The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has confirmed the death of Ajibola Ibitayo, a Part Two Dentistry student, who allegedly took his own life after failing his examinations.
According to the university’s spokesperson, Abiodun Olarewaju, the results released on Wednesday showed Ibitayo would have to repeat the class for the second consecutive year. He reportedly injected himself at his parents’ home in Ejigbo, Osun State.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simeon Bamire described the incident as tragic, urging students to see failure as a temporary setback, not the end of life. He extended condolences to the bereaved family and the university community.
The Vice-Chancellor enjoined parents and guardians to instil in their children and wards the understanding that temporary setbacks in the pursuit of success are part of life and not the end of it.
He also urged students and young people to view failure as an opportunity to redirect their paths toward success and greater achievements.
Professor Bamire prayed that God Almighty would grant the parents, family, faculty, College of Health Sciences, and the university community the fortitude to bear the loss of the boy.
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