Students at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye who were impacted by the hostel fire have expressed sadness over the things they lost.

A private hostel at Funmidara Cokers Street, Ijebu-Igbo in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State was destroyed by fire, and around ten students reported that they had lost goods including clothes, books, and certificates.

It was reported that a power surge was the cause of the event last Tuesday.

Governor Dapo Abiodun represented by the Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Ademola Balogun, has however, visited the affected students assuring to provide relief materials for them as a way of mitigating their losses

According to a statement on Sunday, Abiodun said that he was in the area to assess the level of damage done by the fire incident, adding that his administration would continue to respond to the plight of the people where necessary.

He urged the students to remain calm and be law-abiding, affirming that the government had reached out to the university authority to work out modalities on how it could help to replace the certificates and other vital documents that were consumed by the fire incident.

‘’The present administration is known for its love and dedication to youths’ welfare, we promise to provide relief materials and temporary accommodation for the affected students pending the time the building will be fixed. I want to thank God that no life was lost in the incident,” he said.

Speaking during the visit, Chairman, Ijebu North Local Government, Bolaji Odusanya, lauded the prompt intervention and support of the state government, noting that the prompt response from the state fire service helped to avert severe damage.