The tech industry was thrown in a mourning mood on Friday as one of its finest and youngest, Samson Abioye reportedly slumped and died.
Abioye reportedly died on Friday, July 28, 2017 at age 25. He bagged a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that the late Abioye was the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, and co-founder of Pass.ng Nigeria’s No.1 e-testing platform.
Our Sincere Condolence to the entire team of pass.ng for the sudden death of its Co-Founder Samson Abioye (Pass.ng) R.I.P pic.twitter.com/zdZ1Wls5pk
— Nigeria Tech AWARDS (@Nigtechawards) August 2, 2017
Our Deep Condolonces to our Family in Nigeria for the loss of Samson Abioye, the CEO and founder of @pass_ng .
May your soul Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/BoRpsJAMc0Advertisement— Incubate Africa (@inc_africa) August 2, 2017
RIP Samson Abioye https://t.co/A6lVAknLBo pic.twitter.com/0mVG9pv4n6
— LEAP Africa (@LEAPAfrica) August 2, 2017
It breaks our heart to hear about the passing of Samson Abioye, brilliant mind behind pass.ng. God rest his soul and comfort his family. pic.twitter.com/YQUx2kPZCg
— TechCity (@techcityng) August 2, 2017
The platform provides candidates seeking to write examinations like WAEC, JAMB, NECO, Common Entrance, etc. a rare opportunity to write and practice with past questions before actually sitting for the exams.
Some leading technology organizations like Tech Cabal, LEAP Africa and other giants have expressed sadness over the passing of this bright mind through different comments on social media.
His co-founders and friends have also expressed their shock at the passing away of the young, innovative and patriotic Nigerian.