The fourth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Adeoye Adeniyi has died

The fourth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Adeoye Adeniyi has passed away at the age of 95.

A bulletin issued by the institution said the late Adeniyi died at Ibadan, Oyo state, on September 5th 2019.

The renowned Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health held office between 1985 and 1992 and was the longest-serving vice-chancellor in the university.

The bulletin also stated that Adenyi, who hailed from Ogah, Kogi, was the first inaugural lecturer of the then Faculty of Health Sciences (now Clinical Sciences) of the university.

“The late Adeniyi is survived by children and grandchildren; the burial rite of the late Professor Emeritus will be announced later,” the bulletin stated.

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