The death of a 200-level student in a road accident has forced the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, to suspend lectures and other academic activities for two days.
The university announced the suspension on Tuesday, saying the decision was taken as a mark of respect for the deceased and in solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community.
The student, whose identity was not disclosed, was in the Department of Business Administration and died in an accident on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, Wale Balogun, on behalf of the management, the university said the incident had thrown the institution 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 said.
It explained that lectures and other academic activities would remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday, with normal activities expected to resume on Thursday, November 12.
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The university said the decision was “a mark of respect and solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community”.
The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff and students, extended condolences to the family, friends, course mates and lecturers of the deceased.
“The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of Council, Management, Staff and Students, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, course mates and lecturers of the deceased student,” the statement added.
The management also prayed for the repose of the student's soul and asked God to grant the family “the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”.
Meanwhile, the university appealed to students to remain calm and avoid circulating unverified accounts or graphic images of the accident on social media.
“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,” it said.
The institution also reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring the welfare of students across its campuses.
“Management reiterates its commitment to the protection of lives and property, as well as the welfare of all students on all campuses of the institution, as adequate measures have been put in place for these purposes,” the statement added.
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