President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the passing of Barrister Segun Awolowo Jnr, grandson of the late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as a devastating and irreplaceable loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria.
In a condolence message issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio said the news of Awolowo’s death came as a shock.
“I received the news of the demise of my friend and brother, Segun, with great shock. But who are we to question the decision of our Creator? He decides when we are born and when we leave,” he said.
The Senate President commiserated with the Awolowo family of Ikenne, Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun, and the people of the state, noted that Segun Awolowo’s death left a significant void.
“His untimely demise is a significant loss to our nation, and my heart goes out to his wife and children during this painful period,” Akpabio stated.
He praised Awolowo’s legacy as a distinguished lawyer, devoted family man, and exemplary public figure.
“Segun’s legacy as a brilliant lawyer, a devoted family man, and a kind soul will continue to inspire us. His contributions to the legal profession and to society will be remembered for generations,” he added.
Akpabio, on behalf of the people of Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District and the 10th Senate, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and comfort for the bereaved family.
“May God grant the Awolowo family the strength to bear this loss, and may Segun’s legacy endure as a source of inspiration to all,” he concluded.
