By Tonia Okereke
A 400-level student of the College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Adewole Emmanuel, collapsed and died on Wednesday.
Frontline News Online gathered on Thursday that the Wednesday incident occurred when the Part IV medical student reportedly slumped moments before his oral examination session commenced.
In a statement by the Great Ife Students’ Union on Thursday, jointly signed by the Public Relations Officer, Olowosile Oreoluwa; Adelani Olowotodimu; and the Secretary General, Habeeb Oke Isa, the union described the death as a “devastating loss.”
The statement read, “Yesterday, our community was thrown into deep mourning by a deeply shocking incident as one of ours tragically slumped just as he was about to commence his oral medical examination.
“Despite medical efforts following the collapse, he was heartbreakingly confirmed dead hours later. This unexpected and unimaginable event has shaken our campus to its very core, reminding us once again of the fleeting nature of life.
“Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and peers of the deceased. We pray that you find the immense strength and fortitude required to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“We specifically commiserate with the Medical Students’ Association and the entire 400-level medical and dental class. To lose a peer, a friend, and a future colleague at such a crucial point in your medical journey is an unbelievably heavy burden, and we share in your profound grief.
“However, it is important to state that this heartbreaking incident brings to the forefront the immense physical, emotional, and psychological toll that rigorous academic demands can take on students.
“The pressure to succeed is heavy, but we must remember that our health and well-being come first.”
Earlier, the Ife University Medical Students’ Association, in a statement dated Wednesday, also confirmed his death.
The statement read, “Under the cover of dark clouds, we write to you with the heaviest of hearts to inform you of the passing of one of our own, an integral part of the association and a solid pillar of his class.
“The late Adewole Oreoluwa Emmanuel was a colleague, friend, roommate, and a familiar face amongst us. A Part IV medical student with an undeniably bright future until the time of his passing.
“This incident is not only sad but painfully devastating, as we lost a rising star and a loving member of the FUMSA family.
“While we mourn, we pray that the Almighty gives his parents, siblings, family, friends, and all whom he has touched the unyielding fortitude to bear the loss.
“In honouring his dearest memories, we kindly ask the general public to refrain from speculations and respect the privacy of the family during this vulnerable period.
“May the light that Oreoluwa carried continue to shine till eternity. We will forever cherish his memories and never forget his impact on the lives he touched.”
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