- Awolowo Grandson, Olusegun Awolowo, Dies at 62
- He was a Nigerian lawyer and the former Executive Director of the NEPC
- Served as Special Assistant to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar Adua
Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late Premier of the Western Region Obafemi Awolowo, has died at the age of 62.
Eko Hot Blog reports that his family announced his passing in a statement released on Thursday
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“With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Olusegun Awolowo,” the family said in the statement shared by Goldmynetv.
They described him as “the world’s most phenomenal husband, father and grandfather, steady, wise, endlessly loving and the constant anchor of our family. A loyal servant of Nigeria, he devoted his life to national service with vision, integrity, passion and unwavering commitment.”
The family added that he was “a true family man, a great friend and a committed servant of God. He loved his family, he loved his work and he loved his country. He lived each day with purpose, humility and a generous spirit that touched everyone who knew him.”
They said they are “shattered by this loss but forever grateful for his life, his legacy and the love he poured into all of us.” They prayed for the repose of his soul.
Condolences will be received at his residence daily between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The family did not disclose the cause of death.
Life and Career
Born on 27 September 1963, Olusegun Awolowo was a Nigerian lawyer and the former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. He led the council from 2013 to 2021.
He was a grandson of nationalist and statesman Obafemi Awolowo. In July 2021, he was unanimously elected President of the National Trade Promotion Organisations from ECOWAS member states.
Mr Awolowo faced early personal loss, as his father Segun Awolowo Senior died in a car accident 2 months before his birth in 1963. He was raised largely by his aunt Tola Oyediran and her husband Kayode Oyediran.
He began his education at Mayhill Convent School, where he studied with Dolapo Osinbajo. He later attended Igbobi College in Lagos and Government College in Ibadan before earning his law degree from Ogun State University, now Olabisi Onabanjo University.
He was called to the bar in December 1989 and worked with respected law firms including Abayomi Sogbesan and Company and G O K Ajayi and Company.
He later served as Special Assistant to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar Adua, handling traditional institutions, legal matters and social development.
In 2013, he was appointed Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council and was reappointed in 2018 by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Under his leadership, the council pursued major initiatives to expand Nigeria’s non oil exports, including a 2019 partnership with Shoprite to promote Nigerian products across Africa.
Until his death, he served as President of the National Trade Promotion Organisations from ECOWAS member states.
