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 have been directed to vacate hostel with instant impact.
The administration mentioned the choice turned needed following death of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which reportedly triggered unrest inside hospital neighborhood.
“This resolution follows the unlucky demise of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which has reportedly resulted in pupil unrest inside the hospital neighborhood,” the letter said.
The hospital mentioned 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 prompted.
DAILY POST had earlier reported how Taiwo, a Post Basic nursing pupil who was mentioned to be asthmatic, died on the establishment below 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 considerations amongst colleagues and college students.
