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Deaths of prominent Nigerian academics

Overview

The Nigerian academic community is mourning the deaths of prominent scholars.

Initial reports noted the passing of Professor Ayo Bamgbose, a pioneering linguist who died at age 94. Bamgbose, a former Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ibadan, was a foundational figure in Nigerian linguistics known for his research on language policy and the Yoruba language.

Subsequent reports expanded the scope of mourning to include the passing of Professor Alfred Kasunmu, a distinguished legal scholar who died at age 92. Kasunmu was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and had served as the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Lagos, as well as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State.

Entities

Alfred Kasunmu · University of Ibadan · University of Lagos · Ayo Bamgbose

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Nigerian academic community mourns passing of two prominent scholars

    Nigeria honors the legacies of two eminent scholars: legal expert Professor Alfred Kasunmu (92) and renowned linguist Emeritus Professor Ayo Bamgbose (94).

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Nigeria's Pioneering Linguist Ayo Bamgbose Dies at 94

    Nigeria’s first professor of linguistics, Ayo Bamgbose, aged 94, died, leaving a legacy of pioneering work on Yoruba language, bilingual education and African language policy.

Sources

naijanews.com · thisdaylive.com · tribuneonlineng.com