AbdulRazaq mourns KWASU VC, Prof. Akanbi

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described as painful and shocking the death of the Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU) Prof. Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi, SAN.

His condolence message was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye on Sunday.

“We submit to the decree of Allah who gives and takes. It is against that backdrop that we mourn the Vice Chancellor who answered Allah’s call tonight. He was a true and humble servant of Allah and we beseech our God, the Oft-Forgiving and Merciful, to grant him al-jannah Firdaus.

“The professor of law was a colossus who played the leading role to open a new chapter of academic excellence and greatness for KWASU. Our condolences go to his family, immediate and extended, to KWASU and the rest of the academic community, and to members of the bar and the bench in Kwara State and across the country,” the statement said.

The management of the institution the vice chancellor passed on after a protracted illness.

A statement signed by the Registrar, Dr, Wasilah Sallee on Sunday said: “With very heavy heart but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the management of Kwara State University announces the death of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi SAN. 

uThe sad event took place today, 20th November 2022 after a protracted illness. We urge all to remember the immediate and extended family and the University in prayers in this very trying time.

“Burial arrangement will be announced soon.”