Nigerian National Anthem Co-author, Babatunde Ogunnaike Dies

August 2024 · 1 minute read

Nigeria’s National Anthem co-author, Prof. Babatunde Ogunnaike has been reported dead.

The Chemical Engineer and statistician died at age of 65, Naija News understands.

The Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State-born was one of five citizens whose words and phrases were combined to form the nation’s anthem.

The others were: John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim Akpan, Sota Omoigui, and P.O. Aderibigbe.

Ogunnaike’s demise was confirmed to newsmen on Tuesday by notable Nigerian educationist and publisher, Gbenro Adegbola.

Naija News understands that the deceased before his death made reputable publications not limited to;

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