Abiri passes on, Egbewole mourns

The death has been announced of the foundation Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Prof. John Abiri. He died last Wednesday (April 17, 2024) at the age of 87.

Prof. Abiri, who was trained at home and abroad, had a very rewarding career at the University of Ilorin as one of its foundation staff members, having joined the system as a Professor at its Department of Educational Psychology in 1976.  He served as the Head of the Department, which he combined as Dean, Faculty of Education from 1976 to 1980.  He was also the Head, Department of Educational Foundations between 1980 and 1987.

Outside the University, Prof. Abiri served as Electoral Commissioner in charge of Oyo State from 1987 to 1989. He also held the same position in the old Gongola State in 1989.

Prof. Abiri, who belonged to several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Academy of Education,  also edited many  academic journals such as  the West African Journal of Education, and the  Nigerian Journal of Psychology, among others.