A directive from President Bola Tinubu has granted four children of the deceased Head of Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr Grace Adayilo, automatic government employment.
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The announcement came during her burial service in Abuja on Saturday. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike delivered the presidential directive at the National Ecumenical Centre, where government officials, civil servants, and family members gathered to pay their final respects.
Late Dr. Grace Adayilo
“The President has instructed that her four children be offered automatic employment, understanding that the family has lost its breadwinner,” Wike announced during the solemn ceremony.
The minister conveyed the administration’s condolences on behalf of both the FCT Administration and President Tinubu, describing Adayilo’s death as a “painful loss” to the territory’s civil service.
Wike praised the deceased official as a devoted, humble and hardworking public servant whose contributions to the Federal Capital Territory Administration would be remembered long after her passing. He specifically highlighted her role in ensuring the prompt payment of workers’ salaries and benefits during her tenure.
Beyond her administrative duties, Adayilo who died recently, was recognised as a respected community mobiliser who wielded significant influence in her area of service. Her colleagues and loved ones remembered her as a selfless leader and motherly figure who demonstrated unwavering commitment to the welfare of others throughout her career.
FCT Minister Wike at the burial service of late Dr. Adayilo
During his remarks at the service, Wike used the occasion to encourage Nigerians to follow Adayilo’s example of dedicated service. He stated that life’s uncertainty makes it essential for individuals to serve both God and humanity with complete devotion.
The funeral service drew a diverse gathering of mourners, including top government officials who came to honour the memory of a civil servant whose impact extended beyond her official responsibilities to touch the lives of colleagues and community members alike.
