Breaking News: Deputy Chief Of Staff To Governor Sanwo-Olu Is Dead (View-Text)

The Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Soyannwo, has reportedly died after a brief illness….CONTINUE READING

Ireporteronline understands that Soyannwo passed away on Wednesday after he slumped on Tuesday and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Soyannwo, who allegedly suffered from a stroke, died at the age of 55.

Born on October 3, 1968, Soyannwo had his primary education at the Corona School Victoria Island, Lagos from 1974 to 1980, and his secondary education at the prestigious Kings College, Lagos from 1980 to 1985.

He proceeded to the Federal School of Arts & Science for his A-Levels, which he successfully completed in 1987. Soyannwo then gained admission to the University of Lagos, from where he graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons.) Degree in Economics. He also held an MBA (General Management) from the revered Lagos Business School.

Soyannwo began his career at the Central Bank of Nigeria in 1992 as a Youth Corp member. He subsequently worked in various institutions, including Financial Services Consultants Limited, STACO Insurance Plc., National Bank Of Nigeria Limited (now WEMA Bank Plc), Zenith Bank Plc, and Oceanic Bank International Plc (now Eco Bank Plc.). He left Oceanic Bank International Plc in December 2009 as the Group Head – Commercial Banking to join the First Class Group Limited as Director, Finance and Strategy.

Throughout his career, Soyannwo took up responsibilities that sharpened his leadership and talent management skills. He was known as a creative problem solver who consistently demonstrated excellence in the efficiency, productivity, and quality of his work.

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