Osun State University Probes Student's Death, Announces Reforms

to Campus Health Services. The management of Osun State University has constituted a committee to review the circumstances surrounding the death of a 400-level student, Osunlakin Grace. Grace's death occurred while she was a student at the university's Ifetedo Campus, where she was pursuing a degree in Criminology and Security Studies. According to a statement by NANS Southwest Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah, the university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Adeboye, expressed sadness over Grace's death, describing it as painful to the university community.

### Committee to Investigate Student's Death. Adeboye announced the constitution of a committee to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding Grace's death, review the factors that led to the students' protest, and assess all matters relating to healthcare services across the university. The committee, which will be headed by Adeboye, will comprise students' union representatives from all campuses and relevant university officials. The Vice-Chancellor directed the committee to submit its report to the university management within a week from June 29, 2026, to facilitate the prompt implementation of its recommendations.

### Reforms to Healthcare Services. Adeboye also announced that the university would establish another health centre at the Ifetedo Campus, where Grace studied. He added that all medical centres would operate on a 24-hour basis to ensure students have uninterrupted access to healthcare services. Moreover, the Vice-Chancellor said that all health centres would be equipped with reliable solar-powered electricity to address power supply challenges. He also stated that functional ambulances would be provided for emergency response, and qualified medical doctors and professional nurses would be recruited and deployed across the university's health facilities to improve healthcare delivery.

### NANS Southwest Coordinator Applauds University Management. NANS Southwest Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah, commended the university management for its openness, sincerity, and commitment to students' welfare. He said that the association would continue to monitor the implementation of the agreed resolutions to ensure that every commitment made translates into tangible improvements for students. The NANS coordinator also appealed to the university management to expedite the implementation of the resolutions and ensure the timely resumption of academic activities.

### Key Facts:

  • A committee has been constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding Osunlakin Grace's death.
  • The committee will be headed by Professor Odunayo Adeboye, the university's Vice-Chancellor.
  • The committee will comprise students' union representatives from all campuses and relevant university officials.
  • The university will establish another health centre at the Ifetedo Campus.
  • All medical centres will operate on a 24-hour basis.
  • Health centres will be equipped with reliable solar-powered electricity.
  • Functional ambulances will be provided for emergency response.
  • Qualified medical doctors and professional nurses will be recruited and deployed across the university's health facilities.