Tension has engulfed the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following a tragic incident involving a post-basic nursing student, Seyi Ogunjobi, who allegedly attempted to take his own life after being suspended from the institution.
LOgunjobi, a student of the School of Mental Health Nursing/Post-Basic Psychiatry, was reportedly preparing for his final hospital examinations when he received a sudden suspension from the hospital authorities.
The suspension, said to have been issued by the hospital’s Medical Director and Provost, Dr. Paul Agboola, has raised eyebrows among students and staff alike due to its controversial nature and the alleged absence of due process.
Sources within the hospital allege that Ogunjobi had been facing increasing pressure and verbal intimidation from senior officials in recent weeks.
The emotional toll, according to those close to him, reached a breaking point following the suspension, leading him to attempt suicide within the hospital premises.
Witnesses say emergency intervention by fellow students and medical personnel helped save Ogunjobi’s life. He is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital where the incident occurred.
The news has sparked outrage among the student community and civil rights advocates, with calls mounting for an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the suspension and the alleged threats from senior management.
In a brief reaction, hospital authorities confirmed the incident but declined to provide further details, saying a formal statement would be issued pending an internal inquiry.
Meanwhile, advocacy groups have urged the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the Federal Ministry of Health to step in, stressing the need for mental health protection for student nurses, particularly in institutions where they are most vulnerable.
The situation remains tense, with calls for accountability, student protection, and improved mental health support systems within training institutions across Nigeria.
