By John Dike, Osogbo
The Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof Adebayo Bamire, has urged parents and guardians to instill in their children the understanding that temporary setbacks in life especially in academics, are not the end of the road, but rather are opportunities to grow and find new direction.
He counselled thus following the tragic death of a student of the institution, identified as Ajibola Ibitayo (Matriculation Number: DEN/2021/023), a Part Two student of the Faculty of Dentistry, who allegedly committed suicide after learning he would have to repeat the academic year.
Bamire, in a statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and prayed for strength for the bereaved family, faculty members, and the entire university community.
The statement confirmed that the student took his own life after the release of the previous semester’s results, which showed he would need to repeat Part Two of his programme.
It was gathered that Ibitayo had already repeated the same level during the previous academic session.
Sources disclosed that the deceased reportedly injected himself with a substance at his parents’ home in Ejigbo, Osun State. His father is said to be a medical doctor.
The news has thrown the entire OAU community into mourning, with students and staff expressing shock and sorrow over the unfortunate incident.
The Vice-Chancellor described the loss as irreparable and encouraged students to seek help when overwhelmed, emphasizing that academic challenges should never lead to such a drastic decision.
“Setbacks are a natural part of the journey to success. Failure should be seen as a stepping stone to greater achievement, not a reason to give up,” Prof Bamire said.
During his unscheduled inspection visit to the project site about three months ago, the Governor said, “I am happy with how the project is going. From what I have seen today, the work is going very fast with high quality, and this is an indication that the project will be completed as planned.”
The new Judiciary Complex, named after former Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, will feature modern facilities, including a ceremonial court, modular courts, a registry, a library, exhibition buildings, a utility building, and parking facilities.
In expressing his profound satisfaction with the quality and progress of work on the new State Judiciary Complex in Akure, the Governor said the project, being handled by Westfield Global Construction Ltd, is a testament to the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional infrastructure.
Aiyedatiwa commended Westfield Global Construction Ltd for adhering to the timeline and delivering high-quality work.
He said, “I am happy with how the project is going. From what I have seen today, the work is going very fast with high quality, and this is an indication that the project will be completed as planned.”
The Governor said the complex will provide a conducive environment for the administration of justice and speed up the dispensation of justice in the state.
The Founder of Westfield Global Construction Ltd, Abdulwasiu Adebisi, expressed his gratitude to Governor Aiyedatiwa for his commitment to good governance and infrastructure development in Ondo State.
Abdulwasiu Adebisi remarked: “I appreciate Governor Aiyedatiwa’s
