FCT Minister of State Grieves Passing of Head of Service, Grace Adayilo

By Iyojo Ameh

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has expressed profound grief over the passing of the FCT Head of Service, Mrs.

Dr. Mahmoud described the late Adayilo as a distinguished administrator, a seasoned technocrat, and a devoted public servant who served with professionalism, humility, and unwavering commitment.

In a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media, Austine Elemue, the Minister noted that Adayilo’s death was a great loss not only to the FCT Administration but also to the entire nation.

The statement read in part:

“This is indeed a painful loss, not only to the entire FCT Administration, but also to the public service and the nation at large. The late Head of Service was a distinguished administrator, a seasoned technocrat, and a dedicated servant of the people who gave her best in the discharge of her duties with utmost professionalism, humility, and commitment.

“Her passing has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill, especially at this critical time when her wealth of experience and wisdom were most needed to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the FCT.

“On behalf of my family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to her immediate family, colleagues, and the entire staff of the Administration. May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and give us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“May her memory continue to inspire a life of selfless service and dedication to our dear nation.”