First Lady’s Delegation Pays Condolence Visit to Governor Ododo Over Father’s Passing
A high-powered delegation led by representatives of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on Thursday paid a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State over the passing of his beloved father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani.
The delegation was led by Hajiya Laila Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President, alongside First Ladies of several states, wives of serving ministers, and other top officials of the federal government of Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of the First Lady, Hajiya Laila Barau conveyed Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s heartfelt sympathy to the governor, his wife, the Ododo family, and the entire people and government of Kogi State.
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> “We were sent here to commiserate with you, your wife, your family, and the entire Kogi State Government on the loss of your dear father and our father as well, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Alabi . May his soul rest in peace. We are deeply saddened by his demise, but we are consoled and grateful that he lived a worthy and fulfilled life, touched lives positively, and left behind a great legacy,” she said.
She offered prayers for the repose of the deceased, asking Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.
Responding on behalf of the family, the Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Hajiya Nana, expressed profound appreciation to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and her representatives.
She noted that their presence, prayers, and condolence messages brought immense comfort to the family in their moment of grief.
Among the delegation were wives of the Governors of Yobe and Ebonyi states; wives of the Ministers works, Agriculture and Food Security, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Minister of Defence. Minister of Budget and National Planning; as well as top officials be of the Kogi State government.
Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Alabi, father of the Kogi state Governor, passed away on Monday and has since been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
Media Unit, Office of the First Lady of Kogi State
22nd of Aug 2025
