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Prof. Ayo Banjo,University Of Ibadan

A former Vice Chancellor (VC) University of Ibadan, Prof. Ayo Banjo, is dead.

Banjo, who recently marked his 90th birthday, passed on yesterday.Renowned for his significant contributions to the development of the English Curriculum in Nigeria and his advocacy for Nigerian varieties of English, Banjo was a former chairman of the board of National Universities Commission .

“I have just learned of the transition of Professor Emeritus Ladipo Ayo Banjo, the longest serving Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan . He said: “Today, we honour and remember our pioneer Pro-Chancellor, Emeritus Prof. Ayo Banjo, a visionary leader and pioneering Pro-Chancellor of our great university, whose legacy will forever be etched in the annals of our institution.

The Vice-Chancellor of ACU, Adebayo, also stated that beyond the late Banjo’s professional achievements, he was also known for his compassion, wisdom and generosity. In line with goal two of the United Nations – SDGs ‘End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture’, international relief and development agency

 

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