PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG CONDOLES FORMER GOVERNOR JANG OVER LOSS OF PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed shock over the death of Mr. Samuel Dung, Personal Assistant to the former Governor of Plateau State Jonah Jang.
Governor Lalong in a statement described as saddening the sudden death of Mr. Dung which occured on Monday 2nd March.
While consoling the family of the deceased and the former Governor Jang, Lalong described the death as painful and a huge loss to the people of Plateau State giving his services to the State.
He said ” the deceased served with passion and commitment leaving no one in doubt that he was a dependable father and husband as well as a worthy assistant to his principal. Such a loss is deeply hurting especially looking at the vacuum created by his demise”.
Governor Lalong however asked the family and former Governor Jang to be comforted by the record of impeccable service the late Dung offered to his principal and the entire State in loyalty, honesty and selflessness.
Lalong also prayed that God will grant his soul eternal rest and give the family the grace to bear the loss.

Makut Simon Macham, Ph.D
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
3rd March 2020.

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Gov. Lalong Condoles Former Governor, Sen. Jang over Loss of Personal Assistant, Mr. Sam Dung