Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late Western Region Premier and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

In a condolence message released on Thursday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the late Olusegun Awolowo, a former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, as a dedicated patriot whose life exemplified vision, integrity, and commitment to national service.

“It is with profound sadness that I extend my condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the late Olusegun Awolowo,” the Governor said. “He was an exceptional Nigerian who served the nation with passion and purpose and remained a worthy representative of the Awolowo legacy.”

Sanwo-Olu further extended sympathy on behalf of his family, the Lagos State Government, and the people of Lagos. “We pray that God grants the Awolowo family strength to endure this painful loss and that Olusegun Awolowo rests in eternal peace,” he added.