By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Abejukolo, Kogi State
October 29, 2026
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has renamed the Kogi State Specialist Hospital in Lokoja as Ibrahim Idris Specialist Hospital in honour of former Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, popularly often called Baba Ibro, in recognition of his contributions to the event of the state.
Governor Ododo introduced the choice on Thursday through the Fortieth-day prayer held in Abejukolo, Omala Local Government Area, for the peaceable repose of the soul of the previous governor, describing him as a distinguished statesman whose life, management and repair left a permanent mark on Kogi State.
The Governor stated the choice was a part of his administration’s dedication to preserving the legacies of leaders who contributed to the expansion and improvement of the state, stressing that the contributions of such personalities should stay seen to current and future generations.
“Therefore, as the Chief Servant of Kogi State, I am pleased to announce that the Kogi State Specialist Hospital in Lokoja will henceforth be renamed Ibrahim Idris Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, in honour of this distinguished former Governor and in recognition of his contributions to the development of our dear state,” he stated.
Governor Ododo additionally used the event to name for unity among the many individuals of Kogi State, noting that the presence of personalities from completely different political backgrounds, ethnic teams and non secular persuasions on the prayer demonstrated the late chief’s capability to construct bridges and foster relationships throughout divisions.
He urged the individuals to rise above their variations and embrace their shared id and customary future, observing that whereas division weakens communities, unity creates the muse for collective progress.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Fortieth-day prayer, Alhaji Musa Amodu, expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for his help in direction of the burial preparations and the prayer programme.
Amodu disclosed that the Governor had remained supportive of the household following the previous Governor’s demise, together with offering monetary help for the burial preparations and absolutely sponsoring the Fortieth-day prayer.
Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, popularly often called Baba Ibro, was Kogi State Governor from May 29, 2003 to January 2012 below the PDP, making him one of many state’s longest-serving governors after successful the March 2008 re-run election, and remained influential in politics and enterprise after workplace till his loss of life on September 20, 2026 at age 77 within the UK following an sickness, after which he was buried on September 25, 2026 at Gudu Cemetery in Apo, Abuja.
