President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commiserated with the academia over the passing of former Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of First Technical University, Ibadan, Prof Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe.
Buhari also condoled with family members and friends of the late Ibidapo-Obe.
The President affirmed that the scholar and administrator would be sorely missed by the academia, government and the country as his sudden transition left a gap that would be difficult to fill, considering his contribution to the development of education.
He said Ibidapo-Obe had a rich pedigree of being President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Chairman of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities and upwardly rising over the years with distinguished career.
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In a statement by Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, President Buhari further condoled with students and staff members of the University of Lagos, First Technical University and the Nigeria Universities Commission over the loss, as well as the government and people of Osun State.
The President prayed for the repose of the soul of the scholar, and God’s comfort for his family.
