Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, is mourning the sudden death of Professor Jimoh Olanipekun, who fell ill during a departmental meeting on March 5, 2025.
His colleagues noticed abnormal breathing and rushed him to the university’s medical center before he was referred to the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, where he was pronounced dead.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Adebayo Bamire, during a condolence visit to the late professor’s family, expressed shock at the unexpected loss, highlighting Olanipekun’s positive impact. He encouraged the family to find solace in his fulfilled life and prayed for strength for the university community.
