Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Gbenga Soyannwo, has passed away.

Soyannwo died on Wednesday, May 15, at the age of 55 following a brief illness.

Lagos State's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed the sad news.

He said

“With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr Governor, Gboyega Soyannwo.

“Soyannwo died today after a brief illness. He was 55. Mr. Governor, @jidesanwoolu, on behalf of the Government and people of Lagos, sends his condolences to the Soyannwo family.

“I have lost a brother and a servant of the people,” Mr Governor said while breaking the news at the Executive Council (EXCO) meeting,

'' After a minute’s silence in respect of the late DCoS, Mr Governor ended the EXCO meeting.

‘’The late Gboyega Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children. May his soul rest in peace.”