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Former Lagos CPS Bayo Osiyemi passes away at 75
Prince Bayo Osiyemi, a former Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State’s first civilian governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has passed away.
Fondly called the “Charming Prince,” Osiyemi died at the age of 75.
His death occurred on Monday, November 24, according to information gathered by Very Nigerian.
Announcing the loss in a statement signed on Monday, Seyi Osiyemi said, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, and esteemed community leader, Prince Bayo Osiyemi.”
“He departed this life early this morning, November 24.
“While we mourn his loss deeply, we also celebrate his well-lived life and the countless individuals he touched.
“Further details regarding the memorial service and arrangements will be announced shortly. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Osiyemi was a former Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Matters to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
He was also a former Chairman of Mushin Local Government Area. He also served as Editor of Lagos News, Chief Executive of Penby Communications. He was also a weekly columnist for The Nation Newspaper.
Prince Osiyemi was born on February 4, 1950, to the families of Sisu and Arowosugbo of Ijebu Igbo, the largest town in Ogun State, he took his blue blood from his mother’s lineage; the Arowosugbo Dynasty.
He was born into a Muslim family and was named Abdul – Lateef. His traditional name, Omopeninu (child stayed long in the womb), speaks of delayed pregnancy which reportedly lasted three years, four months.
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