Ayodele Awojobi

Professor Ayodele Awojobi (1937-1984) was a brilliant mechanical engineer and inventor. He earned Bachelor's and Doctorate in London with distinction. His research focused on vibration theory and machine dynamics. He developed Nigeria's first digital vibration absorber and held over 46 patents. He invented agricultural machinery suitable for Nigerian conditions and designed Nigeria's first single-person helicopter. Beyond academics, Awojobi was a social critic writing columns challenging government corruption. He died at 47, allegedly due to medical negligence. The Ayodele Awojobi Design Competition honors his legacy, encouraging young Nigerian engineers to innovate.