Former OAU VC, Onwumechili, dies at 91
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on Friday, announced the death of the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili.
The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, in a release, said the ex-VC, who passed on at the age of 91, was a visionary leader, an exceptional academic, and a compassionate individual, who made invaluable contributions to the growth and success of the institution.
The release further stated that during Onwumechili’s tenure as Vice-Chancellor from 1979 to 1982, the renowned physicist played a pivotal role in shaping the university’s trajectory, steering it towards excellence, and upholding its commitment to academic rigor, innovation, and societal impact.
OAU management also noted the late university helmsman was a detribalised Nigerian and a renowned academic of high repute.
Reacting to Onwumechili’s death, the current OAU VC, Prof. Simeon Bamire said the deceased championed progressive policies, fostered a vibrant academic community, and strived for inclusivity, leaving an indelible mark on 62 year-old University and the countless lives he touched.
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RIP
He has gone to rest
RIP
91 no be beans