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| NCS president, Sir 'Demola, Acting VC, UNILAG, Prof. Ade-Bello, Dr. Salako |
The NCS delegation led
by its president, Sir ’Demola Aladekomo, described late Prof. as a thoroughbred
Information Technology (IT) professional.
ITRealms Online
recalls that Prof. Sofoluwe was pronounced dead at the early hours of Saturday,
May 12, 2012 and is a Fellow of the NCS and a prominent figure in the
Information Technology profession in Nigeria.
The NCS delegation led
by its president, Sir ’Demola Aladekomo, were received by the University senate
led by Professor Rahman Ade-Bello, the newly appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor
of the University.
Later the delegation
left to the Vice-Chancellor’s lodge to condole with the widow, Dr. (Mrs.) Funmi
Sofoluwe, where they were received by Professors Olayide Abass and H. O. D.
Longe.
The leader of the delegation
and President of Nigeria Computer Society, Sir
’Demola described the late Prof. Sofoluwe as a thoroughbred IT
professional, an academic giant and an astute administrator who rose through
the ranks through hardwork, commitment and dedication.
Prayers were offered
for the repose of the soul and the well being of his family after the
presentation of the condolence letter to the widow of the deceased, Dr. (Mrs.) Sofoluwe.
The delegation
included the Vice-President of Computer Professionals (Registration Council of
Nigeria), Mrs. Sekinat Yusuf, Immediate
Past President of the Nigeria Computer
Society, Professor Charles Uwadia,
Provost of the College of Fellows, Alhaji
Oladimeji Moshood Ogunneye, Former Provost of the College of Fellows and
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Dr. Isaac Odeyemi.
Other members of the
delegation include Dr. Abimbola Salako, President,
Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Mr. Chris Uwaje and Mr. Sam Juwe, to name a few.
Remmy Nweke
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