‘He made significant contributions to Nigeria’: Tinubu mourns Olusegun Awolowo

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

Tinubu described Segun’s death at 62 as unfortunate and a tragic loss “not only to the Awolowo family, but also to the entire country.”

The president, in a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, noted that Segun distinguished himself as a scion of the Awolowo family.

Tinubu stated: “Segun exemplified the Awolowo pedigree in appearance, character and demeanour. Like his grandfather, he was a lawyer committed to defending truth and justice.

Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson, Olusegun, dies at 62

“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.

“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 Star