The former university don passed away on Sunday, 3rd January, 2020.
Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo Obe was formerly the president of the Nigeria Academy of Science, attended both Ilesha Grammar School and Igbobi College from 1962 – 1968 and the University of Lagos from 1968 – 1971.
He was awarded a Bachelor of Science [B.sc,(Hons)] degree in Mathematics in the First Class Division by the University of Lagos in 1971; a master of Mathematics [M. Maths] degree in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science in 1973 and a Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] in civil engineering with specialization in Applied Mechanics/Systems in 1976 both from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
He was born on July 5, 1949; married to Olusola and has four children.