‘He Was My Armour-Bearer,’ Sanwo-Olu Mourns His Deputy Chief Of Staff

Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reportedly passed on.

GWG.ng reports that Soyannwo, aged 55, was said to have died on Wednesday after a brief illness.

This was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, in a statement titled “Transition.”

The statement read, “With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff to Mr Governor, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo. Soyannwo died today after a brief illness. He was 55.”

Soyannwo left behind a wife and two children.

In a statement on X, Sanwo-Olu said he was devastated by Soyannwo’s sudden departure and was deeply affected by the news.

He wrote, “Soyannwo was not only my Deputy Chief of Staff by title; he was a brother to me, an armour-bearer, a confidante and a faithful believer in our collective dream of a greater Lagos.

“His total dedication and service to Lagos State will never be forgotten. My prayers are with his beloved wife, Yewande and their children during this difficult time. I trust that God Almighty will give us beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for this present mourning and a garment of praise for this present spirit of heaviness.”

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