Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, is dead. Soyannwo died yesterday after a brief illness. He was 55.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said: “With deep sorrow, the Lagos State government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr. Governor, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo.
“Soyannwo died today (yesterday) after a brief illness. He was 55.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu, on behalf of the government and people, sends his condolences to the Soyannwo family.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, while breaking the news at the Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, said ‘I have lost a brother and a servant of the people’. And after a minute’s silence was observed in respect of the deceased, Mr. Governor ended the EXCO meeting.”
The late Soyannwo was born on October 3, 1968, and had his primary education at the Corona School, Victoria Island (1974-1980), and secondary education at the Kings College (1980-1985).
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