A 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Oluyemi Benjamin Oluwadamilare, has died following complications related to sickle cell disease.\n<\/p>\n
The university\u2019s Students\u2019 Union Government announced his death in a post on X on Thursday, saying he died on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2026.\n<\/p>\n
Oluwadamilare was a student of Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP) at the university.\n<\/p>\n
Announcing his death, the union said, \u201cIt is with deep sadness that the Students\u2019 Union Government announces the passing of Oluyemi Benjamin Oluwadamilare, a 300-Level student of Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP), who passed away on Wednesday evening, 28 October 2026, following complications related to sickle cell disease.\u201d<\/p>\n
Describing his death as a loss to the university community, the union extended its condolences to his family, friends, coursemates and others who knew him.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis passing is a painful loss to the FUNAAB community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, coursemates and all those who knew and loved him,\u201d it said. <\/p>\n
The union also prayed for strength and comfort for those mourning the deceased.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe pray that God grants them the strength and comfort to bear this difficult loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,\u201d the statement added.\n<\/p>\n
In a follow-up post on Friday, the union announced plans for a candlelight session in Oluwadamilare\u2019s honour, inviting students to gather at COPLANT to pay their last respects.\n<\/p>\n
Addressing the students, the union said, \u201cFUNAABites, we will be converging at COPLANT this evening, Friday, 30 October, 6:00pm for a candlelight session in honour of our late colleague, Oluyemi Benjamin Oluwadamilare, as we pay our last respects.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
It concluded the announcement with a prayer for the deceased, saying, \u201cMay his soul rest in perfect peace.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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