BREAKING: The Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Grace Adayilo is dead

In a shocking development this morning, the Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Grace Adayilo, has passed away. She reportedly collapsed in the early hours of Monday, September 1, and could not be revived.

Details surrounding the cause of her death remain unclear at this time. As of press time, neither her family nor the FCT Administration has issued an official statement.

Adayilo’s untimely death comes less than a year after she made history by becoming the first woman and the first indigenous person appointed as Head of Service of the FCT.

Her appointment was approved by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024, marking a milestone in both gender and regional representation in the territory’s civil service.

Her leadership was widely praised. Colleagues described her as a “trailblazer” and a “dedicated public servant committed to reform and progress in the FCT.”

“Grace was a symbol of hope for many young women in the civil service. Her leadership style was inclusive and visionary,” said a senior official who worked closely with her.

Adayilo’s last public appearance was on Thursday, August 28, when she represented FCT Minister Nyesom Wike at the G7 Security Meeting held in Abuja.

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The news of her sudden passing has sent shockwaves throughout the FCT administration and the Nigerian civil service at large. Tributes have already begun pouring in from colleagues, government officials, and members of the public.

“This is a devastating loss. Grace was more than a leader; she was a mentor and an inspiration,” another official said.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.