Ondo State University Postpones Exams Indefinitely Over Accident That Killed Many Students
Category: Campus News
The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, has
expressed shock over the fatal accident that occurred in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko
South West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The accident claimed scores of people, including some of the University’s
students.
According to the institution, as a mark of respect for the departed students,
the first semester examinations scheduled to start on Monday, January 24, 2021
has been postponed till further notice.
It was earlier reported that about 12 persons were feared killed when a
Dangote truck loaded with bags of cement crushed passersby and rammed into
shops opposite the university after it suffered break failure.
In a circular signed by the institution’s Acting Registrar, Opeoluwa
Akinfemiwa and obtained by Daily Post, it was disclosed that the main gate of
the institution had been closed with alternative provided.
It was gathered that the move was part of measures to prevent reoccurrence
pending when the incessant accidents will be addressed by the government.
The circular read, “The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
Akoko received with great shock the news of an accident involving a Dangote
trailer which occurred in the evening of today Saturday 23rd January, 2021 in
which some of our students sadly lost their lives.
“Management commiserates with the University community in particular and the
Akungba community in general on the sad incident. Management has also informed
the Government about this unfortunate incident and we are working with the
Government to prevent a recurrence.
“Meanwhile, as a temporary measure, Management has directed that the main gate
should be closed with immediate effect. Staff and students are therefore
requested to make use of the following: Sports Center gate; Guest House gate;
Eastern gate and the two small gates (i.e the one leading to the Works &
Services Department and the one leading to the Student Union building).
“As a mark of respect for our departed students, the examinations scheduled to
start on Monday 24th January, 2021 is hereby postponed till further notice.
“We appeal that our students should remain calm, as the University mourns
those that lost their lives in this unfortunate incident. The University and
the Ondo State Government are working round the clock to institute permanent
solutions to the problem of incessant road accidents along Ikare-Akungba road.
“Once again the University Management commiserates with the University
community, the families, victims and people of Akungba Akoko over this
unfortunate incident.
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