Emmanuel Thomas, Lagos
September 9, 2015 – University of Lagos (UNILAG) was thrown into confusion early Wednesday morning as students old and young came out in large numbers to protest the death of Oluchi Anekwe, a 300 level accounting students who was electrocuted within the school premises.
She was electrocuted within the school campus by a naked high tension wire that fell on her.
In a statement, President UNILAG Student Union, Comrade Comrade Abiodun Martins and Speaker, ULSU, Parliament, Rt. Jawosimi Olusegun said it regrets to announce the passing away of one of Oluchi Anekwe, a 300 level student of the department of accounting.
“Oluchi, till her death, was a first class student, and a very active student in class. Our condolence goes to her families, relatives and friends. We pray that God will grant them the fortitude to bear the loss”, the union said, stressing that the event that led to her death is in its entirety avoidable.
“We hereby call on all concerned authorities to swing into action so as to prevent future occurrence. In this regard, we hereby declare that all academic and social activities of the school and of the students’ are hereby suspended for today and no unnecessary sound around the campus in honour of the lost soul.
“The entire University of Lagos Students loved her, but God in His wisdom saw fit to embrace her. We shall surely miss her. Oluchi, GOODNIGHT”, the statement said.
The management also declared a lecture free day in honour of the late student.
