By Ahmed Muhammad Dan Asabe Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Chief Patrick Adaba, former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, and Dr. Tom Adaba, pioneer Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), who both passed away a few weeks ago. During separate condolence visits to their families in Abuja, Governor Ododo acknowledged their outstanding contributions to public service and the development of Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole.
At the residence of the late Chief Patrick Adaba, Governor Ododo praised him for his selfless service to the government and people of Kogi State, whom he served as Deputy Governor between 1999 and 2003. "He was a dedicated public servant who left an indelible mark on our state," Governor Ododo said.
Similarly, while visiting the home of the late Dr. Tom Adaba, Governor Ododo described him as a trailblazer whose pioneering role in Nigeria's broadcasting industry has inspired generations of media practitioners within and outside Nigeria. "Dr. Tom Adaba was a true legend in the broadcasting industry, and his legacy will continue to inspire us all," Governor Ododo added.
Governor Ododo also commended the Adaba family for raising two exceptional children whose impact and service to the nation remain invaluable and indelible. "The Adaba family has indeed made us proud, and we will continue to celebrate their contributions to our state and nation," he said.
The Governor emphasized that Kogi State and Nigeria will deeply miss the Adaba brothers, given their immense contributions to public service and national development. "Their passing has left a void that will be difficult to fill, but we will continue to draw inspiration from their legacy," Governor Ododo concluded.
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