Gov. Ododo Mourns Rep. David Zacharias’ Mother, Mama Laruba Mary Zekeri At 83
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commiserated with the Member representing Idah Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. David Idris Zacharias, over the death of his mother, Mrs Laruba Mary Zekeri.
The Governor, represented by his Deputy, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, conveyed his condolences during the funeral service of the deceased on Friday in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area.
Governor Ododo described Mama’s death as painful, noting that her family and Ejule community would greatly miss her wisdom and guidance. He said the late matriarch lived a fulfilled life, having raised responsible children who had continued to make her proud.
He added that Mama left behind a legacy of discipline, strong christian faith and good upbringing, describing mothers with such values as rare blessings to their families. He also thanked God that her children were the ones that gave her a befitting burial and not the other way round.
The Governor called on political leaders and stakeholders at the service to sustain the unity demonstrated at the funeral and extend it to politics and governance for the overall development of Kogi East and the entire state.
The funeral service attracted the crème de la crème of Kogi East politics, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other dignitaries from across the country.
Notable among those in attendance was the Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims, who represented the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Also present was the Ejeh of Ofu and Chairman of the Ofu Local Government Traditional Council, HRH Alhaji Akwu A. Obaje, as well as APC, ADC AND PDP leaders, and other prominent personalities.
The ceremony was officiated by the Chairman of the Ejule Area Conference of the United Evangelical Church, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Akwu, alongside other clergy.
Until her death at the age of 83, Mama Laruba Mary Zekeri was a trader, a dedicated farmer and a committed Christian. She passed away peacefully on the 3rd of September 2026 and she was laid to rest shortly after the funeral service,, at her family house in Abocho Etiaja, Dekina Local Government Area.
Unubi Emmanuel
Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor
Kogi State
October 16, 2026
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