The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has said that the death of Senator GNS Pwajok has robbed Plateau State of bridge builder across the state and the North.
According to him, the deceased, who was the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 11 election, had been of immense contribution to political and legislative wellbeing of the country, and added value in the bridge building project on the Plateau as well as the peace and conflict resolution process in the Northern Senatorial District
A statement by the Director of Press and Publications to the governor, Emmanuel Nanle, said that displayed what the governor described as selfless efforts in seeing to the resolution of the several violent conflicts in the Northern Senatorial District, which he represented in the 7th Assembly of the Senate.
The statement said: “Death has no doubt robbed the state of the robust contribution of the Distinguished Senator to nation building. As the state mourns the demise of this astute and vibrant politician, the Governor on behalf of his family and the good people of Plateau commiserate with his family, the Berom Nation and the National Assembly over this loss. He prays for God’s comfort and eternal rest for the soul of the departed Senator.
“Adieu Distinguished Senator G.N.S. Pwajok.”
also, the lawmaker representing Jos South-Jos East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Edward Pwajok, has expressed shock over the death of Pwajok.
The lawmaker in a statement issued by his Senior Legislative Aide, Hon. Pam Ayuba Adangwom, said the death of Pwajok is a sad moment for Plateau State.
“I received the news with shock and sadness. The whole state has been thrown into mourning as we ponder under the ignominy of this huge loss. Painful though, one can only at this moment pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for the blessings of the Almighty to remain with his family.
“My condolences to the family, the Berom Nation and all the people of Plateau State and indeed Nigeria whom he served meritoriously as a Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic.
“My brother, friend and colleague, may you rest in peace with The Lord! Amen.” [myad]
