Gobir Mourns The Death Of Prof. Oyawoye, First African Geology Professor

Date: 2023-05-24

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.

Abdullahi Samari     Mahfouz Adedimeji     Okiki     Grillo     Christopher Odetunde     Mumini Ishola Hanafi     Turaki     Bolaji Nagode     Ilesha Gwanara Road     Chartered Institute Of Personnel Management Of Nigeria     State Bureau Of Internal Revenue     Elesie Of Esie     NULGE     Olupako     Aishat Sulu-Gambari     Salau Kabiru Abdullahi     Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa     Joseph Bamigboye     Abdullahi AbdulMajeed     Ayobami Akanbi     Adegoke Bamidele     Olusola Saraki     Abubakar Abdullahi Bata     Okanlawon Taiwo     Yusuf Lanre Badmus     Mutawali     Bello Abubakar     Alabe     Quareeb     Wahab Issa     Joana Nnazua Kolo     Olaosebikan     Kayode Laro     Kwara State Polytechnic     CUTI     Moji Makanjuola     Omar Gambari     Www.Kwarareports.com     Saka Balikis Kehinde     Folorunsho Erubu     Toyin Abdullahi     Nurudeen Mohammed     RTEAN     Lucky Omoluwa     Iyeru Grammar School     Tanke     Just Event Online     Jamila Bio Ibrahim     Baruba     Olusin Of Ijara Isin     Sayomi     Azeez Salawu     Yemi Osinbajo     Olukotun Of Ikotun     Yemi Sanni     Royal FM     Shola Odetundun     Kwara South     Aliyu Umar     National Union Of Road Transport Workers     Saba Mamman Daniel     Plat Technologies     Ilesha-Gwanara     Umar Adelodun     Memunat Monsuma     Saidu Kawu     Aliyu Kora Sabi     Olaitan Adefila     Federal College Of Education (Special), Afon     REO CAKES     Dumagi     Abdulrahman Iliasu     Taofeek Sanusi     Yusuf Amuda Gobir     Ayobami Seriki     VADA     Fareedah Dankaka    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Suleman Abubakar     Abdulmumini AbdulRazaq     Atiku Abubakar     Abdulrazaq Adebayo     Tunji Olawuyi     Talaka Parapo     Seed Technologies     Elerin Of Adanla     Abatemi-Usman     KFA     Ariyo     Jide Oyinloye     Ibrahim Jawondo     Moses Afolayan     Bankole Omishore     Alabe     Ibrahim Abdullahi     Ilorin International Airport     Sheriff Olanrewaju     Jimoh Saadudeen Muhammed     Lawyers Unite Against Corruption     Tinubu Legacy Forum     Haliru Dantoro     Bature Bello     Modibbo Kawu     Tunde Oyawoye     Oyawoye     Elerinjare-Ibobo     Fatimah Abdulkadir     COEASU     A.E. Afolabi     KWATMA     Babatunde Ishola Babaita     SDP     Mohammed Halidu     Shero     Iqra Books     Gaa Olobi     AbdulRaheem Ahmad Shayi     Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa     Alumni Association Of The Federal Polytechnic Offa     JAMB     Kolo     Fatai Olodo     Cornelius Adebayo     Oba Abdulkadir La\'aro     Kwara State Television     CCT     Nigeria Governors\' Forum     Oloyede     Universal Basic Education Commission     National Democratic Congress     Igosun     GRA     Vasolar     Yusuf Abubakar     IQRA College     Valsolar Consortium     Arca Santa     Plat Technologies     Orisun Igbomina     Sebastine Obasi     Ayegbeni     Centre For Peace And Strategic Studies     Kulende-UITH     Issa Baba     Yusuf Lawal     General Hospital, Ilorin     Saliu Mustapha     Abubakar Kawu Baraje     Ishola Abdullahi     Hamza Usman     Hamid Bobboyi     Aishat Sulu-Gambari     CLAY POT     Ilorin Like-Minds     Osi