Tinubu condoles with colleagues, family of deputy comptroller, Nigeria customs service,  Essien

President Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the comrades and the family of the deputy comptroller of the Nigeria customs service,  Etop Andrew Essien, who passed on Monday.

Tinubu’s condolence message was conveyed through the office of the Special Adviser to the President, on Media  and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday at 10:15 pm Nigeria local time, evening.

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The condolence text said: “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.

“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.

“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.

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“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.”