News

Popular Lagos Socialite, Folarin Coker, Dies Aged 97

Popular Lagos Socialite, Folarin Coker, Dies Aged 97

 

 

Popular Lagos socialite, Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker, is dead.

Coker died on Wednesday in Lagos after a brief illness at the age of 97.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described the passing of the late Coker as a great loss to the state and Nigeria as a whole.

Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, said the late Folarin Coker was one of the front-runners in the race towards making Lagos a leading State in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region.

The Governor said the late Coker’s contributions to the State’s public service as Permanent Secretary in different ministries are exemplary.

He said the deceased combined work and social life in a way that impacted the State positively.

He said, “the late Folarin Coker lived a very good life. His demise, though a great loss to our dear State, should be celebrated. He served Lagos meritoriously as a public servant in various capacities, contributing his quota to the growth narratives of Lagos.

“The late Chief Coker was also a socialite of note. I remember that as a young man, I always admired his candour whenever he spoke at social gatherings. He was a representation of the true spirit of Lagos.

“His service to our dear State as Permanent Secretary took him to various ministries such as Education; Youth, Sports and Social Development, Trade, Mines and Natural Resources as well as the ministry of information and tourism, where he contributed meaningfully to the better and bigger Lagos narrative.

“I pray for his soul to find peace with his creator. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

Angela Davies

Recent Posts

SDNON Unveils Ambitious Plans For 2025, Celebrates Outgoing Executives

The newly elected SDNON excos have unveiled their ambitious plans for 2025 and celebrated the outgoing executives.…

10 hours ago

Primate Ayodele Releases 2025 Prophecies For All Sectors

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released his 2025…

20 hours ago

Timeless Tunes: How Throwback Songs Bond Africans In 2024

Music has always been central to African culture, reflecting societal changes while connecting generations. In…

2 days ago

Sinach To Feature In Global Christian Event, Gather25

Sinach is set to feature in the global Christian event, Gather25.   Glamtush reports that Gather25,…

2 days ago

Yahaya Bello Released After Meeting Bail Conditions

Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting his bail conditions.   Glamtush reports that former…

2 days ago

Makinde Cancels Birthday Celebration To Honour Ibadan Stampede Victims

Makinde has cancelled his birthday celebration to honour the Ibadan stampede victims.   Glamtush reports that Governor…

2 days ago