Osun Hospital Under Scrutiny After NYSC Members Reportedly Find No Medical Staff on Night Duty

Some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Iwo, Osun State, have raised concerns over the alleged absence of doctors and nurses at the General Hospital, Iwo, after taking an ill colleague there for medical attention at night.

The incident reportedly happened on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when the corps members arrived at the government-owned facility at approximately 10:05 p.m. However, they claimed they could not find any medical personnel available to attend to their colleague.

A video documenting the incident was shared on TikTok by a corps member identified as @crazyteeandi. The footage showed the youths expressing frustration over what they described as a lack of healthcare workers at the hospital.

Corps Members Question Absence of Medical Personnel

In the video, one of the corps members questioned how a major public health facility could allegedly operate without a doctor or nurse available to attend to patients during the night.

“This is the General Hospital, Iwo, and as big as it is, no single doctor or nurse here to attend to us. If the situation is an emergency, only God knows what will happen,” he said.

The corps member further expressed concern that patients experiencing serious or life-threatening medical conditions could be left without attention until morning if healthcare workers were unavailable during night shifts.

In the accompanying post, he described the experience as disappointing and urged the relevant authorities to investigate the situation.

He stressed that medical emergencies could occur at any time, making it necessary for public hospitals to maintain adequate staffing and provide round-the-clock medical services.

The video has since attracted attention online, with the incident renewing discussions about healthcare personnel shortages and the availability of emergency services in government-owned hospitals.

Osun Government Orders Investigation

Following the public outcry, the Osun State Government reportedly directed an immediate investigation into the allegations.

The Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Public Health, Dr Akindele Adekunle, confirmed that he had received information about the incident and instructed the Permanent Secretary of the Hospital Management Board to investigate the claims.

“I got the report this morning and have directed the Permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board, to thoroughly investigate this and act accordingly,” Adekunle told OSUN DEFENDER.

The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the corps members’ visit and determine whether doctors and nurses were indeed absent from duty at the time.

The incident has also brought renewed attention to the importance of adequate healthcare staffing, particularly during night shifts when patients may require urgent medical attention.

As of November 1, 2026, when the initial report was published, the state government’s investigation had yet to produce a publicly announced outcome.