Shagaya- Nigerian has lost an intelligent soldier says Plateau legislator 

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos

Member representing Langtang North/ Langtang South federal constituency of Plateau state under the platform of the people’s Democratic Party PDP Hon. Beni  Lar has said her constituency was devastated and  deeply saddened by the death of Sen. John Shagaya former Senator representing Plateau South senatorial zone in  a ghastly motor accident .

Gen. Shagaya rtd hail from Langtang North local government council of the state.

Lar in a statement signed and issued in Jos a copy made available to newsmen in Jos on Thursday  said the death of Senator John Shagaya is not only a lost  to the Tarok Nation , but Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

According to her, the country has lost  an intelligent soldier who has served the country meritoriously in both constituency and  national assignment lamenting that his immense contribution to the development of Nigeria will be greatly missed at this critical moment of the country.

Part of the statement reads “Late Shagaya is a  detribalised Nigerian whose love for his people and the Nation is unrivalled. He was a strong advocate for the unity of Nigeria , which guided his actions in the Senate and in any capacity he found himself. ‘

She further stressed,  Langtang North/Langtang South federal constituency missed a fine and honest former representative. He left behind him indelible footprints of professionalism both in military and in politics . Shagaya was a man of integrity, personal honour, service and passionate commitment to the best Nigerian ideals.”

According to her, the entire Taroh Nation mourn the demise of this worthy son who has not only contribute to the growth and development of Taroh land but Plateau and Nigeria as a whole, the statement added .

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Sen Shagaya- Nigeria has lost an intelligent soldier says Plateau legislator