The remains of the former
Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, late
Professor Albert Ilemobade, has been buried in his country-home, Ondo,
on Thursday.
The late Professor of Veterinary
Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of Upline Resources Foundation was
killed by his domestic staff on June 22, 2015, at his Ijapo Evidence,
Akure, Ondo State capital.
At the funeral service of the late
professor, held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Ogbonkowo, the Bishop
of Ondo Diocese of Anglican Communion, Most Rev.Latunji Lasebikan, said
death was inevitable and urged the congregation to always serve God
diligently.
Referring to the circumstance that
surrounded the demise of Ilemobade, the clergyman said, death could only
kill the body but not the soul for somebody that was in Christ.
He
said, “Ilemobade did not deserve to die the way he died, as God-fearing
somebody, but God Almighty has written it that he would die in the
hands of those he employed as driver and security man. Aside the
academic excellence, he was a good Christian.”
He also stressed the need for people to
leave good legacy behind in whatever position they might be called upon
to serve in the future, charging the congregation to always walk in the
way of the Lord in other to inherit the eternity.
He described the late varsity don as a
good administrator, who was hardworking and God fearing. He said he made
a lot leader who made lots of contributions to the physical development
of the Anglican Church in the area as well as academic environment.
In his remark after the service, the
state Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, described the late Ilemobade as a
rear gem who rendered selfless service to humanity and mankind.
He described the deceased as an Icon and
astute administrator, who lived a good life and made valuable
contributions to the development of education in Ondo State and Nigeria
in general. The governor later prayed for his family.
The funeral service had in attendance dignitaries from all walks of life, most especially the people in the academic community.
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