The family of late Suleiman Kokori Abdul, a commissioner representing Kogi State at the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) have been enjoined to emulate his legacy.
Hon. Kokori Abdul passed on on 14th November, 2020, after a protracted illness.
In his speech as the valedictory session which was held at the Commission’s headquarters Tuesday in Abuja, the Chairman, Engr. Elias Mbam said late Kokori Abdul lived a life that was an example to all.
According to Mbam, a dear colleague, member and friend is no more.
“Today is not a good day for us. Kokori Abdul did his best to fight the evil spirit of death.
“The grim reaper must have done its own, but perhaps what remains indelible today was that the late Hon. Suleiman Kokori lived a good, active and fulfilled life,” he said.
While describing the late commissioners’ death as a ‘rude shock’ to RMAFC, Mbam consoled “with the bereaved family, the government of Kogi State and the entire members and staff of the RMAFC. My prayer is that Allah grants the soul of the departed Aljanah and a smooth passage to eternity.”
Commissioners’ and staff who spoke at the event, described the demise of Kokori Abdul as an irreparable loss for the commission. They described the late commissioner as a forthright man who was eager to give his best at all times.
“He was a great team player. A man that sustained friendship and relationship. We have lost a friend and a brother. Jabiru, continue in the good legacy that he laid down,” the commissioner representing Abia State said.
For Ibrahim Bako Shettima, who represents Niger state at the commission, Kokori Abdul was an honest, God fearing man that was eager to do his best. He urged the son to continue in the good race that the father ran. “Live the kind of life that your father lived,” he added.
In his remarks, the son of the late commissioner, Kabiru said the demise of his father was not jus a painful one but an irreparable loss.
“He always thought it was peaceful and had respect for people. His life has given us an insight as to his role he wants us to live.”
He thanked the entire staff of the commission for their prayers.
Before his appointment as a commissioner, Kokori Abdul, was a member of the House of Representatives between 2007-2011.
Credit: Blueprint
