Ogun Government Expresses Grief Over Passing Of Actor Ogogo

The Ogun State Government has condoled with the family of veteran actor and film maker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.

The Ogun State Government described the death of the Ilaro-born actor as a monumental loss to Ogun State, Nigeria’s creative industry and the country at large.

The government said Hassan was not only an accomplished actor, but a cultural ambassador, who contributed immensely to the promotion of Yoruba heritage, in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade.

The statement said Hassan distinguished himself throughout his career by his exceptional artistry, discipline, humility, candor and professionalism, earning the admiration of colleagues, fans and generations of Nigerians.

The government said Ogogo, a son of Ilaro, remained a proud ambassador of his roots by using theater, film and television to preserve and promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage, especially the Yoruba language, traditions and values.

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It said his death had left a painful void which would be felt by his family, the people of Ilaro and Ogun State, members of the creative industry and his many admirers across Nigeria and the world.

“On behalf of the Ogun State Government and the good people of the state, I express our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues in the creative industry, the people of Ilaro and his numerous fans across Nigeria and beyond,” Akinmade said.

However, the government urged Nigerians to celebrate the life and achievements of the late actor, adding that his works and contributions to the country’s cultural heritage would continue to inspire generations.

“Ogogo was a shining light, Taiwo Hassan. “His voice may have gone silent, but his works, values and contributions to our cultural heritage will continue to speak for generations,” the statement added.

The Ogun Government prayed for the repose of his soul and for God to grant the family and other mourners fortitude to bear the loss.