Veteran communication scholar, Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, has died at the age of 85.
Sobowale died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, according to a statement issued by a member of his family, Dr Akinniyi I. Sowunmi.
The statement described his death as a sad loss to the communication community in Nigeria, particularly members of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria (ACSPN).
“ Our father, Pa Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, 85, joined the saints triumphant this morning, October 8, 2026,” Sowunmi stated.
The family said details of his funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻.
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