The academic community of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of Dr Fashina, a lecturer in the university’s Faculty of Engineering.
According to a condolence message circulating among students, the lecturer reportedly died on the morning of Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The news has prompted expressions of grief within the university community, with students and members of the academic environment mourning the reported loss of a member of the institution’s teaching staff.
Dr Fashina’s reported death represents a painful development for the Faculty of Engineering, where lecturers play important roles in teaching, research, student supervision and the training of future engineers.
His passing has also drawn attention to the personal loss experienced by his family, colleagues and students who may have interacted with him through academic and professional activities.
However, details surrounding the circumstances of his reported death, including the cause, had not been established in the information available at the time of this report. An official statement from the university confirming the death and providing further details was also not included in the information supplied.
The Nigeria Education News will update this report if an official confirmation or further verified information becomes available.
May his soul rest in peace, and may his family, colleagues, students and the entire EKSU community find strength and comfort during this difficult period.
