DALUNG CONDOLES WITH THE FAMILY OF LATE SENATOR LONGJAN
12th February, 2020
The Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has condoled the family of Senator Ignatius Longjan who died after a protracted illness at Turkish Hospital Abuja on Monday 10th February, 2020.
The Minister who paid the condolence visit to the family yesterday 11th February, 2020, described the death of the Elder Statesman as tragic, shocking and painful. “This evening, I condoled with the family of late Senator Ignatius Datong Longjan”. “The exit of Baba is a great loss to Plateau State and Nigeria at large”. “We have lost a man of great honour and humility.” Baba was a peaceful man with great passion in serving his people; we will surely miss him”.
Until his death, Ambassador Longjan was a Senator Representing Plateau Southern Zone at the National Assembly.
He also extolled the sterling qualities of leadership in Nigeria as former Career Ambassador. He was a Former Deputy Governor who served Plateau State steadfastly and loyally from 2011 to 2015 during Senator Jonah David Jang as Governor. Senator Longjan was disciplined, humbled and patriotic.
“We are deeply pained by this sudden loss and pray that God Almighty will console his immediate family, the people of Plateau State and beyond. Ambassador Longjan, before his election as Senator, he was appointed as Board Chairman of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Until his demise, Baba Longjan was an APC Chieftain in Plateau State.
May his soul rest in peace Amen.
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