Jonathan Olumuyiwa Scott was born on 25th August, 1947 to Late Pa Rowland Akinremi Scott and Late Mrs. Kehinde Ibiyemi Scott (Nee George) of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

His educational journey began at St. Paul’s School, Breadfruit, Lagos between 1955-1962. He later proceeded to Lisabi Grammar School, Abeokuta, where he completed his secondary education and obtained the West African School Certificate and Royal Society of Arts qualifications in 1968.

Following a brief period of employment with the Lagos State Ministry of Works and Planning Ilupeju, Lagos, he traveled to the United States for higher education in 1972. He attended Northern Virginia Community College, 1972-1974, Howard University, Washington D.C., where he earned his first degree in Economics (1974-1977) and Masters in Urban and Regional Planning 1981-1984.

In 1984 he returned to Nigeria and had his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and served in Lagos State between 1984/85 with the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lagos department of Banking Operations Public Debt Office.

Afterwards he joined the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Ogun state now Federal University of Technology Ilaro Ogun state where he started his career as a Lecturer with the department of Civil Engineering and later Department of Town and Regional Planning.

Mr. Scott distinguished himself as an accomplished academic, administrator, planner, and mentor. Throughout his career, he served in numerous leadership positions, including Acting Head of Department, Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Dean of the School of Environmental Studies, Director of Academic and Physical Planning Unit, and Chairman of several strategic committees. During his years of service, he was known for his professionalism, affability, dedication to work, mentoring and maintaining a healthy work balance. He conflated professional excellence with genuine warmth and inspired many

colleagues, staff and students to pursue career growth and personal well being.

A respected professional, he was a member of several professional bodies and contributed significantly to academic research, particularly in the area of Housing Development. He attended and presented papers at conferences, workshops, and seminars throughout his career.

Beyond academia, he was actively involved in church, community, and social organizations including Rotary Club International. His life reflected a deep commitment to faith, service, leadership, and community development.

He enjoyed travelling, tennis, swimming, and jogging. Till his passing he was a dedicated member of the Recreation Club Ilaro and the Tennis section of the Abeokuta sports club both in Ogun State Nigeria.

Above all, he was devoted to his family. He was happily married to Henrietta Dolapo Scott (of blessed memory) and was blessed with three daughters and eight grandchildren. He was also survived by two younger brothers and cousins.

Mr. Scott’s life was marked by excellence, and selfless service. His legacy will continue through the many lives he touched, the institutions he strengthened, and the family he cherished.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.