The immediate past Vice Chancellor of Achievers University Owo (AUO), Professor Tunji Ibiyemi is dead.
In a terse message by the Pro-Chancellor of the University, Dr Bode Ayorinde and obtained by The Precision NG, Prof. Ibiyemi reportedly passed on today Thursday, September 9 during a brief illness.
“With heavy heart, I announce the sudden death of the immediate past Vice Chancellor of the University, Engr. Prof Tunji Ibiyemi, which very sad event occurred today.
“While there is sketchy information about his brief illness and hospitalization, nothing yet to say than our amiable, humble and very honest and hardworking Tunji Ibiyemi is gone. Sad to say, but it has happened,” Ayorinde disclosed.
Ibiyemi who ended his over five-year tenure at Achievers University in 2020, was recently treated to a send forth ceremony by the institution’s management.
He was instrumental to the design and construction of the gigantic Engineering Faculty in the institution.
After his tenure at Achievers University, he returned to his foundational institution – the University of Ilorin. He was also a visiting Professor at AUO before his demise.
Late Professor Tunji Samuel Ibiyemi was born on January 2, 1954 at Aiyetoro-Gbedde, Kogi State.
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