Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, has suspended lectures and other academic activities for two days following the death of a 200-level student in a road accident.
The university announced the suspension in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The statement was signed by the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, Wale Balogun, on behalf of the management.
The deceased was a student in the Department of Business Administration. His death has thrown the university community into mourning.
According to the university management, lectures and other academic activities will remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The institution said normal academic activities would resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The management explained that the decision was taken to honour the deceased student and show solidarity with his family, friends and colleagues.
The university also expressed condolences to the bereaved family. It extended its sympathy to the student’s friends, coursemates and lecturers.
OOU management has urged students to remain calm following the tragic incident.
It also warned against spreading rumours, unverified reports and graphic images on social media.
The university appealed to members of the community to respect the privacy of the bereaved family during this difficult period.
Management further reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across its campuses.
The university said it had put measures in place to protect students and improve their welfare.
However, the incident has renewed attention on student safety and the impact of sudden deaths on university communities.
The management expressed hope that the university community would support the bereaved family during the mourning period.
The two-day suspension is expected to give students and staff time to reflect on the loss before academic activities resume on Thursday.
The university has not disclosed further details about the circumstances surrounding the accident.
