How Lecturer Annoyed Ebonyi Varsity Scholar Who Dedicated Suicide

At Ebonyi State College (EBSU) in Abakaliki, the educational journey of a pupil, Favour Ugwuka, resulted in tragedy when she took her personal life. The suicide which occurred at her hostel on the Ishieke Campus, solid an extended shadow over the college group.

In response to sources near Favour, she had repeatedly failed a particular course, regardless of passing all others. A lecturer whose identify stays but unknown related to this course reportedly claimed that he would by no means permit her to go. This ongoing battle not solely led to monetary pressure, as she needed to pay extra tuition to retake the examination but additionally vital emotional misery.

Favour’s plight worsened when the newest record for the Nationwide Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was introduced, and her identify was absent. 

The tragedy went viral after a video captured Favour’s mom, overwhelmed by grief, condemning the actions of the unnamed lecturer. “The lecturer boasted that he’s the perfect, that nobody can educate like him. Now, he can come and carry my daughter who has dedicated suicide,” she lamented in despair.

Rex Nwome, a graduate of EBSU and a detailed good friend of Favour, echoed these sentiments. He recounted the undue strain and emotional turmoil Favour endured because of her educational struggles. “Favour was not only a classmate however an expensive good friend. It’s heart-wrenching that her journey ended this fashion. She was determined to graduate and begin her service 12 months, a dream that now stays unfulfilled,” Rex shared.

EBSU remained silent for the reason that incident

The Ebonyi State College authorities have but to situation a proper response concerning the incident. In the meantime, the Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed the tragic occasion. DSP Joshua Ukandu, the police spokesperson, said, “We have now obtained the report and are presently wanting into the matter. It’s a critical concern that warrants thorough investigation.”