NANS Southwest Demands Investigation Into Death of UNIOSUN Law Student
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Miss Osunlakin Grace, a final-year student of the College of Law, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Ifetedo Campus.
In a statement issued by the Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode (Billioncodes), the student body expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the College of Law, the Students’ Union, and the entire university community over the tragic loss.
NANS Southwest stated that reports received from student leaders indicated that the deceased allegedly suffered a medical emergency and was initially taken to the university clinic before being referred to another medical facility outside Osun State for further treatment.
The association noted that allegations relating to the emergency medical response, the availability of healthcare personnel, and the operational status of the campus clinic at the time of the incident require urgent and transparent examination by the appropriate authorities.
According to the statement, NANS Southwest has commenced a fact-finding process that will involve engagements with students, faculty representatives, the Students’ Union, and the university management in an effort to establish the facts surrounding the unfortunate incident.
The student body further urged the management of Osun State University to constitute an independent investigative panel and make its findings available to the public, stressing that accountability must be ensured should any form of negligence, misconduct, or institutional lapse be established.
NANS Southwest emphasized that the pursuit of justice in the matter is not only important for the memory of the deceased but also necessary to strengthen confidence in the welfare and safety mechanisms available to students within tertiary institutions.
The association also called for a comprehensive review of healthcare facilities, emergency response systems, referral procedures, and medical infrastructure across all campuses of the university to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Reaffirming its commitment to students’ welfare, NANS Southwest assured stakeholders that it would continue to monitor developments closely and advocate for transparency, accountability, and improved healthcare standards within higher institutions across the region.
