Kwara state government has lost a Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner-designat, James Kolo.
The late Kolo died Tuesday at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) after a brief illness.
He hailed from Patigi, Patigi local government area of the state.
State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the Patigi community and the All Progressives Congress (APC) family on the sudden death of the politician.
AbdulRazaq, in a statement by his media, Rafiu Ajakaye described Kolo as a loyal party man and a team player whose death Tuesday morning is a great loss to his family, the people of Patigi local government, and the entire state.
“We are devastated by the death of Mr. Kolo after recently falling ill.
He was a staunch party man and a bridge builder who worked hard alongside other patriots for the success of the APC in the state.
“We are consoled by the fact that he was a good man who got along with everybody that crossed his path. Many knew him for being a generous person. We commiserate with his family and pray the Almighty God to comfort them and rest his gentle soul,” the governor said.