A socialite, Chief Nathaniel Coker, who is also the father of Folorunsho Coker, the Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, is dead.
The director-general confirmed on Thursday in Abuja that Coker died in his sleep in Lagos at 6.45pm on Wednesday at the age of 97 years.
The statement said: “It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of appreciation to Almighty God that we announce the translation to eternal glory of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and patriot, Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker, OON.
“He meritoriously served his state and country in his lifetime, we his family, are very proud of his service.
“We are comforted by the fact that his good name is worth more than gold and his memory will always be a blessing to each and every one of us all.”
According to him, the burial arrangements will be announced in due course, while messages and tributes to the late Coker should be sent to https://www.forevermissed.com/nathaniel-folarin-coker/about.
The late Coker was Baba Eto of Lagos, Bobagunwa of Igede-Ekiti and a retired pioneer Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Civil Service.
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