The university emphasized its commitment to creating an enabling environment for student support, urging staff and faculty to offer assistance. A previous circular had recommended that students with one or two outstanding courses required for graduation be allowed to graduate on compassionate grounds, provided it does not alter their degree classification.
OAU’s spokesperson, Abiodun Olanrewaju, confirmed the decision, highlighting the need to prevent suicide stemming from academic pressure. “This move is to reduce suicide cases tied to academic stress, especially for final-year students delayed by just one or two courses,” he said.
While the decision is not yet official, sources within the university indicate it is a compassionate response to the rising mental health challenges among students.