Ajayi Crowther University Mourns Visionary Pioneer Pro-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) is mourning the loss of its pioneer Pro-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo, who passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 90.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, mourns the passing of its esteemed pioneer Pro-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo, who passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 90. The news of his death was met with profound sadness by the university community, including the chairman of the governing council, Olutoyin Okeowo, and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Adebayo.
Emeritus Professor Banjo, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, played a pivotal role in the establishment and development of ACU. He initially served as the chairman of the university implementation committee before becoming the pioneer Pro-Chancellor. Later, he succeeded Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe as the chairman of the University Board of Trustees.
In a heartfelt tribute, Okeowo praised Banjo's visionary leadership and enduring legacy at ACU. "Today, we honor and remember our pioneer Pro-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor 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. He was not only a guiding light for our University but also a source of inspiration for countless students, faculty, and colleagues."
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Professor Banjo's contributions to ACU and the broader academic community have left an indelible mark, and his passing signifies a significant loss to Nigerian education. The university joins numerous sympathizers in celebrating the life and achievements of a man whose work has shaped the educational landscape in Nigeria.
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