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Tinubu mourns ex-minister Amaechi’s mother

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  • President Bola Tinubu mourned the passing of Dame Ezinne Amaechi, mother of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
  • The President described the late matriarch as a woman of deep faith, love, sacrifice, and selfless service.
  • He extended condolences to the Amaechi family and the people of Rivers State, urging them to find solace in her legacy.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sorrow over the death of Dame Ezinne Amaechi, the mother of former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Dame Amaechi passed away at the age of 89.

In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu remembered Dame Amaechi as a woman deeply devoted to her Catholic faith. He highlighted her life as one characterized by love, sacrifice, and selfless service to her family and community.

Tinubu noted that Dame Amaechi raised children committed to public service and that her life embodied virtues such as kindness, perseverance, and humility. These qualities, he said, made her well-loved by many.

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 Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu's message of condolence following the death of Dame Ezinne Amaechi.

The President extended his heartfelt condolences to Rotimi Amaechi, the entire Amaechi family, the Catholic faithful, and the people of Rivers State. He prayed for eternal rest for Dame Amaechi's soul and for comfort for her loved ones during this difficult time.

Tinubu urged the bereaved family to draw strength from the enduring legacy of faith, dignity, and service left behind by Dame Amaechi, acknowledging her significant contributions to her family, the Church, and society.

May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn her passing at this difficult time.

— President Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu's prayer for the deceased and her grieving family.
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