The pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof Folabi Olumide dies at age 81.
His death was confirmed by LASU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, on Friday in a statement.
The statement read, “Professor Olumide died today, Friday, 8th January, 2021, after a brief illness at the age of 81 years.”
He commiserates with his family, the LASU Community, Friends and Associates on this irreplaceable loss.
He prays that the Almighty God gives the Family and all, the soothing comfort to bear this great loss.
Olumide was LASU VC from its inception in 1983 to1988.
The institution honoured the late surgeon in 2020.
The LASU Health Centre was renamed Folabi Olumide Health Centre.
