An eminent Nigerian and Professor of Geography, Akin Ladipo Mabogunje, has passed away at the age of 90.
His death was announced by one of his nieces, Temilola Visser-Mabogunje, on her Twitter handle.
According to her, the professor, her uncle, died early Thursday morning. No further detail was given.
“My darling uncle, Professor Akin. L. Mabogunje, is no more: 18 October 1931 to 4 August 2022. He left us early this morning. A great man is gone. Brother, our hearts are broken but you will forever remain in our hearts. Temilola for the Mabogunjes,” she tweeted.
