President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Tinubu extended his sympathy to the Awolowo family in a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu Mourns the Passing of Awo’s Grandson, Segun Awolowo,’ relayed the President’s description of Segun Awolowo’s death at 62 as both unfortunate and a major loss “not only to the Awolowo family, but also to the entire country.”
Tinubu highlighted that the late Awolowo upheld the legacy of his renowned 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,” the President said.
Tinubu further stated, “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 Awolowo family confirmed his death in a statement released on Thursday.
The former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council passed away at age 62.
Their statement said, “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Olusegun Awolowo.”
