Legend of UNILAG: Prof. Ayodele Awojobi Nicknamed “The Akoka Giant”, Prof. Ayodele Awojobi was more than a mechanical engineering genius—he was a fearless voice for justice in Nigeria. Born in Lagos in 1937, he rose to academic stardom, becoming the youngest professor in Nigeria at age 37. His brilliance wasn’t confined to the lecture halls of the University of Lagos—where he taught and innovated—but extended into the streets where he stood with the people. A gifted inventor and public intellect