Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor has reportedly passed away.
Soyannwo died on Wednesday, after a brief illness at age 55.
His death was announced in a statement by state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso.
“With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr. Governor, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo.
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“Soyannwo died today after a brief illness. He was 55
“Mr. 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,” the governor said while breaking the news to the Executive Council (EXCO) meeting.
“After a minute’s silence in respect of the late DCoS, Mr. Governor ended the EXCO meeting.
“The late Gboyega Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children.
“May his soul rest in peace,” the statement read.
