Breaking: Popular Awolowo's Grandson Dies, Details Emerge
- Olusegun Awolowo, one of the grandsons of the foremost Nigerian nationalist Obafemi Awolowo, is dead
- The family of Awolowo announced his death in a statement on Thursday, November 20, describing him as a husband, father and grandfather
- Many prominent Nigerians, including Dele Momodu, mourned the demise of the legal practitioner
The family of Awolowo has announced with grief and sorrow the demise of Olusegun Awolowo, who was described as a husband, father and grandfather.
The late Awolowo was popular for his steadfastness, wisdom and profound love for his family. He was also a dedicated public servant.
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Olusegun Awolowo as a public servant
According to The Guardian, the late Awolowo served the country with integrity, unshaken commitment and vision. He was the former director-general of the National Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the former national coordinator of the Nigeria/AfCFTA Coordination Office.
He was said to have been devoted to the service of God and friends and lived each day of his life with purpose, generosity and humility. He left a memorable impact on those who have met him. According to the family, Awolowo's death was shattering.
However, they expressed for the life he led, the legacy he left behind, and the love he shared. The family prayed for his soul to rest in peace.
Nigerians mourn Olusegun Awolowo
Some Nigerians have taken to the comment section of the post to mourn the grandson of the former Nigerian statesman. Below are some of their reactions:
aktseka lamented:
"Haaaa, this is very serious, may his gentle soul continue to rest in the bosom of his Creator in Jesus Christ's name."
abiodunvictor_42 prayed:
"Egbon, may the good & merciful Lord grant your kind & gentle soul eternal rest. I feel so sad over this painful news."
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kehindefemijoshua offered prayer:
"May his soul rest in peace, and may God console the family he left behind."
bumsylaw lamented:
"Ahhhhhh! This is so sad, more so, his mum is still alive. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. I pray for strength and comfort for his family and friends."
oluwakemi1477 prayed:
"May Almighty accept his sthe_trustworthy27
the_trustworthy27 sympathised with the Awolowo family:
"Good Heavens!!!!! My heart skipped a beat. My heart reaches out to his aged Mother -- PRINCESS (HAJIA) ZAINAB ABA FOLAWIYO, his wife, children and the larger AWOLOWO and allied families. This is deep! May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may God give the family left behind the fortitude to bear the loss."
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A Nigerian senator is dead
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Okey Ezea, the senator representing Enugu North senatorial district in Enugu state, died.
The lawmaker, who was elected on the platform of the Labour Party, was said to have been the only National Assembly member from the southeast state still with the party.
It was learnt that the senator died in the United Kingdom, where he was receiving medical attention. He passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
