The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has condoled with the management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, and the family of its former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wale Omole, following his death.
In a condolence message issued on Friday, the monarch described the death of the renowned scholar as a significant loss to the university community, Nigeria’s academic sector and the Yoruba race.
The message was contained in a statement signed by Sadiq Lawal, Senior Media Officer at the Ooni’s Palace, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare.
Omole served as OAU Vice-Chancellor from 1991 to 1999, a period during which he made notable contributions to the institution’s history, growth and academic excellence.
The monarch also highlighted the late professor’s contributions to academic scholarship, university administration and the preservation of Yoruba cultural heritage, noting that his achievements would remain part of his lasting legacy.
Ogunwusi extended his sympathies to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Adebayo Bamire, members of the governing council, Senate, management, staff, students, alumni and the entire OAU community.
He also offered condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, friends, associates and loved ones, praying that Olodumare would give them the strength to cope with the loss.
The Ooni, who also serves as the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council, prayed for the peaceful repose of the late academic’s soul.
