Former Women Affairs Minister Pauline Tallen Loses Only Son
Richard Adamu Tallen, the only son of former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has passed away. He died on Sunday morning at Cedar Crest Hospital, Abuja, after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Friday night.
The cause of Richard’s death remains unclear, but the family confirmed his passing in a statement. His alma mater, Vom Old Boys’ Association (VOBA), also expressed their condolences on social media, describing his death as a sudden loss after a brief illness.
“On a very sad note, we regret to announce the sudden passing of our member, Mr. Richard Adamu Tallen. May his soul rest in peace,” VOBA posted on Facebook.
Richard, a 42-year-old Computer Science graduate from a U.S. university, is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.
