Former Kogi Polytechnic Rector, Prof Ajibero, Is dead

A former rector of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Matthew Idowu Ajibero, has kicked the bucket.

This was confirmed in a statement signed by the public relations office of the school, Mrs Uredo Omale.

The statement reads in parts; “It is with great shock and heavy hearts, but with absolute submission to the will of  Almighty God, that Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, joins family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers in mourning the demise of one of her longest-serving Rectors, Professor Matthew Idowu Ajibero.

“The passage of the academic giant occurred on Wednesday, 25th August 2021, after a brief illness, but was officially conveyed to the Polytechnic at the emergency Academic Board meeting held today and presided over by the Deputy Rector, Dr Kehinde Felix Lamidi.

“The death of Professor Ajibero, often described as an administrative wizard and a generous personality has thrown the Polytechnic community into a solemn mood.

“The late former Rector was also popularly referred to as the architect of modern-day Kogi State Polytechnic for leaving indelible positive marks in the institution while he served as her Chief Executive between 27th July, 2006 and 25th July, 2014.

“The entire Polytechnic community is therefore heartbroken and sorrowful over the demise of a committed, diligent, simple, intelligent and selfless, teacher, Librarian, administrator and mentor not just in the Polytechnic, but to humanity as a whole.

“The Rector, Dr Salisu O. Usman while expressing his sadness over the demise of the former Rector, explained that Professor Ajibero was his mentor who has left a huge leadership vacuum difficult to fill in a short time”.

“Dr Usman added that he would sorely miss  the expertise, counselling, mentorship and  professional input of Professor Ajibero which he enjoyed regularly. ” the statement added

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