A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), retired Lt Gen. Jeremiah Useni, is dead.
The late elder statesman, who was popularly called ‘Jerry Boy’ by his friends and former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under Sani Abacha, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82, following a protracted illness.
His death was announced in a statement issued in Jos by Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang.
He described the of the former Minister and Quarter Master General of the Nigerian Army as a tremendous loss not only to his immediate family but also to the Nigerian Armed Forces, Plateau State, and the entire nation.
Highlighting the roles played by the late army general, Governor Mutfwang noted that he left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s security and political landscape with his tireless efforts to promote peace and security, especially in Northern Nigeria and Plateau State.
The governor prayed that god grants the family, plateau state, and the nation the strength and fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss, and also asked for God’s divine presence to comfort and provide solace in the days ahead.
Useni served Nigeria in other capacities as former military governor of the defunct Bendel State, Minister of Transport, and Quarter-Master General of the Nigerian Army.
On his retirement from the Army, the Langtang-born officer, joined politics, serving as Deputy Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).
Useni was elected Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
