The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has expressed shock at the death of Prof. Adebiyi Daramola, its immediate past Vice Chancellor, who died on Friday after a brief illness.
According to a statement issued by the Registrar of the institution, Mr Richard Arifalo, on Sunday, the varsity was shocked and saddened to learn of Daramola’s death.
The statement read, “The death is shocking and painful not just because of its suddenness, but also because by the death FUTA has lost one of the builders of and contributors to the growth and development of our institution, and Nigeria has lost an erudite scholar of international standing.
“Professor Daramola served FUTA creditably well in various capacities. During his tenure as vice chancellor, he consolidated on the gains of his predecessors and charted new frontiers of development, particularly in the areas of rebranding, internationalisation and renewal of critical infrastructure.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with members of his family at this very difficult time. We also enjoin them to take solace in the rich and laudable legacies of sterling services to the academic world and humanity that the departed erudite professor left behind.
“We pray that God will give them and the entire university community the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”