Ex-UITE dies after suffering injuries in Gas Explosion

Adeyemi Stephen Convocation

Olajide Oladokun

A recent graduate of the University of Ibadan, Adeyemi Stephen, popularly known as ASO, has been reported dead, after battling injuries sustained in a gas explosion in Abuja. Adeyemi was announced dead on Thursday.


He was involved in a gas explosion a few weeks ago in Abuja where he was posted for his National Youth Service and had been hospitalized since then.

Adeyemi was the Information and Propaganda Minister of Sultan Bello Hall during the 2017/18 session.

Many students expressed sadness over his demise, as they had tried to raise funds for his treatment.

The President of the Students’ Union, Adewole Adeyinka, the Public Relations Officer, Olalekan Michael, and the Hall Mayor of Sultan Bello, Olalekam Abayomi, confirmed Adeyemi’s death to UCJ UI, expressing their sadness.

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