27/08/2022
After shutting down the economy of Lagos State for days in a massive protest against the name change of UNILAG in 2012, the students went back to the hostel to sleep. But not this man! He spent the following days and weeks mobilizing notable Akokites in the industry, legislature, judiciary and academics to legally fight against the name change of our dear school. One of those meetings led him to the residence of the former President, Chief Dr. Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR among others, which culminated in the reversal of the name change.
Greatest Akokites, whenever you pick up your certificate or visit our great alma mater and see the name UNILAG and not MAULAG, remember there is a great man among many who made this possible. His name is Professor Mojeed Olayide Abass, OON, emeritus professor of Computer Science, UNILAG, former Deputy Vice Chancellor, UNILAG and former President, UNILAG Alumni Association (Worldwide).
Today we join friends and family to celebrate his birthday today.
Happy Birthday Professor Abass. We are proud of your legacy, Baba! Long life and unending prosperity Sir. From all of us!
Regina Chris-Ogbodo
Nat. Pub. Sec