By joshua Third Day Fidau Prayers For Late Onogie Afemai Lokoja, Alh. Zakariyau Dangana, Holds Tuesday 9th June 2026
The Afemai Community and people of Lokoja are set to observe the third day Fidau prayers for the late Onogie of Afemai Lokoja, Alhaji Zakariyau Ahmadu Dangana, on Tuesday, 9th June 2026.
This comes days after the traditional ruler passed on at the age of 86 in the early hours of Saturday, 10:00am.
A statement that announced his death described the late Onogie as a detribalized bridge builder who devoted his life to unity and the growth of the Kogi State capital. He was turbaned as Onogie of the Afemai people by His Royal Highness, Late Maigari of Lokoja, in 2020.
Funeral prayers were held on Saturday at the Lokoja Central Mosque, drawing a large gathering of mourners from all walks of life. Leading the Janaiza prayer, the Chief Imam of Lokoja Central Mosque, Alhaji Aminu Shaban, described the deceased as a man who made prayers and strict adherence to the tenets of Islam his guiding principles throughout his life. He reminded the congregation that life, no matter how long, is short, and urged Nigerians to make good deeds and upright conduct part of their daily living.
The funeral prayer attracted the representative of the Maigari of Lokoja, Members of the Traditional Council, Captains of Industry, Politicians, Management and Staff of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Members of the Afemai Community, and well-wishers who came to bid the traditional ruler farewell.
Mourners consistently described Alhaji Zakariyau Dangana as a detribalized elder statesman and one of the early builders of modern Lokoja. They noted that his passion for the growth and development of the state capital earned him the revered title of Onogie of Afemai Lokoja.
After prayers, his remains were conveyed to his hometown for interment in accordance with Islamic rites, as the Afemai community and people of Lokoja mourn the passing of a father, elder, and custodian of unity.
The family has now announced that third day Fidau prayers will be offered for the deceased at his Lokoja residence on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 by 10:00am. The Muslim community and well-wishers are expected to join in prayers for the repose of his soul.
Signed,
Engr. Mohammed Dangana