Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a veteran communication scholar and prominent member of Nigeria’s media and communication community, has died at the age of 85.
Sobowale died on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, according to a statement issued by Akinniyi Sowunmi, a member of his family.
Sowunmi, in a statement titled “Transition to Glory,” described the scholar’s death as a significant loss to Nigeria’s communication community, particularly the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria.
“This is a very sad day for us in the Communication Community in Nigeria nd especially for us at the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals in Nigeria. Our father, Pa Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, 85, joined the saints triumphant this morning, October 8, 2026.
“Details of his funeral rites to be announced by the family soon.”
