A United Kingdom-trained professor, Prince Ayibaye Efere, was on Thursday found dead in his office in Bayelsa State.

The Guardian reports that the body of Prof. Efere, who is the Dean of the School of Foundation Studies at the University of Africa (UAT), Toru-Orua, was discovered after he failed to attend a scheduled meeting.

His close associates and friends who confirmed the sad incident said he was found resting his head on his table in a sleeping position.

He was confirmed dead after attempts to wake him failed.

Prof. Efere was appointed Acting Rector of Bayelsa State Institute of Tourism Catering and Hotel Management by the state governor, Seriake Dickson, following the formal passage and signing into law of the bill establishing the school in 2013.

In 2017, Efere, a holder of two doctorate degrees in Health Services Management and Education from two American universities, was made Dean of the newly established University of Africa, Toru-Orua.

His death has left many in shock.