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Tragedy As 3 Lecturers Of Abia Varsity Die Same Day

Tragedy As 3 Lecturers Of Abia Varsity Die Same Day

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The Abia State University, Uturu, has been thrown into mourning following the death of three lecturers at the school on the same day.

 

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A university source said the lecturers, Prof. A. I. Nwabughuogu of History/International Relations Department, Dr D. S. Okoroigwe of Geography/Planning Department and Dr Osince Okike of Political Science, all died on Friday.

The causes of their deaths have yet to be ascertained as of press time.

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However, the source noted that many lecturers in the school were going through economic hardship.

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He said, “We are being owed more than seven months’ salaries; the last time (we were paid) was January 2021.”

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The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abia State University, Dr Victor Nkemdirim, confirmed the three deaths, describing the situation as unfortunate.

 

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