President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, mother of former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi at the age of 89.
In a statement signed by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the late matriarch’s commitment to the Catholic faith, her devotion to family values, and her role in raising children dedicated to public service.
“Her life reflected the virtues of love, sacrifice, kindness, and perseverance — qualities that endeared her to all who came in contact with her,” the President said, urging the Amaechi family to find solace in her “remarkable legacy of faith, dignity, and service.”
The President extended his condolences Amaechi, the entire Amaechi family, the Catholic faithful, and the people and government of Rivers State. “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,” Tinubu said. “May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn her passing at this difficult time.”
