Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of his friend and associate, Mr. Segun Awolowo Jr., a former two-term Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council and grandson of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
Segun Awolowo died on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 62.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor described Segun as “a great friend, a great public servant, and a jolly-good fellow whose company everyone cherished,” calling his passing “devastating” and noting that he would be “sorely missed for every good thing that he stood for.”
Governor AbdulRazaq urged family, friends, and associates to take consolation in Segun’s legacy of distinguished public service, unwavering loyalty to loved ones, and his contributions to national development. He prayed for the repose of his soul and for God’s comfort upon his wife, children, and elderly mother.
Also mourning the late Awolowo was Engr. Femi Sanni, Chairman of Flow FM and a close friend of the deceased.
Speaking with deep emotion, Engr. Sanni described Segun as “a remarkable person whose kindness, intellect, and humanity touched everyone around him.His passing is a painful loss, but his warmth, generosity, and legacy will continue to inspire us.”
Segun Awolowo Jr. is survived by his wife, children, and mother.
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