The Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye on Wednesday said that it has lost almost the entire university's academic gowns which the students usually wear during matriculation and convocation to a recent fire incident.
In a statement signed by Dr Wale Balogun, on behalf of Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division of the university and made available to journalists on Wednesday, the institution stated that the devastating fire outbreak occurred overnight of last week Tuesday at a section of the Directorate of Students Affairs building of the university.
The statement partly reads "A devastating fire incident occurred at the Directorate of Students Affairs building on Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025, resulting in significant damage to valuables worth millions of naira.
"The inferno which occurred at the early hours of the fateful day gutted a section of the students Affairs building at the Main Campus of the university, where valuables that included the students' academic/graduation gowns were kept.
"Even though, regrettably the entire graduation gowns were completely razed by the inferno, yet there were no injuries or casualties reported.
"This is due to the quick response from the Vice-Chancellor and other staff members of the University including that of the Works Directorate who rescued the situation"
Responding to this unfortunate event, the the management said that it has taken immediate action to further ensure the safety and security of the campus by constituting an investigative Panel headed by a distinguished professor in the University.
The panel was said to have been charged with the responsibility of examining both the immediate and remote causes of the inferno, among other terms of reference.
The statement added that "This inquiry aims to gather facts, identify any contributing factors, and provide a comprehensive report and recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
"Members of the University community are, therefore, enjoined to contribute to this investigation by submitting memoranda outlining any observation or suggestion related to the incident and fire safety to the Secretary to the Panel via Whatsapp line: 08056066643 or E-mail: [email protected].
"Memorandum/Memranda in hard copies could also be addressed to The Secretary, Ad-Hoc Committee on Fire Incident, /o Registrar's Office, Central Administrative (TetFund) Building, Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye. Your input is invaluable as we strive to enhance our safety protocols and ensure a secure environment for all.
"Additionally, staff members are also being reminded to be vigilant and safety-conscious in their workspaces, by supporting relentless efforts of the
"Management at providing a safe and secured environment for every member of the University community.
"Staff and students alike are to ensure that all electrical appliances and devices are unplugged and lights turned-off before leaving the office and lecture rooms on daily basis (whether there is electricity supply or not), as precautionary measures and simple actions like these can significantly reduce the risk of fire hazards".
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