Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s deputy chief of staff Gboyega Soyannwo has died aged 55.
Commissioner for information and strategy Gbenga Omotosho announced this in a statement.
Mr Soyannwo died on Wednesday after a brief illness.
“With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff to Mr Governor, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo,” Omotosho said.
“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.”
Omotosho quoted Sanwo-Olu as saying to his cabinet members at the state executive council meeting on Wednesday, “I have lost a brother and a servant of the people.”
Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children.
