Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of former Governor Ibrahim Idris, who passed away in London after a brief illness. In a statement issued by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Governor Idris, describing his passing as a significant loss to both Kogi State and Nigeria.
Governor Ododo visited the residence of the late Idris to commiserate with members of the Idris family. In a condolence letter addressed to the family of the late Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, Governor Ododo said the death of the former Governor had robbed the State of an eminent son who devoted a significant part of his life to the service of the people. The Governor also declared that the late former Governor would receive a State Burial, with the Kogi State Government taking full responsibility for all burial expenses.
Alhaji Ibrahim Idris served as Governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2011, during which he contributed significantly to the development of the State and its institutional growth. Governor Ododo noted that the administration of the late former Governor witnessed important interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other critical sectors, adding that the impact of his years in office would remain part of the developmental history of Kogi State.
According to Governor Ododo, beyond the projects and policies associated with his administration, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris would be remembered as a public servant who committed himself to the responsibilities entrusted to him by the people. “His years in public office formed an important chapter in the political and developmental journey of Kogi State,” Governor Ododo said, urging the family to draw strength from the enduring memories of his service.
The Governor said that while the State mourned the former Governor, his death also provided an opportunity to reflect on a life dedicated to public service and the growth of Kogi State. On behalf of the Government and people of Kogi State, Governor Ododo extended his deepest condolences to the Idris family, friends, associates and all those who mourn the former Governor.
Governor Ododo prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give the family and the people of Kogi State the strength to bear the irreparable loss. The Governor has directed that both the national flag and the Kogi State flag be flown at half-mast across government offices and other designated public institutions throughout the three-day mourning period.
The state burial will be a fitting tribute to the late former Governor, who was 77 years old when he passed away. The Kogi State Government will make the necessary arrangements to accord him the honour befitting a former Governor of the State.
Key points
- Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has announced a state burial for former Governor Ibrahim Idris.
- The state burial will be held in honour of the former Governor, who served from 2003 to 2011.
- A three-day mourning period has been declared, during which the national flag and Kogi State flag will be flown at half-mast.
