The Pro Chancellor of the first technical University and former VC of Unilag Prof Oye Ibidapo-Obe has died.
His death was confirmed in a Sunday statement by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council of First Technical University, Olayinka 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 03/01/2021.
“I pray for the repose of the soul of the departed.”
Prof Ibidapo-Obe had been reported to be in hospital for about 10 days with symptoms of Covid-19 and was said to have finally succumbed earlier today.