President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Dame EzinneAmaechi, mother of former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.

In a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the late matriarch, who died at the age of 89, as a woman of deep faith whose life was marked by love, sacrifice and selfless service.

The President said Dame Amaechi was devoted to the Catholic faith, upheld strong family values and raised children committed to public service.

He noted that her life reflected virtues of kindness, perseverance and humility, which endeared her to many. Related News I spent money campaigning for Obi, he never appreciated me – Isaac Fayose Probe Tinubu’s fitness for office, ADC urges N’Assembly Diri mourns ex-science minister Isoun

“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.