In a shocking incident that has left the community of Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo, in Ogun State in mourning, Mrs. Oluwatosin Aina, a teacher at Olokinne High School, reportedly slumped and died on Thursday morning.
According to a close family friend, Mrs. Aina, who taught Christian Religious Knowledge and was a Grade Level 14 officer, drove herself to the school on the fateful day. Shortly after arriving, she began feeling unwell and sought permission from the Principal to address her health concerns. Tragically, she collapsed next to her car.
The late teacher was rushed to the annex of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Ijebu Igbo, where she was confirmed dead. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the school, given Mrs. Aina’s dedication and love for her students and colleagues.
Mrs. Aina, in her 50s, was married to a retired Principal in Ijebu Igbo. A source close to the family revealed the unfortunate details of the incident, expressing sadness over the loss of a respected educator.
Concerns have been raised by another teacher, who chose to remain anonymous, regarding the alarming rate of teacher deaths in the state. The source pointed to the stress faced by educators due to the limited number of teachers, suggesting that it is taking a toll on their health.
In response to the situation, Felix Agbesanwa, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in Ogun State, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased teacher. Agbesanwa acknowledged the teacher shortage challenge in the state and noted the recent efforts by the government to address it. He hoped that further issues affecting teachers’ well-being would be addressed as promised by the Governor.