The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), has commiserated with the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, over the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Janet Monilola, the mother of the state's First Lady, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed.

Prof. Ambali, who visited the Governor at his official residence in Ilorin last Thursday (July 23, 2016), accompanied by Principal Officers of the University and some members of the University Governing Council, said that the news of Mrs. Monilola's death was received with sadness.

The Vice-Chancellor told the Governor, "Her death is a painful one but she has played her part well and we want the family to find comfort in that. We share in your grieve. May the Lord comfort you and your family".

Prof. Ambali, afterwards, presented a letter of condolence to the Governor. In his response, Governor Ahmed thanked the management of the University of Ilorin for the visit, noting that his mother-in-law lived a life worthy of emulation. He prayed God to guide those she left behind. The Governor cautioned that people should be careful how they live as they would, one day, give account to God.

Earlier, the Chief Imam of the University, Prof. A. G. A. S. Oladosu, and the Registrar, Mr. E. D. Obafemi, had led the Muslim and Christian prayers respectively for the peaceful repose of the soul of Mrs. Monilola.

Members of the management team that accompanied the Vice-Chancellor on the condolence visit were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. A. Y. Abdulkareem; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi and the Deputy Bursar, Mr. O. Ogunbiyi.

Members of the Governing Council on the visit were Prof. A. S. Abdulssalam, Prof. Kolade Joseph, Prof. S. O. Salami and Prof. A. Sani. Also on the team were the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti, and Mr. K. K. Babamale; as well as the Protocol Officer to the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Tunde Agboola.