UK-Based Nigerian Comedian Calls For Regulation Of Care Sector In Nigeria

A UK-based Nigerian comedian and healthcare professional, Babajide Adenuga, popularly known as Don Witti, has called for stronger legislation and proper regulation of Nigeria’s care sector to protect vulnerable people and create employment opportunities.

Adenuga made the call during an interview on Diaspora Connect, where he spoke about his experiences as a healthcare worker in the United Kingdom and his efforts to use comedy and digital content to promote awareness of care work and African culture.

He said Nigeria could learn from the UK’s regulated care system, where care workers undergo training and facilities are subject to strict standards and documentation requirements.

According to him, care workers in the UK are professionals who can build careers, own homes and enjoy the same dignity associated with other occupations.

He criticised comments that appeared to demean care workers, arguing that such statements were uninformed and unfair to people who have built legitimate careers in the sector.

Adenuga urged the Nigerian government to establish clear regulations for care homes and require proper care plans, staff training and documentation for residents.

He said proper records should cover areas including medication, health conditions, meals and other aspects of a resident’s welfare.

He also called for greater attention to people living with dementia, mental health challenges and other vulnerabilities, saying a properly organised care system would support affected families while creating jobs for Nigerians.

“There’s a lot in the care home to be done in Nigeria,” he said, stressing that vulnerable people should not be left without appropriate support.

Adenuga, who studied International Law and Diplomacy, said his career had evolved from his ambition to work in diplomacy into healthcare, comedy, content creation and cultural advocacy.

He said comedy had become a means of connecting with people, educating audiences and highlighting everyday experiences, particularly those of Nigerians and other Africans living abroad.

Reflecting on his life in the UK, Adenuga said one of the biggest cultural differences he noticed was the tendency of people to maintain personal space.

He, however, praised aspects of British social etiquette, including the emphasis on saying “please” and “thank you”, saying such simple gestures could make people feel valued and included.

The comedian also said he missed the social life, friendships and celebrations he enjoyed in Nigeria, particularly attending weddings and other family and community events.

He expressed hope that Nigeria would become better and more prosperous, allowing Nigerians in the diaspora and their children to contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.