02/06/2026
*NEWS UPDATE...*
*EYIRE DESCENDANTS, EIKA EHI-OHUEPE PAY COURTESY & SALLAH VISIT TO HAJIYA HASSANA ONIZE YAKUBU*
_By: Hon. Ismaila AbdulMalik_
_APC Chairmanship Candidate, Okehi LGA_
The people of Eyire Descendants, Eika Ehi-Ohuepe in Okehi LGA yesterday paid a courtesy and Sallah visit to *Hajiya Hassana Onize Yakubu*, wife of Dr. Yakubu Adebenege Siyaka, Auditor General for Local Government, Kogi State. The visit was to appreciate her consistent motherly support, generosity, and commitment to the growth and development of our community.
In my remarks, I expressed profound gratitude to our former governor for laying a solid foundation and enduring legacy we remain proud of today. I also commended His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State, for his people-oriented, grassroots leadership that continues to place Kogi on the map of progress. I gave special appreciation to my boss, leader, and role model, *Dr. Yakubu Adebenege Siyaka*, for his love, guidance, and unwavering support for Eyire Descendants, particularly towards me personally. May Allah continue to protect, elevate, and bless him beyond measure. I described Hajiya Onize as a “Queen Mother with a heart of gold” and prayed for Allah to grant her long life, good health, and continued success in all her endeavors.
Other leaders present also took turns to appreciate Hajiya Onize. *Hon. Onsachi Ahmed*, popularly known as DIET, commended her dear support for Eika Ehi and prayed for long life and prosperity for her entire household. *Hon. Ibrahim Abdulyakeen* lauded her unwavering commitment to development around her and for consistently carrying others along to succeed.
*Hon. King Habib*, a trusted ally of Hajiya Onize, praised the people of Eika Ehi for recognizing good leadership and prayed that Allah grants Hajiya success in every venture she undertakes.
In her response, *Hajiya Hassana Onize Yakubu* appreciated the delegation led by me and prayed for the continued peace, unity, and development of Kogi State, Eika Ehi-Ohuepe, and the good people of Eyire Descendants. The visit concluded with renewed pledges of unity, loyalty, and collective support for leaders who prioritize the welfare of the people.
