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‘Most distressing’ — Tinubu mourns customs deputy comptroller
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Etop
Essien, deputy comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in charge of
revenue.
Essien died on Tuesday at the national assembly while
answering questions from members of the house of representatives committee on
public account.
The official was taken to the national assembly clinic after
he slumped — and was confirmed dead minutes later.
The NCS had said Essien was a “diligent and exceptional”
officer who was dedicated to his duties.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale,
The president said the death of the customs officer while
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presidential spokesperson, Tinubu said he received Essien’s death with
“profound sadness”.
performing his duty is “most distressing”.
family of Deputy Comptroller Essien, and describes his passing while on an
official assignment as most distressing,” the statement reads.
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