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GOV. Simon Lalong has expressed shock over the death of Rep. Haruna Maitala (APC-Plateau) in a fatal motor accident,on his way to Jos from Abuja on Friday.
Lalong said this in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Saturday in Jos.
He said his death was a great loss to his family, his constituency Jos North/Bassa and the entire state.
“I am deeply saddened by this tragic development for Plateau and Nigeria where we lost another legislator ar the National Assembly currently representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives.
The late member was a passionate politician who served his people with zeal and compassion. He did a lot to project and protect the interests of not only his constituency, but the entire state at the parliament. He will be missed greatly,” he said.
While consoling the family of the deceased and the entire state, the governor said his contributions to the successes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as his efforts at consolidating democracy in Nigeria would also be remembered for a very long time.
He urged the family, close associates, constituents and the entire state to accept the unfortunate development as an act of God and prayed for the repose of his soul.(NAN)
– Apr. 03, 2021 @ 16:59 GMT
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