Wole Soyinka’s Brother, Prof. Femi, Dies At 85

Wole Soyinka’s brother, Femi, has died.

Wole Soyinka's Brother, Prof. Femi, Dies At 85
Wole Soyinka’s Brother, Prof. Femi, Dies At 85

Professor Femi Soyinka who was a former Provost of the College of Health Sciences of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, died on Tuesday at the age of 85.

According to a statement by his family, signed by his son, Ayodele, Soyinka died in the early hours of Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his home in Kukumada Village, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Soyinka, who received a Medical degree in Medicine and Surgery MBchB from the University of Heidelberg in 1964, worked in the academia for 30 years, holding various positions from Chief Medical Director to Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Provost of the College of Health Sciences of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

OduNews on Google News

Submit press release, news tips to us: tips@odunews.com | Follow us @ODUNewsNG 

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More