By Yahaya Idris
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed condolences to the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the death of veteran journalist, Comrade Idris Ahmed, popularly known as Nassarawa.
The Governor described the death of the veteran journalist as a painful loss to the media community in Kogi State, particularly the NUJ, where he served as a committed and dedicated member.
Ododo, in a condolence statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, said the death of Idris Ahmed had created a vacuum among his colleagues, associates and members of the journalism profession.
He noted that the late journalist would be remembered for his professionalism, humility, integrity and unwavering commitment to the ethics of journalism.
According to the Governor, Ahmed’s contributions to public discourse and the promotion of truth through responsible journalism would remain part of his enduring legacy.
Governor Ododo 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 journalism community in the state.
He urged journalists and members of the media community to draw comfort from the worthy contributions of the deceased to the profession, noting that his dedication and service would continue to inspire his colleagues.
The Governor also prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and grant him Aljanat Firdaus.
He further prayed for divine strength, comfort and fortitude for the bereaved family, friends, colleagues and associates to bear the irreparable loss.