Heartbreaking Loss: FUTA Fresh AEC Class of '21 Graduate Passes Away Just Days Before Convocation

A recent graduate from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Akinwumiju Emmanuel, has tragically passed away just days before the university's Convocation Ceremony, leaving the FUTA community in shock.

Heartbreaking Loss: FUTA Fresh AEC Class of '21 Graduate Passes Away Just Days Before Convocation
The Deceased, Akinwumiju Emmanuel

A dark cloud of grief has descended upon the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) community as it mourns the untimely passing of Akinwumiju Emmanuel, a recent graduate of the Class of 2021 from the Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology. The somber news, which has left his colleagues and the entire FUTA Grandeza Class of 2021 community in shock, was reported on the night of Wednesday, November 8, 2023, just days before the scheduled Convocation Ceremony.

Akinwumiju Emmanuel, affectionately known as "Emma," had recently been sworn in as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, embarking on the next chapter of his life full of promise and potential. The tragic circumstances of his sudden passing have left his friends, family, and fellow students in disbelief and mourning.

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One of his devastated colleagues from the same department shared, "Emma was everything that his parting words said. He never gave up, he held on strong. This hurts so much." The heartfelt sentiments reflect the deep impact that Emma had on those around him and the indomitable spirit he exhibited throughout his journey.

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At the time of this report, the cause of his demise remains unknown, further adding to the sense of shock and sorrow that has gripped the FUTA community. As they come to terms with this heartrending loss, his friends, professors, and classmates remember Akinwumiju Emmanuel for his resilience, dedication, and the bright future that was tragically cut short.