Breaking: OAU Pro-Chancellor is Dead as Details Emerge
- Prof Abdulgafar Oyeweso, OAU Pro-Chancellor, died at 64 after a successful surgery
- The family confirmed his passing on Tuesday morning and described his death as a great loss
- He was remembered as a renowned historian, educator, and mentor who impacted countless students and colleagues
The Chairman of the Council and Pro-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun state, Prof Abdulgafar Oyeweso, has died.
The renowned professor of history passed away at a hospital following a successful surgery.
Family confirms passing
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In a statement issued by Olawale Oyeweso on behalf of the family, it was confirmed that Prof Oyeweso died on Tuesday morning, December 2.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and brother, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Professor Abdulgafar Siyan Oyeweso who departed this life on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at the age of 64 after a brief illness,” the statement read.
Renowned educator and mentor
The statement described Prof Oyeweso as “a renowned Professor of history, educator and mentor who touched the lives of countless students and colleagues, political associates among others.”
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Prof Oyeweso is survived by his wife, children and other family members. His remains are scheduled to be buried at his country home in Ede by 4pm on the same day, following solat Ashri, Vanguard reported.
“His wisdom and dedication to education and public service will be sorely missed,” the family added.
Ex-president Shagari's wife is dead
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the family of the late former Nigerian president, Shehu Shagari, has announced the death of the last surviving wife of the late Nigerian leader, Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the eldest son of the late president, who is also serving as the Sarkin Mafaran Shagari, Capt. Bala Shagari.
According to the statement, the late president's wife passed away at about 3p.m on Monday, November 10, after suffering from a prolonged illness. She died at the age of 89.
the family announced her death with "deep sorrow", stating that she was the last surviving wife of the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Shagari was an influential Nigerian politician who was first elected president in 1979 when the military, General Olusegun Obasanjo, handed over power to the civilian government. His emergence gave rise to Nigeria's second republic.
Source: Legit.ng
