The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, has reacted to the death of a senior lecturer, Dr. Gilbert Ibitola.
It was reported that Dr. Ibitola slumped and died in his apartment.
Dr. Dipo Akomolafe, the ASUU Chairman in the institution, confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday in Okitipupa.
He announced that the deceased, who was of the Department of Physical Sciences, died on Friday.
Akomolafe added that Ibitola was a great physicist who devoted his life to teaching and community service.
He also described the deceased as a humorous academician whose life was worthy of emulation in academics.