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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Adebowale Omole, describing his passing as a significant loss to Nigeria’s academic community, media industry and the nation.
Tinubu said Omole, who also served as Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian newspaper, made lasting contributions to scholarship, university administration, journalism and national development.
The President, in a condolence message issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the late academic had distinguished himself through his commitment to intellectual development and the advancement of higher education in Nigeria.
He noted that Omole’s contributions extended beyond the university environment to the media industry, where he brought his intellectual depth and wealth of experience to bear on the editorial direction of The Guardian.
“Professor Omole distinguished himself in the academic community through his commitment to scholarship, institutional leadership and the development of higher education in Nigeria,” the President said.
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Tinubu further acknowledged his contribution to journalism, describing his association with The Guardian as another demonstration of his commitment to intellectual discourse and national development.
He said the deceased’s passing would be deeply felt by the university community, media practitioners and Nigerians who had benefited from his scholarship and public engagement.
The President extended his condolences to Omole’s family, the management and staff of The Guardian, the Governing Council, management, staff and students of OAU, as well as the wider academic community.
He prayed that Almighty God would grant the late professor eternal rest and comfort his family and all those mourning his death.
