Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat said on Thursday that he received the news of the death of Gboyega Soyannwo, the deputy chief of staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with great shock.
Mr Soyannwo died on Wednesday at the age of 55 after a brief illness.
State officials have been paying tributes since his death was announced.
Describing the deceased, Hamzat said in a social media post that the deceased was reliable and trustworthy.
“I received with great shock the news of the sudden passing of Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff, (DCoS) to the Governor of Lagos State on Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 aged 55,” Hamzat wrote.
The deputy governor said Soyannwo’s “intelligent” contributions, as a member of the state executive council, to discussions on issues and policies affecting the development of the state were never in doubt.
“I need to add that Soyannwo was beyond a member of the state Executive Council, but a very reliable and trustworthy ally, just as he was with Mr. Governor. Without any iota of doubt, the death of Soyannwo at this point in time, is a great loss, not only to the family but also the good people and government of Lagos State.
“It is my prayer that the Almighty God grant his gentle soul eternal rest and take care of those he left behind especially, his immediate family and members of the State Executive Council. Once again, my heartfelt condolences,” he added.
