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Prof. Ayo Banjo, ex-UI VC, dies at 90
Professor Ayodeji Banjo, who served as the vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan from 1984 to 1991, has passed away. He died on Friday, May 24, 2024, just 22 days after celebrating his 90th birthday, as confirmed by his family.
Prof Ayo Banjo, renowned as an emeritus professor of English language, also held the position of pro-chancellor at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.
Banjo received his early education at St. Andrews Anglican Primary School and Christ Cathedral Primary School in Lagos, Nigeria, followed by his secondary education at Igbobi College in Lagos.
He was awarded a scholarship by the American State Department in 1966 to pursue a Master of Arts degree in linguistics at the University of California, Los Angeles, and later earned his Doctorate degree from the University of Ibadan in 1969.
Starting his academic career as a lecturer at the University of Ibadan in 1966, Banjo steadily rose through the ranks, becoming an associate professor in 1973 and achieving full professorship in 1975.
In 1981, he assumed the role of Vice Chancellor at the University of Ibadan, officially appointed in 1984 and serving until 1991. During his tenure, he chaired the committee of vice chancellors of Nigerian universities.
He also held prestigious positions as a visiting professor at the University of West Indies at Cave Hill and a visiting fellow at the University of Cambridge, England, from 1993 to 1994.
From 2000 to 2004, Banjo served as the pro-chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, followed by a two-year tenure (2005-2007) as pro-chancellor of the University of Ilorin. He continued his service as the pro-chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University until his passing.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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