German Language Institute Issues Public Apology and ₦1 Million Compensation to UI Graduate Following Viral Dispute

A German language institute has apologized and offered ₦1 million compensation to University of Ibadan (UI) German graduate, Oluwaseyifunmi, following a workplace disagreement that recently went viral on X.

Oluwaseyifunmi first gained public attention after sharing her brief experience working with the school. She explained that the professional environment and expectations did not align with her standards and values, prompting her to cut ties publicly.

Her post sparked mixed reactions online. While many praised her for standing by her principles, others advised her to reconsider her decision.

In an official statement, the school admitted there were lapses in how the situation was handled and offered ₦1 million as compensation, acknowledging her time, effort, and inconvenience.

The move has been widely described as a rare example of mature conflict resolution. Many netizens applauded the school’s transparency and accountability, while others commended both parties for resolving the issue peacefully without hostility.

Responding to the gesture, Oluwaseyifunmi wrote:

"Thank you for taking responsibility. I wish you the best moving forward."

Her calm and professional response has since been widely praised online.