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Segun Awolowo’s Death: A Loss to Yoruba and Nigeria

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of Barrister Segun Awolowo Jnr as a major blow to the Yoruba race and Nigeria as a nation.

He said that Segun Awolowo as a brilliant lawyer inspired many Nigerians to reach greater heights in life.

Reacting to the death of the grandson of the sage, Obafemi Awolowo, Akpabio said in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, “The news of the demise of my friend and brother, Segun, came to me unexpectedly.

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“I am in shock. But who are we to question the decision of our Creator? He determines when we arrive and when we depart.”

He extended his condolences to the entire Awolowo family of Ikenne, Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun, and the people of the Gateway State, describing the loss as irreplaceable.

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According to him, Segun’s untimely death is a major national loss, and his thoughts are with Segun’s wife and children at this difficult time.

Akpabio noted that Segun’s legacy as a brilliant lawyer, devoted family man, and compassionate individual would continue to inspire many.

He emphasized that his contributions to the legal profession and to society would be remembered for generations

Tijani Mariam

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