Akinpelu Oludele Adesola
Akinpelu Oludele Adesola | |
|---|---|
| 5th Vice chancellor of the University of Lagos | |
| In office 1981–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Babatunde Kwaku Adadevoh |
| Succeeded by | Nurudeen Oladapo Alao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 November 1927 |
| Died | 29 May 2010 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Non-Partisan |
Akinpelu Oludele Adesola (6 November 1927 – 29 May 2010) was a Nigerian professor of Surgery, educational administrator and former vice chancellor of the University of Lagos.[1][2]
His father was Chief Bamgboye Fasina Adesola MBE, (Bariyun of Isaga and Bajito of Ibara, Abeokuta). In 1935 he joined Saint Jude's School in Ebute-Metta, Lagos where he was actively involved in the Sunday School Choir. The Adesola household which had a strong Christian foundation was filled with music lovers who enjoyed, played and sang church hymns.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "My happiest day was when my student became VC – Prof. Ogunye". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Encomium as UNILAG bids Odugbemi bye". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Life Story of Akinpelu Oludele Adesola (6 November 1927 - 29 May 2010) - Online Memorial Website". akinpelu-adesola.last-memories.com. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
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