Prof. Folabi Olumide, pioneer Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), has passed away at 81 on Friday, January 8.
Outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lanre Fagbohun, confirmed his demise on Friday in a statement, saying;
The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University, Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, SAN, NPOM, on behalf of the University Governing Council, the Senate, University Management, Staff and Students, with deep regret, hereby announces the passing away of its first Vice Chancellor, Professor Folabi Olumide.
Professor Olumide died today, Friday, 8th January, 2021, after a brief illness at the age of 81 years.
It added;
The VC 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.
Late Professor Folabi Olumide, a Nigerian Academic and Medical Surgeon would be remembered for being the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, between 1983 – 1988, amongst other notable feats.
Fagbohun prayed God to give the family members and others the fortitude to bear the loss.
Olumide was vice chancellor of the institution from its inception in 1983 to 1988.
As a mark of honour, respect and appreciation in respect of his achievements during his stint as the first Vice Chancellor of the University, the University Management renamed in 2020 the LASU Health Centre as “Folabi Olumide Health Centre”.
May his soul rest in peace.
