Segun Awolowo, 62, Nigerian trade leader and grandson of Obafemi Awolowo, has died, prompting national mourning.

Segun Awolowo, 62, grandson of Nigeria’s former Western Region premier Obafemi Awolowo, has died. He served as executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council and was a key figure in advancing Nigeria’s trade initiatives, including its role in the AfCFTA. Tributes poured in from leaders like President Bola Tinubu and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who honored his integrity, public service, and family values. His passing has prompted widespread mourning across Nigeria.