- By Halimah Olamide
A foremost academic and former vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan Prof Ayo Banjo has died.
Although no official statement has been issued by the university, it was learnt that Banjo died in the early hours of Friday.
His death came about 22 days after he clocked 90 years.
A source at the University of Ibadan told the NPO Reports correspondent that Banjo has been sick for a long time.
A programme was held in his honour on May 3 this year to mark his 90th birthday.
A professor of English Language, Banjo was also pro-chancellor of the AJAYI Crowther University Oyo.