Posted by Chinenye on Thu 08th Oct, 2026 - tori.ng
Nigeria’s communication and media community is mourning the death of Professor Idowu Sobowale, who died at the age of 85.
(Idowu Sobowale. Photo Credit: Punch News)
Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a well known communication scholar and veteran of Nigeria's media and communication community, has died at the age of 85.
He passed away on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026.
A member of his family, Akinniyi Sowunmi, announced the news in a statement titled Transition to Glory.
He called the death a major loss to the communication community in Nigeria, especially the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria.
Sowunmi described him as their father, Pa Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, who joined the saints triumphant.
The family will announce details of the funeral rites soon.