Ahmed Usman, former military administrator of Oyo and Ondo states, has passed away in the early hours of Wednesday April 14 at 70.
The deceased, who retired from the army as a colonel, died in in Jos, Plateau State capital. Usman, who hails from Okura in Kogi state, was the military administrator of Ondo state from 1994 to 1996 and Oyo from 1996 to 1998.
In his condolence message, Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, said Usman was concerned about the growth and development of the state.
A statement released by his spokesperson Muhammed Onogwu, reads;
Governor Bello described Col. Usman, who hailed from Okura, Dekina Local Government of the State, as a worthy ambassador of the Confluence State who excelled in his chosen profession and blossomed through the ranks.
He noted that although he majorly served his fatherland outside his state of origin, he was sternly concerned about the growth and development of Kogi State particularly in its political affairs and the quality of leadership hence he indicated interest to govern the state in 2011.
Usman was once reported to have described National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) detainees as prisoners of war.
NADECO was a coalition of progressives who called on the administration of Sani Abacha, the late military dictator, to step down in favour of MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 election.
Several members of NADECO were arrested and detained between 1993 and 1998.
Governor Bello condoled with the family, friends of the late military Administrator and the people of Kogi East, particularly Dekina local government area.
May his soul rest in peace.
