Transition To Glory! Chief (Elder) Nathaniel Folarin Coker Passes On At 97

Chief (Elderman) Nathaniel Folarin Coker, father of Mr Folorunsho Folarin Coker, the Director General of Nigeria Tourism Development Commission (NTDC) is dead, The death of the elder statesman was announced in a statement released by the family and signed by the NTDC boss.

Read the statement below,………

Announcement

Chief (Elderman) Nathaniel Folarin Coker OON

The Baba Eto of Lagos, Bobagunwa of Igede-Ekiti, Retired Pioneer Permanent Secretary Lagos

State Nigeria

(22-07-1923 to 12 -08- 2020)

A life beautifully lived!

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 (Elderman)

Nathaniel Folarin Coker OON. He died comfortably and peacefully in his sleep in Lagos on the

12th of August 2020 at the ripe old age of 97 years.

His was a life so beautifully lived which deserves to be beautifully remembered.

He dutifully and meritoriously served his state and country in his lifetime, and we, his family are

very proud of his life and service.

We are comforted by the fact that his good name is worth more than gold and that his memory

will always be a blessing to each and every one of us all.

Burial arrangements will be announced in due course.

We kindly ask that all messages and tributes be posted at: www.Nathaniel-folarin-

coker.forevermissed.com

Folorunsho Folarin – Coker

The Folarin Coker Family

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