Covenant University Student Dies By Thunder Lightning By Shalom Oludele

Covenant University Student Dies By Thunder Lightning

By Shalom Oludele

A student of the engineering department at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, Mordi Nwense Daniel, has died during a  football game with some of his colleagues.

This incident occured on Saturday after Mordi was reportedly struck by lightning, as he was playing football with some colleagues on the university’s playing pitch.

Mordi was described as a vibrant young man, whose life was unfortunately cut short so soon.

The incident has triggered widespread calls for improved student healthcare and better preparations for emergencies on school campuses.

The national president of the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, commenting on circumstances surrounding Mordi’s  death, described the incident as unfortunate.

“We commiserate with the university authorities and the family of the deceased student. We cannot say it was somebody who brought down the thunder. Thunder strike happens across the world especially during raining season. We all played in the rain in those days, but we must tell our children the dangers in that.

“Whether it is a primary or secondary school not to talk about a university, each school should have First Aid facilities on ground. When we were growing up, if I am not mistaken, each classroom had First Aid Box, even at primary school level. This is necessary because medical emergency can happen anytime. The administration of first aid treatment can save souls. We must take the welfare of our children seriously,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Mordi was buried on Tuesday.