President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, 4th August 2022 sent condolences to family, friends and associates of Prof. Akin Mabogunje, who passed at the age of 90.
Buhari said Prof. Mabogunje’s departure would be greatly felt by the nation, especially the academia.
According to Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity Femi Adesina, the President commiserated with Prof. Mabogunje’s network of professional associates and experts, at home and abroad, who have shared in his vision of nation building, with cerebral works in urbanization, human and regional development, geographic perspectives and shelter provision.
President Buhari noted the depth, reach and extensive research of the first African President of the International Geographical Union, who in 1999, was first African to be elected as a Foreign Associate of the United States National Academy of Sciences, and in 2017, was elected a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and received the Vautrin Lud Prize.
The President affirmed that Prof. Mabogunje’s contribution to education in Nigeria, and in many parts of the world, remained indelible, especially the leadership positions he held, which included Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Ogun State University, Chairman of Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy, Member, Board of Trustees Nigerian National Merit Award Endowment Fund and later Chairman of the Fund.
President Buhari prayed that the Almighty God would grant the renowned geographer a peaceful rest, and comfort his family.
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