Customs Deputy Comptroller dies in NASS

The Deputy Comptroller of Finance Administration and Technical Service at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Essien Etop Andrew, on Tuesday, slumped and died at the National Assembly, Abuja.
Andrew collapsed during a hearing before a House of Representatives Committee and all efforts to revive him by his aides and lawmakers failed.
The Customs top shot appeared before the House Committee on Public Accounts when he suddenly coughed and slumped.
After efforts to revive him failed, he was immediately rushed to the National Assembly Clinic, where he was confirmed dead.
An eye witness said Andrew suffered a medical emergency during the committee proceedings.
Bamidele Salam, Chairman of the Committee, said the panel would suspend other hearings for one week to honour Andrew.
Salam said: “It was a very sad incident. He was very eloquent and clearly understood the issues being considered.
“He suddenly said he wanted to drink water, to which we obliged and even asked if he needed some tea. It is unfortunate he died like that”.
Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, said the Lower Chamber would “support efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and is cooperating fully with all relevant authorities to ensure all necessary protocols are followed”.