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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the news of the passing of Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Awolowo’s death at 62 as unfortunate and a tragic loss “not only to the Awolowo family, but also to the entire country.”
The President noted that the late Awolowo 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.
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“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,” the President noted.
“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.”
