Prof. Folagbade Aboaba, an assistant general overseer for the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has passed away.
Aboaba passed away this morning after a brief illness. He was thought to be one of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God closest, allies.
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Prof. Folarin Alonge, national chairman of the Nigeria Institute of Agricultural Engineers, revealed this in a statement.
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Alonge referred to the late researcher as one of the institute’s founding fathers who was always passionate about the development of Agricultural Engineering and mechanization in the nation in a tribute to his memory posted on the institute’s website.
Prof. Fola Aboaba, one of our profession’s founding fathers, has left for home, he wrote. He was an academician of academicians.
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Prof. Folagbade Olajide Aboaba was a pioneering dean of the faculty of technology and an emeritus professor of agricultural engineering at the University of Ibadan (1976-1982).
He had the honor of instructing both my undergraduate and graduate classes. He served as a mentor to many people as well as professors.
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He served as the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities’ Executive Secretary (1992-1998). He was Redeemers University’s original provost (2005-2013). He presided over the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) Governing Council in Lagos (1976-1979).
“He passed away at 90 years old.
“We spoke on September 15, 2022, as we were getting ready for the NIAE conference in Asaba (Delta State). When I inquire about him, he replies, “Thank you. aging gradually but well. God be praised. God be with you. Baba was a charming, upbeat, and honorable man.
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