Former Kogi Deputy Speaker Enema Paul Passes Away After Illness

Lokoja, Kogi State- The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Enema Paul, has passed away.

Paul, who represented Okura State Constituency in the 8th Assembly, died early Saturday at a private hospital in Abuja after battling an undisclosed illness.

The late lawmaker served two terms in the Assembly but stepped down from his role as Deputy Speaker due to health concerns.

He was succeeded by Comfort Nwuchola, the member representing Ibaji State Constituency.

The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Aliyu Yusuf, confirmed Paul’s death through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Yabagi.

Yusuf described the late Deputy Speaker as a temperate and humble leader who was deeply committed to the unity and development of Kogi State.

“He exemplified a commitment to the unity of the state, having demonstrated a genuine desire to enhance pro-people legislation for overall development,” Yusuf said.

The Speaker also extended condolences to Paul’s family, colleagues, and constituents, noting his contributions as a team-playing lawmaker and public servant.

“He was a Christian who saw beyond religion and whose godliness and commitment to family values were unquestionable.”

The Speaker prayed to God to grant the immediate family and members of the current and immediate past assembly the fortitude to bear the loss.

Also, the Kogi State government in a condolence message by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo said, “The Government of Kogi State mourns the passing of Hon. Enema Paul, who succumbed to a protracted illness in the early hours of today.

“Hon. Enema Paul served the people of Kogi State with great dedication. He was a former Commissioner for Rural Development, a one-time Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, and a sitting member of the Assembly until his untimely demise.

“As a distinguished legislator and devoted servant of the people, Hon. Paul embodied the values of hard work, unity, and commitment to the progress of our dear state. He was a detribalized leader who believed in the vision of a greater Kogi State.

“His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, expressed profound sadness over this irreparable loss. He described Hon. Paul’s death as a heavy blow not only to his family and Dekina Local Government Area but also to the entire state.

“Our hearts go out to his immediate and extended family, the people of Dekina LGA, and all those touched by his life of service. We stand united in grief and will provide support to his family during this difficult time.”

“The Government of Kogi State prays for the eternal repose of Hon. Enema Paul’s soul and asks that God grants his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this loss. May his legacy continue to inspire us all.”