Folarin Coker Is Dead

Folarin Coker is dead.

Ekohotblog gathered that the prominent chief and socialite in Lagos State and Yorubaland, died on Wednesday night at the age of 97.

Folarin Coker, whose full name is Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker, died after a brief illness.

The family of the elder statesman announced his death in a statement on Thursday 13th of August, 2020.

The statement breaking the death of Baba Eko was signed by the deceased’s eldest child, Folorunsho Coker.

The statement reads; “It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of appreciation to Almighty God that we announce the translation to the eternal glory of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and patriot Chief (Elderman) Nathaniel Folarin Coker OON”.

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“He died comfortably and peacefully in his sleep in Lagos on the 12th of August 2020 at the ripe old age of 97 years,” the statement read.

“His 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.”