Fellow Nurses Africa News, Abeokuta, 23 July, 2025
Justice for Ogunjobi: Tensions as NMA Weighs In and Nurses Insist on Doctor’s Apology
Abeokuta, Nigeria – The reinstatement of post-basic nursing student Ogunjobi Oluwaseyi Samuel at Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, effective July 22, 2025, continues to stir controversy, with tensions mounting as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Ogun State Branch and the nursing community clash over the next steps in this nurse assault investigation.
The reinstatement, as a result of Fellow Nurses Africa’s advocacy has not quelled demands for accountability, particularly a formal apology from Dr. Oluyinka Majekodunmi.
The crisis traces back to an assault on June 30, 2025, when Ogunjobi reported being struck with a chair and subjected to derogatory language, including “bastard” and “stupid,” during a ward round. Despite Dr. Majekodunmi’s admission of verbal abuse, Ogunjobi’s suspension on July 17, 2025, prompted NANNM’s resolute demand for reversal, supported by Fellow Nurses Africa’s detailed report at https://www.fellownurses.com/2025/07/comprehensive-report-alleged-assault-on-student-nurse-leading-to-suspension-at-neuropsychiatric-hospital-abeokuta.html.
The July 22 reinstatement, outlined in memo Ref. No. NPHA/039/VOL.II/, followed a July 21 meeting with NANNM, halting protests marked by calls for “Justice for Ogunjobi.”
However, the nursing community remains unsatisfied, insisting that reinstatement alone is inadequate without an apology.
In a letter dated July 22, 2025, signed by Public Relations Officer Dr. Ishola Adedoyin, NMA Ogun, led by Dr. Luqman Ogunjimi, expressed concern over the “bullying” of Dr. Majekodunmi by NANNM. The association commended the hospital’s disciplinary committee for reducing tension and has initiated a fact-finding panel, asserting it will not condone unjust treatment of its members while opposing violence against healthcare workers.
NMA Ogun also highlighted perceived rudeness by nursing students toward senior doctors, a stance that has ignited national debate.
Nurses across the country have responded with dismay. Speaking exclusively to a Fellow Nurses Africa correspondent, a senior nursing officer, who requested anonymity, remarked with palpable frustration, “The NMA should be ashamed of themselves. Dr. Majekodunmi admitted to verbally assaulting Mr. Ogunjobi—what further evidence do they require?” This sentiment underscores a growing divide, with nurses nationwide urging NMA to prioritize justice over professional protectionism.
Fellow Nurses Africa commends NANNM, protesting nurses, and stakeholders for their unwavering support. We encourage nurses not to endure injustices in silence—please report incidents to us. Join our esteemed African nursing community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2ScdXtF9nH24QEFWhcC08.
Stay tuned as we continue to bring you updates from this story.
