BY BOLUWAJI OBAHOPO

LOKOJA—A Federal Government delegation yesterday paid a condolence visit to Kogi State governor, Capt. Idris Wada, rtd, following the  death of his father, Pa Ejiga Wada.
The government delegation was led by the Vice President, Namadi Sambo.

They visited the governor at his country home in Odu,  Dekina Local Government Area of the state.
Sambo who said he represented President Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion, prayed to God to grant Wada’s family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Other personalities who visited the governor yesterday were the state Deputy Governor, Mr. Yomi Awoniyi,  President of Dangote group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote among other top personalities.
The deputy governor, Mr. Awoniyi also described the death of Pa Wada, as a loss to the state, adding that the people would  greatly miss his wealth of experience.

“Pa Wada lived, serving humanity… I join innumerable mourners to commiserate with the Governor, the immediate family of Pa Ejiga Halilu Wada and  a lot others who have been impacted by the enviable life of the departed Patriarch. May the strength, protection and the guidance of God be available in abundance for the family and for all who feel the void of the humane and versatile Baba Wada”. Awoniyi added.