By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with the management and personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service over the sudden death of its Deputy Comptroller of Revenue, Late Etop Andrew Essien who died recently at the floor of the National Assembly while making a presentation.
According to a press statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale; “President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the passing of Mr. Etop Andrew Essien, the Deputy Comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with profound sadness”.
PLATFORM REPORTERS gathered that Deputy Comptroller Essien passed away shortly after showing signs of discomfort during a presentation before the National Assembly House Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday.
The statement further read in part saying “President Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of Deputy Comptroller Essien, and describes his passing while on an official assignment as most distressing.
“The President also commiserates with the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as well as the officers, men, and women of the Nigeria Customs Service.
“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased officer and comfort for his family”, President Tinubu said.
