Wednesday, October 21, 2026 -The Management of Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has announced indefinite suspension of all academic activities at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing following the death of a nursing student.
The suspension was contained in a notification on Tuesday,
signed by Coordinator of Programme/Head of School, Dr Taiwo Omirin, on behalf
of the Acting Provost and Medical Director.
According to the letter, all students of 2025/2026 and
2026/2027 sets, including Masters' Student Nurses and those undergoing
orientation, are affected and resident students were directed to vacate hostel
with immediate effect.
The management said the decision became necessary following
death of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which reportedly triggered unrest
within hospital community.
"This decision follows the unfortunate demise of
Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which has reportedly resulted in student
unrest within the hospital community," the letter stated.
The hospital said suspension was to provide peaceful and
conducive environment for thorough investigation into circumstances surrounding
his death.
It urged affected students and stakeholders to remain calm
and comply strictly with directive pending further communication, while
regretting any inconvenience caused.
Taiwo, a Post Basic nursing student who
was said to be asthmatic, died at the institution under controversial
circumstances, sparking protest among fellow students who alleged negligence in
handling his emergency.
His death had generated outrage and calls for investigation
into healthcare response system at the school.
An eyewitness also alleged that Taiwo’s death was the second
this year, raising concerns among colleagues and students.
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