Former Director General of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, and grandson of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Premier of the old Western Region, Chief Olusegun Awolowo, has died at the age of 62.
Olusegun Awolowo’s.demise was announced in a statement issued by the Family on Thursday.
Although the statement didn’t state the cause of death, a source close to the family told The Crest that he succumbed to a heart related condition.
“He even had a surgery abroad over the condition,” said the source. “And he never made complete recovery as he kept emaciating.”
In the statement announcing the death, the family said it would accept condolences visits between 2 and 4p.m. daily.
“With extreme heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather- Olusegun Awolowo,” the family wrote in the statement shared by Goldmynetv.
“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.He loved his family.He loved his work. He loved his country. And he lived every day with purpose, humility, and a generous spirit that touched everyone who knew him.
“We are shattered by this loss, but forever grateful for his life, his legacy, and the love he poured into all of us. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
