The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has mourned the death of Etop Andrew Essien, its deputy comptroller in charge of revenue.
has mourned the death of Etop Andrew Essien, the deputy comptroller in charge of revenue, who died on Tuesday.at the national assembly while answering questions from members of the house of representatives committee on public account when he coughed and slumped.In a statement, NCS said Essien was a “diligent and exceptional” officer who was dedicated to his duties as the deputy comptroller in charge of revenue in the account unit of the service.
“He was known for his diligence and exceptional service record in the Accounts Unit. His role as DC Revenue was pivotal in ensuring the accurate reconciliation of revenue, which he performed with utmost precision and dedication.”“The loss of such a dedicated and valued team member is deeply felt across the service.
“We are committed to supporting and assisting his family and colleagues as they navigate this difficult period,” Maiwada quoted Adeniyi as saying. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. His exemplary service and unwavering commitment to duty will be remembered and cherished by the entire NCS community.
“The Nigeria Customs Service will forever remember Deputy Comptroller Essien for his outstanding contributions, his exemplary service, and his dedication to the nation. We honour his memory, and his legacy will continue to inspire us all.”Essien, who was born in November 1967, joined the NCS in 1989. He hailed from Nsit-Ubium LGA in Akwa Ibom state.
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