Adeleke mourns passing of renowned historian, Prof. Oyeweso

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Abdulgafar Siyanbola Oyeweso, describing his death as a great loss.

The Oyeweso family had on Tuesday, in a statement signed by his younger brother, Olawale Oyeweso, announced the death of the historian at the age of 64 after a brief illness.

Sympathising with the family, Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said he was deeply shaken by the news of the demise of the renowned historian, noting that Osun State and Nigeria have been denied the service of one of their best.

The governor extended heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of Prof. Oyeweso, the Timi of Ede, and the people of Ede over this irreplaceable loss. He also condoles with the management and the entire community of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), who lost a refined leader of the institution.

“I am disheartened to learn about the unfortunate passing of Professor Abdulgafar Siyanbola Oyeweso, the Pro-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Professor Oyeweso was an erudite academic who dedicated most of his life to shaping futures in the classrooms,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in a condolence message.

“On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I convey my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the Timi of Ede and the people of Ede, the OAU community, mentees, and everyone touched by this devastating loss.”

Adeleke prayed to Almighty Allah to repose his soul and grant his family, kin, associates, and everyone affected by his passing the fortitude to bear the pain of the loss, adding that, “It is my sincere hope that his good works during his time here will not die with him.”

According to the family, his remains will be buried in his country home, Ede, by 4 p.m. today after Solat Ashri.