President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, the mother of Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation.
Key Highlights
- President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, mother of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
- Tinubu described the late matriarch as a devoted Catholic whose life reflected love, sacrifice, kindness and perseverance.
- He commended her commitment to family values and for raising children dedicated to public service.
- The President urged the Amaechi family to find comfort in her enduring legacy of faith, dignity and selfless service.
- Tinubu extended his condolences to the Amaechi family, the Catholic faithful, and the people and government of Rivers State.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu acknowledged the deceased’s commitment to the Catholic faith, her exemplary devotion to family values, and her dedication to raising children of service.
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The President also noted that the late matriarch’s life reflected the virtues of love, sacrifice, kindness, and perseverance, qualities that endeared her to all who came in contact with her.
The President urged the bereaved family to take solace in the remarkable legacy of faith, dignity, and service that Dame Mary Amaechi bequeathed to her children, the Church, and society.
“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.
“May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn her passing at this difficult time”, the President says.
Ezinne Mary Oduah Ameachi died at the age of 89.
