Authorities of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu have suspended their examinations, declared three days mourning over the tragic death of Chiamaka Ozoigbondu, a student of Peaceland College, Enugu in a road accident on campus on Monday.
The institution has also banned all forms of celebrations on campus after examinations
These were contained in a statement issued by the institute’s Acting Rector, Dr Emeka Ejim, and made available to newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday.
Ejim also stated that the two other students, who were injured in the accident, were currently receiving medical care.
According to him, the institute sympathised with the family of the deceased and extended its heartfelt condolences to those affected by the sad death of the promising young girl.
“Our prayer is that such an incident does not occur again,” he added.
He further stated that following an emergency joint meeting of the Management and Academic Board, on Wednesday, the school resolved that all outstanding examinations be suspended forthwith.
A three-day mourning period, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, be observed by staff and students for the repose of the soul of Ozoigbondu and against a recurrence of such a sad incident.
.IMT management will collaborate with security agencies and the bereaved family to ensure that justice is done and seen to be done in this matter.
Author: Maureen Ikpeama