- Sudden Death: Professor Jimoh Olanipekun of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) died suddenly after falling ill during a departmental meeting .
- Rushed to Hospital: The professor was rushed to the University Health and Medical Centre and later referred to the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, where he was pronounced dead.
- Tribute from VC: The Vice Chancellor of OAU, Professor Adebayo Bamire, led a condolence visit to the widow and children, expressing shock and disbelief at the sudden loss.
- Condolences: The university community has been thrown into mourning, with the VC urging the family to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a fulfilled life of positive impact.
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Professor Jimoh Olanipekun. The professor slumped during a departmental meeting on Wednesday and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the professor was rushed to the University Health and Medical Centre after his colleagues noticed he was breathing abnormally. He was later referred to the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, where he was pronounced dead.
The Vice Chancellor of OAU, Professor Adebayo Bamire, led a condolence visit to the widow and children, expressing shock and disbelief at the sudden loss. He urged the family to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a fulfilled life of positive impact on those who were fortunate to come across him.
