Veteran journalist Prince Bayo Osiyemi dies at 75

Prince Bayo Osiyemi, a former Chief Press Secretary to the first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has died.

Nicknamed “Charming Prince,” the former Mushin Local Government chairman, who reportedly died yesterday, was aged 75.

In a statement by Seyi Osiyemi, the family 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 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.