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The management of University of Ibadan has expressed shock at the death of Rev. Mrs Omotola Oyediran, who was the wife of its former Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. B. Oyediran.
In a reaction by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, the institution said: “ The University of Ibadan community is shocked by news of the sudden death Pastor (Mrs.) Omotola Oyediran (nee Awolowo), wife of our seventh Vice–Chancellor, Prof. A.B.O.O. Oyediran.
“For all of us who knew her, she was a supportive wife of her husband, caring mother of her children and doting grandmother. As a former President of the University of Ibadan Womens’ Society (UIWS), she did her best for the sustainable growth of the UIWS.
“We pray that her gentle soul rest in peace and may the good Lord comfort Prof. A.B.O. O. Oyediran and strengthen the entire family on this irreparable loss.”