The entire members of the Rotary Club of Idi Araba have expressed immense sadness and shock over the death of their Chapter President, Prof. Oluyinka Ogundipe.

Ogundipe, who nurtured the Rotary Club of Idi-Araba until it was chartered in 1987 died Saturday May 23, 2015. He was the Charter President and had since remained a mentor to the Club.

According to the former Chapter President/President of Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria-OAAN, Charles Chijide, even when he relocated to the Middle-East for a couple of years, the late Rotarian returned to the country and came back to the club, where he remained active until he passed on fortnight ago.

In a condolence message to the members of the club, Chijide conveyed the sympathy and solidarity of the advertising Federal Government and people of Nigeria to him and all South Africans as they mourned the late statesman.

“I write to commiserate with you, the Rotary Club of Idi-Araba and the family of Professor Oluyinka Ogundipe on the death of one of the greatest patrons of service to humanity. He will be sorely missed by all who cherish and love selfless service to human race.”

He added that Ogundipe served as a source of inspiration to the oppressed peoples in Nigeria and particularly Lagos and would always be remembered and honoured by all mankind.

According to the President of West Africa Outdoor Advertising-Chijide, Ogundipe’s funeral arrangements would be announced by the family.

•Photo shows late Prof. Ogundipe.