“Wife Material 1 Million Yards?” Nigerian Lady Shares Shocking Texts From Engineer Who Came to Fix Her WiFi

Social media is buzzing after a Nigerian lady, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @MadamGiftu, shared the inappropriate messages she allegedly received from an engineer who came to fix her WiFi. What started as a simple service appointment reportedly took an uncomfortable turn when the technician crossed professional boundaries, turning a work-related exchange into an unsolicited romantic pursuit.

According to screenshots shared by the lady, the incident began when she contacted the engineer after noticing that the WiFi issue he came to fix was still unresolved. What she got in response, however, left her both shocked and frustrated. The supposed technician, instead of addressing her network problem, began sending flirtatious and overly personal messages.

In one of the texts, he wrote, “Do you know you are so lovely and adorable, magnificent in beauty without apology. Wife material 1 million yard. Blessed be the man who is lucky to have you as his own.”

The message, dripping with unsolicited affection, sparked outrage online. Many users described it as another example of how some men take advantage of women’s politeness or customer interactions to make inappropriate advances.

Gift, the lady at the center of the incident, shared her confusion and irritation in a series of posts that quickly went viral. “Why is the engineer that came to fix my WiFi yesterday texting me inappropriately??? Why is my own always different???” she lamented in one post. In another, she questioned, “Wife material how??? Because I was polite in offering you water??? Why are men like this???”

Her tweets quickly drew attention, with thousands of users weighing in on what they described as “a disturbing but familiar story.” Many women in the replies shared similar experiences—service providers, drivers, delivery men, and even repair technicians who took advantage of their access to private homes to initiate unwanted personal advances.

Some men, on the other hand, downplayed the situation, arguing that the engineer might have simply been “shooting his shot.” But others countered that such behavior was not only unprofessional but also potentially unsafe. One user wrote, “This is exactly why women are cautious about letting male workers into their homes. A WiFi engineer should be fixing the router, not proposing marriage.”

The conversation soon expanded beyond Gift’s personal experience into a broader reflection on professional ethics and gender respect. Critics argued that this kind of behavior reflects a deeper cultural problem—where some men mistake basic kindness or politeness from women as an invitation for romantic pursuit.

Social media commentator and feminist writer, Ada Onyekachi, responded to the story, saying, “It’s not just about one engineer. It’s about the entitlement culture that teaches men that every woman they meet owes them attention. A woman saying ‘thank you’ or offering you water isn’t flirting—it’s just manners.”

Others took the incident as a reminder of how uncomfortable and unsafe such situations can become for women who live alone. Gift’s tweets revealed that the engineer even made multiple attempts to call her, including missed calls and short voice calls. She shared timestamps showing calls that lasted a few seconds and others extending to minutes, implying that he continued trying to reach her despite no professional reason to do so.

As the story spread, some users urged her to report the incident to the company that sent the technician. They argued that disciplinary measures were necessary to prevent similar situations in the future. One reply read, “Sis, report him. Companies need to train their staff on professional boundaries. You can’t go to a client’s home and start acting like it’s a dating site.”

There were also calls for stronger workplace guidelines across service industries in Nigeria, especially those that involve direct interaction with customers in private settings. Commentators pointed out that many workers are not trained on ethics or personal conduct, and some organizations lack clear policies on client-staff interactions beyond technical duties.

A few users attempted humor, joking about the overused Nigerian expression “wife material 1 million yards.” One person quipped, “They’ve been using that ‘wife material’ line since 2005. Can’t they find new fabric?” Another replied, “At this point, the only thing that should be 1 million yards is the distance between unprofessional men and women minding their business.”

However, beneath the humor lay genuine frustration about how frequently such incidents occur. Women continue to share stories of electricians, plumbers, drivers, and other service workers who blur the line between work and personal space. Some described feeling unsafe after rejecting advances, with a few recounting situations that escalated into harassment.

Gift herself seemed both amused and annoyed by the situation. While her tone online remained somewhat lighthearted, her words reflected deeper exhaustion. “Why is my own always different?” she wrote again, echoing a sentiment many women understood all too well.

By evening, her post had attracted thousands of comments, reposts, and reactions. Hashtags like #WifeMaterial and #EngineerTexting began trending briefly among Nigerian users, with memes and opinion pieces sprouting across X and Instagram.

Some men tried to defend the engineer’s actions, suggesting he might have been “smitten” or simply “expressing admiration,” but that defense found little sympathy online. Most replies emphasized the need for boundaries and respect in professional relationships, pointing out that admiration does not justify unsolicited romantic or personal messages.

Social analyst Tunde Fashola (no relation to the former minister) commented, “We have to learn that context matters. There’s a time and place for everything. When you’re on duty, representing a brand or company, your behavior reflects on your employer. It’s not about shooting your shot—it’s about respect and ethics.”

The story also reignited discussions around digital harassment and consent, especially in professional communication. Experts noted that while such incidents might seem trivial to some, they often leave women feeling violated or unsafe, especially when the perpetrator has access to their personal information, such as address or phone number.

As for Gift, she did not disclose whether she eventually reported the matter to the service company or blocked the engineer. However, her public post served as both a warning and a conversation starter, shining a light on a common but often dismissed issue faced by women in everyday life.

The broader takeaway from the viral episode seems clear: respect, boundaries, and professionalism are non-negotiable. A simple act of kindness—like offering water to a technician—should not be mistaken as an invitation for personal advances. And until such attitudes change, many women will continue to echo Gift’s question: “Why is my own always different?”

Because sometimes, being polite shouldn’t come at the cost of being harassed.