The management of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has indefinitely suspended academic activities at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing following the death of a nursing student.
The decision was announced in a notice issued on Tuesday by Dr Taiwo Omirin, the programme coordinator and head of the school, on behalf of the acting provost and medical director.
The notice stated that the suspension affects students in the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions, including master’s student nurses and those undergoing orientation. Students residing in the hostel were also directed to vacate the facility immediately.
The management explained that the decision followed the death of a student nurse, Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which reportedly sparked unrest within the hospital community.
“This decision follows the unfortunate demise of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which has reportedly resulted in student unrest within the hospital community,” the letter stated.
The hospital said suspension was to provide peaceful and conducive environment for thorough investigation into circumstances surrounding his death.
It urged affected students and stakeholders to remain calm and comply strictly with directive pending further communication, while regretting any inconvenience caused.
According to reports, Taiwo, a Post Basic nursing student who was said to be asthmatic, died at the institution under controversial circumstances, sparking protest among fellow students who alleged negligence in handling his emergency.
His death had generated outrage and calls for investigation into healthcare response system at the school.
An eyewitness also alleged that Taiwo’s death was the second this year, raising concerns among colleagues and students.