Segun Awolowo’s death a shocking loss – Sanwo-Olu

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of Mr Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of the Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

He described the deceased, who was a former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, as a patriotic Nigerian who served his country with vision, integrity, passion and unwavering commitment.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday sympathised with the Awolowo family on the passing of the late Olusegun Awolowo.

Sanwo-Olu, also condoled with friends and associates of the late Olusegun Awolowo, describing his death as shocking and great loss to the country.

He said: “It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I commiserate with the family, friends and associates of the late Olusegun Awolowo. He was undoubtedly a great Nigerian, who served his country passionately. He was also a good ambassador of the Awolowo family.

“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I express my heartfelt condolences to the Awolowo family, as well as friends and associates of the deceased. I pray that God will give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and grant Olusegun Awolowo eternal rest.”