First African Neuro-physiotherapy Professor Dies At 53
The sad news came to us at aibnetwork early this morning about the death of Tal-hatu Kolapo HAMZAT, the first African Professor of Neurophysiotherpy. The Ibadan-born don who contested the last vice-chancellorship at the University of Ibadan, passed on during a brief illness. As announced by Dr Abdu-Salam, the Chairman of the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan Muslim Community. "Inna lilahi, wa ina ilahei raajiuna." "The UCH Muslim Community announces the death of one of our leading lights, Professor Talhatu Kolapo Hamzat who answered the call of Allah early this morning. Until his death, he was a Professor of Neurophysiotherpy and former Head of Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. Former University Orator and Member of the Oyo State Advisory Council." He announced that the Muslim burial prayers (Jannaza) will take place at the UCH Mosque after the late afternoon (Asr) prayers (4pm). His body will thereafter leave for the UN