Nigeria and Africa at large have lost its very first professor of Geology, Jamiu Mosobalaje Oyawoye at the age of 95.
As gathered by Theliberationnews, the academic scholar who was five years short of joining the centenary club reportedly breathed his last on Monday evening following his battle with age-related illness at his home in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State.
He is expected to be buried today (Tuesday) by 4 pm, in accordance with Islamic rites.
The late Baba Adini of Kwara State was married to two wives and blessed with 10 children.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described his death as a huge national loss.
“He is one of the greatest Nigerians of all time and a pride of the state. His death is the end of a great era in academic accomplishments, dedication to community service, and statesmanship,” the governor said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
He condoled with the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II; the Olofa-In-Council and the Muslim community in Kwara State.
