Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has suspended the ongoing semester examination at the state’s institute of technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, following the death of a student.
The victim Yusuf Malik, a National Diploma 1 student, was on Tuesday knocked down by a motorcycle at the entrance of the institution, triggering a protest by students of the college.
The protesters, who march round the school premises, said Malik’s death was avoidable and was due to the alleged negligence of the authorities of the college.
Special assistant to the governor on student affairs Azeez Adeyemi expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident.
Mr Adeyemi said the governor had ordered that ongoing examination and other academic activities be suspended immediately until November 11 in honour of the deceased.
He added that the break would allow the mourning students to stabilise psychologically and then return to continue the examination.
The aide said that work had commenced immediately on putting speed breakers in place at the entrance of the school on the directive of the governor.
“The student leaders have submitted a list of demands to me and other issues that action has not been taken on will be given immediate attention,” Adeyemi said.
