Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has declared two days of mourning and suspended lectures following the death of a 200-level student in a road accident.
The university announced the decision on Tuesday, November 10, saying the suspension was intended to honour the deceased and show solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community.
The student, whose identity was not disclosed, was enrolled in the Department of Business Administration. In a statement issued by Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, Wale Balogun, the university described the incident as a painful loss.
Management said lectures and other academic activities would remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday, with normal activities scheduled to resume on Thursday, November 12.
The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff and students, expressed condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, course mates and lecturers. The university also prayed for the repose of the student’s soul and strength for the bereaved family.
Management urged students and other members of the university community to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information or speculative accounts about the accident.
It also cautioned against circulating graphic images on social media and appealed to students to respect the privacy of the bereaved family. The university did not provide further details about the accident or disclose the student’s identity.
