The late Prof. Pius Adesanmi

   Professor Pius Adesanmi, a writer, literary critic, satirist, columnist and Professor at Carlton University, Ottawa, Canada is among those that died this morning on the ill fated Ethiopia airline. He was on  his way to attend the AU ECOSOCC committee meeting.
 

Recall that he had an accident on the Oyo-Ogbomosho road July 17, 2018. He told  friends then that “It was a miracle I survived... I nearly bled to death. No help for over four hours.” He injured his left leg but the driver was not so lucky as he was admitted to the hospital  in that incident. He was on his way to Lagos from Ilorin to board a flight to Dakar for a meeting,  that time. The Prof unfortunately didn't make it this time. About 149 passengers and 8 crew members. None survived.   
He was an uncommon promoter of the Nigeria project.  He wanted things to work for the nation. Above all,  he had hope that things would be better for the people. He was an erudite fellow of unusual insight. Nigeria has,  indeed, lost a shining light in Prof.  Pius Adesanmi.  His contribution to our nation building will be sorely missed,  especially, at this trying political time.
   The Prof.  was an alumni of the University of Ilorin,  in Kwara state, Nigeria.  He was the Director of the Institute of African Studies at Carleton University, Canada until his death. May his soul rest in peace.