Kwara State University Lecturer Dies In His Sleep

• Sad news from Kwara State University as one of its lecturer, Dr. Ajeigbe Issa Yaqub passes on in his sleep.

• The tragic incident happened on Monday morning leaving the family and the academic institute in shock.

• Dr. Yaqub was serving as the Acting Director of Sports and the Head of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education at KWASU prior to his death.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the academic community in Kwara State, Nigeria, is in shock and disbelief following the sudden demise of Dr. Ajeigbe Issa Yaqub. Dr. Yaqub, a lecturer at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, passed away in his sleep on Monday morning, leaving his family members, colleagues, and friends in deep sorrow.

Dr. Yaqub was serving as the Acting Director of Sports and the Head of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education at KWASU at the time of his death. He was a renowned scholar and a mentor to many students and young academics in the state.

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The news of his passing has sent shockwaves throughout the academic community in Kwara State, with many expressing their condolences and paying tribute to his legacy. Speaking about his untimely death, the Vice-Chancellor of KWASU, Professor Mohammed Mustapha Akanbi, described Dr. Yaqub as a “dedicated and hardworking member of staff who had a passion for his work and was always willing to help others.”

According to reports, Dr. Yaqub passed away at his Ilorin apartment in the early hours of Monday. His family members, colleagues, and friends have been left reeling from the shock of his sudden demise.

The funeral prayer (Salatul Janazah) for Dr. Yaqub was held earlier today in Budo-Egba, Asa LGA, Kwara State. Many people attended the funeral to pay their respects and bid farewell to the beloved academic.

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Dr. Yaqub’s passing is a significant loss to the academic community in Kwara State and beyond. His contributions to the field of Human Kinetics and Health Education will be sorely missed, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of students and academics to come.

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