Daud Olatunji
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended lectures and other academic activities for two days following the tragic death of a 200-level student in a road accident.
The university announced the suspension on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, saying the decision was taken to mourn the deceased student and demonstrate solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community.
The deceased, whose identity was not disclosed, was a student in the Department of Business Administration.
In a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, Wale Balogun, on behalf of the university management, the institution described the incident as a painful loss that had thrown the university community into mourning.
“The university community is in deep shock and mourning over this painful loss of a 200-level student of the Business Administration Department,” the statement read.
The management explained that the suspension of academic activities was a mark of respect for the deceased and an expression of sympathy with the family, friends and colleagues left behind.
According to the statement, lectures and other academic activities would remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday, while normal academic activities are expected 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 asked God to grant the bereaved family the strength to bear the loss.
Meanwhile, the management appealed to students and other members of the university community to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the accident.
It particularly cautioned students against circulating graphic images and speculative accounts of the incident on social media, urging them to respect the privacy of the bereaved family.
“Management appeals to students to remain calm, avoid speculations and spreading of unverified information or graphic images on social media, and to respect the privacy of the bereaved family at this difficult time,” the statement added.
The institution further reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring the welfare of students across its campuses.
It, however, did not disclose further details about the circumstances of the accident or identify the student.
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