President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the passing of Mr. Segun Awolowo Jr., grandson of the late nationalist Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as a devastating blow not only to the Awolowo family and the Yoruba race but to the entire nation.
Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, said the news of Awolowo’s sudden death left him “shocked and heartbroken,” noting that Nigeria had lost a brilliant mind and a symbol of public-spirited service.
The Senate President said, “The news of the demise of my friend and brother, Segun, came to me when I least expected.
“I am in shock. But who are we to question the decision of our Creator? He decides when we are born and when we would leave.”
He extended condolences to the Awolowo family of Ikenne, Ogun State; Governor Dapo Abiodun; and the people of the state, describing the death as “irreplaceable and deeply painful.”
Akpabio paid tribute to the former Executive Director/CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), praising him as a brilliant lawyer, a devoted family man, and a kind-hearted Nigerian whose contributions to national development remain indelible.
He said, “Segun’s legacy as a brilliant lawyer, a devoted family man, and a kind soul will continue to inspire us all.
“His contributions to the legal profession and to society will be remembered for generations to come.”
The Senate President also conveyed the sympathies of the people of Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District and members of the 10th Senate, praying for comfort for the bereaved family.
“I pray that his soul rests in perfect peace and that his family, friends, and associates he left behind find strength in the cherished memories of his life,” he added.
Akpabio further prayed that God would grant the Awolowo family the fortitude to bear the loss, noting that Segun Awolowo Jr.’s legacy would continue to illuminate the path for many who admired his dedication and service.
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