Nigerian Govt Names Fed University of Oye Ekiti after Gen Adebayo

The Federal University, Oye Ekiti, has been re-named Adeyinka Adebayo University, after the late military governor of the defunct Western Region.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo made this known on Saturday at the funeral service held for the late leader at All Saints Anglican Church, Iyin-Ekiti.

According to Mr. Osinbajo, the resolve to honour the late general was as a result of his exemplary leadership qualities and his astute belief in the peaceful existence of the country.

Mr. Osinbajo recalled how Mr. Adebayo’s advice to the then military government helped to put federal troops ahead of Biafra rebels during the civil war in 1966.

He said were it not for the bravery and exceptional military professionalism exhibited by Mr. Adebayo, Nigeria would probably not be a united nation today.

In his sermon preceding the burial, the Primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh, said though the exit of Mr. Adebayo at 89 may be sad and unpleasant to many, death was a necessity that no mortal could avoid.

Mr. Okoh, who was represented by the Dean, Church of Nigeria and Archbishop of Ondo Province, George Lasebikan, said it was saddening that many Nigerians were desperate to acquire wealth at all cost.

He urged Nigerians to change their attitude to life and embrace humility and contentment for the nation to move forward.