The academic community in Nasarawa State has been thrown into deep mourning following the deaths of two respected educators: Dr. Gbolagade Kola Adegoke, a senior lecturer at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), and Mr. Solomon Zari, the pioneer Provost of the Nasarawa State College of Nursing Sciences (CNS), Lafia.
Passing of Dr. Gbolagade Kola Adegoke
Dr. Adegoke, a seasoned scholar in the Department of Computer Science at NSUK, was reported to have died at the Federal Medical Center, Keffi, after a brief illness. Conflicting reports suggest he passed either on Friday, September 26, or in the early hours of Sunday, September 28.
His sudden death has left both colleagues and students in shock. Widely admired for his academic contributions and mentorship, Dr. Adegoke’s passing represents a significant loss to the institution and the state’s academic landscape.
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Death of Mr. Solomon Zari
Just as the community was grappling with the loss of Dr. Adegoke, news emerged of the death of Mr. Solomon Zari on Sunday in Abuja. According to the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health, Zari died weeks after undergoing a kidney transplant.
A veteran nurse and administrator, Zari hailed from Keffi Local Government Area. He was an alumnus of both the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Government College Keffi, graduating in 1984.
In May 2023, Governor Abdullahi Sule appointed him as the first Provost of the College of Nursing Sciences. Within a short time, he earned admiration for his dedication to advancing nursing education and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.
A Double Loss for Nasarawa
The deaths of Dr. Adegoke and Mr. Zari, occurring just days apart, have cast a heavy shadow over Nasarawa’s academic and medical communities. Colleagues, students, and the wider public have expressed deep grief, describing both men as dedicated professionals who made lasting contributions to their fields.
Their legacies of scholarship, service, and mentorship will continue to inspire future generations, even as their absence leaves a painful void.
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