The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State has announced the indefinite closure of the school after a fatal accident that claimed lives of many around the school main gate.
This is coming barely twenty-four hours after the school declared the postponement of its 2019/2020 first semester examination.
This was contained in a circular released by the school management, which was signed by the Acting Registrar, Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa.
“Further to our circular of Saturday 23rd January, 2021 and the attendant protest by students on Sunday 24th January, 2021, the Acting Vice Chancellor on behalf of Senate has directed that the University be closed with immediate effect until further notice”, the circular read.
Recall that the management had early on Saturday, January 23, ordered the postponement of its first semester examination slated to commence Monday January 25 , following the accident that occurred at the school main gate which claimed the life of the former Student Union president, Adesomoju Samuel also known as Sampraise among other students and businessmen.
The circular added that all students are expected to vacate the school premises latest by 6pm on Sunday January 24.
It added “All students are therefore advised to vacate the campus latest by 6pm today, Sunday 24th January, 2021”
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