Tinubu mourns passing of Segun Awolowo, commiserates with Awo family

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deeply saddened by the passing of Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo, lauding his ‘significant contributions to Nigeria’, serving 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

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, the grandson of late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

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

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Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Thursday, November 20, 2025, stated President Tinubu also noted that late Segun had distinguished himself as a scion of the Awolowo family.

The Nigerian leader stated: “Segun exemplified the Awolowo pedigree in appearance, character and demeanour.

“Like his grandfather, he was a lawyer committed to defending truth and justice.

“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.”

Tinubu further said: “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.”