Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran member of Nigeria’s media and communication community, has died at the age of 85.
Sobowale died on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026.
A member of his family, Akinniyi Sowunmi, announced his death in a statement titled “Transition to Glory” on Thursday.
Sowunmi described the death as a major loss to Nigeria’s communication community, particularly members of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria.
He said, “This is a very sad day for us in the communication community in Nigeria and 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.”
The family said details of his funeral arrangements would be announced later.
