UNIFE LIBRARIAN & FORMER CHAIRMAN OF SKETCH NEWSPAPERS, DIPEOLU, DIES AT 89
The death has been announced of Mr. Jonathan Olusesan Dipeolu,MFR, a former Librarian of the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife and also former Chairman of the Sketch Newspapers.
Mr Dipeolu, the father of Amb. Adeyemi Dipeolu, the Special Adviser on Economic Matters to President Muhammadu Buhari died on 18th of December 2019 at the age of 89, just 26 days to his 90th birthday.
Born on 13th January 1930, Mr Dipeolu served the nation in different capacities, earning him recognitions within and outside his profession.
He was Librarian of the then University of Ife, and now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, from 1970 to 1990 when he retired.
Mr Dipeolu was the Chairman of Sketch Publishing Company Ltd and later worked as a staff member at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
He also served as a Civil Service Commissioner in Ogun State.
Mr Dipeolu who was a Past President and Fellow of the Nigerian Library Association was in December 2003 awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
Mr. Dipeolu is survived by five children and their spouses among whom include Prof. Adewale Dipeolu, Dean, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
He also left behind numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral ceremonies will take place in Lagos on 16th and 17th January 2020. Details of the ceremonies will be announced by the family in due course.
Mr Dipeolu, the father of Amb. Adeyemi Dipeolu, the Special Adviser on Economic Matters to President Muhammadu Buhari died on 18th of December 2019 at the age of 89, just 26 days to his 90th birthday.
Born on 13th January 1930, Mr Dipeolu served the nation in different capacities, earning him recognitions within and outside his profession.
He was Librarian of the then University of Ife, and now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, from 1970 to 1990 when he retired.
Mr Dipeolu was the Chairman of Sketch Publishing Company Ltd and later worked as a staff member at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
He also served as a Civil Service Commissioner in Ogun State.
Mr Dipeolu who was a Past President and Fellow of the Nigerian Library Association was in December 2003 awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
Mr. Dipeolu is survived by five children and their spouses among whom include Prof. Adewale Dipeolu, Dean, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
He also left behind numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral ceremonies will take place in Lagos on 16th and 17th January 2020. Details of the ceremonies will be announced by the family in due course.
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