The family of the late former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has commended the Kogi State Government for its support and solidarity following his death.
The family also pledged its full cooperation with the state government as preparations continue for the burial of the former governor, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo.
The Head of the Family, Alhaji Haruna Idris, made the commitment when he received members of the Burial Committee constituted by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and chaired by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo.
Haruna expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo and the state government for the respect and responsibility shown to the late former governor, particularly the decision to take full responsibility for his burial.
He said the family was deeply grateful for the support extended to it at a difficult time and assured the committee of its readiness to work closely with the government to ensure a befitting burial for Ibrahim Idris.
Speaking on behalf of the state government, Oyibo described the former governor’s death as a major loss to Kogi State, noting his contributions and the respect he commanded during his lifetime.
“It is a huge loss to the entire State. We have lost a colossus and a leader who was loved and respected by all. As a Government, we will give him a befitting State burial,” the deputy governor said.
Oyibo assured the family that the government would work closely with it to make the necessary arrangements for a dignified and befitting burial in honour of the late former governor.
Following the formal engagement, members of the Burial Committee and representatives of the deceased’s family held a closed-door meeting to discuss matters concerning the family and preparations for the burial.
Members of the committee included the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Ali Bello; Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo; Commissioner for Transportation, Victor Atuluku; Director-General of Protocol, Suleiman Ibrahim; Special Adviser to the Governor, Prince Bashir Abubakar Audu; and other senior government officials.
