Tinubu mourns dame Amaechi, mother of ex-transport minister Rotimi Amaechi
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- President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has expressed condolences on the death of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, mother of former Minister Rotimi Amaechi.
- Dame Amaechi, who passed away at 89, is remembered as a woman of deep Catholic faith and exemplary family values.
- President Tinubu urged the family to find solace in her legacy of faith, dignity, and service.
President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his deep sorrow following the passing of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, the mother of former Rivers State Governor and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi. Dame Amaechi died at the age of 89.
In a message of condolence, President Tinubu remembered the late matriarch as a devout woman of deep Catholic faith. He highlighted her exemplary family values and her unwavering commitment to raising children dedicated to service. The President noted that her life was characterized by love, sacrifice, kindness, and perseverance, qualities that earned her widespread respect and admiration.
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.
President Tinubu encouraged the bereaved family to draw comfort from the lasting legacy of faith, dignity, and service that Dame Amaechi established for her children, the Catholic Church, and the wider community. "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 President stated.
He concluded with a prayer for her soul: "May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn her passing at this difficult time."
May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn her passing at this difficult time.
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