Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has mourned the demise of Prof. Benjamin Oloruntimehin, a former President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters and Historical Society of Nigeria.

Oloruntimehin died on Friday, December 18th, 2020 at the age of 81.

However, Fayemi in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode said;

“The country and Ekiti State have lost another shining star, a historian of repute and teacher of teachers.”

“The Ekiti State-born Professor of History made an indelible mark in research and teaching of History and in the academia.”

“Oloruntimehin excelled in every assignment entrusted to his care, leaving behind a legacy of excellent service.”