Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, is in mourning following the death of Professor Kennie Enojo Enojo, the Director of the Centre for Pre-Degree and Diploma Studies and a Professor of Political Economy. He passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, after a prolonged illness, according to an official statement from the university's Public Relations Officer, Uredo Omale.
Vice-Chancellor Expresses Profound Grief
Vice-Chancellor Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman described the loss as both painful and significant, emphasizing that Professor Enojo's contributions to teaching, research, and administration at the university would not be forgotten. He hailed the late scholar as a distinguished academic and dedicated administrator whose career was defined by excellence and an unwavering commitment to the institution's growth.
Professor Usman also recalled that Professor Enojo, fondly referred to by colleagues and students as "The State," devoted his professional life to advancing academic standards and played key roles in scholarly and administrative activities across the university.
A Career Spanning Over Two Decades
Professor Enojo began his journey at PAAU on November 1, 2002, when he joined as a Graduate Assistant. Over more than two decades, he climbed the academic ranks, and on October 1, 2023, the university's Governing Council elevated him to the rank of full Professor, recognizing his sustained scholarly contributions.
At the time of his death, he served as Director of the Centre for Pre-Degree and Diploma Studies, a role that placed him at the heart of the university's foundational academic programmes.
University Community in Mourning
The Vice-Chancellor extended condolences to Professor Enojo's family, the Department of Political Science, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Centre for Pre-Degree and Diploma Studies, as well as his colleagues, students, friends, and associates. He prayed for comfort for the bereaved family and the wider university community, and asked for the peaceful repose of the late professor's soul.
