*PRESS RELEASE*
*THE PASSAGE OF SENATOR LONGJAN IS PAINFUL-DIMKA*
The passage of the Senator representing Plateau South, Senator Ignatius Datong Longjan had been described as a colossal loss to the Nigerian people and democracy, even as he is described as a dogged fighter for the people’s cause.
Senator Hezekiah Dimka, who represents Plateau Central, while paying tribute to his compatriot is saddened that the loss of the onetime deputy governor of the state is coming at a critical time of the nation in dire need of dispassionate leaders for the course of the people.
He said for the short period of representing Plateau in the National Assembly, and the other services he had rendered in the chancellery of our diplomatic missions as well as that of the deputy governor of the state, a man well-disposed to the people is lost.
While praying for the repose of his soul, Senator Dimka asked God Almighty to reward his good deeds as well as comfort the family, associates, friends, Plateau and the Senate.
Senator Longjan is reported to have died at the Nizzamiye Turkish Hospital, Abuja after a protracted illness.
SENATOR HEZEKIAH A. DIMKA
_Plateau Central Zone Chairman, Senate Committee of Drugs and Narcotics_
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