Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo Dies

Posted on May 15, 2024

Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr Governor, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo. 

In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, Soyannwo died today after a brief illness.

He was 55.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on behalf of the Government and people of Lagos, sends his condolences to the Soyannwo family.

“I have lost a brother and a servant of the people,” Mr Governor said while breaking the news to the Executive Council (EXCO) meeting.

After a minute’s silence in respect of the late DCoS, Governor Sanwo-Olu ended the EXCO meeting.

The late Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children.

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