Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended lectures and other academic activities for two days following the death of a 200-level student in an accident.
The university announced the suspension in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, Wale Balogun, on behalf of the management.
The statement said the student, who was in the Department of Business Administration, died in an accident on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
“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 said the suspension of academic activities was “a mark of respect and solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community”.
According to the statement, 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 Council, Management, Staff and Students, extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, course mates and lecturers of the deceased student,” it added.
The management also prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and asked God to grant the family “the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”.
It appealed to students to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified reports about the incident.
“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 said.
The university also reiterated its commitment to the safety and 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,” it added.
