Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Olowo of Owo, Oba Victor Olateru-Olagbegi dies at 77!
The traditional ruler of Owo kingdom in Ondo state, Oba Victor Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi, has reportedly died at the age of 77. According to multiple outlets, the monarch passed on to greater glory last night, April 16th, 2019.
The late monarch was installed in 1999 by the Owo kingmakers but was given the staff of office by the late governor Olusegun Agagu on December 11, 2003. He was a lawyer and received his first degree in law from London, UK and attended Nigeria Law school, in 1968 before practicing Law under the tutelage of late Fatai Williams and rose to the peak of his career as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
He was appointed Chancellor of the University of Benin in 2005 and later, University of Abuja. He was serving as the Chancellor of the University of Jos until his death last night. The respected monarch is survived by his wife, Ololade Olateru-Olagbegi, a barrister and law lecturer at Ondo State University, and children. May his soul rest in peace. Amen
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