A lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) reportedly slumped and died, with a student attributing the incident to fatigue.

 

The Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, is mourning the loss of Dr. Ayo Ojediran, a lecturer in the Faculty of Education, who reportedly slumped in his office. Sources on the campus revealed that Ojediran was swiftly taken to the institution’s clinic after collapsing on Tuesday but unfortunately did not survive.

Victor Adesokan, the President of the Faculty of Education Students Association of Nigeria, shared details of the incident during an interview. Adesokan, who considered Ojediran a father figure, mentioned that the lecturer had complained of a headache and appeared extremely weak the night before his passing.

Expressing concerns about the faculty's current academic staff shortage, Adesokan highlighted that Ojediran's death marked the fourth among the faculty's lecturers in the outgoing year. He emphasized the need for additional recruitment to alleviate the workload on existing staff members.

Adesokan stated, “On Monday night, he complained of headache and stress. We told him to rest. They (lecturers) have too much workload on them. The school needs to recruit more lecturers, most especially in the Faculty of Education."

He further urged the government and school management to prioritize the well-being of lecturers and prevent further loss of lives among the academic staff.