“MISSING” former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dipo Fasina (popularly known as ‘Jingo’) declared missing has been found.
Professor Fasina was said to be missing since Saturday, 1st July 2023. President of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed had confirmed the position to newsmen.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commission in Turkey, has reportedly successfully located Prof Fasina, who had gone ‘missing’ for a few days at Istanbul Airport while connecting on a flight back home.
76-year-old Fasina was en route to Algeria when he encountered a setback at Istanbul Airport, where he missed his connecting flight. His sudden disappearance caused significant worry among his loved ones and the Nigerian community.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, along with the Nigerian High Commission in Turkey, reportedly swiftly mobilised resources and initiated a collaborative search operation.
Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey promptly dispatched officials to Istanbul Airport to physically locate Prof Fasina.
Thanks to the tireless efforts and timely intervention of the Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey and the coordinated work of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Prof Fasina was found safe and sound amidst the bustling atmosphere of Istanbul Airport.
The successful recovery of the missing professor has brought immense relief and gratitude to his family, friends, and the wider Nigerian community.
Eighteen-Eleven Media