KOGI STATE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO GOVERNOR AHMED USMAN ODODO OVER DEMISE OF HIS FATHER

The Chairman, Kogi State football Association, Mallam Hassan Wada had paid a condolence visit to the Executive Governor of Kogi State,  Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo over the demise of his beloved father, Alhaji Ahmed Momoh-sani Ododo.

The Chairman, during the visit Thursday 21st August 2025 at his residence in Okene Local Government, described the late Alhaji Ahmed Momoh-sani Ododo as a humble and sincere community leader who impacted on the lives of so many in his community and beyond.

"He was a humble and sincere man even to those who were not related to him". He said.

He said the positive virtues and good legacies left behind by the father of the governor can visibly be seen in the number of personalities from all walks of life, irrespective of religion, tribe and political affiliation who thronged the deceased country home to pay their last respect.

Mallam Hassan offered prayers for the repose of the soul of Governor Ododo's father, and encouraged the Governor to stay strong and rededicate himself to sustaining the good legacies of his late father.

Kogi State Football Association Media
21st August 2025

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