Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has mourned the passing of the first executive chairman of Adavi Local Government Area, Ozigi Asema Maiyaki, who died in the early hours of Wednesday at his residence in Ogaminana.
In a condolence message to the family, issued through his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo said he received the news of Adayi Ozigi Asema’s death with profound shock. He described the late chairman as a respected party stalwart and community leader whose contributions to community development and the unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adavi were invaluable.
“I recall that Adayi Ozigi Asema was among the first political leaders I consulted in the build-up to the 2023 governorship election, and his wise counsel and support were instrumental to our victory, especially in Adavi Local Government. His support will be dearly missed, even as we thank Almighty Allah for his leadership and service to our people during his lifetime,” the governor stated.
Governor Ododo praised the legacy of the pioneer chairman, describing him as a pacesetter whose experience shaped the development of Adavi Local Government, particularly in infrastructure and human empowerment.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased and urged his family and the entire Adavi community to find solace in the enduring legacy he left behind.
The late Ozigi Asema Maiyaki served as the first elected chairman of Adavi Local Government Area under the National Republican Convention (NRC) from 1991 to 1993. He remained politically active until his passing at the age of 74.