OOU suspends lectures after student’s death in road crash

Olabisi Onabanjo University, located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has halted lectures and academic activities for two days in response to the tragic death of a 200-level student in a road accident. The university communicated this decision in a statement released on Tuesday by Wale Balogun, the Deputy Registrar from the Corporate Affairs Division, on behalf of the management.

The victim, who belonged to the Department of Business Administration, perished in an accident on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The university community is reportedly deeply saddened by this devastating loss. The suspension of academic activities is a gesture of respect and solidarity with the grieving family and the broader university community.

According to the statement, lectures and other academic activities will be suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday, with normal operations expected to resume on Thursday, November 12. The Vice-Chancellor, speaking on behalf of the Council, Management, Staff, and Students, expressed profound condolences to the deceased student's family, friends, peers, and lecturers.

The university leadership also prayed for the deceased's soul and asked for divine strength to help the family cope with their immense loss. In addition to mourning the student's death, the management appealed to students to maintain composure, refrain from spreading unverified information or graphic images on social media, and respect the privacy of the bereaved family during this challenging period.

The university reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and well-being of students across its campuses, emphasizing that comprehensive measures have been implemented to safeguard lives and property.