TRACKING_____Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has expressed shock over the death of Senator Ignatius Longjan, who died during a protracted illness.
The senator represented Plateau South Senatorial District at the National Assembly.
Lalong, in a statement issued yesterday in Jos by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Macham, said Longjan’s death was devastating.
The governor said the death was a huge loss to not only his family, the people of Plateau South Senatorial District, but the entire state because of his immense contributions to the development of the state and the nation.
He said: “We have lost a man of honour and candour who in all his affairs always put the interests of Plateau State first. His humility, humanity and wealth of wisdom were always at display when he weighed on any issue that concerns people. We will surely miss him.”
The governor also recalled how the former deputy governor served Plateau State steadfastly and loyally from 2007 to 2015, and also played a significant role in ensuring political stability in the state during the period of various security challenges that the state passed through.
Longjan was a retired career diplomat, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State and deputy chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism. He was also former Chief of Staff to the former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang.
Longjan was elected in 2019 on APC platform to represent Southern Senatorial District.
