The immediate past deputy governor of Plateau, Prof. Sonni Tyoden, is dead.
Tyoden, 74, died on Sunday, 4 May, 2025 after a brief illness.
The immediate past governor of the state, Mr Simon Lalong, confirmed the development to newsmen on Sunday, 4 May, 2025 in Jos, the state capital
Lalong, who visited the residence of the deceased to condole with the family, described his former deputy as a trusted political ally, confidante, teacher, and mentor.
“He worked tirelessly to ensure that we had successful eight years tenure,” he said.
Tyoden was a professor of political science and a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos.
Source: (NAN)
