Prof. Dawood Egbefo, the immediate past Acting Vice Chancellor of Edo State University, Iyahmo, has passed away just two weeks after handing over to his successor.
According to Daily Trust, the sad development was announced by the institution’s spokesperson, Amaechi Kelly Quincy, in a statement shared on the university’s official Facebook page.
Governor Monday Okpebholo had earlier, on August 8, 2025, approved the appointment of Prof. Victor Adetimirin Olawale as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution, succeeding Egbefo.
Although the cause of his death was not disclosed, the university described Prof. Egbefo as a distinguished scholar, mentor, and astute administrator whose contributions to academia will be remembered.
Egbefo obtained his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in History and International Studies from the University of Ilorin. He began his academic career at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, before joining Edo State University, Iyahmo, in 2017 as an Associate Professor.
