Aro Neuropsychiatric Hospital's management closes down school over student’s death

The Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has indefinitely suspended academic activities at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing following the demise of a student, Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo.

The directive was contained in a notice issued on Tuesday, October 21, and signed by the Coordinator of Programme and Head of School, Dr Taiwo Omirin, on behalf of the Acting Provost and Medical Director. The suspension affects students in the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sets, including master’s student nurses and those undergoing orientation. Students living in the school’s hostel were also directed to vacate immediately.

Management said the decision followed reported student unrest over Taiwo’s demise and was intended to create a peaceful environment for an investigation into the circumstances. “This decision follows the unfortunate demise of Student Nurse Godwin Ayodeji Taiwo, which has reportedly resulted in student unrest within the hospital community,” the notice stated.

The hospital did not announce a resumption date, saying the suspension would remain in place until further notice. It urged students and other stakeholders to remain calm, comply with the directive and await further communication. Management also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused.

Taiwo, a post-basic nursing student who reportedly had asthma, passed on following a medical emergency at the institution. Fellow students protested over the incident, alleging negligence in the handling of his emergency. Those allegations remain subject to investigation.