NIGERIAN WOMAN DIES IN UK HOURS AFTER ARRIVAL FOR SON’S GRADUATION
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
A Nigerian woman, Oluranti Olufunmilayo Esther Akinyemi, has died in the United Kingdom shortly after reportedly arriving in the country to attend her son’s graduation ceremony.
Reports gathered that a fundraising campaign was launched on JustGiving to raise £20,000 to repatriate her remains to Nigeria and cover related expenses. As of Wednesday, £2,087 had been raised from 97 donors.
In the appeal posted on the platform, Adekunle Ogundana urged the public to support the family in bringing her home.
“Help us bring our sister, mother, friend and beloved home, Mrs Oluranti Olufunmilayo Esther Akinyemi (née Oluwalana/Ogundana),” the post read.
According to the statement, Akinyemi travelled to the UK on February 11 for a graduation ceremony scheduled for February 18. However, less than 20 hours after arrival, she reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of the night and was rushed to Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
After three days on life support, she was declared clinically dead on February 14, 2026. The family described the incident as sudden and devastating, noting that funds were urgently needed to repatriate her body to Nigeria, settle outstanding medical bills in the UK, and cover funeral expenses. She was believed to be a mother of four.
The incident sparked reactions on social media, with some users advising families to take precautionary health measures when elderly relatives travel abroad. One user, @agu_i, encouraged travellers to stay hydrated, avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine, move around during long flights, and consider using compression socks to aid circulation.
Another user, @The4thTobs, recounted a similar case involving a woman who reportedly collapsed upon arrival in the UK for childcare support and was later confirmed dead.
A third user, @iamSwagga22, called for improved medical collaboration between health authorities and the aviation industry to address travel-related health emergencies, suggesting the creation of specialised response teams.
The development comes amid reports of other Nigerian deaths in the UK, including that of Saburi Adeniji, who reportedly died after battling a severe brain stem injury.
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