Kogi mourns late deputy speaker, Enema Paul

Kogi state government has expressed sadness over the passing of immediate past Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Enema Paul, who succumbed to a protracted illness in the early hours of today.

Governor Usman Ododo in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, described late Hon. Enema as a distinguished legislator and devoted servant of the people.

Governor Ododo described Hon. Paul’s death as a heavy blow not only to his family and Dekina Local Government Area but also to the entire state.

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The statement reads: “The Government of Kogi State mourns the passing of Hon. Enema Paul, who succumbed to a protracted illness in the early hours of today.

“Hon. Enema Paul served the people of Kogi State with great dedication. He was a former Commissioner for Rural Development, a one-time Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, and a sitting member of the Assembly until his untimely demise.

“As a distinguished legislator and devoted servant of the people, Hon. Paul embodied the values of hard work, unity, and commitment to the progress of our dear state. He was a detribalized leader who believed in the vision of a greater Kogi State.

“His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, expressed profound sadness over this irreparable loss. He described Hon. Paul’s death as a heavy blow not only to his family and Dekina Local Government Area but also to the entire state.”

The governor was quoted as saying: “Our hearts go out to his immediate and extended family, the people of Dekina LGA, and all those touched by his life of service. We stand united in grief and will provide support to his family during this difficult time.”