- The grieving family of Ross Ogbeinde, an international student at the University of South Wales, is seeking financial support for his burial arrangements after he suddenly collapsed and passed away on December 29, 2024
- A GoFundMe campaign has been set up by his wife, Benedicta, to raise 20,000 to cover burial expenses and support their three children
- The tragic incident has highlighted a recent surge in sudden deaths among Nigerians living in the UK
Nigerian student in UK dies. Photo credit: FG trade/Getty Images. Note: Depicted persons not related with event described. For illustration purposes only.Source: Getty ImagesTragic Turn of EventRoss died suddenly on the 29th December 2024. He had no prior sickness. He slumped and died before an ambulance could arrive . He was an international student at the University of South Wales and lived at Pontypridd South Wales, UK and was due to graduate in Jan 2025.He only just brought his kids to the UK last month. His Young Widow is left with 3 young kids to look after.We humbly ask for support to enable his family start his burial arrangements and help the family settle.”Access to SupportUK UniversityPupil Dies After 162 Frog Jumps
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