Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi State on Monday confirmed the death of the first civilian governor of the state, Alhaji Abubakar Audu. Wada, who made the confirmation in a statewide broadcast to the people on Monday said Audu died on Sunday at his Ogbonicha village in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi.
The governor condoled with the family and people of the state over the demise , describing the late Audu as a man of the people who laid solid foundation for the growth and development of the state.
He then declared Monday as public holiday to enable the people , especially the civil servants to attend the burial and pay their last respect.
Wada also declared a seven-day mourning.
