Former UNILAG VC, Prof Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, Dies At 71

Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, is dead.

BIGPEN understands Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe reportedly died on Sunday afternoon at the age of 71.

The demise of the former UNILAG VC was announced in a statement by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, University of Ibadan, Olayinka O. Balogun.

Balogun said in the statement: “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.”