Kogi Finance Commissioner, Asiru Idris Mourns Death of Etsu Bassa-Nge, General Abu Ali
The Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCIA, has described the passing of Etsu Bassa‑Nge, General Abu Ali (Rtd.), as a huge loss.
In his condolence message issued on Monday, he said:
“With a deep sense of loss and heartfelt sorrow, I, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, join the Bassa Nge people and the entire Bassa community in mourning the passing of our revered leader, General Abu Ali (Rtd.), Etsu Bassa Nge, who passed on this morning.
General Abu Ali (Rtd.) was not only a respected national figure and a distinguished royal father, but he was a father to me in every sense of the word.
Words cannot capture how much we will miss his constant fatherly advice, wisdom, and encouragement. Truly, his counsel kept many of us going through challenging moments.
As the Etsu Bassa Nge, he embodied wisdom, integrity, discipline, and selfless leadership. His contributions to peace, unity, and development—both nationally and within the Bassa Nge Kingdom—are indelible and will continue to shape generations.
At this difficult moment, I commiserate deeply with his immediate family, the Bassa Nge Kingdom, the entire people of Bassa Local Government, Kogi State, and indeed the Nigerian nation.
May God grant his family the strength to bear this great loss, and may his exemplary legacy continue to inspire all who knew him.
I pray that the Almighty, in His infinite mercy, grant his noble soul eternal rest and grant us all the fortitude to endure this moment of grief.
Rest in peace, our retired gallant General, Royal Father to all.
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