Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77.
Idris reportedly passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom after battling an illness for some time.
Details surrounding his death remain limited, but sources close to the family confirmed that the former governor had been ill for a prolonged period.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed condolences to the family, describing Idris as a prominent figure who contributed to the state’s political and economic development.
Ododo had earlier visited the Idris family to offer his condolences. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, the governor said the death marked the loss of a respected son of Kogi who devoted a significant part of his life to public service.
The governor also announced that the former governor would be given a state burial. According to Ododo, the Kogi State Government will cover the burial expenses and make arrangements for a ceremony befitting a former governor.
Ibrahim Idris served as governor of Kogi State between 2003 and 2011. During his eight-year tenure, his administration implemented projects and programmes across sectors including infrastructure, education and healthcare.
Ododo said Idris’ contributions remain part of Kogi State’s political and developmental history, noting that he would be remembered for his years of service to the people.
The governor extended his condolences to the former governor’s family, friends, associates and other residents mourning his death.
