Politics
Popular Lagos socialite, Folarin Coker is dead
Popular Lagos socialite, Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker, is dead.
Coker passed away on Wednesday in Lagos after a brief illness at the age of 97.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described the passing of the late Coker as a great loss to the state and Nigeria as a whole.
Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, said the late Folarin Coker was one of the front-runners in the race towards making Lagos a leading State in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region.
The Governor said the late Coker’s contributions to the State’s public service as Permanent Secretary in different ministries are exemplary.
He said the deceased combined work and social life in a way that impacted the State positively.
He said, “the late Folarin Coker lived a very good life. His demise, though a great loss to our dear State, should be celebrated. He served Lagos meritoriously as a public servant in various capacities, contributing his quota to the growth narratives of Lagos.
“The late Chief Coker was also a socialite of note. I remember that as a young man, I always admired his candour whenever he spoke at social gatherings. He was a representation of the true spirit of Lagos.
“His service to our dear State as Permanent Secretary took him to various ministries such as Education; Youth, Sports and Social Development, Trade, Mines and Natural Resources as well as the ministry of information and tourism, where he contributed meaningfully to the better and bigger Lagos narrative.
“I pray for his soul to find peace with his creator. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
- News20 hours ago
FG Announces Commencement Of Loan Scheme For All Nigerians (See How To Apply)
- Top Stories18 hours ago
Breaking: Another Wike’s Loyalist Rejects Fubara’s Redeployment, Exit From Cabinet
- Top Stories20 hours ago
Breaking: Multichoice Hikes Subscription Prices On DSTV, GOTV
- Business and Brands20 hours ago
Labour Union Demands ₦350,000 As New Minimum Wage
- Top Stories23 hours ago
Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
- News4 hours ago
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, 25th April, 2024
- News23 hours ago
Tesla stock surges as EV maker will ‘accelerate’ the launch of cheaper cars
- News4 hours ago
Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 25th April 2024