By Ezekiel Dontinna
The National body of Middle Belt Journalists Forum (MBJF), has joined the rest of Nigerians across the world in mourning the demise of former Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lieutenant General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, who died Thursday, after a protracted illness at the age of 81.
This came in a press statement jointly by the National President and National Secretary of the Forum, Mark Mayah and Ladi Emmanuel, and made available to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State capital Friday.
The statement states, “the Middle Belt Journalists Forum (MBJF), has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lieutenant General Jeremiah Useni (Rtd).
“The Forum noted that the passing away of General Useni is a monumental loss, not only to his immediate family, but also to the Nigerian Armed Forces, Plateau State, and the nation at large.
“Lt General Jeremiah Useni was a selfless leader whose contributions to the development of Nigeria, particularly during his time as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory as well as a Senator of the Federal Republic cannot be forgotten.
“His commitment to the unity and progress of the nation was remarkable. General Useni, was a distinguished military officer and statesman.The nation has lost a great statesman, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come,” the Forum enthused.
Describing late General as a patriotic leader who dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria, the MBJF extended its condolences to the Useni’s family, the people of Plateau State, the Middle Belt Region and the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The Forum, therefore, prayed God to grant the family and his loved ones the strength and fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss, embracing them with divine comfort that would guide them in the difficult days ahead.
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