Segun Awolowo, grandson of Nigeria’s first Western region premier, d!es at 62

Segun Awolowo, grandson of Nigeria’s first Western region premier, dies at 62

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.”

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