Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili
Ex-OAU VC, Prof Cyril Onwumechili, dies at 91
A former Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, is dead.
Aged 91 years, Professor Onwumechili OAU’s fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor.
A release by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that Professor Onwumechili, was an exceptional academic, visionary leader, and compassionate individual who made invaluable contributions to the growth and success of the university.
During his tenure from 1979 to 1982, he played a crucial role in shaping the university’s trajectory, upholding its commitment to academic rigor, innovation, and societal impact, and steering it toward excellence.
The OAU management acknowledged that the late Vice-Chancellor was a renowned academic of high repute and a detribalized Nigerian.
Professor Simeon Bamire, the current Vice-Chancellor, highlighting the late vice chancellor’s progressive policies, the vibrant academic community, and commitment to inclusivity.
He emphasized that the late former VC left an indelible mark on the 62-year-old University and the countless lives he touched.
Under Professor Cyril Onwumechili’s leadership, the university experienced significant growth and advancement in various fields of study, research, and outreach.
His strategic initiatives fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, established partnerships with renowned institutions worldwide, and ensured the university’s relevance in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Professor Onwumechili was widely recognized as an exceptional scholar and groundbreaking physicist.
He inspired generations of students and faculty members with his profound knowledge, unwavering dedication, and relentless pursuit of academic excellence.
Furthermore, he served as a compassionate mentor and trusted confidant, deeply concerned about the well-being of the university’s staff, students, and faculty.
His genuine care fostered an environment of support, growth, and collaboration within the university community.
Professor Bamire extended the condolences of the OAU to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late Onwumechili.
He affirmed that the former VC’s legacy would forever be etched in the annals of OAU, serving as a guiding light for future generations.
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