Former Executive Director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) Olusegun Awolowo, is dead. He was 62.

The family, in a statement, confirmed the incident.

It said: “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather- Olusegun Awolowo.

"He was the world’s most phenomenal husband, father and grandfather — steady, wise, endlessly loving, and the constant anchor of our family. A painfully loyal servant to Nigeria, he dedicated his life to the service of his country with vision, integrity, passion, and unwavering commitment. He was a true family man, a great friend, a wonderful servant of God, and a deeply beautiful human being.

“He loved his family. "