Daniella Omoigberai
At the University of Ilorin, a 200-level Mass Communication student took his own life at his residence in the Oke-Odo area of Tanke, Ilorin. The student, whose name has been withheld, succumbed to the pressures of financial hardship.
According to eyewitnesses, the student ingested a poisonous substance while his roommate was away attending lectures. A suicide note found at the scene revealed the student’s struggles to cope with the economic challenges that have been exacerbated by the current financial crisis.
However, the deceased student who had a commendable cumulative academic grade of 4.5, was sponsored by his widowed mother, a retired school teacher. Despite the financial assistance provided by his colleagues, who contributed towards his tuition and living expenses, the student was unable to meet his financial obligations.
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This tragic incident has raised concerns about the plight of students struggling to make ends meet amidst the current economic hardship. The university community is still reeling from the shock of this incident, which has highlighted the need for urgent attention to the financial welfare of students.
In a related incident, another Mass Communication student from the same department narrowly escaped death on Monday evening when he attempted suicide on campus. The student was rescued by passersby who found him with a rope around his neck in a nearby bush. He was rushed to the institution’s medical centre for urgent attention.
Meanwhile, the university authorities have confirmed both incidents, describing them as shocking and lamenting the plight of students grappling with economic hardship.
