Tragic Loss at General Hospital, Ukana: Student Midwife Electrocuted During Clinical Posting

Tragedy Strikes: Student Midwife Electrocuted During Clinical Posting in Akwa Ibom

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria – July 23, 2025

A student midwife from Akwa Ibom State College of Nursing Sciences, School of Midwifery, Ituk Mbang, was fatally electrocuted at General Hospital, Ukana, during a clinical posting. The tragic incident, which occurred on the hospital premises, has raised urgent concerns about safety standards.

According to an eyewitness, “She slipped while mopping the hostel floor and grabbed an exposed AC wire, leading to her electrocution.” The incident has spotlighted potential lapses in infrastructure maintenance at the facility.

The Akwa Ibom State College of Nursing Sciences has not released an official statement. Sources confirmed the student was enrolled in the Basic Midwifery Programme. A Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) official, speaking anonymously, described the loss as “heartbreaking” and called for a thorough investigation into safety protocols.

General Hospital, Ukana, is a key training site for the college. The incident has fueled demands for enhanced electrical safety measures.

The nursing community is grieving, with tributes and calls for justice circulating across various media platforms. Students are organizing a candlelight vigil for their colleague. Fellow Nurses Africa will continue to monitor developments.