UNILAG ex-VC Ibidapo-Obe is dead
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Ibidapo-Obe, 71, reportedly died from COVID-19 complications,
The scholar passed away Sunday afternoon.
The management of UNILAG has confirmed his death.
Olayinka Balogun, Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul.
“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”, he noted.
Ibidapo-Obe was born on July 5, 1949 in Ile Ife, Osun State.
He attended Lagos Street African Church Primary School, Ebute-Metta (1955 – 1961); Obokun High School/Ilesa Grammar School (1962 – 1966); and later Igbobi College, Yaba, (1966–1968).