Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has condoled with the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the death of veteran journalist, Idris Ahmed, popularly known as Nassarawa.
Governor Ododo in a statement on Wednesday through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, described the death of the journalist as a painful loss to the media community in Kogi State, particularly the NUJ, where he was a committed member.
He noted that his passing has created a vacuum among colleagues and associates.
Governor Ododo said the late Ahmed would be remembered for his professionalism, humility, integrity and dedication to the ethics of journalism.
He added that his contributions to public discourse and the promotion of truth would remain part of his enduring legacy.
The Governor extends his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Kogi State Council of the NUJ, the management and staff of Daily Monitor Newspaper, the Correspondents Chapel, the Federated Chapel and the entire community of journalists in the state.
He urged members of the media community in the state to take solace in the worthy contributions of the late Ahmed to the profession, while praying that Almighty Allah would forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljanat Firdaus.
Governor Ododo also prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved family, friends, colleagues and associates to bear the irreparable loss.
The late Idris Ahmed died Tuesday evening at the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, Abuja, after a protracted illness.
He was buried Wednesday morning at Abuja in accordance with Islamic rites.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
