A high-powered delegation of the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State over the passing of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani.
The delegation which visited on Thursday was led by Hajiya Laila Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President.
Among the delegation were wives of the governors of Yobe and Ebonyi states; wives of the Ministers of works, Agriculture and Food Security, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Minister of Defence, Minister of Budget and National Planning.
Speaking on behalf of the First Lady, Hajiya Laila Barau conveyed Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s heartfelt sympathy to the governor, his wife, the Ododo family, and the entire people and government of Kogi State.
She said “We were sent here to commiserate with you, your wife, your family, and the entire Kogi State government on the loss of your dear father and our father as well, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Alabi.
“May his soul rest in peace. We are deeply saddened by his demise, but we are consoled and grateful that he lived a worthy and fulfilled life, touched lives positively, and left behind a great legacy.”
Responding on behalf of the family, the Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Hajiya Nana, expressed profound appreciation to the First Lady and her representatives.
She noted that their presence, prayers, and condolence messages brought immense comfort to the family in their moment of grief.
Governor Ododo’s father passed on last Monday at 83 and was buried the following day, Tuesday according to Islamic rites.
