VETERAN COMMUNICATION SCHOLAR IDOWU SOBOWALE DIES AT 85

Renowned journalism educator, former commissioner, and foundational pillar of Nigerian media training passes away, leaving a legacy of academic excellence and professional distinction

The Nigerian media and academic landscape has been thrown into mourning following the death of renowned communication scholar and veteran journalist, Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, who passed away at the age of 85.  

Family sources confirmed that the esteemed academic breathed his last on Thursday morning, triggering an outpouring of tributes from professional associations, former students, and political leaders across the country.  

A towering figure in journalism education, Professor Sobowale spent decades shaping the minds of countless reporters, editors, and media administrators, notably through his impactful tenure at the University of Lagos.  

Beyond the lecture halls, he extended his service to public administration, notably serving as the Lagos State Commissioner for Education, where he introduced vital reforms to strengthen institutional frameworks and academic standards.  

As a prominent leader within the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, his intellectual contributions significantly elevated the standard of media research, governance analysis, and professional ethics.

Tributes from academic bodies and professional colleagues have continued to pour in, celebrating a life dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, public service, and the strengthening of the nation's fourth estate.

Family representatives announced that formal details regarding his funeral rites and commemorative events will be made public in due course.