Nigeria, July 17 -- President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Mary Amaechi, mother of former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing her as a woman whose life exemplified faith, sacrifice and selfless service.

Mrs Amaechi died on Thursday at the age of 89.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Mr Tinubu said the late matriarch was deeply committed to the Catholic faith and devoted to raising children who dedicated themselves to public service.

The president said Mrs Amaechi's life reflected the virtues of love, kindness, perseverance and sacrifice, qualities that endeared her to those who knew her.

He urged t...