The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has known as for a radical investigation into the dying of Etimbuk Daniel, the rapid previous Students’ Union Government (SUG) president of Akwa Ibom State University, following allegations that he was administered pretend medicine at a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Enugu State.
NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, disclosed the circumstances surrounding Daniel’s dying in a press release printed on his verified Facebook web page on Monday, October 12, 2026.
According to Afeez, Daniel complained of a headache whereas on the orientation camp and was given medicine, however his situation reportedly deteriorated after taking the medicine.
The late scholar chief subsequently requested to be taken to a hospital. However, the approval for his switch allegedly got here too late, and he died earlier than he might obtain additional medical consideration.
Afeez additional alleged that a health care provider later recognized the medicine administered to Daniel as pretend, elevating considerations concerning the circumstances surrounding his dying.
“We were further informed that the doctor later identified the drugs administered to him as fake. These are deeply troubling allegations that require a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his tragic death,” the NANS president stated.
In the assertion titled “NANS Mourns Immediate Past SUG President of Akwa Ibom State University, Comrade Etimbuk Daniel,” Afeez expressed shock over the dying, describing it as a painful loss to the coed group.
He prolonged his condolences to Daniel’s household, pals, colleagues, Akwa Ibom State University and the broader scholar group.
“As a student community, we are in mourning at this difficult moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Akwa Ibom State University community,” he stated.
The NANS president additionally raised considerations concerning the risks posed by pretend medicine, saying the incident underscored the necessity for accountability, correct medical care and stronger measures to guard younger individuals.
“The menace of fake drugs continues to pose a grave threat to lives in our society, and this tragic incident underscores the urgent need for accountability, proper medical care, and stronger measures to protect the lives of our young people,” Afeez said.
He added that the affiliation was mourning the loss and would talk its place and additional actions on the matter sooner or later.
“NANS is mourning this painful loss, and our further actions and official position on the matter will be communicated in due course,” he stated.
Afeez additionally prolonged his condolences to Akwa Ibom State, the NANS group and fellow scholar activists, praying for energy for these affected by the loss.
He concluded by praying for the repose of Daniel’s soul, saying, “May the soul of Comrade Etimbuk Daniel rest in perfect peace.”
The circumstances surrounding Daniel’s dying have raised considerations concerning the security of medicine administered at NYSC orientation camps and the procedures for acquiring emergency medical look after corps members.
The incident got here amid rising considerations over pretend and substandard merchandise in Nigeria, with renewed requires the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to accentuate efforts to curb their circulation and shield public well being.
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