The Lagos State Government has announced the passing of Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Soyannwo died on Wednesday, May 15, at the age of 55, after a brief illness.
Sanwo-Olu has extended his condolences to the Soyannwo family, describing him as a “brother and a servant of the people.”
His condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso.
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The Governor said:
“With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr Governor, Gboyega Soyannwo.
“Soyannwo died today after a brief illness. He was 55. Mr. Governor, @jidesanwoolu, 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.”
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The late Deputy Chief of Staff is survived by a wife and two children.
He was born on October 3, 1968, and had a distinguished career in banking and finance.
Soyannwo held various positions at several institutions, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, Financial Services Consultants Limited, STACO Insurance Plc., National Bank of Nigeria Limited, Zenith Bank Plc., and Oceanic Bank International Plc.
He joined the First Class Group Limited as Director of Finance and Strategy in 2009 and later became the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor in 2019. He was re-appointed to the same position in June 2023.
