Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, a Nigerian professor of Systems Engineering and former Vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos has died today from complications due to Covid 19.
Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe died on Sunday afternoon at the age of 71.
The death of the former UNILAG VC was announced in a statement by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, University of Ibadan, Olayinka O. Balogun.
“With heavy heart and submission to the will of God, I write to inform Council members of the transition to glory of Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, First Technical University, Ibadan which occurred today.
“I pray for the repose of the soul of the departed.” He wrote.
Condolences have been pouring out on twitter for the deceased Professor.
Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe was former President of Nigeria Academy of Science attended both Ilesa Grammar School and Igbobi College from 1962 – 1968 and the University of Lagos from 1968 – 1971.
He was awarded a Bachelor of Science [B.Sc. (Hons)] degree in Mathematics in the First-Class Division by the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1971; a Master of Mathematics [M. Maths] degree in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science in 1973 and a Doctor of Philosophy {Ph.D.} in Civil Engineering with specialization in Applied Mechanics/Systems in 1976 both form the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
He was born on July 5, 1949. He is survived by his wife Olusola and has four children.
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