One of the candidates shortlisted for the position of Registrar at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Solomon Oluwasola Afolabi, died after reportedly collapsing during an aptitude test conducted by the university.
According to reports, the deceased, a Deputy Registrar of the institution, allegedly shouted during the exercise and was rushed to the university’s Health Centre, where he was later confirmed dead. His remains have been deposited at the morgue.
Dr Afolabi was one of three candidates in the running for the registrar position. The other contestants are Dr Babatola J.E.T and Mrs Adeojo R.T.B.
The appointment of the Registrar is the statutory responsibility of the University Governing Council, headed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.
The university is yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
