Obafemi Awolowo University has announced the death of former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wale Omole, paying tribute to his contributions to higher education
Professor Wale Omole Dies | OAU Mourns Former Vice-Chancellor
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Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced the death of its former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wale Omole, who died on Wednesday evening.
The university described his death as a “painful loss” to the Great Ife community, the Nigerian university system and the wider academic community, citing his contributions to scholarship, university administration and the development of higher education in the country.
In a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the institution described Omole as “an accomplished scholar and a distinguished university administrator” whose association with the university occupied an important place in its history.
Omole served as Vice-Chancellor of the university between 1991 and 1999, a period OAU described as “a significant chapter” in its pursuit of academic excellence and institutional development.
According to the university, his leadership contributed to sustaining its reputation as one of Nigeria’s foremost centres of higher learning.
OAU said his death offered an opportunity to reflect on “the enormous responsibilities undertaken by those entrusted with the leadership of universities and the enduring footprints they leave behind.”
It added that Omole belonged to a distinguished succession of university leaders whose contributions helped shape the identity, traditions and aspirations of Great Ife.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, conveyed the condolences of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, staff, students, alumni and the entire university community to the deceased’s family, friends and associates.
Bamire said although Omole’s “earthly journey has come to an end,” his contributions to the institution and the wider academic community would remain part of its enduring history.
He also prayed that Almighty God would grant the family “the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss” and give the late academic eternal rest.
In its tribute, the university declared that “Professor Wale Omole may have taken his final bow, but his place in the history of Great Ife remains indelible.”
The institution also prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.
