President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night, June 25, said he received the news of the death of Etop Andrew Essien, the deputy comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with profound sadness.
TheNGblog had reported how Essien passed away shortly after showing signs of discomfort during a presentation before the national assembly house committee on public accounts on Tuesday, June 25.
During his presentation, approximately three minutes in, Essien requested water and showed signs of discomfort. Despite immediate efforts to assist him, he unfortunately passed away.
According to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, Tinubu extended his “heartfelt condolences” to Essien’s family, describing his passing as most distressing.
Furthermore, President Tinubu commiserated with the comptroller general of the customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as well as the officers, men, and women of the Nigeria Customs Service.
President Tinubu Condoles With the Nigeria Customs Service Over the Passing of Deputy Comptroller Etop Andrew Essien pic.twitter.com/c01M2arLNE
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 25, 2024
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