A wave of tension has rocked the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. Following a disturbing incident involving a nursing student. Seyi Ogunjobi, who reportedly attempted suicide after being suspended by the institution’s provost, Dr. Paul Agboola.
Ogunjobi, a post-basic student at the School of Mental Health Nursing. Was said to be preparing for his final hospital exams in Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital. When he was suspended under controversial circumstances. According to multiple hospital sources, the student had endured weeks of verbal intimidation and psychological pressure. Allegedly leading to a mental breakdown.
Witnesses claim that Ogunjobi left a suicide note and attempted to take his life but was rescued by colleagues and concerned stakeholders just in time.
The situation has drawn public condemnation from key professional bodies. The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Aro Chapter, and the Elegant Nurses Forum both released strong statements criticizing the hospital’s leadership. They accused the provost of fostering a toxic environment, abusing authority, and acting vindictively.
According to reports, Ogunjobi was forcibly removed from the ward by security officers days before his exams. His alleged abuser, Dr. Olayinka Majekodunmi, who admitted to calling him “stupid” and “a bastard,” received only a warning letter, sparking further outrage.
The NANNM union insisted that Ogunjobi’s suspension lacked due process. Citing biased proceedings and a premature press statement that contradicted panel findings. They demanded the immediate reversal of the suspension and called for accountability.
The scandal has prompted calls for international sanctions against Dr. Agboola. As advocacy groups highlight the dangerous mental toll on students within the institution.
This case continues to stir serious questions about mental health governance, justice, and the ethical responsibilities of psychiatric institutions in Nigeria
