Day: July 2, 2023

MAPAMA Mourns Prof. Lai Oso’s Death

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Muslim Alumni (MAPAMA) mourns the death of Nigeria’s Mass Communication icon and astute scholar, Prof Lai Oso. The National President, Prince Taofeek Oyeniyi like many of Prof. Oso’s counterparts, colleagues and students in Nigeria and overseas, received the news of his death with shock, Sunday morning, but with total submission to the will of Allah. MAPAMA President, giving the torrents of accolades and eulogies being heaped on the eminent Prof. of Communication and former Head, Mass Communication Department, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta MAPOLY, as well…

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IPC, WSCIJ Mourn Lai Oso

ADEOLA YUSUF

Also, the Chief Executive Officer of Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Motunrayo Alaka, was reportedly in tears after reading the news Mrs Alaka said the deceased served her organisation as a judge of its flagship programme- the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting, for about half a decade, even as she spoke of her “emptiness at this point”. Speaking on behalf of the International Press Centre, its founder, Lanre Arogundade, described the late Don as a “mass communication scholar who mentored, encouraged, and impacted so many professionals. READ…

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A Methodical Communications Statesman, By Olanrewaju Fagbohun, And Olatunji-Bello

ADEOLA YUSUF

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.” READ ALSO: Leicester University Scholar, Promoter Of Critical Tradition Of Communications Scholarship, By Ismail Ibraheem Goodbye An Unrepentant Progressive, By Adepoju Tejumaye…

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Leicester University Scholar, Promoter Of Critical Tradition Of Communications Scholarship, By Ismail Ibraheem

ADEOLA YUSUF

Meanwhile, a Professor of Journalism and Communications Studies at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and fellow alumnus of the Leicester University, United Kingdom, Ismail Ibraheem, noted that Mr Oso “was one of the scholars that brought the critical tradition of communications scholarship which Leicester University is known for to Nigeria.” “When I decided to go Leicester University for my postgraduate studies, to follow in His footsteps, he gave me the support that made me thrive in Leicester. He was an extraordinary mentor of mentors and a quintessential critical communication scholar.…

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Goodbye An Unrepentant Progressive, By Adepoju Tejumaye

ADEOLA YUSUF

Haaaa, O MA SEE OO. To refer to you in the past is difficult and disconcerting for many of your confidants, friends, colleagues, mentees, and students. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. You were such a wonderful person. Easy going, amiable, affable, and an unrepentant progressive never interested in negativities. On the evening of Thursday, the 22nd of June, I chatted with you on several issues as usual. Your submission was: “I will see you soon”. Not knowing that would be the last time we would talk or chat. O MA SEE…

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Lai Oso: Sharing Memories Of “Mentor Of Mentors,” A Difficult Task, By Rotimi Olatunji And Sunday Alawode

ADEOLA YUSUF

The current and immediate past deans of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (formerly School of Communication), Professors Yinka Alawode, and Rotimi Olatunji, respectively, sharing memories of a man they regarded as a “mentor of mentors” became a difficult task. Alawode, who led some colleagues on a condolence visit to the deceased’s Sagamu home on Sunday, said he was too devastated to speak at the time our reporter called. But his predecessor, Professor Rotimi Olatunji, who was also returning from the visit to the family, described Professor Oso as…

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Prof. Lai Oso Is Alive! By Jamiu Folarin

ADEOLA YUSUF

I was struck by disbelief when I came across a Facebook post claiming that Professor Lai Oso had passed away. As a fact checker, I took it upon myself to verify the information. After thorough investigation and considering his profound impact on countless lives, including my own, I can confidently declare that Prof. Lai Oso is alive. While it is true that Prof. Oso Lai is a mortal being, his selfless service to humanity ensures that his legacy will endure forever. I had the privilege of meeting Professor Oso about…

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‘A Mighty Iroko Has Fallen…One death, Too many!’, By Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika

ADEOLA YUSUF

It is shocking and unthinkable; and I’m still in disbelief that Prof Lai Oso has gone to be with the Lord. I’m so pained… It’s so hard to believe and my soul bleeds. This is one death, too many! Prof Oso was a trusted ally and mentor who would do my bidding in his dream. We spoke last through telephone on Thursday June 22 at 10:10am, when he called and told me that he was on the way to my state for PhD external examination. He requested me to finalise…

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Lai Oso’s Death, A Bitter Pill To Swallow, By Kehinde Oyesomi, Covenant University

ADEOLA YUSUF

The news of the death of Prof. Muraino Olayiwola Oso came as a big blow to us at Covenant University. It is still a very bitter pill to swallow, and we are yet to recover from the rude shock. Prof. Lai Oso and I spoke last week on Thursday. He was very excited when I broke the news of a breakthrough I had that was long overdue. He had stood by me all through my waiting period, assuring me all would go well. He had been very supportive since I…

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