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Retired DELSU Library Staff, Josiah Ruteyan, Is Dead

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Retired DELSU Library Staff, Josiah Ruteyan, Is Dead

By Daniel Dafe

The death has been announced of Mr. Josiah Oghenero Ruteyan, a retired staff of the Delta State University, Abraka Library.

Mr. Ruteyan reportedly passed away late in the night on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his residence off Lucas Road in Abraka.

Until his death, he was a dedicated member of the Ukoko R’ Emoto DELSU group and was known among colleagues and associates for his service at the university library.

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Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.

In a statement issued on behalf of the Committee of Friends, Dr. Basil Iwhiwhu expressed condolences, praying for God to grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort his immediate and extended family.

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In another development, DELSU has extended the submission of first semester Continuous Assessments (CAs) for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) who said this in an official memo, recalled that a circular dated 3rd February, 2026 was issued to Deans of Faculties on the submission of First Semester Continuous Assessments (CAs) for the 2025/2026 academic session, with the deadline set for Friday, 20th February, 2026. Adding: “Following appeals from some Deans of Faculties, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel O.Asagba, has approved a final extension of the submission deadline by one (1) week. “Accordingly, all Departments are required to forward their Continuous Assessments (CAs) to the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on or before Friday, 27th February, 2026,” saying that “no further extension will be granted.” “Deans and Heads of Departments are requested to ensure strict compliance,” he said. Meanwhile, Deans of Faculties have been informed of the urgent need to submit the 100 Level result spreadsheets for the 2024/2025 academic session. According to Owamah, all Heads of Departments (HODs) are to download their respective 100 Level result spreadsheets from the University Result Engine and forward same to the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on or before Thursday, 12th February, 2026, for onward transmission to the Vice-Chancellor.

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