Tinubu mourns Segun Awolowo, says he exemplified Awo’s pedigree

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Segun Awolowo, a former boss of Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC, as an unfortunate and a tragic loss “not only to the Awolowo family, but also to the entire country.”

The President said this in a statement he issued in reaction to the passing of Olusegun who was also the grandson of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

The President, in the statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser on media and publicity, said he is deeply saddened by the death of Segun Awolowo.

The President said that the late Segun distinguished himself as a scion of the Awolowo family.

“Segun exemplified the Awolowo pedigree in appearance, character and demeanour. Like his grandfather, he was a lawyer committed to defending truth and justice.

“He made significant contributions to Nigeria. He served diligently as the Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council from 2013 to 2021, standing as the longest serving executive director of the agency in history.

“My sympathy and condolences to his wife and children, the Awolowo family, and his mum, our own Sisi Abah Folawiyo.

“I also commiserate with the governments and people of Ogun State, the entire South-west geopolitical zone, and Nigeria, over this painful loss. May his soul rest in peace,” the President said in the statement.