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Ex-Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris Dies At 77, Tinubu Mourns
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 77.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to the Idris family, the Government and people of Kogi State, and the late governor’s friends and political associates.
Tinubu described Idris’ death as a significant loss to Kogi State and Nigeria, noting that the former governor devoted much of his life to public service.
Idris served as Governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2011, with interventions recorded in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other sectors.
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.”
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds and grants him Aljannah Firdaus, and grants the family strength to bear the loss.