By Politics Correspondent
Former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has lost his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, who died at the age of 89.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to the former minister and the Amaechi family, describing the late matriarch as a woman whose life was defined by faith, humility and selfless service.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed sadness over Dame Amaechi's passing and acknowledged her unwavering commitment to the Catholic faith and family values.
President Tinubu said the deceased was devoted to raising children committed to service and noted that her life reflected the virtues of love, sacrifice, kindness and perseverance.
He urged the bereaved family to find comfort in the enduring legacy of faith, dignity and service she left behind.
"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 said.
The President also sympathised with the Catholic community as well as the government and people of Rivers State, praying for the peaceful repose of the deceased and strength for her family during the period of mourning.