
By Ezekiel Dontinna
Member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to His Majesty, the Ngolong Ngas, Nde JIka Golit, Ngas Land and members of Pankshin–Kanke joint Traditional Council over the loss of his wife Maran Esther Golit.
This came in a press statement signed by the Media Officer to the Ngolong Ngas, Wukaska Bako Gowon, and made available to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State recently.



Speaking at the palace of the Ngolong Ngas, the people representative acknowledged the fact that Maram has been a supporting Pillar in the discharging of the Royal Father’s services to the people of his Chiefdom.
He added that God who is the author of life decided to take her away without seeking for any body’s approval because her time is ripe and He loved to be with her in His kingdom.
Gagdi, however, expressed personal pains over the sad and untimely death of Maran as was accompanied by the Former Executive Chairman of Kanke Local Government Council Henry Jan Gotip and few of his aides.
Responding on behalf of the Ngolong Ngas, Nde JIka Golit, Fabian Danladi Paipung, appreciated the Lawmaker and said he has demonstrated the importance of empathy and solidarity in leadership, particularly in times of grief.
Nde Paipung, noted that his support and presence during the burial through the powerful delegation he sent and prayed that he continues with his good gesture in other moments like that.
Highlights of the visit was offering of prayers by the Chaplain of the Palace, Rtd Pastor Paul Yibisa and it was not a political gathering.