Oye-Ibidapo-Obe
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has described the death of former Vice -Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, as a great loss to the nation.
Ibidapo-Obe died on January 3, 2021, after a brief illness. He was aged 71.
Fayemi in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, said the news of Professor Ibidapo-Obe’s death was received with shock and disbelief since the late vice chancellor did not exhibit any sign of illness during their last meeting.
The governor who is an alumnus of the University of Lagos, described the late Ibidapo-Obe as a distinguished scholar and seasoned administrator, who excelled in every assignment he undertook, adding that he demonstrated his commitment to excellence during his stint as the vice chancellor of the University between 2000 and 2007.