A final-year student of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia State, Nwachukwu Omiko, has slumped and died while playing football.
The student of the Department of Mechanical Engineering — was playing football in the school’s pitch with fellow students, on Wednesday, when he suddenly collapsed.
After his friends tried so hard to revive him, Omiko was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
Following this incident, the school management has urged all students to always undergo health checks at the school’s clinic immediately school resumes. Students were also advised to avoid strenuous activities, especially if they have known medical conditions
The MOUAU Chief Public Relations Officer, Ubadire Agua, who described the death as a painful loss to the institution said that the university expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
“The Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, extends the deep regrets and condolences of the university to the parents and family of Mr Omiko, as well as his colleagues in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology,” Agua said in a statement.
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