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Ibibio Vanguard Demands Probe Into Akwa Ibom Graduate’s Death At NYSC Camp
Ibibio Vanguard Demands Probe Into Akwa Ibom Graduate’s Death At NYSC Camp
Group seeks thorough investigation into the death of former AKSU SUG president, Etimbuk Daniel.
Ibibio Vanguard demands accountability over reports of alleged medical negligence and delayed hospital attention.
Governor Umo Eno mourns promising student leader, consoles family and Akwa Ibom student community.
October 14, () – A socio-political group in Akwa Ibom State, Ibibio Vanguard, has demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, a former Students’ Union Government (SUG) president of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Enugu State.
The group said the death of the young graduate, described as a brilliant and promising leader, had thrown the state into mourning, insisting that the circumstances surrounding his demise must be established and anyone found culpable held accountable.
In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Comrade Silas Udom, Ibibio Vanguard called on the Federal Government, the NYSC management, relevant health authorities and the police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
The group’s demand follows reports alleging that Daniel had complained of a headache before his death, was administered medication said to have been inappropriate, and was not taken to hospital promptly. The allegations have not been independently established.
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Ibibio Vanguard said the circumstances warranted an impartial inquiry to determine whether there were lapses in medical care or emergency response at the orientation camp.
The group stressed that young Nigerians participating in the mandatory national service scheme deserved adequate medical attention and protection, adding that the outcome of the investigation should be made public to ensure transparency and accountability.
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Stating the position of the group, the National Secretary said the group was deeply saddened by the loss of a young man whose leadership experience and academic achievements had marked him out as a promising figure in the state.
Ibibio Vanguard also extended its condolences to Daniel’s parents, siblings, friends, former colleagues in the student movement and the wider Akwa Ibom student community, praying for strength for the bereaved family.
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Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno
Meanwhile, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed sadness over Daniel’s death, describing it as a devastating loss to his family, the state and the student community.
In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, the governor said Daniel’s death was particularly painful because of his promise as a young leader who died while participating in national service.
Eno extended condolences to the bereaved family, the National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students (NAKISS), students of Akwa Ibom origin across the country and abroad, as well as SUG presidents in the state’s tertiary institutions.
The governor said the death represented a significant loss to the state and the student community Daniel had served, while praying that God would grant the family, friends and colleagues the strength to bear the loss.
The governor’s condolence message and Ibibio Vanguard’s demand for an investigation have heightened calls for clarity over the circumstances of the graduate’s death at the Enugu NYSC camp.
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