Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ltd. Gen. Jeremiah Useni (Rtd) is no more, reports thegazellenews.com
The news of his death was confirmed by the current Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Muftwang.
The Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Gyang Bere who signed the statement on behalf of the Governor, said Useni died on Thursday, 23 January, 2025 in Jos, the state capital.
He reportedly died at the age of 81 after a protracted illness.
Useni represented Plateau South Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, between 2015 and 2019.
He would have been 82 on February 16, 2025
Mutfwang, who described Useni’s demise as a huge loss to Plateau, urged his immediate family and residents of the state in general to take solace in God.
“On behalf of my family, the government, and the peace-loving people of Plateau, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the President, the Armed Forces and Tarok nation over the loss of this distinguished elder statesman.
“I wish to also extend my condolences to his immediate family and relations; I call on them to take solace in God in this trying time,” Bere quoted Mutfwang as saying.
The deceased also served as Minister of Transport and Quarter-Master General of the Nigerian Army, among many other appointments during his military career.
After retirement, Useni ventured into politics where he served as Deputy Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and senator.
He was also the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau during the 2019 General Elections.
