President Bola Tinubu has directed that the four children of the late Head of Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Grace Adayilo, be granted automatic employment following her recent death.
The presidential directive was announced by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during Adayilo’s funeral service on Saturday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja. The ceremony drew a large attendance of government officials, civil servants, family members, and friends who gathered to pay their final respects to the deceased administrator.
Minister Wike conveyed the president’s condolences while announcing the employment gesture, explaining that the decision was made in recognition of the family’s loss of their primary breadwinner. He emphasized that the directive came directly from President Tinubu as part of the federal government’s support for the bereaved family.
“On behalf of the FCT Administration and Mr President, I extend our deepest condolences to her family. The President has instructed that her four children be offered automatic employment, understanding that the family has lost its breadwinner,” Wike stated during his address at the funeral service.
The FCT Minister praised Dr Adayilo’s contributions to the federal capital territory’s administration, describing her death as a significant loss to the civil service. He highlighted her dedication and humility as defining characteristics that made her an exemplary public servant throughout her career.
Wike specifically commended Adayilo’s role in ensuring the timely payment of salaries and benefits for FCT workers, noting that this achievement had a direct positive impact on the welfare of civil servants under her supervision. He portrayed her as someone who understood the importance of prompt compensation for government employees.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, the Minister described the late Head of Service as an influential community mobilizer whose impact extended beyond the confines of the civil service. He characterized her as a figure who commanded respect and wielded positive influence in her community.
“She was humble, hardworking and selfless. Her impact on the FCT Administration will not be forgotten,” Wike said, emphasizing the lasting nature of her contributions to public administration in the federal capital territory.
During the funeral service, colleagues and family members celebrated Adayilo’s leadership style, describing her as having a motherly approach to administration. Attendees remembered her particularly for her commitment to the welfare of those under her supervision and her genuine concern for others.
The Minister used the occasion to encourage Nigerians to emulate Dr Adayilo’s dedication to public service, emphasizing the importance of serving both divine and humanitarian purposes. He reflected on the uncertainty of life and the importance of leaving positive legacies.
“We must learn from her life of service. None of us knows tomorrow. What matters is what we leave behind,” Wike advised the congregation, drawing lessons from the deceased official’s approach to life and service.
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