The House of Representatives has demanded a neutral inquiry into the passing of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Etimbuk Sunday, which occurred at the orientation camp located in Enugu State.
The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to strengthen medical services and emergency response systems across the country to prevent avoidable deaths.
The resolutions followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Akwa Ibom lawmaker, Unyime Idem, who raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding Sunday’s death on October 11, 2026, after a reported medical emergency.
The House noted that Sunday, a former president of the Students’ Union Government at Akwa Ibom State University, had visited the camp clinic on October 7 with symptoms reportedly consistent with malaria or typhoid.
Concerns were raised over the treatment he received, an alleged delay in referring him to a hospital and reports that his body was handed over to his family without clothing and with visible bruises.
The lawmakers’ call for an independent investigation is aimed at establishing the circumstances surrounding the corps member’s death and determining whether there were lapses in the medical care and emergency response provided at the camp.
The House also stressed the need to strengthen healthcare facilities and emergency response procedures at NYSC orientation camps and other public institutions nationwide.
What You Should Know
The House of Representatives is taking action following the tragic death of Etimbuk Sunday, a former student leader who was serving his country in Enugu. There are serious concerns regarding whether he received proper medical attention at the camp clinic and why his body was reportedly returned to his family with visible bruises and no clothing.
- Safety for Graduates: This investigation could lead to significantly better healthcare and emergency response systems for all youth corps members across Nigeria.
- Demand for Accountability: The move aims to find out if there was medical negligence, ensuring that those responsible are held liable and making camps safer for future participants.
- Systemic Risks: The incident exposes worrying gaps in the medical infrastructure of public institutions, highlighting the urgent need for the Federal Government to upgrade facilities nationwide.
