A 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Oluyemi Benjamin Oluwadamilare, has died from complications related to sickle cell disease.
The university’s Students’ Union Government announced his death in a post on X on Thursday. It said he died on the evening of Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Oluwadamilare studied Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP).
“It is with deep sadness that the Students’ 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.”
The union described his death as a loss to the university community. It extended condolences to his family, friends, coursemates and everyone who knew him.
“His 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,” it said.
The union also prayed for strength and comfort for those mourning him.
“We pray that God grants them the strength and comfort to bear this difficult loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the statement added.
In a follow-up post on Friday, the union announced a candlelight session in his honour. Students were invited to gather at COPLANT to pay their last respects.
“FUNAABites, 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.”
The union ended the announcement with a prayer for the deceased: “May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Digital Operations Manager at The Students Forum Nigeria.
