Outrage Over Etimbuk Daniel's Death at NYSC Camp

Etimbuk Daniel, the immediate past Students’ Union Government (SUG) president of Akwa Ibom State University, died at a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Enugu State, leading to widespread grief and outrage on social media. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) alleged that Daniel's condition deteriorated after he was given medication for a headache, and he requested to be taken to a hospital, but approval was allegedly delayed.

NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, stated that a doctor later identified the medication administered to Daniel as fake. Social media users, including Innocent Okoh and Comr Ikumubok-owaji Ntegun, called for an investigation into the incident and accountability for those responsible for the fake drugs.

Criticism was also directed at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for perceived inaction. Some users raised concerns about emergency medical procedures at the camp, questioning the need for approval before seeking medical help.