The tragic suicide of Ebonyi State University student Favour Ugwuka raises concerns over academic pressures and mental health support. Alleged repeated failures in a course, reportedly due to a lecturer's vindictiveness, drove Ugwuka to despair.
The tragic death of final-year student Favour Ugwuka at Ebonyi State University Abakaliki has sparked controversy and deep sorrow. Ugwuka reportedly took her own life in her hostel, driven by depression stemming from repeated failures in a specific course, allegedly due to a lecturer's vindictiveness.
In a heartbreaking video, Ugwuka's mother blamed the lecturer for her daughter's suicide, highlighting the emotional toll of academic pressures. Fellow students corroborated the claim, citing the lecturer's vow to prevent Ugwuka from graduating, despite her passing other courses. The failure to find her name on the recently released NYSC shortlist further exacerbated her despair.
The incident underscores systemic issues within the education system, including academic integrity and mental health support. The Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed the suicide, prompting calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances leading to Ugwuka's tragic death. Efforts to obtain a response from the university administration are ongoing, as the community mourns the loss of a promising young student.
