Vice President Kashim Shettima led a high-profile federal government delegation on a condolence visit to Kogi State to sympathize with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo following the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo. The serene occasion took place shortly after the late patriarch’s passing on August 18, 2025, and his subsequent burial according to Islamic rites.
Upon arrival at the Obajana Airstrip in Kogi State, Vice President Shettima was warmly received by the state’s Deputy Governor Joel Salifu and other senior officials. In remarks to the press, Shettima described the late Alhaji Ododo as a man of profound faith, humility, and selfless service to humanity. He noted that the governor’s leadership reflects the enduring virtues and legacy left behind by his father, whose life was marked by discipline, truthfulness, and compassion.
The condolence visit symbolized solidarity not only from the federal government but also from the people of Kogi State, emphasizing the high regard in which the late patriarch was held nationwide. Shettima urged Governor Ododo and his family to find solace in the meaningful and fulfilled life their father lived.
Governor Ododo expressed deep appreciation for the vice president’s personal visit amid a busy schedule, stating that the gesture beautifully underscored the values of unity and compassion the vice president embodies. The federal delegation also included Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, signifying the widespread respect for the late Alhaji Ododo across Nigeria.
This heartfelt visit reinforces the culture of empathy and support among Nigeria’s leadership during times of loss, strengthening bonds within the country’s political and social fabric.
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