Tallen Family Losses Son

In a devastating blow to the Tallen family, Richard Adamu Tallen, the son of Nigeria’s former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, passed away on Saturday after a brief, undisclosed illness.

The sole male offspring of the prominent politician, Richard, a 42-year-old graduate of Computer Science, was rushed to Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja on Friday evening for critical treatment, where he was placed in the intensive care unit under oxygen support before succumbing to his illness.

The loss of a child, particularly an only son, is a heart-wrenching experience for any family, and the Tallens are no exception.

Richard Tallen was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College Aka Collegium Sancti Joseph (CSJ) VOM, a highly respected institution in Plateau State known for its rigorous and comprehensive secondary education for boys.

The news of his passing was announced by his Set Coordinator in a moving tribute posted on the Vom Old Boys Association (VOBA) Facebook page, where his classmates and peers expressed their shock and sorrow at the sudden loss.

In a poignant farewell to their fellow alumnus, members of the VOBA community took to social media to pay their respects and offer condolences to the grieving Tallen family.

The void left by Richard’s untimely passing is felt not only by his immediate family but also by his extended family, friends, and colleagues, who have lost a beloved son, husband, and father.

Though the circumstances surrounding his illness remain shrouded in mystery, the heartfelt outpouring of grief and sympathy in response to his death speaks to the indelible impact he made on those around him.

For Pauline Tallen, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, the loss of her son is a deeply personal tragedy that will no doubt leave a profound mark on her life and career.

As she and her family navigate the grief and uncertainty of this difficult time, it is a reminder that even the most powerful and influential among us are not immune to the vagaries of fate and the fragility of human life.

References and Citations:

• Gazettengr – Ex – women affairs minister Tallen loses only son
• Punch – Former Nigerian minister Pauline Tallen loses son
• Vanguard – Ex – woman affairs minister Pauline Tallen Mourns the loss of her only son