The Kogi State Government has set up a committee to organize the 10th memorial anniversary ceremony of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of the state.
The committee was inaugurated on Saturday in Lokoja, by the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Bello, on behalf of the governor.
The Chairman of the committee is the state Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu, while the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Ozigi Mamodu Deedat, is the Secretary.
Other members of the committee are Alhaji Yakubu Yusuf Okala, Hon. Suleman Baba Alih, Hajia Maymunah Eke Audu, Maryam Mauzu, Hon. Bashir Audu, Hon. Dan Okolo, Barrister Abdullahi Haruna (SAN), Dr. Joseph Erico Ameh, Hon. Musa Usman, Hajia Mariam Abedo, Hon. Tosin Lagba Olokun, and Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo.
The committee was tasked with planning, coordinating, and ensuring the success of the anniversary ceremony.
In his address, the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello, urged the committee to come up with programme of activities befitting the status of former Governor Abubakar Audu.
“You all recall that this leader dedicated his life to the service of Kogi and beyond.
“Although, he passed away nearly ten years ago, we, his political disciples, have decided to honor him through this anniversary.
“To achieve a befitting ceremony, a committee has been established under the leadership of His Excellency, the Deputy Governor.
“We are gathered here to inaugurate this committee and contribute ideas to ensure a successful event.
“This is not about any individual, but about our state and showing the world that we value and cherish the legacy of our leader even in his passing,” he said.
In his speech, the Chairman of the Committee, Comrade Joel Salifu, praised the governor for initiating a committee to spearhead the state government’s arrangements for the 10-year remembrance of the late political icon.
He commended the administration for demonstrating empathy and commitment to honoring the state’s leader.
Comrade Joel recalled beginning his political journey in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, under the mentorship of the late Governor Abubakar Audu, and affirmed that the late governor truly deserves this recognition and celebration.
On behalf of the committee, Salifu pledged to work diligently with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful anniversary ceremony.
He promised not to disappoint the state and vowing to make the event a fitting tribute to the late governor.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
