Segun Awolowo, grandchild of the late Obafemi Awolowo, former premier of Western Nigeria, has died. He was 62.
The Awolowo family announced the passing of Segun in a statement issued on Thursday.
“With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather- Olusegun Awolowo,” the statement reads.
“He was the world’s most phenomenal husband, father and grandfather — steady, wise, endlessly loving, and the constant anchor of our family. A painfully loyal servant to Nigeria, he dedicated his life to the service of his country with vision, integrity, passion, and unwavering commitment. He was a true family man, a great friend, a wonderful servant of God, and a deeply beautiful human being.”
Olusegun Awolowo was a lawyer. He served as the Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council for two consecutive terms.
