President Bola Tinubu has condoled with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Amaechi, at the age of 89.
Tinubu’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, the beloved mother of Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation.
“Ezinne Mary Oduah Ameachi died at the age of 89,” Onanuga said in the statement.
The president described the late matriarch as a devoted Catholic whose life was defined by strong family values, selfless service and a commitment to raising children who contributed meaningfully to society.
He said Dame Amaechi embodied the virtues of love, sacrifice, kindness and perseverance, qualities that earned her the admiration of those who knew her.
Tinubu 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 Whistler)