President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84.Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the late actor as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished actors and a towering figure whose career spanned theatre, television and film.

The President said Olu Jacobs made significant contributions to the development and professionalisation of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, while inspiring generations of actors and filmmakers through his talent, discipline and dedication to his craft.

Tinubu also praised Jacobs for bringing depth, dignity and authenticity to his roles, qualities that earned him recognition and admiration in Nigeria and internationally.

He described the actor as a major figure in Nigeria’s creative industry whose body of work would continue to influence future generations.

According to the statement, Jacobs trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and built a career in British television and international film before returning to Nigeria, where he became one of the leading figures in the country’s film industry.

He received several industry honours and awards and was conferred with the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic.

Tinubu extended his condolences to Jacobs’ wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, their children, relatives, colleagues in the Nigerian film industry and the wider creative community.

He prayed for the repose of the late actor’s soul.This version is structured for online publication with SEO-friendly headings, the key search terms “Olu Jacobs,” “Tinubu,” “Nollywood,” and “veteran actor” naturally integrated, while retaining a straight news tone.