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 scholar.
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 speedy impact.
The administration stated the choice grew to become obligatory following death of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which reportedly triggered unrest inside hospital neighborhood.
“This determination follows the unlucky demise of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which has reportedly resulted in scholar unrest inside the hospital neighborhood,” the letter acknowledged.
The hospital stated suspension was to offer peaceable and conducive setting 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 brought on.
DAILY POST had earlier reported how Taiwo, a Post Basic nursing scholar who was stated 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 12 months, elevating issues amongst colleagues and college students.
