Career
Professor Abass obtained a bachelor"s degree in Computer science from the University of Lagos before he proceeded to the University of Waterloo where he received a Master (Msc) and Doctorate degree (Ph Doctorate). He joined the university of Lagos as an academic staff and rose to the position of full Professor before he was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University. In 2012, he was elected as fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science.
He is currently the President of the University of Lagos Alumni Association.