Today we gather to pay tribute to Adegboyega, a beloved soul who has left us too soon. Adegboyega was a shining light in our lives, always ready with a smile and a kind word for anyone who crossed his path.

Adegboyega had a heart of gold, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. His generosity knew no bounds, and he touched the lives of so many with his compassion and love. He was a true friend, always there to offer support and guidance in times of trouble.

Adegboyega was a man of great integrity and wisdom. He had a profound understanding of life and its complexities, and he approached every challenge with grace and courage. He was a beacon of strength and resilience, inspiring us all to be better versions of ourselves.

As we mourn the loss of Adegboyega, let us celebrate the incredible impact he had on all of our lives. His spirit will live on in the memories we hold dear, and his legacy will continue to inspire us in the days to come.

Rest in peace, dear Adegboyega. You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Your light will shine on in our hearts forever.

Life is here today and gone tomorrow thus we would leave this world and its toilings, ONLY REMEMBERED BY WHAT WE HAVE DONE. Our paths never crossed, but those that had encountered with you write sweet tribute, which makes me to believe that song "sometimes good things never last" May God of comfort comfort the family and those he left behind. May God grant us the living the grace to live in the fear of God, knowing that one day by default we shall leave the land of the living to face our maker.

Wow DCOS I am still looking at your picture and thinking this is for real ooo. DCOS you named me Super GM, I keep hearing it and I still remember at the wedding of PS Aina daughter, as I came to greet you, you said it over and over again. Thank you for all you taught me and guided me, also standing in for me. You didn’t take nonsense indeed but you were a loving Man. When I knew of your Faith in God and love for Gods people, it definitely drew me closer to you.
Your organization and attention to detail was extraordinary and truly exceptional. Mr. Governor was so right, you have redefined the role of a DCOS and you truly were a pillar for Mr. Governor. So much to say but let me end with this, May Our Wonderful Father comfort and strengthen your wife and lovely children in the days, months and years ahead. In Jesus name, Amen

Oga Gboyega.

You were my first boss ever at the beginning of my career at Oceanic Bank. I learned so many valuable life lessons in just one year of working with you.A no nonsense but at the same time very loving man.I cannot tell my story without talking about you.
He sure impacted several lives.

Rest in Peace Sir

Koye Odebiyi

DCoS, as we fondly call him, was not just a boss in the Government; he was also close to my family. He grew up in my house. I never knew this until my landlord sent me to him after his first appointment as Deputy Chief of Staff. Immediately I delivered the message, he was shocked and asked where I knew my landlord. I told him I just moved to the apartment. He asked if I knew that’s the compound he grew up… I told him my landlord had told me the entire story of his school days.
Afterwards, DCoS would show up in my house unannounced and tell me to come open my door. The last time, he drove himself all the way from Ikoyi, clad in a short and T-shirt. I went for Jumat prayer, but he waited patiently until I returned. His mission? Nothing serious! “Just to check up on you”, and then to pick something at his family house not too far from my house. The grief his passing left in my heart is unquantifiable. We’ve lost one of the strongest pillars of this administration. Good night DCoS, a versatile banker and technocrat par excellence

Dear Cousin.. it is very hard to believe that you are gone...I was watching you on the 7th of December just last year on the loveworld TV... you sat down with Governor Sanwo Olu ... both of you attended my pastor 's 60th birthday (pastor Chris Oyahkilome) you were full of life singing along with Rita Soul.
( The song:- YOU ARE HOLY,HOLY HOLY LORD, YOU ARE GOOD & RIGHTEOUS IS YOUR NAME).
May your soul rest in peace.
And I pray that God will be with Yewande and children.
Ani ri iru e mo oo in the Soyannwo's family...in Jesus 's name.Amen

Elder GS was a great egbon as a classmate at LBS. He was a family oriented man. He never compromised on his values and stood up for ethics and was vast in the word of God. You will forever be missed.
Rest well egbon.

Gboyega,

It is still hard to believe you are gone. 
I can still hear our last conversation in which you told me, “Bimpe o ye ko toju ara re. Se o mo pe a ti da gba" (Bimpe you need to look after yourself, you know we are over fifty). Hmm. You were one that cared about family. You made deliberate efforts to ensure the children got to know each other.
There were a number Sunday lunch dates I had cancelled on because of some after church activity and I had promised you at our last conversation that I had changed and would now be available.
Gboyega you will be greatly missed. Our consolation is that you knew the Lord and all things work together for good to them that love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.
Yewande, Koyin and Subomi will be fine because they are in the hands the Lord.
Rest in the peace my brother (and egbon of 23 days as you constantly reminded me.)
Olabimpe Soyannwo (cousin)

Gboyega
Still speechless at your passing , I always loved the way you loved your family and that connection extended to your siblings and their family and then the extended Soyannwo family. Thank God for the bond our parents and grandparents created to always be there for family .
I recall our last conversation we had and your statement was “ We are family now” . You truly lived that out. Praying Strength for Yewande and the kids.
Sleep in at Jesus feet till we meet to pet no more.
Sun re GS .
Bukky George

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, I extend my sincerest condolences to his family on the passing of our esteemed colleague, Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS)of the Lagos State Government. Gboyega's sudden departure has left a profound void in our hearts and the corridors of the State.

DCOS was more than just a colleague; he was a shining example of dedication, compassion, and friendship. His unwavering commitment to his duties and warm and friendly demeanor endeared him to all who had the privilege of working alongside him. Whether offering a helping hand, sharing a kind word, or simply brightening our days with his infectious smile, Gboyega touched the lives of everyone he encountered.

His remarkable contributions to the State, characterized by his tireless work ethic and genuine concern for others, will be forever remembered and cherished. Gboyega's legacy of kindness, professionalism, and integrity will continue to inspire us in our endeavors and serve as a guiding light as we navigate the days ahead without him.

During this challenging time of mourning and reflection, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the Gboyega family and all who knew and loved him. I hope that the cherished memories you shared with him and the knowledge that his spirit will live on in our hearts forever bring you some comfort.

With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences,

Hakeem Popoola Fahm, PhD (aka Baba Fahm)
Former Commissioner of Science and Technology, Lagos State

DCOS, my dear brother, friend and Confidant.
Your sudden death is still a shock to me and my entire family. You were always concerned about me, showed me great respect. You were indeed a true brother I met in Lagos State when you assumed duty as DCOS to Mr Governor.
I remember your deep laughter, you shared your stories with me . You were very hardworking and committed on the job
I pray for God’s continued protection and strength for my dear Sister Yewande and her Children Kanyinsola & Sister.
Rest on my brother a true Soldier of the most High.!

Hummmm, so sad, so so sad. Am still in shock and lost for words.

Gboyega, may you rest in the bosom of the Lord. I pray strength for Yewande and the rest of the Soyanwo family.

Shocking beyond words...

Dear DCOS. The shock of losing you so suddenly still reverberates. There was so much I wanted to discuss with you these past few weeks. I thought I had more time but alas God is the owner of time and the disposer of it and all events and affairs.

It was indeed a privilege working with you sir and your presence will be sorely missed. May God comfort your family in this difficult time and may he forgive your sins and grant you paradise eternal.

Tribute to Mr Adegboyega Olumade Soyannwo, (DCoS)

Oga mi sir, I celebrate you, sir. I celebrate the excellent life of dedication, intelligence and commitment to the service of Lagos State, that you lived.

I and the LDC team celebrate the remarkable passion with which you coordinated the Lagos Digital Cabinet (LDC) Project, where I am privileged to have worked with you. I pray your great soul continue to rest peacefully in Christ Jesus.

The entire team of Lagos State Government staff on the LDC project missed you so much. Good night, sir.

E signed.
Olayinka Modupe Ojo
Coordinating Director (LDC) &
Director Economic Intelligence Department
Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget

Hmmmm, I can't imagine I have to write this at this time.
Brother Gboyega, a part of me still can't belive you are gone, but another part of me says thank you so much for being the wonderful brother that you were.
I will hold on to the memories of you and the good times we shared.
This is indeed a very bitter pill to swallow but we can't question God. Continue to rest in peace.
May the almighty God grant you eternal rest and comfort we that you left behind.
God will be with your family and no evil shall come near them.
Good night dear brother
Love always
Ayobami Soyannwo

Your sudden departure from this world still leaves me in shock.

My dear Egbon Gboyega, you were sincerely caring and open. Blunt and objective but such a loving heart. My wife Amaka is forever your raving fan.

I remember my last visit to your office when a Lastma officer came for some support regarding his father, I saw how you left no stone unturned to ensure ALL the issues were resolved that night before he left: From calling the CMD to writing letters for him to be able to access support. You still rechecked with him whether everything was sorted. You ended up giving him some generous funds to take care of other issues that may arise. This was late into the night.

Your diligence at work was unparalleled.

You will be missed greatly by the so many lives you touched.
May the Lord comfort and uphold the family you have left behind.

We love you but God loves you most.

Goodnight Egbon.

Love
Feyi Soyannwo

My uncle, ‘Uncle Gboyega’ whom I love so much was my no means a perfect man. Near perfect might be a better description though.

Growing up, my siblings and I were always very fearful of him because he was so strict. Fast forward almost 2 decades later, he would now joke with his children, saying I’m leaving you with your cousins, if they stress you in anyway, it’s because I stressed them a lot when they were younger, and we’d all laugh about it.
He was the one who started the idea of me and my siblings calling each other “brother this and sister that’. I say “idea”, but it was more of a command really. He respected my mum a lot and always felt the younger sibling should always respect the older siblings…..And so it stuck. Till date, I call my sister; sister ...... and my younger brother calls me brother sayo as a sign of respect.

As I grew older, I started to see my uncle in a different light. I realised how much of a soft and caring man he really was. Still strict…. yes, but he was very caring and had a sense of duty and care that was unparalleled for those around him.
My love for him grew greater and higher. He was the example of a father or a husband, that you could emulate and I saw that in him.
I would find myself often going to him and asking for advice on things and real life issues. He loved our mum, his older sister so much.

Although he was the youngest in his line of siblings, uncle Gboyega was the glue that kept the family together. He always kept in touch with everybody, all my cousins and his siblings.
Amongst his siblings, he shared a strong bond between him and his brother uncle Bayo, which I secretly envied and tried to emulate with my younger brother.

My favourite thing or memory about my uncle Gboyega will always be the fact that he looked after my grandmother in her old age for several years until she passed on to glory. A selfless man through and through.

Uncle Gboyega, you came you saw, you took it all in and conquered. I’m honestly so proud of you and of who you are.
I’m sure you’ll have lots of stories to tell grandpa in heaven, letting him know all you accomplished. He would be so proud.

You will forever live on in my heart and forever missed.
Till we meet to part no more, Good night.

From Adesayo

May God keep and comfort your family in Jesus name. Amen..
Thank you for being you…

GS was my Egbon and classmate at LBS, we bonded well. It came to me as a shock when his passing was put on our platform. My heart goes to his lovely wife and family. May he rest in perfect peace. Farewell Egbon mi. One day we shall all surely meet again.

Gboyega was a great classmate at LBS and a wonderful husband to my dear friend and classmate, Yewande. His passing came as a rude shock!! May God rest his soul and comfort the family he left behind.

In loving memory of a dear Egbon, You were not only a cherished family member but also a steadfast support structure and friend to so many. Your unwavering kindness, boundless generosity, and warm heart left an indelible mark on everyone you met. You had an extraordinary ability to make others feel valued and loved, offering a listening ear, a comforting word, and a helping hand whenever it was needed.
You were a beacon of light to many life’s and your spirit of compassion and friendship will continue to inspire many. Though you are no longer with us, your legacy of love and support lives on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing you. We will forever cherish the memories and the profound impact you had on our lives. Rest in peace, dear Egbon.

Soyannwo Fiyinfolu

Gboyega the son of my late elder cousin Bro. Oluremi ( Chief Oluremi Soyannwo), your demise came to me as a shock. I pray God will give us all the courage to bear this loss. May the Almighty God in His infinite mercies protect the rest of the family. Adieu Gboyega. Sun re o.

Egbon, this has come as a rude shock, that I am still processing. I remember like yesterday just a couple of years after starting my career at First Trustees (FBN Trustees), I believe you were at Oceanic Bank then when all the banks decended at the National Theater to prize away the Nitel Pension assets that had been paid out to its employees. You worked tirelessly with your team to secure all you could, very focused on the task. I believe that same drive is what landed you your most recent role. Cousin, you will be missed by those you touched, mentored, encouraged, and led. You led by example, always willing to guide and advice. The Soyannwo Family have lost one of its leaders, thank you for all you did. Rest in peace my egbon. Until we meet again.
Kehinde Soyannwo Jnr

In the journey of life, there are rare individuals whose light shines so brightly that it illuminates the path for others. DCOS was one such soul—a man whose kindness, energy, and unwavering support profoundly impacted all who knew him. His motivation and encouragement were like a steady hand guiding us through life's challenges, and his optimism was infectious, lifting our spirits even in the toughest times.

The news of his sudden passing is a shock that reverberates through our hearts. It's hard to fathom that someone so vibrant and full of life is no longer with us. The void he leaves behind is immense, and our grief is deep. Yet, in remembering him, we also celebrate the countless ways he touched our lives. His legacy of hope, perseverance, and genuine care will forever inspire us.Continue to RIP

I was at the lowest point of my career, despite the fact that I never worked with him directly at the bank, he knew me from afar and he loved me like a brother, he took me to his house shared his greatest challenges, encouraged me by telling me the testimonies of what God had done in his life through those challenges, he kept on encouraging me.

He would invite me to his office in Victoria Island just to encourage me. He mentored me through the path of my own challenges and when the opportunity came for him to put in a word for me where it mattered most he did. It landed me a job which led to another job and the rest is history. Words can't express how I feel. A great man has departed indeed, a great man has transitioned to eternal glory. I pen this words with tears and a very heavy heart because my mentor has gone to be with his master who loves him more.

Adieu DCOS, Adieu GS. Rest in Peace Sir. You will forever be missed Egbon.

Mr Soyanwo, it feels so weird to type this condolence message, as the reality of your passing hasn’t sunk in. It is surreal in the worst way. It feels so strange to talk you in the past sense, as you are larger than life. Even though your journey on earth has ended, the essence of you still lives, and I’m so thankful for the honour to have met and conversed with you. You are kind, generous, brilliant and a man worthy of emulation. You are missed terribly. Thank you so much for being there, for being generous, and for teaching me through your life, how to remain humble despite how high you go. 

A Tribute to Pastor Gboyega Soyanwo
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Pastor Gboyega ,if it is true you are gone,then death is too wicked!!!
I still picture your boisterous youthful and caring smiles and laughter you always welcomed us with whenever we gather around you every Sunday .
For your words of encouragement and help were always like honey to us as we often surround you like bees!!
You came to my rescue three times even at critical stages.
No problem was difficult before you.
You were a bridge builder ,a lover of lost souls,a caring brother ,a generous giver, sold to service to God and humanity.!!
You were so humble,dependable ,painstaking , selfless and a comforter.
In your service to God,you were deeply committed , humble ,loyal and unparalleled in effectiveness.
No wonder God sent you to help Mr Governor with your golden service!
But Alas, the Love of God for you surpassed our own and he took you away from us so suddenly!.
Oh my God!!!!!!!!!!!!.
This is unbelievable to me!!
Sleep on my brother till we meet at Our Father's blossom.
Elder ,Dr Mrs Aduloju Kate.

TO US THE PIMU FAMILY IT WAS A WATERSHED OCCURRENCE, AN IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO OUR MORALE.

Too true to be real, no one could ever believed, that the light path in PIMU suddenly goes off at prime point in our endeavor, death struck and took our Principal away, Iku d'oro, Iku pa Oga wa Gboyega Soyannwo... Eni ba m'agbe ko bawa daro aro, eni ba mo aluko, koo ba wa daro Osun eni ba moo lekeleke koo ba wa daro efun....... Our ebullent and highly cerebral DCOS, the father of new PIMU, we will not forget you in a jivy.

Good night Sir, within that short period you lived a remarkable live, you were an exemplar, a transformational leader, a Corporate Superstar, a quintessential and contemporary entrepreneur of note, a loyal Officer, your demise created a big lacuna, which only God can fill.

I call on all my PIMU family to take heart and pray for all the bereaved, those who we love don't die, they only transit to a great beyond to shower blessings on their loved ones.

May the soul of our DCOS rests eternally in the bossom of the Lord.

At this moment our hearts go to the Chief of Staff and our DCOS family members

Please my people do take heart.

PIMU FAMILY, OFFICE OF CHIEF

Uncle Gboyega was first and foremost a servant to people. His acts of service were beyond reproach, measure and were unquantifiable. A confidant, supporting, loving, caring and devoted man, Uncle Gboyega was and will always remain my hero.

I look up to him in every way imaginable, and he taught me so much about service, diplomacy and making an impact in people’s lives. Uncle Gboyega made an immeasurable impact & Imprint in my life! He is the best uncle a man could ask for, and I am so thankful to God almighty for giving me the privilege of knowing and learning from such a great man.

Uncle G is one of the reasons I am the man I am today. Rest in Power Uncle G! You will continue to remain in my heart, my mind and all my doings ❤️

DCOS, one of the last conversations we had was you asking me to forgive someone and then thanking me for doing so, like you knew your time was sooo near.
You were a good and great man GS.
May God grant your family and friends the fortitude to bear this loss.

DCOS Baba, DCOS Baba … I just want to thank you for the support that you have given to me since my appointment and other quiet support you do for me. Your dear Lagos Island friend, Adisa is also feeling sad. May Almighty God be with you, forgive your sins. ❤️❤️

We Miss you Baba

Hmmmm……. It’s really hard to comprehend. News of your death was shocking; and the realization that you were no longer here, painful.
Gboyega my dear cousin and egbon. You were compassionate, witty and accessible- even with your very busy schedule.
I recall a challenging episode I had, where you were there to listen, advise, and sort out issues. I knew you had my back.
Thank you for fostering our family bonds with the occasional lunch dates.
You loved your family dearly and always spoke about your wife, Yewande, and children Kanyin and Subomi - with so much pride. May God comfort them dearly.
Goodnight my dear brother, Rest In Peace.

Love always
Molara

DCoS!!!

I never thought our recent banter, and your usual teasing would be the last. God knows best and at all times we must give him praise but this is difficult.

Sun re o my Floreat Collegium egbon.