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| The late Prof. Idowu Sobowale |
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has mourned the death of veteran journalist, communication scholar and former state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Idowu Sobowale.
Sobowale died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, aged 85. In a statement issued on Friday, October 9, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described his death as a significant loss to Lagos State and Nigeria.
The governor said Sobowale, a pioneer mass communication scholar and war correspondent, had left a major void in the education sector.
Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to Sobowale’s family, colleagues and associates, as well as members of the academic community.
He said: "Prof. Idowu Sobowale was a renowned scholar and one of the few Nigerians in academia who used their extensive experience to make a mark in the education, media, and political sectors in Nigeria.
“The passing of Prof. Sobowale is a great loss to Lagos State and Nigeria. He is an epitome of dedication and selflessness in private and public service. He contributed significantly to the education sector in Lagos State and Nigeria, especially as mass communication scholar and Lagos State Commissioner for Education.
"I pray that Almighty God is pleased with his soul and grants his family, friends, colleagues and students the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
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