With the news of passing on of the former National Assembly Member in Kogi State, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Chief Edward David Onoja has extended his condolences to the family of Hon. Suleiman Abdul Kokori, who passed on at the early hours of Saturday.
Late Kokori was a former Federal Commissioner representing Kogi State at the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation & Fiscal Commission.
He has also served the good people of Okene/Ogori-Magongo at the Federal House of Representatives.
In a condolence message signed and Issue on Saturday by Promise Emmanuel, Chief Press Secretary, said Chief Edward Onoja expressed intense shock at his death, describing the deceased as a man of “goodwill, purpose and humility.”
The statement further state, “the loss was a great one to his immediate family, his people whom he served so diligently, his friends, political affiliates, the government of Kogi State and the country at large.”
According to Chief Onoja, Hon. Kokori was the only former Elected Official who immediately bought into the vision and mission of the New Direction Administration in 2015. “As starters in the Nigerian political biosphere that we where then, Hon. Kokori’s guidance was key, his experience and his network was of invaluable addition to our team” he declared.
Chief Onoja prayed for God’s guidance upon the affairs of the family, and also prayed for strength to bear the loss. He urged them not to dwell on the sadness which accompanies death, but to appreciate God for giving him the opportunity to live such a momentous life.
