The Delta State University, Abraka has suspended lectures in honour of late Ayaemene Eugene, a 300 level Art Education Student, who passed on in a controversial circumstance.
This is coming after the Vice-Chancellor of Delta State
University, Abraka, Prof. Andy Egwunyenga, has set up a Special Committee to
Investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Ayaemene Eugene, a 300
Level Student of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts
The special Committee had Prof. Eze Kingsley Nwangwa as
Chairman, Mr. Monday Izu – Member/Secretary,
Dr. Mrs. Callister Obi, Dr. Mrs. Ufuoma Awhefeada and Mr. Caleb Okupa (SUG
President) as Members.
The lecture suspension was contained in a circular from the
school management after meeting with the students.
It read, “This is to inform the University Community that
arising from the meeting the University Management had with the Students today,
Monday, June 19, 2023, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga
has directed that the following activities should be held to mourn and honour
the memory of late Ayaemene Eugene, a 100 level Art Education Student, who
passed on recently.
“Tuesday, 2023, June 20. Opening of Condolence register At
designated points. Wednesday, June 23, 2023 Candle Light Procession. Thursday,
2023, Memorial Service and Tribute Ayaemene Eugene,
“Friday, June 23, 2023 is Submission of Report of
Investigation, Committee instituted by Vice-Chancellor on the Circumstances
surrounding the unfortunate death of Avaemene Eugene
“NOTE: The Vice Chancellor has on behalf of Senate suspended
lectures and seminar presentations for the week to enable students pay respect
to their departed colleague.” The circular added.