President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Madam Nkoko Etagbo Eta elder sister of the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Ntufam Hilliard Eta.
The deceased who hailed from Cross River State passed away at the age of 76.
In a condolence message issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga the President extended his sympathies to the Eta family particularly the NYSC Governing Board Chairman who is also a former National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tinubu described the late Madam Eta as a devoted Christian leader loving mother and cherished family member whose kindness compassion and dedication to humanity positively influenced many lives.
The President recalled her distinguished career in the Federal Civil Service from which she retired in 2008 noting that her life was marked by dedication to public service family and her Christian faith.
He urged the bereaved family to draw strength from the deceased’s exemplary life and the enduring memories of her contributions to society.
‘Madam Nkoko lived a life of remarkable service love and devotion. Though her passing leaves a painful void in your heart and in the hearts of those who knew and loved her I urge you to find solace and inspiration in the beautiful memories she created the lives she influenced and the faith she lived by’ the President said.
Tinubu also offered prayers for the family as preparations continued for the deceased’s final rites scheduled for Saturday October 24.
‘As you prepare for her final journey on October 24 I pray that Almighty God will grant you and your family the strength to bear this irreparable loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace’ the President said.