Nigerian Chambers Of Commerce Mourns Passing Of Olusegun Awolowo

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) has expressed deep regret and profound sorrow at the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo Jr., a distinguished public servant and technocrat.

Awolowo Jr. was a grandson of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and served as CEO of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordinating Office (NAC) and executive director/CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).
The president of NACCIMA, Engr. Jani Ibrahim said that “Awolowo transition marks a solemn moment in our national life, as the country reflects on a lineage defined by service, courage and an unwavering commitment to public service.

“Awolowo’s respective tenures as CEO at both the National Coordinating Office of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement as well as the NEPC stood out as beacons of ultimate professionalism and patriotic duty, contributing significantly to Nigeria’s export architecture and development thereby strengthening the bridge between enterprise and national growth.”

He said, “within the broader ecosystem of Nigeria’s private sector, policy institutions and development frameworks, his work echoed a legacy rooted in disciplined leadership and strategic foresight. His voice, often calm, yet compelling, added depth to conversations that helped shaped our national economic outlook.”

NACCIMA stated that his passage is a reminder of the beauty of stewardship and the enduring power of a fulfilled life lived purposefully, noting that his legacy continue to inspire enduring contributions to Nigeria’s economic and civic advancement by all and sundry.