by Chinwe Okafor

Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas has passed away at the age of 79. According to reports, the late Chancellor of the Lagos State University died on Sunday but his demise was only announced on Monday.

Close family members, employees, the Nigerian manufacturing industry and the nation in general, is mourning his death.

It was revealed that he was ill sometime in December, but had recovered and was back in form until Sunday.

According to his family, “His death took all of us by surprise”.

Until his death, he was acknowledged as the Asoju Oba of Lagos, Babasuwa of Ijebu-Remo and Odofin of Ife. He was also the chairman of the CFAO Nigeria Limited.

May his soul rest in peace.