Folarin Coker: His Death Is A Great Loss To Lagos, Nigeria – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the passing away of the late Chief Folarin 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, stated 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.Folarin Coker: His Death Is A Great Loss To Lagos, Nigeria - Sanwo-Olu
The Governor added the late Coker’s contributions to the State’s public service as Permanent Secretary in different ministries are exemplary.. He then prayed for his soul to find peace with his creator, and that God grants his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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.
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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“, he said.Folarin Coker: His Death Is A Great Loss To Lagos, Nigeria - Sanwo-Olu
Folarin Coker: His Death Is A Great Loss To Lagos, Nigeria - Sanwo-Olu
Late Chief Folarin Coker
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