FUNAAB mourns 300-level student who died of sickle cell complications

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.

The university’s Students’ Union Government announced his death in a post on X on Thursday, saying he died on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2026.

Oluwadamilare was a student of Plant Physiology and Crop Production (PPCP) at the university.

Announcing his death, the union said, “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.”

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.

“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 the deceased.

“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 plans for a candlelight session in Oluwadamilare’s honour, inviting students to gather at COPLANT to pay their last respects.

Addressing the students, the union said, “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.”

It concluded the announcement with a prayer for the deceased, saying, “May his soul rest in perfect peace.”