A Nigerian postgraduate student in the United Kingdom, identified as Hammed, has died after suffering a sudden deterioration linked to advanced cancer, months after completing his academic programme.
His passing was disclosed in a GoFundMe campaign set up by Mariam Ajibola and Mohammed Chaanda on behalf of Piety Mosque.
The initiative, which initially sought support for his medical treatment, was later amended to raise funds for his burial.
According to the organisers, Hammed, a 36-year-old Lagos resident originally from Ayete in Oyo State, travelled to the UK in September last year to pursue a Master’s degree in Business and Management at the University of Plymouth.
They noted that despite being diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year, he remained determined and completed his studies despite the emotional and physical strain.
Described in the appeal as the last of four children and the “joyful heart” of his family, Hammed was said to be widely loved for his warmth and generosity.
However, his condition was reported to have deteriorated sharply in recent weeks.
Plans to return him to Nigeria so he could spend his final days with his family were eventually shelved after doctors concluded that he was not medically fit to make the journey.
With repatriation ruled out, the organisers turned to the public to help ensure he received a proper burial in the UK.
“We are raising funds to give Hammed a dignified burial,” the statement read, explaining that every contribution would provide relief to his bereaved family.
Although an estimated £5,000 was needed to cover the cost of a 50-year burial plot and coffin, the fundraiser had exceeded £6,000 as of Sunday, leading the organisers to place the campaign on hold.