Prof. Folagbade Aboaba, an assistant general overseer for the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has passed away. His age was 90.
Aboaba passed away this morning following a brief illness. He was thought to be one of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of Godclosest ,’s associates.
Prof. Folarin Alonge, national chairman of the Nigeria Institute of Agricultural Engineers, revealed this in a statement.
Alonge referred to the late researcher as one of the institute’s founding fathers who was always concerned 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.
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 teachers.
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.
I spoke with him on September 15, 2023, while we were getting ready for the NIAE meeting in Asaba (Delta State). When I inquire about him, he replies, “Thank you. aging gradually yet well. God be praised. God be with you. Baba was a charming, upbeat, and honorable man.
He was one of the NIAE’s first members. Together with other dads, he was a vital contributor to the creation of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization in Ilorin. He significantly aided the expansion of NSAE (NIAE). When we were called to the Presidential villa in Abuja in 2004 by the vice president at the time, he gave his last significant public talk for NIAE. The NIAE National Chairman at the time was the late Prof. John Ohu. He was constantly eager to hear about the development of NIAE.
He belonged to both the Institution of Agricultural Engineers UK and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).
“May his soul rest in God’s eternal peace.”
