Wike mourns Jeremiah Useni, says one of biggest trees in the forest of Nigeria has fallen
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has expressed grief over the passing of the former Minister of FCT, Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, saying “One of the biggest trees in the forest of Nigeria has fallen”.
Wike, who said that the retired Military officer would be missed in Nigeria, also noted that his death was a great loss to Plateau State and the entire country.
A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka said the late Military officer was “A leader Nigerians will never forget for helping to develop the FCT when he served as the Minister between 1993 and 1998.
Wike said, “From joining the Army at the age of 14, to becoming the Military Governor of the defunct Bendel State, Minister of Transport, Quarter-Master General of the Nigeria Army, FCT Minister and Senator for the Plateau South of Plateau State, Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, can be said to be among those Nigerians who saw it all and lived a life of service to the country.
“He was a jolly good fellow, fondly called ‘Jerry Boy,’ who prioritised service to the people.
“Nigerians, especially the Tarok people of Plateau State will never forget the late General for epitomising great virtues.
“He will be sorely missed by the entire people of Plateau State, Nigerian Armed Forces and Nigerians in general.
“On behalf of myself and residents of the FCT, I mourn the departure of General Jeremiah Timbut Oseni, a great man, a Patriot, a fine military officer, a Politician, a Peacemaker and a man of faith in the Almighty God”.