- Prof. Onibon credits his father’s discipline, humility, and faith for shaping his academic and religious leadership.
- Colleagues and students praised the professor’s consistency and saw the tribute as evidence of a living legacy.
- The post called for renewed emphasis on moral upbringing as a complement to formal education.
Twenty-five years after the death of his father, Alhaji Imam Abdulhameed Arikewuyo Onibon, Professor Nosiru Olajide Onibon, a newly promoted academic and respected Islamic scholar, has published a reflective tribute that links his father’s moral teachings to his own life, leadership, and scholarly work.
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Provost of the Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) and the pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Onibon noted that the imprint of his father’s discipline, humility, and faith remains a steady compass in moments of decision and service.
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In his post, Prof. Onibon described his father as the bedrock of the family and the source of values that shaped his career.
“Fathers are indeed the strong pillars of every family,” he wrote. “My father was not just a provider, but a mentor, a disciplinarian, and a man of deep faith and integrity.
Twenty-five years may have passed, but the sound of his guidance still echoes in my decisions, my faith, and my dedication to education and service. Your legacy lives on baami.”
An accomplished Arabic linguist and Islamic scholar, Prof. Onibon reflected on how early lessons in humility and purpose informed his approach to teaching, research, and community engagement.
He said that his father’s insistence on living with purpose and impacting others positively shaped both his private life and public responsibilities.
“His life taught me that integrity is non-negotiable, and that leadership without humility is incomplete,” Prof. Onibon wrote. “Those lessons have guided my interactions with students, colleagues, and the wider community.”
Colleagues and former students reacted to the post with admiration and praise. Dr. Amina Kareem, a former colleague, commented on the post, saying, “Professor Onibon’s consistency in scholarship and character is a living testament to the quality of upbringing he received. It has influenced generations of students.”
A former student, Musa Adepoju, added, “He taught us not only linguistics and theology, but how to be principled in our daily lives.”
The remembrance also served as a moment for Prof. Onibon to exhort younger generations to prioritize values over shortcuts.
He urged parents and community leaders to invest in moral education alongside formal schooling, noting that the most enduring inheritance a parent can leave is character.
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As public reaction to the tribute flowed in, many described Prof. Onibon as both a product and a continuer of his father’s legacy, someone who has translated private discipline into public service.
In a society where values are frequently tested, his reflection reminded readers of the long reach of parental influence and the ways a single life can shape communities for decades.
