- By Halimah Olamide
I have lost a brother and a servant of the people
The Government of Lagos state on Wednesday confirmed the death of the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Soyanwo.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, said that the state executive council met briefly for the weekly meeting but merely observed a one minute silence and departed.
The statement quoted the governor as saying that he had lost a brother.
“With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr Governor, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo. Soyannwo died today after a brief illness.
“He was 55. Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on behalf of the Government and people of Lagos, sends his condolences to the Soyannwo family. “I have lost a brother and a servant of the people,” Mr Governor said while breaking the news to the Executive Council (EXCO) meeting,
“After a minute’s silence in respect of the late DCoS, Mr Governor ended the EXCO meeting. The late Gboyega Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children. May his soul rest in peace.”