Nigeria Varsity Declares 2-Day Mourning for 5 Students Killed in Trailer Accident
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO (Kano, North West Nigeria) – The Federal University Lokoja on Tuesday declared a 2-day mourning period in honor of five students who lost their lives in a tragic trailer accident.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the university community, leaving students, staff, and faculty members in a state of grief and mourning.
The university’s management in a statement signed by Vincent Ifedayo Ojo, the Deputy Registrar, Human Resource on behalf of the Registrar that was made available to newsmen said that the mourning period would be observed to pay respects to the deceased students.
Mr. Vincent Ifedayo Ojo in the statement explained that during this time, academic activities will be suspended, and the university’s flag will fly at half-mast as a symbol of mourning.
The university community has been left in shock and grief following the accident, and the 2-day mourning period is seen as a fitting tribute to the memories of the five students who lost their lives.
The tragic incident has highlighted the need for increased road safety measures, and the university has promised to provide support and counseling services to the families and friends of the deceased students.
The university community will come together to pay their respects and celebrate the lives of the five students who were taken away too soon.
The 2-day mourning period will provide an opportunity for the university community to reflect on the lives of the deceased students and to offer support to those affected by the tragedy.
The university’s management has urged students and staff to remain calm and to seek support if needed during this difficult time.