Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered an immediate review of healthcare services across all Osun State University, UNIOSUN, campuses after the death of 400-level Criminology student, Grace Osunlakin.
Adeleke, in a statement by spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Friday, June 26, described the death as “painful and heartbreaking” and commiserated with the family, UNIOSUN’s council, management, staff and students, especially at Ifetedo Campus.
He urged students and the public to remain calm and peaceful while authorities review the circumstances, warning against actions that could heighten tension.
He reaffirmed his commitment to education, student welfare and healthcare in state tertiary institutions.
The governor further urged stakeholders to refrain from actions capable of heightening tensions, assuring that his administration would continue to prioritise the safety and welfare of students.
As part of measures to prevent a recurrence, Adeleke directed the Ministry of Education to work with the management of Osun State University to evaluate healthcare services across all campuses.
According to the statement, the governor ordered the ministry to “immediately engage in a comprehensive review of healthcare service delivery across all university campuses with a view to strengthening emergency response mechanisms, improving medical facilities and ensuring that students have timely access to quality healthcare whenever the need arises.”
Adeleke also prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased student’s soul and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education, student welfare and healthcare services in all state-owned tertiary institutions.
