Minister Of State Mourns FCT Head Of Service, Grace Adayilo

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the FCT Head of Service, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, who passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025.

Dr. Mahmoud described the late Adayilo as a distinguished administrator, a seasoned technocrat, and a dedicated public servant who discharged her duties with utmost professionalism, humility, and commitment.

In a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Austine Elemue, the Minister noted that Adayilo’s demise was a huge loss not only to the FCT Administration but also to the nation at large.

“This is indeed a painful loss, not only to the entire FCT Administration, but also to the public service and the nation at large. The late Head of Service was a distinguished administrator, a seasoned technocrat, and a dedicated servant of the people who gave her best in the discharge of her duties with utmost professionalism, humility, and commitment.”

“Her passing has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill, especially at this critical time when her wealth of experience and wisdom were most needed to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the FCT.

“On behalf of my family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to her immediate family, colleagues, and the entire staff of the Administration. May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and give us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”

“May her memory continue to inspire a life of selfless service and dedication to our dear nation.”

Remi Johnson, Edited By Grace Namiji