Tribute to Professor Biodun Jeyifo's Legacy in Education

The article is a tribute to Professor Biodun Jeyifo, acknowledging his significant impact on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and his efforts to resolve crises at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) during the 2016-2017 period. Niyi Sunmonu critiques inaccuracies in a previous tribute by ASUU President Christoph Piwuna, emphasizing the importance of honoring Jeyifo's memory truthfully.

The article references Jeyifo's 2018 lecture at OAU, where he expressed regret over the union's state and his involvement in multiple stakeholder meetings to address issues within ASUU. It highlights Jeyifo's commitment to integrity and dialogue, contrasting it with the union's leadership's failures.

The piece calls for a respectful acknowledgment of Jeyifo's legacy, particularly his refusal to tolerate injustice and his principled stance within the academic community.