Sanwo-Olu’s deputy chief of staff Soyannwo dies at 55
Gboyega Soyannwo, the deputy chief of staff to Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has died at the age of 55.
The commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced the sad news in a statement shared on his official X handle on Thursday.
Mr Omotosho wrote, “With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr. Governor, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo.
“Soyannwo died today after a brief illness. He was 55,” he stated.
The commissioner said the governor broke the sad news during the executive council (EXCO) meeting saying, “I have lost a brother and a servant of the people.”
He said the governor, on behalf of the government and people of the state, sent his condolences to the bereaved family, after which he ended the meeting after a minute’s silence was observed in respect of the late DCoS.
‘The late Gboyega Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children,” Mr Omotosho added.
Mr Soyannwo was deputy chief of staff (DCOS) to the governor from 2019 to 2023, and was re-appointed to the same position on June 8, 2023.
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