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Former VC, University of Ibadan, Prof Ayo Banjo dies at 90

Last updated: May 26, 2024 12:21 pm
2 years ago By Niyi Maraiyesa
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AIT-IMAGES - Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo. Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan
AIT-IMAGES - Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo. Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan

Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo, the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan has died at the age of 90.

Confirming his death, the former Vice Chancellor, Professor Idowu Olayinka said, “I have just learned of the transition of Professor Emeritus Ladipo Ayo Banjo, the longest serving Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (1984 to 1991).

The 12th VC of the Premier University was the Emeritus Professor of English Language and the   Pro-chancellor of a Private University, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.

He died in the early hours of Friday, just three weeks after his 90th birthday

(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)

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