The late elder statesman, who was popularly called ‘Jerry Boy’ by his friends, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82, following a protracted illness.
One of Nigeria’s charismatic military officers, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Timbut Useni, is dead.
He was 82.
Useni’s passing was announced yesterday by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
Mutfwang said in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, that Useni, who was the fourth military Federal Capital Territory(FCT) minister died after a ‘’protracted illness.’’
The statement reads: ‘’The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, deeply regrets to announce to the citizens of Plateau State and all patriotic Nigerians, the passing of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni.
‘’The distinguished elder statesman passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82, following a protracted illness.
“On behalf of my family, the government, and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, I extend my deepest sympathies to the President, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the immediate family, and all those mourning the loss of this distinguished elder statesman.’’
Mutfwang prayed that God grants the family, the people of Plateau State, and the nation the strength and fortitude to bear the loss. He also asked for God’s divine presence to comfort and provide solace in the days ahead.
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