PAU, LBS MOURN AS FORMER VICE-CHANCELLOR, DG PROF. ALBERT ALOS DIES


''He taught me character, integrity’ — PO

By Okwo Romeon 

The academic and business communities have been thrown into mourning following the death of Professor Albert Alos, former Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Lekki, Lagos, and former Director-General of the Lagos Business School (LBS).

Prof. Alos reportedly died after a brief illness.

Reacting to the death, PO, who recalled meeting the late academic more than two decades ago while attending a Chief Executive Programme at the Lagos Business School, described his passing as a profound personal and national loss.

He described Prof. Alos as a humble, unassuming and deeply principled gentleman, whose ability to listen to people’s problems and offer thoughtful, practical solutions distinguished him throughout his life.

According to PO, one of his most enduring memories of the late professor was his strong commitment to character and integrity.

Professor Albert Alos, former

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Prof. Alos was the first person I met who taught the importance of character and integrity and, more importantly, truly lived by those virtues,” he said.

He added that the late academic firmly believed Nigeria could overcome its challenges through character, integrity and a commitment to excellence.

PO said the death of Prof. Alos represented a major loss not only to the academic community and business world, but to Nigeria as a whole.

He prayed that God Almighty, who called the former university administrator home, would grant him eternal rest in His kingdom and comfort his family, colleagues and associates.

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