According to Punch, Grace
Elebiyo was said to have died in a car accident on Tuesday, along Kabba-Okenne
road of the state while returning from a public function.
The Special Adviser, Media and Strategy to the Kogi State Governor, Mr. Jacob Edi, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, said the former commissioner died in the evening, September 2.
The Special Adviser, Media and Strategy to the Kogi State Governor, Mr. Jacob Edi, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, said the former commissioner died in the evening, September 2.
Meanwhile, the Kogi State
Governor, Capt. Idris Wada, has reportedly commiserated with the family of the
deceased and the people of the state in general over her untimely death.
Governor Wada, who was
shocked on receiving the sad news of the death of the former commissioner,
recalled the selfless contributions of the late commissioner to development of
the state.
Governor Wada said: “This
death has further depleted the rank of our community leaders.
“The late former
commissioner was humble, service oriented and committed to the growth of
education in the state.
“This is one death too
many. May Her gentle soul rest in peace and may God grant us the fortitude to
bear the loss.”
Meanwhile, it was gathered
that the late commissioner, Grace, before her untimely death took part in
Governor Idris Wada’s ongoing “thank you” tour of Kabba.
May her soul RIP!
Punch
Rest in peace.
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