23/04/2026
PROF. O. S. ABEJIDE IS NO MORE.
It is with profound grief, deep sense of loss, and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that I, on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, Professor Olugbwnga Samuel Abejide, today, Thursday 23rd April, 2026.
Professor Abejide was a distinguished scholar of Civil Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Within this prestigious academic environment, Prof. Abejide stood out as a man of intellect and uncommon dedication to the advancement of engineering education.
As a teacher, he embodied the true ideals of scholarship-rigorous, methodical, and deeply committed to the intellectual growth of his students. He contributed meaningfully to the strengthening of Civil Engineering education.
His lectures were not merely academic exercises but platforms of inspiration where young engineers were moulded with both technical competence and ethical consciousness.
In the sphere of research and scholarship, Professor Abejide distinguished himself through his commitment to knowledge creation and dissemination. His work reflected the enduring values of engineering scholarship-precision, innovation, and service to society. He belonged to that rare class of academics whose intellectual footprints transcend the classroom and resonate in professional practice, mentorship, and institutional growth.
Administratively, Professor Abejide was a dependable pillar within the Department of Civil Engineering and the wider Faculty of Engineering. He served with integrity, diligence, and a strong sense of responsibility, contributing to the stability and progress of the academic system. His quiet strength, collegial spirit, and unwavering commitment to duty made him a trusted colleague and a respected figure among peers and students alike.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Prof. Abejide will be remembered for his humility, warmth, and humane disposition. He was a gentleman-scholar-approachable, principled, and deeply devoted to the collective good of the University community.
His passing is not only a loss to the Department of Civil Engineering but a monumental loss to the entire Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, and indeed the Nigerian engineering academic community at large.
On behalf of the Faculty, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, colleagues, students, and all those whose lives he touched.
May we all find the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
Engr. Prof. J. M. Kaura
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria