Governor Simon Lalong has expressed shock over the death of Mr. Samuel Dung, a personal assistant to a former governor of Plateau state, Jonah Jang.
Lalong in a statement signed by his director of press and public affairs, Dr.Makut Macham, Wednesday, described as saddening the sudden death of Mr. Dung that occurred on Monday, 2nd March.
While consoling the family of the deceased and former Governor Jang, Lalong described the death as painful and a huge loss to the people of Plateau 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”.
Lalong 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.
He also prayed that God will grant his soul eternal rest and give the family the grace to bear the loss.
