The National Association of Nigerian Students has announced the death of its former president, Dauda Mohammed, who died on his way to Indian hospital for treatment.
Mohammed died on Sunday, October 1, en route Indian Artemis Group of Hospitals, Delhi following Niger State Government's release of N14 million to foot the medical bill.
The 38-year-old former student of the University of Jos left Abuja on Saturday, September 30 to receive treatment for liver cirrhosis.
NAN's president, Comrade Chinonso Obasi while speaking with newsmen over the death of his predecessor said the hospital sent him a mail that Mohammed died five minutes before landing at Delhi Airport.
He also added that the hospital said it would conduct an autopsy on Tuesday, October 3, before releasing his remains for transportation back to Nigeria.
Obasi However called on Nigerian government to be proactive on issues pertaining to its citizens' health
“We declare on month mourning and national action against cancer as we pray God to console his family.
“We also declare a national action against cancer and appeal the governments at all levels to be more proactive on issues pertaining to the health of citizens.
“Medical facilities in Nigeria should be standardized to enable our medical personnel handle complex forms of sicknesses,’’
Mohammed was the president of the National Association of Nigerian Students from 2011 to 2012.
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