A former student, Precious Ogbeide, who graduated from Ambrose Ali University in Ekpoma, Edo State, has made a suicide attempt due to the university’s alleged refusal to provide him and many others with their results since their graduation in 2018.
Ogbeide, said to be battling depression over the prolonged wait for his results after spending five years at the institution, resorted to self-harm by using broken pieces of a bottle to injure himself.
Numerous students who also faced the same issue of withheld results expressed their distress, feeling demoralized and uncertain about their future.
Despite assurances from the university that the backlog of results would be resolved and students awaiting mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps would be attended to, Ogbeide’s despair led him to this extreme act.
A confidential source recounted the incident, stating that Ogbeide’s frustration pushed him to attempt suicide.
He detailed how Ogbeide, seemingly overwhelmed, took a broken bottle and started harming himself, especially his neck and body.
Quick intervention from a relative prevented a tragedy, and he was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.
Ogbeide’s desolation stemmed from his inability to provide his family and potential employers with his certificate after investing five years in education.
Job opportunities eluded him as he couldn’t present his academic credentials, creating immense frustration and a feeling that his future was indefinitely on hold.
The university, represented by its Head of Corporate Communications and Protocol, Mike Aladenika, suggested that students encountering issues with their certificates and results might have faced challenges in certain courses during their academic journey.
According to Aladenika, those who successfully completed their requirements during their time as students should not face such difficulties.
