By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
The Director of Protocol to the Kogi State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Elder Joel Salifu, Hon. Daniel Abutu has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who supported him during the burial ceremony of his mother.
Abutu thanked the Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his condolence message, which he said validated the governor’s supportive nature without discrimination. He also appreciated the governor’s efforts in transforming Kogi State, citing ongoing road projects in Omala, 6.8km Elubi – Ajaku – Ulaja road in Dekina LGA, Mopa, Egbe and Okene as examples of his commitment to development.
Abutu also extended Special appreciation to Deputy Governor Elder Joel Salifu for his strong support before, during, and after the burial rites. Abutu described the deputy governor’s physical presence as the defining moment of the last respect paid to his mother.
Abutu further thanked numerous dignitaries, including Hon. Muhammad Alfa Nasiru, Hon. Amodu Shehu, Hon. Muhammad Lawal Musa, and Hon. Mariam Drisu, for gracing the burial ceremony. He expressed eternal gratitude to friends, well-wishers, and members of the Kogi East Like Minds Network for Ododo/Oyibo for their overwhelming love and solidarity.
He finally noted that the outpouring of support has transformed what would have been a devastating moment into a period of feeling loved and accepted amongst his people. He concluded by thanking everyone once again and wishing them blessings.
