Late Governor Ibrahim Idris’ Family Thanks Kogi Government, Pledges Full Cooperation Ahead of Burial

The family of the late former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has commended the Kogi State Government for its support and solidarity with the family following the death of the former Governor.

The family also pledged its full cooperation with the State Government as preparations continue for the burial of the former Governor, who died recently.

The Head of the Family, Alhaji Haruna Idris, stated this when he received members of the Burial Committee constituted by the Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo.

Alhaji Haruna expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo and the State Government for the responsibility and respect shown to the late former Governor, particularly the decision of the government to take full responsibility for his burial.

He said the family was deeply grateful for the support extended to it at a difficult moment, assuring the Burial Committee of the family’s readiness to work closely with the government to ensure a befitting burial for the former Governor.

Addressing the family, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Burial Committee, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, described the death of Alhaji Ibrahim Idris as a colossal loss to Kogi State, describing the late former Governor as a leader who was widely respected and loved.

“It is a huge loss to the entire State. We have lost a colossus and a leader who was loved and respected by all. As a Government, we will give him a befitting State burial,” the Deputy Governor said.

The Deputy Governor assured the family that the State Government would work with it to ensure that all necessary arrangements were made for a dignified and befitting burial in honour of the late former Governor.

Following the formal interaction, members of the Burial Committee and representatives of the late Alhaji Ibrahim Idris’ family held a closed-door meeting during which issues relating to the family and arrangements for the burial were discussed.

Members of the Burial Committee who accompanied the Deputy Governor included the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, PhD; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Ali Bello; Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo; Commissioner for Transportation, Victor Atuluku; Director General of Protocol, Kogi State Government, Mallam Suleiman Ibrahim; Special Adviser to the Governor, Prince Bashir Abubakar Audu; and other senior government officials.