Hon. Enema Paul, the Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly and representative for the Dekina 11 constituency, has passed away.
He died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja.
Reacting to the news, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Yabagi, the Speaker described Paul as a humble, dedicated, and collaborative lawmaker who served his people and the state with commitment.
“The late Hon. Enema Paul was an embodiment of unity and progress, consistently working for the betterment of his constituency and the state,” said the Speaker.
“He was not just a politician but a devout Christian, a man of integrity, and a family man who held strong moral values.”
The Speaker also prayed for strength and courage for Paul’s family during this difficult time.
Hon. Enema Paul, who hailed from Egume in Dekina Local Government Area, was married and a father of three children.
He had previously served as a commissioner in the first tenure of former Governor Yahaya Bello.
At the time of his passing, he was serving his second term in the Kogi State House of Assembly.
