Ogun hospital investigates nursing student’s death amid negligence allegations

The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has opened an investigation into the death of post-basic nursing student Taiwo Godwin while he was being treated for an asthma attack. A witness identified as a colleague alleged that Godwin was taken to the emergency unit after developing breathing difficulties while playing football, then deteriorated without receiving oxygen. Hospital management promised a prompt, thorough, impartial and transparent investigation to establish what happened and said it would cooperate with relevant authorities. The hospital also expressed condolences to Godwin’s family, friends and colleagues.