Nigerian gov loses father at 83

The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has lost his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who passed away on Monday at the age of 83.

The sad news was announced in a statement issued by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, and made available to journalists.

The statement read as follows: “The Kogi State Government regrets to announce the passing of the father of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who returned to his Creator a few hours ago at the age of 83.

“His Janazah (funeral) will be conducted and he will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

“We pray to Allah (SWT) to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. We also pray that Almighty Allah grants the Governor, his family, and the entire Ododo family the strength to bear this great loss with fortitude.