Covenant University Students ‘Hospitalised’ Over Suspected Food Poisoning, Management Reacts

• There were reports that some students of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state, were sick
• A parent of one of the students confirmed that reports of food poisoning in the school was true
• However, the management of the institution debunked the reports and maintained that there was no outbreak in the school and the students were well

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

A report published on Saturday, January 20, claimed that hundreds of students of Covenant University, situated in Ota, Ogun state, had been hospitalised.

Premium Times reported that this was due to suspected food poisoning in the batteries served.

Multiple sources hinted that the school's medical centre was filled up due to the number of affected students.

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Parent confirms an outbreak in the institution

Meanwhile, a parent, who pleaded anonymity for fear of victimisation of the child, confirmed the development on Saturday.

The parent, a resident abroad, stated that the child was recovering and fairly stable.

The source said:

“We have had difficulties reaching our child since we received the news. But earlier today (Saturday), we got through to our child who confirmed being affected by the food poisoning but is now recovering well and is fairly stable."

But reacting swiftly to the development, the management of Covenant University, in a statement signed on Monday, January 22, debunked the reports and insisted that the students were hale and hearty.

Part of the statement shared on the Facebook page of the university reads thus:

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"Our students are well, and we are focused on ensuring they are in the right frame of mind to successfully undertake their upcoming examinations.

"We request our esteemed parents and guardians to pray along with their wards as they prepare for the forthcoming examinations."

Covenant University: 283 students bag 1st class

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Covenant University announced that 283 students bagged first-class honours in the 2022/2023 academic session.

Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, the institution's vice-chancellor, confirmed this development at the 18th convocation ceremony.

In another report, a heartwarming video of a young lady and her close friends who achieved first-class degrees from Covenant University went viral and inspired many people.

The lady was ecstatic as she captured them on camera, showing off their dance moves and expressing their gratitude for their academic success.

Covenant University increases workers' salary by 20%

Legit.ng also reported that the management of Covenant University increased the salary of workers of the institution to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.

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Prof. Adebayo said the new salary is an increment of 20%.

Source: Legit.ng