Kogi State Mourns Onojah James Ignatius, Jatto Onimisi Suleiman, APC Ward Chairman Alih Atabo
The Kogi State Government has announced the death of three prominent sons of the state, describing their passing as a great loss to the government, the people, and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The deceased are Hon. Onojah James Ignatius, Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State and former Chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area; Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor; and Alhaji Alih Atabo, Chairman of the APC in Anyigba Ward, Dekina Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the state government said it received the news of their deaths with profound sorrow, noting that the trio served Kogi State and the APC with dedication, loyalty, and commitment.
According to the statement, Hon. Onojah James Ignatius was widely known as a seasoned grassroots mobiliser and administrator whose passion for community development and good governance reflected in his public service. Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman was described as a humble and diligent aide who carried out his responsibilities with a strong sense of duty and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. Alhaji Alih Atabo was hailed as a devoted party stalwart whose contributions to the growth, unity, and progress of the APC at the ward level were exemplary.
The Kogi State Government, on behalf of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, their friends, associates, and members of the APC across the state. The government also sympathised with the people of Igalamela, Okene, Dekina, and other communities affected by the losses.
The statement noted that the contributions of the late public office holders and party leader to the development of Kogi State and the strengthening of the APC would not be forgotten, adding that their legacies of service and sacrifice would continue to inspire others.
The government prayed for the peaceful repose of their souls and asked Almighty God to grant their families the strength to bear the irreparable losses.
