OOU Suspends Lectures for Two Days Following Death of 200-Level Student

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended lectures and other academic activities for two days following the death of an undergraduate student in an accident on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

The university management announced the decision in an official news release issued on Tuesday Nov 10, 2026 expressing sorrow over the loss and extending condolences to the deceased student's family, friends and members of the university community.

Why OOU Suspended Lectures For 10th And 11th Of November 2026

According to the statement, the deceased was a 200-level student in the Department of Business Administration.

The university said the incident had left its community in shock and mourning. As a mark of respect and solidarity with the bereaved family, management directed the suspension of all lectures and academic activities on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Academic activities are scheduled to resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, conveyed the university's condolences on behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff and students.

The university expressed sympathy with the deceased student's family, friends, coursemates and lecturers, while praying for the repose of the student's soul and strength for the family to bear the loss.

OOU Appeals for Calm and Respect for Privacy

Following the incident, the university management appealed to students to remain calm and avoid spreading speculation, unverified information or graphic images on social media.

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

The Management further stated that measures had been put in place to protect lives and property and safeguard the welfare of students across the university's campuses.

The announcement was signed by Wale Balogun, PhD, for the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, and dated Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Source: Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), official news release dated November 10, 2026.