*CONDOLENCES MESSAGE FROM SOUTHERN PLATEAU YOUTH CONGRESS (S-PYCO) TO LONGJANG’S FAMILY, QUA’AN-PAN LGA, PLATEAU SOUTH AND PLATEAU.*
10/02/2020
It’s with deep shocked that we received and confirmed the unpleasant news of the death and home calling of our Distinguished Senator, His Excellency, Amb. Ignatius Datong Longjang who until his demise was a one time Career Ambassador, Chief of Staff, “Loyal Deputy Governor” under Sen. Jonah David Jang led government, a one time governorship aspirant and currently the serving Senator representing the good people of Southern Plateau in the National Assembly.
As young people in the zone, we will not forget so easily his examplary lifestyle, humility and loyalty which earned him the popular slogan “the loyal Deputy.” Though we will missed the above qualities, we take solace and give God all the glory considering the tremendous impact and legacies he has left that is worthy of emulation not only in the zone, state but Nigeria as a whole.
To us, this is a moment of reflection on the lifestyle of the elder-stateman, his leadership qualities when compared with the contemporary governance at every level and ramifications of life.
Again, to us even as we mourn, this is a celebration of life well spent on Earth considering the frequent and increasing demise of young people who are supposed to bury the older ones as it’s in years past living us with nightmares as to how the future may be.
As his family, local government, zone, state and Nigerians prepare his burial rite and rituals, we pray that God will received his gentle soul and comfort us all.
Rest well and good night Raregem!
Adieu Baba Longjang!!
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