At quite an early age, signs that GNS Pwajok was destined for the top were already very evident. Unlike most of his young peers, he exuded certain rare qualities, which made him stand out from the crowd.

His meteoric rise from humble beginnings in academics (university lecturer) to the complex and challenging terrains of public administration and politics – from Director of Research, to Chief of Staff, to Senator of the federal republic and ultimately – flag bearer of PDP in the 2015 elections -underscores a man who was indeed extra-ordinary. His remarkable and swift progression through the aforementioned posts in a short period of 6 years, says all about what you need to know about the mettle of the man. He was a man, whom if entrusted with responsibility, viewed that as a call to service and aimed to deliver over and above what was required. Hence, GNS was continually entrusted with more and more responsibility –underscoring his uncommon abilities. He exuded rare and uncommon intelligence, adept social awareness, deep critical thinking and remarkable integrity –which meant he became an asset to his bosses and everyone around him.

The ever so personable and amiable “GNS”, as he was fondly called was a “smiler” –he would beam his radiant smile frequently to diffuse tense situations and left an impression on anyone he met. His charisma, humility, rare intelligence, confidence, soft spoken nature and genuineness was indeed second to none.

A few Quotes from GNS Pwajok

• “The future is as bright as the promise of God”
• “I see a new Plateau! One where old challenges of ethnicity, primordial sentiments do not take centre stage, but where unity and a sense of purpose fosters.
• “Man proposes but God disposes, I stand on the will of God”

And so I say – Plateau has lost a trailblazer. Your light will never dim-out or fade. Rest on my brother, friend, comrade and mentor. May God grant you eternal rest.

You are solely missed……but your legacy lives on!!

Dr. Chinan Mclean

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