The incumbent Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and her predecessor, Olanrewaju Fagbohun, have also written tributes for the man described as a “methodical communications statesman.”
Mrs Olatunji-Bello, a professor of physiology, said the development was too shocking for her to either say or pen a word in honour of the deceased.
“I am in shock! It is too early for me to say anything for now. So sad.”
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But Mrs Olatunji-Bello’s predecessor, Mr Fagbohun, a professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in his tribute shared with our reporter on Sunday, described Mr Oso’s death as “the exit of a methodical communications statesman.”
He wrote: “Professor Oso was a ‘luminary of Communication’, who oozed excellence and wit. He wrote precisely what he meant to say and delivers the same with resonating eloquence and great confidence. He was a highly respected practitioner with a reserved and endearing personality.
“While I was Vice-Chancellor at LASU, he was one of the few who was very thorough, reliable, and straightforward. I remember seeking his advice on different occasions, and he was very blunt without any iota of sentiments. He has my respect, always.”
