Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has expressed shock over the death of immediate past Head of Service, Plateau State Engr. Sunday Chong Hyat, mni.

Lalong in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Makut Simon Macham expresses deep regrets over the demise of Engr. Hyat who he described as a consummate professional with many records of achievement.

He said “I was devastated to hear of the death of Engr. Hyat who worked closely with me as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Later Head of Service of Plateau State during my tenure as Governor. He was a competent, reliable and passionate professional who did a lot to actualise many of our physical projects across the State. He was a man that stood for quality, excellence, produnce and accountability”.

The former Plateau State Governor also recalled how as Head of the Civil Service, Engr Hyat spearheaded reforms that repositioned the service towards higher efficiency, productivity, industrial harmony and delivery of Government programmes and projects.

Lalong says the late Engr Hyat will be greatly missed by not only his family, but the entire people of Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

He sends his condolences to his wife and children, HRH Atar Aten of Ganawuri, Riyom Local Government, the Gindiri Old Students Association (where he was President), the Nigeria Society of Engineers as well as his friends, associates and colleagues.

He prays God to comfort the family and grant his soul eternal rest.

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Lalong Shocked Over Death of Former Plateau State Head of Service, Engr. Sunday Hyat