President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Emeritus Professor Ayodeji Banjo, a distinguished academic who passed away at the age of 90.
Professor Banjo was a towering figure in Nigeria’s academic community, serving as vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan from 1984 to 1991.
He also chaired the noard of the National Universities Commission (NYC) and was Pro-Chancellor of several universities, including the Universities of Port Harcourt, Ilorin, and Ajayi Crowther.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described Professor Banjo as a “stout beacon of professional and moral excellence” who made immense contributions to the development of education in Nigeria.
“President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family of the late Emeritus Professor Ayodeji Banjo, who passed away at the age of 90.
“Professor Banjo was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan from 1984 to 1991, and also former Chairman of the Board of the National Universities Commission and former Pro-Chancellor of the Universities of Port Harcourt, Ilorin, and Ajayi Crowther.
“President Tinubu mourns the academic par excellence, who only recently turned 90, describing him as a stout beacon of professional and moral excellence.
“The President celebrates the life and legacies of the late Emeritus Professor of English, renowned for his immense contributions to the development of education in Nigeria.
“The President commiserates with the family of Professor Banjo and the academic community while praying to God Almighty to grant the departed eternal rest”, the statement said.
