The founder of Globe Motors, Willy Anumudu, has died in Lagos.
Renowned journalist, Dele Momodu, announced the death through his social media on Tuesday.
According to Momodu, Anumudu, the influential car dealer, suffered health challenges few days ago, though tested negative for the coronavirus.
He wrote: “One of Nigeria’s biggest car dealers WILLY ANUMUDU has died! The Chairman of GLOBE MOTORS, Victoria Island, suffered some health challenges few days ago and ‘was tested for COVID-19 which came out negative’. He was to be air-lifted to Germany this morning but died about 4am.
“At the time of his death, WILLY ANUMUDU was happily married to his effervescent wife, NKIRU, who sadly was in London when the tragedy occurred in Lagos early this morning. “He is survived by four children, UZOMA, EYINNA, ZINNA and ZIKKY… May his sweet soul Rest in Peace”.
One of Nigeria's biggest car dealers WILLY ANUMUDU has died! The Chairman of GLOBE MOTORS, Victoria Island, suffered some health challenges few days ago and "was tested for COVID-19 which came out negative". He was to be air-lifted to Germany this morning but died about 4am….
— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) April 21, 2020
