The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with the Awolowo Dynasty, on the passing of Barrister Segun Awolowo Jnr.
Governor Adeleke who also condolences his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, the people of Ikene and Ogun state as a whole over the devastating loss, pays a glowing tribute to the late Barr. Segun Awolowo’s exceptional contributions to national progress as manifested in the exemplary service rendered during his leadership at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEC).
The Governor acknowledges the significant role that the late Segun Awolowo Jnr played in fostering intra-Africa trades as the President of National Trade Promotion Organisations from ECOWAS member states, saying that his passing has denied Nigeria one of its best hands in nation building.
“My heart is filled with a lot of pain on hearing about the passing of Barrister Segun Awolowo, the grandson of our revered sage, Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo. Barr. Segun Awolowo Jnr was a committed Nigerian who spent his life contributing to efforts that will elevate our country and uplift lives,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in a condolence message.
“While his time here lasted, Barr. Segun Awolowo Jnr dedicated himself to the collective good of all, exceptionally delivering on every national assignments. His loss is devastating because Nigeria has lost one of its finest, whose sincere contributions made a lot of difference.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of Osun State, I express my heartfelt condolences to the Awolowo Dynasty, the Ogun State Government, the people of Ikene and Ogun people as a whole, and everyone touched by the passing of Barr. Segun Awolowo Jnr.”
Governor Adeleke prays to Almighty God to grant the deceased an eternal rest and bestow him the grace of an abode in paradise. He also prays to God to grant the family left behind by Barr. Segun Awolowo Jnr the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.