Fellow Nurses Africa News | Abeokuta, Nigeria | 20 July, 2025.
In a pivotal moment for the nursing community, the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has committed to lifting the suspension of Post Basic Psychiatric Nursing student Seyi Ogunjobi by Monday, July 21, 2025, as hinted by Medical Director Dr. Paul Agboola.
The decision comes amid mounting pressure from the nursing community, after Fellow Nurses Africa’s viral publication that shed light on allegations of verbal and physical assault by Dr. Olayinka Majekodunmi, Head of Clinical Services, against Ogunjobi during a ward round on June 30, 2025 (read the full report here).
Fellow Nurses Africa, a relentless champion for nurses’ rights, has led the charge in demanding justice for Ogunjobi, who was suspended —while Majekodunmi, who admitted to using derogatory terms like “stupid” and “bastard,” received only a warning has been decried as a grave injustice.
According the Dr Agboola, Majekodunmi denied physical assault, supported by his 12 witnesses, Ogunjobi’s sole witness could not confirm the claim, resulting in the student’s suspension.
Dr. Agboola, who personally chaired the disciplinary panel, described the suspension as a “corrective measure” to foster integrity, suggesting it may last just “one or two days.” Yet, Fellow Nurses Africa has condemned this process as inherently biased, questioning the fairness of a panel led by the Medical Director himself. Suspending the victim of verbal abuse while allowing the perpetrator to continue unchecked is a profound disservice to the nursing profession, which thrives on compassion and integrity.
The National Association of Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), under the leadership of Narcissus Oluwalegan, has mobilized in solidarity, staging a peaceful protest and issuing a 24-hour ultimatum for Ogunjobi’s reinstatement. The nursing community’s unified outcry, amplified by Fellow Nurses Africa’s advocacy, has pushed the hospital to act.
According to Punch,On Saturday, July 19 2025, Agboola noted that the hospital is meeting with NANNM on monday with the aim of resolving the crisis. He also stated that Ogunjobi’s father expressed gratitude for the hospital’s approach and sought leniency, but Fellow Nurses Africa maintains that justice, not leniency, is the cornerstone of this resolution.
As the hospital gears up for a critical meeting with NANNM on Monday, Fellow Nurses Africa urges the immediate reinstatement of Ogunjobi to uphold the dignity of the nursing profession. The flawed disciplinary process, tainted by Agboola’s dual role, demands urgent reform to ensure transparency and fairness. The nursing community stands firm, calling for a system that protects its members and champions accountability over unchecked authority. Failure to honor the reinstatement promise risks further unrest and could undermine the hospital’s reputation as a nurturing ground for future healthcare leaders.
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