A former President of the Academic Staff
Union of Universities, ASUU, Festus Iyayi, has died. Iyayi it was gathered lost
his life in an auto accident on this afternoon, November 12 on his way to an
ASUU congress meeting in Kano.
The professor died on the bad Lokoja
road in Kogi State. Information reaching us confirms that Festus Iyayi was
killed when a car in the convoy of the Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada, rammed
into his vehicle near Lokoja in Kogi State.
A police source as well as an eyewitness
said that Mr. Iyayi died instantly at the scene of the ghastly accident. Mr.
Iyayi was on his way to Kano to attend a meeting of the Academic Staff Union of
Universities , ASUU whose members have been on strike since July. The national
body of the union meeting in Kano was called to decide on a possible calling
off of the strike and a return to teaching. Iyayi’s death may have dealt a big
blow on the industrial action. The union may have to extend the strike action
to mourn the renowned writer, university teacher and activist.
With today’s accident, it is clear that
Governor Idris has one of the most reckless convoys in Nigeria where drivers
attached to governors and other top officials are known for driving
dangerously. In late December 2012, Governor Idris’s convoy was also involved
in a deadly accident that claimed the life of his aide de camp. Mr. Idris was
hospitalized at the National Hospital, Abuja where he was treated for serious
injuries.
May his soul rest in peace!!!
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