President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, who died on Sunday at the age of 77.
Tinubu described the death of the former governor as a significant loss to Kogi State and Nigeria, acknowledging his years of service to the state and the country.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, the government and people of Kogi State, as well as his friends, associates and political colleagues.
Tinubu said Idris dedicated a substantial part of his life to public service and contributed to the development of Kogi State during his tenure as governor between 2003 and 2011.
“Alhaji Ibrahim Idris was a committed public servant whose years in office formed an important chapter in the political and developmental history of Kogi State,” Tinubu said.
The President noted that the former governor’s administration implemented interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other critical sectors of the state.
“His passing is a painful loss to his family, Kogi State and Nigeria. At this difficult moment, we must remember and honour his contributions to the growth of his state and our nation,” he said.
Tinubu also acknowledged Idris’ contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development and public affairs, describing his death as a loss to those who knew and worked with him.
The President prayed for the repose of the former governor’s soul and asked Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.
“I extend my deepest condolences to his family and the people of Kogi State. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” Tinubu said.
He also prayed that God would grant the family of the deceased the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.