Offa Community Mourns Late Legal Icon Prof. Rasheed Jimoh Ijaodola, SAN
The Offa community in Kwara and the Nigerian legal community are mourning the passing of Prof. Rasheed Jimoh Ijaodola, SAN, a distinguished legal scholar and fearless advocate for justice.
His demise marks the end of an era for many who admired his intellectual prowess and unwavering commitment to truth.
Prof. Ijaodola, a highly respected academic, was known for his liberal mindset and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. Despite being a Muslim, he obtained a PhD in Christian Studies, a testament to his broad intellectual curiosity.
He believed that education was the strongest weapon against oppression and ignorance, a principle that guided his four-decade-long career in academia.
He served as the Dean of Oba Erediauwa College of Law at Igbinedion University, Okada, and was a member of the Council of Legal Education.
His influence as a teacher and mentor shaped the careers of many bright legal minds who continue to make meaningful contributions in their respective fields.
Expressing his grief, Ogbeni Seun Ogunniyi, a member representing Ojomu Balogun Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, described Prof. Ijaodola’s death as a personal loss.
“I had the honour of attending his Janaza burial in Offa today to pay my last respects. He was not just a legal giant but also a man of great wisdom, native intelligence, and a pragmatic approach to life. My prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Offa community. May Almighty God grant him eternal rest,” Ogunniyi said.
His passing leaves a void in the academic and legal spheres, but his legacy will live on in the many lives he touched and the knowledge he imparted.
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