The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has described the death of a foremost geographer, Prof. Akin Mabogunje, as a sad development.
Gbajabiamila said Prof. Mabogunje, the first African President of the International Geographical Union, was one Nigerian that lived an exemplary life.
He said during his lifetime, Prof. Mabogunje symbolized diligence, hard work and patriotism, noting that he would be sorely missed.
Gbajabiamila recalled Prof. Mabogunje’s invaluable contributions to the growth and development of geography as a field of study not just in Nigeria but also the world over.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker sent heartfelt condolences to the family of the late academician.
Speaker Gbajabiamila also prayed to God to grant Prof. Mabogunje a peaceful resting place.
