By Abigail David
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, following the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Amaechi, at the age of 89.
In a statement issued on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the late matriarch as a woman of deep Christian faith whose life was defined by humility, sacrifice and service to others.
The President said Dame Amaechi was devoted to the Catholic Church, upheld strong family values and raised children committed to public service. He added that her life reflected kindness, perseverance and humility.
“My heartfelt condolences to Rt. Hon. Amaechi, the entire Amaechi family, the Catholic faithful, and the government and people of Rivers State over the loss of Dame Ezinne Amaechi, a champion of faith whose life was marked by humility and selfless service to humanity,” the statement quoted the President as saying.
Tinubu prayed for the repose of her soul and asked God to grant comfort to her family and all those mourning her passing.
He also urged the Amaechi family to draw strength from the enduring legacy of faith, dignity and service she left behind through her contributions to her family, the Church and society.
