President Bola Tinubu has approved automatic employment for the four children of the late Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Grace Adayilo.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike made the announcement on Saturday during her funeral service at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja.

The service drew top government officials, civil servants, relatives, and friends, who gathered to honor Adayilo, described as a dedicated and humble public servant whose contributions to the FCT Administration left a lasting impact.

Wike praised her commitment to duty, recalling her efforts to ensure prompt payment of salaries and entitlements for civil servants, as well as her respected role as a community mobilizer.

“We all know that we will die one day, that is guaranteed. When you meet certain people in life, you never want to lose them. It becomes more painful when there is no sign that someone you work with is leaving, only to hear the next day that the person is gone. It is very painful,” Wike said.

He noted that Adayilo was among the first set of permanent secretaries appointed by President Tinubu after his reforms allowed FCT civil servants to attain the position instead of relying on postings from the federal civil service.

“On behalf of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and on behalf of Mr. President, we send our condolences to the family and the children. Mr. President has directed me to give the four children automatic employment because he understands that, with their breadwinner gone, this will help them survive,” Wike added.