Former UNILAG VC, Ibidapo-Obe Is Dead

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

He reportedly died from COVID-19 complications. He died on Sunday afternoon at the age of 71.

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.

He was born on July 5, 1949, in Ile Ife, Osun State.

Ibidapo-Obe was named UNILAG VC in 2000 and was succeeded by Professor Tolu Olukayode Odugbemi in 2007.