A 200-level Mass Communication student at UNILORIN has reportedly died by suicide due to financial hardship. The student, struggling after his father's death, left a note citing financial struggles before taking his own life. The tragic incident has sparked discussions on student mental health and financial aid support.
A 200-level student at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), identified as a Mass Communication major, has reportedly died by suicide due to financial hardship. The student, who maintained a high academic standing, struggled with personal and economic difficulties after losing his father. His mother, a retired teacher, took on his financial responsibilities, but the burden became overwhelming.
According to sources, the student had been facing severe financial challenges since resuming school last year. His colleagues assisted by raising funds to cover his tuition and provide necessities. However, the pressure persisted, leading him to take his own life by ingesting a poisonous substance in his off-campus residence in Tanke, Ilorin.
Reports indicate that he left a note expressing his distress over his inability to cope with financial struggles. His roommate discovered the tragic scene upon returning from lectures and raised the alarm.
A senior university official confirmed the incident, describing it as deeply shocking and noting the grief it has caused within the school community. The incident has sparked discussions on the need for increased financial aid and mental health support for students facing economic hardship.
Authorities and university management have urged students experiencing difficulties to seek help and access available support systems. Meanwhile, the tragic event has left the university community in mourning, with calls for more awareness on mental health and financial assistance for struggling students.
