President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences on the death of former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, who passed away at the age of 77. In a statement released on Monday, Tinubu described Idris's death as a significant loss to Kogi State and Nigeria. Idris served as governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2011 and was a committed public servant who devoted a substantial part of his life to public service and the development of Kogi State.
According to President Tinubu, Idris's administration recorded notable interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other critical sectors during his eight years in office. Tinubu also acknowledged the former governor's contributions to Nigeria's democratic development and his years of engagement in public affairs. The President extended his condolences to the Idris family, the government and people of Kogi State, as well as the deceased's friends, associates, and political colleagues.
Tinubu stated that Idris was a committed public servant whose years in office formed an important chapter in the political and developmental history of Kogi State. He remembered and honored Idris's contributions to the growth of his state and the nation. The President prayed for the repose of Idris's soul and asked Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.
The President also prayed that Allah would grant the deceased's family the strength and fortitude to bear the loss. Idris's death has been met with widespread condolences from various sectors of the Nigerian society. As a former governor of Kogi State, Idris played a significant role in shaping the state's development trajectory.
During his tenure, Idris implemented various projects and programs aimed at improving the lives of Kogi State residents. His contributions to the state's development have left a lasting legacy. The government and people of Kogi State are still grappling with the loss of their former governor.
President Tinubu's condolence message has brought some solace to the Idris family and the people of Kogi State. The President's statement has also highlighted the need for Nigerians to remember and honor the contributions of public servants like Idris. As Nigeria continues to grapple with various challenges, the country needs more committed public servants like Idris.
The late Alhaji Ibrahim Idris will be remembered for his dedication to public service and his contributions to the development of Kogi State. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of public servants. The nation will continue to miss his contributions to Nigeria's democratic development.
Key points
- President Bola Tinubu has described the death of former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris as a significant loss to Nigeria.
- Idris served as governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2011 and implemented various projects and programs aimed at improving the lives of Kogi State residents.
- President Tinubu has prayed for the repose of Idris's soul and asked Allah to grant him Aljannah Firdaus.
