DCG Essien Andrew
By Our Reporter
The identity of the top Customs officers who slumped and later died during a public hearing at the House of Representatives in Abuja, on Tuesday has been revealed.
He is Essien Andrew, the Deputy Comptroller-General, Finance, Administration and Technical Service of the Nigeria Customs Service.
The deceased was part of the Nigerian Customs Service’s delegation to the public hearing of the House of Representatives in Abuja.
He died after attempts aimed at resuscitating him failed.
The House later announced his death in a statement signed later by the spokesman for the House, Akin Rotimi.
The statement read in part, “It is with deep sadness and regret that we confirm the passing of an esteemed official of the Nigeria Customs Service who was at the National Assembly for an engagement with a House Committee.
“During the engagement, which occurred around 1 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the official developed sudden health complications. Despite the immediate and diligent efforts of first responders and medical personnel at the National Assembly Clinic, he unfortunately passed away.
