NIGERIA: OOU Suspends Lectures For Two Days After Student’s Death

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.

According to the statement, the deceased was a student in the Department of Business Administration and 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.

The management explained that the suspension was a mark of respect and solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community.

Lectures and other academic activities are scheduled to remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday, with normal activities expected to resume on Thursday, November 12.

The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the university council, management, staff and students, extended condolences to the family, friends, coursemates and lecturers of the deceased.

The university also prayed for the repose of the student's soul and asked God to give the family the strength to bear the loss.

Meanwhile, the management appealed to students to remain calm and avoid spreading speculation, unverified reports or graphic images of the incident on social media.

It also urged members of the university community to respect the privacy of the bereaved family during the period of mourning.

The institution reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring the welfare of students across its campuses.