The Management of Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has introduced indefinite suspension of all educational actions at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing following the death of a nursing pupil.
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 college students of 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 units, together with Masters’ Student Nurses and people present process orientation, are affected and resident college students had been directed to vacate hostel with quick impact.
The administration mentioned the choice turned vital following death of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which reportedly triggered unrest inside hospital neighborhood.
“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 acknowledged.
The hospital mentioned suspension was to offer peaceable and conducive atmosphere for thorough investigation into circumstances surrounding his death.
It urged affected college students and stakeholders to stay calm and comply strictly with directive pending additional communication, whereas regretting any inconvenience prompted.
DAILY POST had earlier reported how Taiwo, a Post Basic nursing pupil who was mentioned to be asthmatic, died on the establishment underneath controversial circumstances, sparking protest amongst fellow college students who alleged negligence in dealing with his emergency.
His death had generated outrage and requires investigation into healthcare response system on the school.
An eyewitness additionally alleged that Taiwo’s death was the second this yr, elevating issues amongst colleagues and college students.
