Professor Cyril Onwumechili, a former vice-chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, passed away at the age of 91.

At the age of 47, Mr. Onwumechili served as vice-chancellor of OAU from 1979 to 1982.

Abiodun Olarewaju, the university’s public relations officer, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday.

The professor’s family, friends, and loved ones received condolence messages from the university.

Mr. Olarewaju claimed that the OAU administration mourned his passing greatly.

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