Gov. Ododo Mourns Veteran Journalist Idris Ahmed, Condoles NUJ, Family
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist, Idris Ahmed, popularly known as Nassarawa.
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja
The Governor conveyed his condolence in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah. He described the death of the journalist as a painful loss to the media community in Kogi State, particularly the Nigeria Union of Journalists, where the deceased was a committed member.Governor Ododo said the passing of Ahmed had created a vacuum among his colleagues and associates. He said the late journalist would be remembered for his professionalism, humility, integrity and dedication to the ethics of journalism.
According to him, Ahmed's contributions to public discourse and the promotion of truth would remain part of his enduring legacy. The Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Kogi State Council of the NUJ, the management and staff of Daily Monitor Newspaper, the Correspondents Chapel, the Federated Chapel and the entire community of journalists in the state.
He urged members of the media community in the state to take solace in the worthy contributions of the late Ahmed to the profession.He prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljanat Firdaus.
Governor Ododo also prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved family, friends, colleagues and associates to bear the irreparable loss. The late Idris Ahmed died on Tuesday evening at the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, Abuja, after a protracted illness.
He was buried on Wednesday morning in Abuja in accordance with Islamic rites.
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