Chief John Okorie has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and the entire academic community over the passing of Late Professor Albert Alos, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University and founding Dean of Lagos Business School.
Professor Albert Alos, who passed away in Lagos at the age of 86, devoted decades of his life to education, institution-building and the development of business and management education in Nigeria. His legacy remains deeply connected with the growth of Lagos Business School and Pan-Atlantic University.
Chief John Okorie described the late professor as a remarkable academic, institution builder and mentor whose contribution went beyond the classroom. He noted that Professor Alos played an important role in shaping generations of professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders through his commitment to education, character and excellence.
According to Chief John Okorie, the death of Professor Alos is a significant loss to Nigeria, Africa and the global academic community. He stressed that the impact of a great educator is measured not only by academic titles but by the institutions established, lives transformed and generations inspired.
“Professor Albert Alos was a man who gave much of his life to building people and institutions. His legacy at Lagos Business School and Pan-Atlantic University will continue to speak for him for many years to come,” Chief John Okorie stated.
He further commended the Pan-Atlantic University community for preserving the values and vision associated with Professor Alos, noting that the establishment of the Professor Albert Alos Endowed Chair in Strategic Management reflects the enduring importance of his contribution to management education.
Chief John Okorie prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the late Professor Albert Alos and asked God to grant his family, colleagues, students, and the entire Pan-Atlantic University community the strength to bear the loss.
He concluded that although Professor Alos has departed, his ideas, institutions, students, and enduring contributions to education will continue to keep his memory alive.