FUOYE Changed Name To Adeyinka Adebayo University Oye-Ekiti AAUO
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The Federal University, Oye Ekiti FUOYE, has been re-named to Adeyinka Adebayo University AAUO, after the late military governor of the defunct Western Region.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo stated this at the funeral service held for the late elder statesman at All Saints Anglican Church, Iyin-Ekiti on Saturday.
According to Osinbajo, the decision to honour the late Adebayo was as a result of his exemplary leadership qualities and his astute belief in the peaceful existence of the country.
The acting President recalled how the deceased technical advice to the then military government helped to put the federal troops ahead of the rebels during the 1967 civil war.
He said were it not for the bravery and exceptional military professionalism exhibited by 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 Adebayo at 89 may be sad and unpleasant to many, death was a necessity that no mortal could avoid.
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.
