The Digest:
A lecturer at Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Mr. Anslem Ojodomo, has died after collapsing in class while teaching. The incident has sent shockwaves through the institution, coming just a month after another lecturer, Dr Barnabas Akuba, passed away shortly after completing his PhD program. Students who witnessed the incident said Ojodomo collapsed while addressing his class and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital despite efforts to save him. The Rector described the development as a "deep personal shock."
Key Points:
- Ojodomo collapsed while teaching and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
- The death is the second loss for the polytechnic community in a month, following the passing of Dr. Barnabas Akuba.
- The Rector recalled meeting Ojodomo just hours before his death, where they exchanged pleasantries.
- Ojodomo was a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration and served as Deputy Dean, Students' Services.
- He joined the polytechnic in 2021 and had recently defended his PhD proposal.
As the polytechnic community mourns the sudden loss of a dedicated academic, the tragedy raises concerns about the pressures and health challenges facing educators in Nigeria's tertiary institutions.
Sources: The Punch
