Ogun State Hospital Suspends Nursing School After Death

The Management of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, announced the indefinite suspension of all academic activities at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing after the death of student Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo. The notification was issued on Tuesday and signed by Dr Taiwo Omirin, the Coordinator of Programme and Head of School, on behalf of the Acting Provost and Medical Director.

This suspension affects students in the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sets, including master’s student nurses and those undergoing orientation. Students residing in the school’s hostel were ordered to vacate immediately.

Taiwo's death reportedly triggered unrest among fellow students, who raised concerns about the handling of his medical emergency. The deceased, an asthmatic, died under controversial circumstances, prompting calls for an investigation into the adequacy of the medical response he received.

The management's decision aims to ensure a conducive environment for a thorough investigation while expressing regret over the disruption caused to students' academic programs.