From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has condoled with the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the death of veteran journalist Idris Ahmed, popularly known as Nassarawa.
In a statement issued on Wednesday through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the death of the journalist as a painful loss to the media community in Kogi State, particularly the NUJ, where he was a committed member.
He noted that his passing had created a vacuum among his colleagues and associates.
Governor Ododo said the late Ahmed would be remembered for his professionalism, humility, integrity and dedication to the ethics of journalism.
He added that his 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 to take solace in the worthy contributions of the late Ahmed to the journalism profession, while praying 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 Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, Abuja, after a protracted illness.
He was buried on Wednesday morning in Abuja in accordance with Islamic rites.
