Renowned Professor of Mass Communication, Lai Oso, is dead.
The former Dean, School of Communication Studies, Lagos State University, LASU, died in an auto-crash along Ore-Sagamu Expressway on his way from Abaraka, Delta State on Saturday.
His death was confirmed by different sources in the School of Communication Studies, LASU.
Speaking with our reporter on Sunday, Professor Jide Jimoh of the same department with the late Oso, confirmed the incident.
He said Oso died in an auto crash on Saturday on his way from Abraka.
“He was a very good man. Our road has consumed a great man,” he said.
Oso was said to be an external examiner at the Department of Mass communication, Delta State University.
Another lecturer in the same school, Dr. Suleiman Hassan, also confirmed the report saying a delegation led by Professor Sunday Alawode of the school was on its way to the Sagamu residence of the late professor on condolence visit as at the time of filing this report.
Alawode is the Dean of the School of Communication Studies, LASU.
Meanwhile social media platforms have been inundated with condolence messages as many expressed shock over the sudden departure of Oso.
“Lord have mercy! Not news l want to hear this morning. Prof. Lai Osho. Damn it,” said veteran journalist, Mr. Richard Akinnola on his facebook wall.
“Prof. Lai Oso, a Professor of Mass Communication, my teacher in 1987 at Mass Communication, Ogun state Polytechnic is gone. When I met you in Lagos at JIFORM lecture in Feb. 2023 and I sat side by side with you, with you as keynote Speaker and myself as Guest Speaker, I never knew that would be my last time of seeing you. Adieu!!! A great mentor, teacher and friend. May your soul rest in perfect peace,” Abdulrahman Balogun wrote on his facebook wall.
Steve Aborisade wrote on his facebook wall: “One of my strongest pillar of support is gone. Adieu Prof. Lai Oso. An exceptional man, modest to a fault. Went all the way for me. Mentored me. We co-edited a book together. You were part of my training programs. My ready source for recommendations. I am certain you are with God.
Rest in peace sir. Orun’re.”
(Frontpage)