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, in a condolence message made available to The News Chronicle on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Idris’ death as a significant loss to Kogi State and Nigeria.
The President extended his condolences to the late governor’s family, the government and people of Kogi State, as well as his friends, associates and political colleagues.
Idris governed Kogi State from 2003 to 2011, during which his administration implemented projects and interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other key sectors.
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Tinubu said the former governor devoted a substantial part of his life to public service and contributed to the development of Kogi State and Nigeria’s democratic process.
The President said, “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.
“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.
“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 also prayed that Allah would grant the Idris family the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
