Professor Jonathan Ndagi, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, has died at the age of 96.
His death was announced in a statement issued by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Dr Mohammed K. Santuraki, who disclosed that the university received the news from his family early Saturday morning.
Santuraki described the late Ndagi as a distinguished scholar, visionary administrator and institution builder whose pioneering leadership laid the foundation for the growth and development of FUT Minna.
He noted that Ndagi belonged to a generation of exceptional academics and administrators whose vision, dedication and sacrifices contributed significantly to building institutions and shaping future generations.
The Pro-Chancellor also recalled his visit to the late professor on November 8, 2024, describing the encounter as an opportunity to honour a remarkable academic whose contributions to the university remained significant.
He further noted that Ndagi’s legacy extended beyond the institution to the countless individuals whose lives he influenced through scholarship, leadership and dedicated public service.
Professor Ndagi will be remembered for his pioneering role in advancing higher education and helping establish FUT Minna as an important institution in Nigeria’s educational landscape.
