Unilag Mourns Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Adalemo

The University of Lagos, Unilag announces the passage of our former Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Emeritus Professor of Geography, Isaac Ayinde Adalemo.

Born on June 4, 1939, in Ota, Ogun State, Emeritus Professor Adalemo joined the services of the University of Lagos as an Assistant Lecturer in 1965. He rose through the ranks to become a Professor in 1977 and retired from active service in 2004 at the age of 65. However, the University honoured him with the Emeritus Professorship award in 2013.

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Emeritus Professor Issac Ayinde Adalemo served as the pioneer Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies (1981-84) and, thereafter, as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (1985-89). Prior to those appointments, he had been Head of the Department of Geography (1975-1978) and President of the Unilag Senior Staff Club (1978 -1979).

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He is survived by his Wife, Mrs Patience Olubusola Adalemo, and their three children: Oluremi, Olufemi, and Adebayo.

On behalf of the entire Unilag community, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, FAS, commiserated with the Adalemo family.

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