NANS Demands Probe As Alleged Fake Drugs Kill Ex-SUG President At NYSC Camp
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Etimbuk Daniel, the immediate past Students’ Union Government (SUG) president of Akwa Ibom State University,…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps have long faced scrutiny over the quality of medical care available to corps members, with past incidents of deaths or health complications during the three-week camping period raising questions about the adequacy of camp clinics, drug sourcing, and emergency response protocols. NYSC medical facilities are typically staffed by corps members with medical backgrounds and government-provided personnel, but concerns about underfunding and inconsistent drug quality control persist across many camps nationwide.
This case has drawn added attention because the deceased, Etimbuk Daniel, was a known student leader, having served as Students' Union Government president at Akwa Ibom State University before his mobilisation for national service. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), which represents student interests across the country, has demanded an investigation, pointing to allegations that fake or substandard drugs administered at the camp clinic led to his death after he complained of a headache. Details on the specific camp authorities involved, the drugs allegedly administered, and any official NYSC response have not yet been reported.