Tears flowed , tributes poured in as the remains of Prof Gideon Okedayo of the Department of Mathematics , Ondo State University of Science and Technology , Okitipupa , were buried at his residence in Idepe , Okitipupa , Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state , on Saturday .
Okedayo , who was a Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor , was allegedly killed by bandits after kidnapping him in Edo State on September 5.
His decomposing body was discovered last week in a bush where his abductors kept him .
The funeral service was attended by family, friends, OSUSTECH workers and his church members .
In his sermon , the pastor in charge of Ondo Province 5 of RCCG , Johnson Umoren , describing the deceased as a committed man of God.
He said , “We should not mourn like those without hope . We are very sure he is resting with the Lord . You must summon courage to forge ahead and continue where he has stopped . This I know will gladden his heart .”
The cleric urged the government to improve security in the country .
Marrietta , wife of the slain lecturer , said her husband spoke the truth at all times and acted fearlessly.
She said , “Without ambiguity , you were a man of great finesse , industry and a lover of people .
“You were a devout Christian and a pastor indeed who lived an exemplary life which I am still emulating till this very moment. You were a great disciplinarian, a father and a mentor . You were a genius with no match , but Nigeria did not protect you.”
OSUSTECH Vice- Chancellor , Prof Sunday Ogunduyile , called for the government to urgently check insecurity in the country .
He said Okedayo ’s death came as a rude shock to the university community .
The VC said , “We will miss him as a great and unforgettable friend, worker , as the Dean of the emerging postgraduate school , a former head of department of mathematics , who worked assiduously along with others . His dedication to the growth of OSUSTECH and his community will remain indelible forever .”


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Sad one

RIP

The perpetrators must be brought to book!

RIP sir