UNIOSUN Students Demand Healthcare Reforms After Death

Students at Osun State University (UNIOSUN) staged a protest following the death of 400-level Criminology and Security Studies student, Miss Grace Osunlakin. The protest, which occurred at the Ifetedo campus, was driven by demands for improved healthcare services and medical facilities.

Students alleged that inadequate medical personnel and insufficient healthcare facilities contributed to Osunlakin's tragic death. A video circulated on social media showed emotional students demonstrating on campus, insisting that the university prioritize student welfare.

They called on the Osun State government to intervene and invest resources in healthcare services within the institution. In response, university management described claims surrounding Osunlakin's death as misleading.

A statement from spokesperson Ademola Adesoji detailed that Osunlakin had successfully participated in her final year project defense on June 23 and showed no visible signs of illness prior to her death. It was reported that she had a documented medical condition of asthma and experienced stomach pain shortly before her condition deteriorated.

The university has pledged to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.