Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has sent his heartfelt condolences to his Kogi State counterpart, Governor Usman Ododo, over the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo.
Alhaji Momohsani Ododo, 83, died earlier this week after a brief illness, and has since been buried in Okene, Kogi State, according to Islamic rites.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Tersoo Kula, mnipr, Fr. Alia also extends his commiserations to the entire people of Kogi State, over the passing of their illustrious son and community leader, who was fondly loved and respected by his people.
He describes the loss of a parent as painful, but urges his colleague to take solace in the fact that his late father instilled leadership qualities in him during his lifetime, and was also endeared to many with his devotion to Islamic tenets and community service.
He prays to the Almighty God to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and grant his soul eternal rest.