Aro psychiatric hospital shuts school indefinitely after student’s death
The management of Neuropsychiatric Hospital Aro in Abeokuta has indefinitely suspended all academic activities at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing following the death of a nursing student.
The suspension was announced in a notification released Tuesday and signed by Dr. Taiwo Omirin, the Coordinator of the Program and Head of School, on behalf of the Acting Provost and Medical Director.
According to the notification, all students from the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sets, including Master’s degree nursing students and those currently undergoing orientation, are affected by the decision. Resident students have been directed to vacate the hostel immediately.
The management indicated that the suspension is a response to the death of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which has reportedly caused unrest within the hospital community.
In the notification, the management stated, “This decision follows the unfortunate demise of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which has reportedly resulted in student unrest within the hospital community.” The management emphasized that the suspension aims to create a peaceful and conducive environment for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Taiwo’s death. They urged affected students and stakeholders to remain calm and comply with the directives until further communication is provided, while expressing regret for any inconvenience caused.
Previously, reports indicated that Taiwo, a Post-Basic nursing student with a history of asthma, died under controversial circumstances, leading to protests among fellow students who alleged negligence in the management of his medical emergency. His death has intensified calls for an investigation into the healthcare response system at the institution, and eyewitness accounts suggest that his death marks the second incident of this nature within the year, raising concerns among students and faculty.
