her body was discovered by police earlier this week after concerned friends reported her missing following repeated unanswered calls
Miriam, described as a dedicated healthcare professional, reportedly missed work after her last shift on Sunday.
The circumstances surrounding her sudden death remain unclear, with investigations ongoing.
Fellow Nurses Africa confirmed her passing in a statement on Wednesday, expressing “deep sorrow” over the loss.
The organisation said Miriam had recently returned from Nigeria, where she had held her introduction ceremony ahead of her traditional wedding.
“She was due to begin a new chapter in her life on April 29,” the statement read.
“Instead, her passing has left her community devastated and seeking answers.”
Friends and colleagues described Miriam as compassionate, resilient and highly professional.
Her loss has been described as a “profound blow” to the healthcare sector and those who worked alongside her.
“She was a beacon of kindness in her field,” the organisation added.
Tributes have poured in from nurses and supporters in both the UK and Nigeria.
The case has drawn parallels to another tragic incident involving Nigerian caregiver Chidimma Ezenyili.
Ezenyili collapsed while attending to an elderly client in the UK in February 2024 and died two days later.
Both cases have sparked discussions about the pressures and mental health challenges within the caregiving profession.
Authorities continue to investigate Miriam’s death as the community mourns yet another heartbreaking loss.
