Nigerian Master’s student dies in UK after sudden cancer complication

A Nigerian student in the United Kingdom, identified simply as Hammed, has died after his health suddenly deteriorated due to advanced cancer.

His death was announced through a GoFundMe campaign created by Mariam Ajibola and Mohammed Chaanda on behalf of Piety Mosque.

The fundraiser initially sought financial assistance for Hammed’s medical care but was later updated to request support for his burial.

According to the organisers, Hammed, a 36-year-old Lagos resident originally from Ayete in Oyo State, relocated to the UK in September last year to pursue a Master’s degree in Business and Management at the University of Plymouth.

Despite being diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year, they said he persevered through the physical and emotional challenges to complete his academic programme.

The appeal described him as the youngest of four children, the joyful heart of his home, known for his warmth, friendliness, and generosity.

However, his condition reportedly worsened dramatically in recent weeks.

Plans to fly him back to Nigeria so he could spend his final moments with his family were abandoned after doctors ruled that he was not medically stable enough to travel.

With repatriation no longer possible, the organisers turned to the public for help to ensure he received a dignified burial in the UK.

“We are raising funds to give Hammed a dignified burial,” the statement read, noting that every donation would ease the burden on his grieving family.

Although about £5,000 was required to secure a 50-year burial plot and coffin, the campaign had surpassed £6,000 as of Sunday, prompting the organisers to pause further donations.

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