Concerns Rise After Three Lecturers Die In University

Concerns Rise After Three Lecturers Die In UniversityThere is growing concern among faculty members at Taraba State University (TSU) in Jalingo following the sudden deaths of three of their colleagues, including a professor, a PhD holder, and a lecturer, within just 48 hours.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Naija News has learned that Professor Akporido Samuel, the former head of the Department of Chemical Sciences, collapsed and died in his office on Thursday. Dr. Kiliobas Sha’a, the former head of the Department of Biological Sciences, passed away early on Friday morning, while Ibrahim Saleh Bali, a lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations, also died around the same time.

According to sources, Professor Samuel collapsed in his office, while Dr. Sha’a, who had been battling high blood pressure, passed away at home. Mr. Bali, after a prolonged illness, died at the Federal Medical Centre in Jalingo. A family member revealed that Bali had sold personal belongings to cover his medical expenses before being transported back to his village by university officials, where he eventually passed away.

Faculty members are expressing deep concern over the circumstances surrounding their colleagues’ deaths, with many citing the financial hardships and difficult working conditions faced by staff at the university. One lecturer, speaking anonymously, said the deaths highlighted the ongoing struggles within the institution: “Their deaths remind us of what we are enduring here. It shows that anyone could be affected, as we are all facing the same financial difficulties. We are pleading with the government and university authorities to address our concerns, as we are going through serious hardships.”

Dr. Mbave Joshua, the chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Taraba State University, also voiced his concerns, emphasizing the lack of adequate financial support for lecturers. He stressed that the challenging working conditions are contributing to the stress and hardship faculty members are experiencing.

As of this report, Mallam Sanusi Sa’ad, the director of Information at Taraba State University, could not be reached for comment regarding the deaths, as he did not respond to phone calls.

The deaths have raised urgent questions about the well-being of staff at TSU, and there are calls for university authorities and government officials to address the financial and health challenges facing the faculty.

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