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The first Professor of Geology in Africa, Jamiu Mosobalaje Oyawoye, is dead.

His death was confirmed by his son, Prince Olukitibi Oyawoye, on Monday evening. He was 96 years of age.

Born in Offa in Kwara state on August 12, 1927, Prince Oyawoye, the Aremo of Offa, served as a lecturer at the University of Ibadan between 1960 and 1977. He was appointed a professor in 1966 at the age of 39 and became the first Professor of Geology in Africa.

He also served as the Chairman of the West Africa Examinations Council.

Reacting to his death, the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in a condolence message signed by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, described Oyawoye’s death as a huge national loss.

The governor said the death of Africa’s first professor of geology was the end of a great era in academic accomplishments, dedication to community service, and statesmanship.

“My heartfelt condolences go to the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, the Olofa-In-Council, the Muslim community in Kwara State for whom he was the Baba Adini, and the Oyawoyes on this sad development.

“Prof. Oyawoye was in a class of his own in philanthropy, academic accomplishments, community service, leadership, and support for national development. He was one of the last men standing, and his death represents a huge void in everything he represented for Offa people, Kwara State, and Nigeria.

“We find comfort in his fine legacies as the father of Geology in Africa, a powerful Crown Prince of Offa, and a statesman who wielded so much influence and deployed the same for public good. We beseech Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-jannah Firdaus, and keep his family on the right path,” ” the governor said.

On his part, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, described late Oyawoye as a “God fearing scholar who lived his life with full commitment and dedication to the propagation of Islam”.

In a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir said, “He was as a kind-hearted and loving man of integrity and father to all and sundry. The late don raised the bar and promoted the images of Offa community, Kwara State and Nigeria at large with outstanding scholarship and reliable mentoring of generations.”

Also, the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Eswuoye II, in a condolence message said the deceased led a fulfilled life.

Accoridng to him, Oyawoye led a fulfilled life which has left behind a rich and enduring legacy, one that will inspire generations to come and that will continue to shape the future of humanity, science, and geology in Africa and beyond.

“Dear all, let us take a moment to honour his memory, to reflect on his life and his achievements, and to draw strength from his example. Let us continue the work that he began, and let us strive to make the world a better place, just as he did. In doing so, we will honor his memory and keep his legacy alive for generations to come,” the Olofa was quoted as saying in a statement signed by his Principal Private Secretary, Olayinka Kadri.

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RIP

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Oh!!! A great icon has left the Nigeria geosciences space to the world of form. RIP BABA! Your legacy will remain in this world especially your discovery of the rock...Bauchite which I supposed should have been named oyaweyite.

Met him once at NMGS conference in Ibadan 2012. He was already well off in age. May God rest his soul

First professor of Geology in Africa

Good night sir

May his soul rest in peace.

Never heard of him though

Rip big man.








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Oh oh oh.
Professor Oyawoye died.

I did not know he was still alive. Condolence to us.

Damnnn niggar
Rest in peace

Nawa o

orun re ree o

From Ilorin?

He enjoyed his life. May his soul rest in peace.

ybalogs:
Offa (Small London)

Lmao. Who dash una London? Anyways it's good to hype.
Meanwhile, Offa King should be the official king of Kwara and that state's name should have been Ilorin state. Kwara doesn't have any meaning in Yoruba Language. That portion of their emir's palace should be carved out to the emir & his sokoto ass lickers. Let there be an Ilorin state that should be merged with southwest.

Upon all the stress person go still die sef..

Rest in peace chief!

RIP to him.

slawomir:
Damnnn niggar
Rest in peace

Fake ass slawormir, you are not him !!

If you studied Geology in Nigeria and you never heard of "Oyawoye'' then you are not a complete Geologist.

Rest in Peace Prof Oyawoye. The legacy you left behind lives on.

A great icon.

Rest in peace!

Your studied Geology for passion when things hasn't fallen apart.

Today.....I can't say wether passion for Geology can be deception in disguise.

I'm a proud Geologist!!!

Condolences..
Life Is A Transit..😔

After all the "Wahala, Wahala" na death be the end of all life!

“Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.”

Aamin

May his soul rest in peace.
Good night Prof.

SHINJACRUSADER:
Rip Yoruba head slammer...

Your 75 virgin's are waiting for uu..

Anyway God bless the good people of Southsouth and Southwest

..., and southeast too.. u forgot to add

Omoluabi
Sun re o.

Goodlady:
From Ilorin?

He enjoyed his life.

Offa (Small London)

RIP Sir.

May his soul rest in peace

MightySparrow:
Omoluabi
Sun re o.

Most definitely. He was a very good man. Always ready to help and most especially commited to youths developments. RIP Great man.