A religious scholar, Professor Christian Ikeobi wants the family, colleagues and friends of the late former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Professor Israel Adu, to take consolation in the fact that the deceased served God till the end, hence he lives on with the Lord.
Professor Ikeobi who is the University Chaplain made the submission at a commendation service held in honour of the 3rd substantive Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Emeritus Professor Israel Folorunsho Adu.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Kolawole Salako described the deceased as a true advocate of the university who worked frantically in promoting the cause of the FUNAAB till he breathed his last.
He eulogised the late Emeritus Professor and acknowledged his peaceful disposition, humility, love, hard work and diligence as winner of the maiden Best Vice-Chancellor Award for Nigerian Universities in 2002 and again, in 2005.
In separate remarks, representatives of the Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Professor Elias Bogoro and the Executive Director, National Animal Production Research Institute, Professor Clarence Lakpini said Professor Adu was a great gentleman, astute administrator and a thorough-bred professional.
Former vice chancellors, management staff, representatives of professional, academic bodies in the country, staff trade unions of the FUNAAB and president of the Students Union Government all poured encomiums on the late Emeritus Professor at the commendation service which according to the Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Dr Linda Onwuka was also streamed live on social media.
Oluremi Olugbenro
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