Chief (Elderman) Nathaniel Folarin Coker, father of the Director General of Nigeria Tourism Development Commission (NTDC), Mr Folorunsho Folarin Coker, is dead.
The death of the elder statesman was announced in a statement released by the family and signed by the NTDC boss.
According to the statement, Chief Folarin Coker died comfortably and peacefully in his sleep in Lagos on the 12th of August 2020 at the age of 97.
The statement reads:
“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”.
Born in Lagos in 1923, Chief Coker was one of the old boys of Church Missionary Society Grammar School Lagos and University if Exeter in England.