- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Segun Awolowo, the grandson of late West Region Premiere, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
NPO Reported the passing of Segun Awolowo who died on Thursday at the age of 62.
Reacting to the development in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed his sadness over the demise of the former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council.
The President, as quoted by Onanuga, describes Segun Awolowo’s death at 62 as unfortunate and a tragic loss “not only to the Awolowo family, but also to the entire country.”
He noted that the late Segun distinguished himself as a scion of the Awolowo family while lauding his significant contribution to Nigeria.
“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,” the President says.
“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.” TInubu said.