Late NYSC Doctor Queried Over Missed Sports Activity Before His Death

(Wisdom Oghenetega Enakirerhi. Photo by Medzonetv)

Fresh details have emerged in the case of the late NYSC doctor, Wisdom Oghenetega Enakirerhi, with newly surfaced documents revealing that he was officially queried by the Military Hospital, Port Harcourt, for failing to attend an evening sporting activity while battling serious health challenges.

This development comes days after reports alleged that the 25-year-old doctor had repeatedly sought a three-week sick leave but was initially denied, before his eventual passing.

A query dated June 10, 2026, accused the corps member of “absenting yourself from Tuesday’s evening games,” describing the action as “disobedience to the hospital’s rules and regulations.”

The letter further stated that his conduct reflected negatively on his discipline and directed him to submit a written explanation in six copies as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.

In his handwritten response, Dr Enakirerhi apologised for missing the games but explained that his absence stemmed from deteriorating health rather than any disregard for hospital regulations.

He disclosed that he had recently developed multiple medical conditions, including chronic right lower limb neuropathic pain, dyspnoea on mild exertion, palpitations, chest pain, and had also experienced a febrile illness with temperatures exceeding 39°C.

He explained that participating in strenuous physical activities could have worsened his condition and appealed for understanding.

“My non-participation has not been due to a lack of commitment or disregard to hospital rules/regulations but was unfortunately necessitated by ongoing health challenges,” he wrote.

He added, “My absence from the games was not due to disregard for the hospital’s rules but was driven to safeguard my fragile health and prevent any potential medical complications.”

As at the time of filing this report, neither NYSC nor Military Hospital Port Harcourt had issued an official statement regarding the incident.