Gobir Mourns The Death Of Prof. Oyawoye, First African Geology Professor
Alhaji Waziri Yakubu Gobir, has expressed his condolences to the Offa community on the passing of Prof. Jimoh Mosobalaje Oyawoye, the first professor of Geology in Africa. In a statement issued on Tuesday Alhaji Gobir described Prof. Oyawoye's death as a colossal loss not only to the Offa community but to the entire nation.
Prof. Oyawoye was a distinguished academic and geologist who made significant contributions to the study of the geology of Nigeria and Africa as a whole. He was a one time Chairman of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and a recipient of numerous national and international awards for his contributions to the field of geology.
Alhaji Gobir expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Prof. Oyawoye, whom he described as a "great son of Offa and a true patriot" He noted that Prof. Oyawoye's legacy would continue to inspire future generations of geologists and academics in Nigeria and beyond.
"Prof. Oyawoye was widely respected and admired for his contributions to the development of his community and the nation as a whole. He is a true role model and a source of inspiration for young people in Nigeria"
Alhaji Gobir offered his prayers for the soul of the departed and for his loved ones to have the strength to cope with the irreparable loss.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Shonga Farm Project Issa Oloruntogun Alaaya George Innih Rabiu Kwankwaso NITDA Aso Ofi Kwara State Branch Of The National Library Afolayan Gwanara Abdulrasaq Alaro Kwara 2023 Olayinka Olaogun Funmilayo Isiaka Oniwa Trade Lenda SME Fair Mohammed Danjuma John Dara Bayo Ajia Saka Keji Ilorin Anchor Men And Women Kwarareports.com Summit University Akume ARMTI Ilesha-Baruba-Gwanara Michael Nzwekwe Mohammed Abduraheem Abdullahi G. Mohammad Plat Technologies Limited JSSCE Idris Amosa Saidu Damilola Yusuf Yusuf Abubakar Kolade Solagberu Gobir Organization Foundation Awili Pedro James Ayeni Odolaye Aremu Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development Adamu Jemilat-Baki Abdulrahman Abdulrasak Haleeman Salman KWTV Bello Abubakar NIPR Forgo Battery Ifelodun Ilorin.Info Risikat Lawal Local Government Pension Board KWSUED Nigerian Medical Association Yusuf Abdulkadir Omu Aran Jimoh Lambe Abdulkareem Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade Sheikh Ariyibi QuickWin Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria Ibrahim Abduquadri Abikan Mansurat Amuda-Kannike Umar Ayinla Saro UNIFEMGA Apaokagi Jumoke Gafar Baba Idris Academic Staff Union Of Universities Amosa John Olajide Adedipe Yekini Adio Code Of Conduct Bureau Moses Rahman Popoola Bolaji Abdullahi Kwara Volleyball Association Chartered Institute Of Personnel Management Of Nigeria Suleiman Mora Omar Tafida

