An Emeritus Professor of Transport Planning
and Development, Michael Filani, died on Sunday while watching the
Nigeria/Ethiopia World Cup qualifying match.
The deceased, who
was a former deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), slumped
and died while watching the match at his Oluyole Extension home in Ibadan, the
Oyo State capital. He hailed from Ikole-Ekiti.His death was received with shock
by the university community yesterday. Many people said he was agile and
radiant at his last public outing.
The late Filani had 32 years of experience
in teaching and research.In the last 37 years, he served in various capacities
within and outside U.I.
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May the gentle soul of my former lecturer rest in perfect peace. Amen!
ReplyDeleteMay d soul of a distinguished learned colleague. Rest in peace
ReplyDeleteMy father too died immidatly after the south africa vs nigeria march played on 15/82013 at the age of 78 his also a good football fan my advice is that let the old men who are an edited football lover stop watching live match it always have effect on there health. But they can watch replay after which they might have had a pre knowledge of what transpare on the match. May there depated soul rest in perfect peace.
ReplyDeleteWhat a rude way to discover the death of the eminent prof.
ReplyDeleteI was with him at the World Habitat Day event in Abuja. And he was boisterous and energetic. His presentation was the star presentation of the day. I spoke with him to congratulate him on his presentation and he shared some of his plans for the immediate future.
Now he is gone! I can't believe it! I was supposed to see him before he left for Ibadan but I was too busy to make it. Now he is gone! I called up all our mutual friends immediately I read this blog and they verify that Prof is gone!
What a life. I am so sad!
May Prof rest in perfect peace!
Phil
may his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteGood 9t to professor Filani. What i observe hereis people are now seeing it that Nigerian match made him to to die. But the way i saw death it does not give information, it can com at any time, even though one is enjoying watching comedy. Its not a respecter of any condition... That is while we must all repent ya.
ReplyDeleteMAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. AND IT IS A LESSON AND A WARNING TO ALL OF US THAT ARE STILL LIVING; THAT IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE AS BIBLE SAYS " IT IS APPOINTED UNTO MAN TO DIE ONCE AND AFTER DEATH JUDGEMENT" THE QUESTION IS IF YOU DIE NOW, WILL YOU MAKE HEAVEN? ACCEPT JESUS NOW, DELAY IS DANGEROUS.
ReplyDeleteProf I don't knw y u go so early maybe is becaus of d asuuu strike make u go please if u r in heaven help us beg God to call off the but if u r in...... sorry may ur soul rest in peace
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