The Nigerian Senate has ordered an investigation into the death of a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Etimbuk Daniel, on the NYSC camp in Enugu State.
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that Mr Daniel died whereas present process his obligatory three-week orientation course on the NYSC.
The deceased corps member was the instant previous president of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Akwa Ibom State University. He hailed from Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria.
Investigation
Anietie Ekong, a media aide to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, introduced the Senate’s determination to research the NYSC member’s death in a statement posted on Facebook on Thursday.
The media aide mentioned the Senate resolved to research Mr Daniel’s death following a movement of pressing public significance moved by Akwa Ibom North-East Senator Aniekan Bassey, calling for a assessment of medical companies in NYSC camps nationwide.
He mentioned the higher chamber resolved that the investigation could be carried out by the Senate Committees on Police Affairs, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, in addition to Youth Development and Health.
Mr Ekong mentioned the committees would perform the probe in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force and the State Security Service.
He mentioned the Senate would additionally examine the state of well being infrastructure in NYSC camps throughout the nation.
He mentioned the Senators famous with concern the sudden, premature death of the NYSC member, describing him as a vibrant, patriotic younger Nigerian and a shining mild in his neighborhood who had solely got down to serve the nation.
The media aide mentioned the lawmakers equally expressed concern over studies that Mr Daniel died from issues arising from a “minor” headache after allegedly experiencing a delay in acquiring well timed and ample medical consideration on the camp clinic.
He mentioned the Senate additional expressed fear that the incident was not remoted, however highlighted a recurring sample of systemic negligence, poor medical infrastructure, and absence of certified emergency personnel and fast referral protocols throughout NYSC camps.
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