Alh. Ibrahim Idris (CON), former Governor Kogi State

A former Governor of Kogi State, and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, CON, has. expressed satisfaction with the level and quality of work being carried out in the on-going ultra modern Central Mosque in Anyigba town. According to a statement by his Media Office, Idris made this known during an inspection of the project.

The mosque is an initiative of the former Governor and is being single-handedly sponsored by him. Located on a choice 1.3 hectare of land in the heart of the town, the facility contains a 1,800 seater capacity auditorium, offices, 50 male and female toilets and a school.

Giving an insight into why he embarked on it, Idris explained that the Mosque is a dream come true, as he had long desired to provide a befitting worship Centre for his people. He noted further that the project was an aspect of community service and his own modest way of impacting on the spiritual growth of the people.

“God has been good to me all through my life. I know I cannot pay him for his superlative mercies on me. I am grateful for what God has done for me. I feel there is no better way of thanking him than to provide a place where others can come and worship him.”

Idris commended the contractor handling the project for doing a good job and not minding the cost. “For me I enjoy spending that money for God. No matter the amount, whatever I might have spent on it cannot be equated with what God has done for me. This is just like a tip compared to the benevolence of God in my life.”

Idris who has successfully executed similar initiatives in Idah, Ejule and Abejukolo all in Kogi East, called on other privileged persons to imbibe the virtue of giving back to God and the society, irrespective of their religion. He was accompanied on the visit by Engr. Sam Ohuotu, Kogi State Chairman of PDP.

Once words went round that the former Governor was in the neighborhood, people turned out in large numbers to welcome him. Contractor handling the project, Alhaji Shehu Ahmed promised to complete and deliver it on schedule.