Deputy Vice-chancellor (DVC) Administration, of the Benue State University (BSU) Professor Godwin Ior Achinge has died of complications arising from COVID-19.

Professor Achinge, who was the Vice-chairman of the Benue State Emergency Committee on COVID 19 died in Jos, Plateau state on Sunday, it was learnt on Sunday.

His death came 24 hours after Governor Ortom announced that apart from his wife, Eunice, who tested positive, Professor Achinge was also infected with the virus.

News of his death sent shock waves into the spines of many especially the COVID 19 Committee and Benue State University Community.

Those who wrote condolence messages on his Facebook page described him as a perfect gentleman and easy going.

Others described him as being instrumental to the success of the fight against the spread of COVID 19 in Benue state.