Adekunle Ajasin varsity postpones exams over ex-student’s death
Adekunle Ajasin University in Ondo has postponed exams following the death of a former student involved in an automobile crash Thursday night at Akungba-Akoko road.
According to witnesses, the incident happened about 10:00 p.m. at Okusa market.
Three other students of the institution involved in the crash were rushed to the hospital.
On Thursday, the unidentified graduate who died in the crash was at the school for clearance.
In a statement by the university’s registrar, Olugbenga Arajulu said, “The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko has expressed serious concern over the incessant rate of accidents claiming the lives of students of the University.”
The statement added, “In view of the accident that claimed the life of a former student late evening of yesterday, management has decided to postpone today’s examinations. This is to honour the departed soul. A new date for the examinations will be announced later.”
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