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By Anthony Maliki
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong was among the thousands of sympathizers who paid their last respects to late Aren Eggon Dr. Bala Angbazo who joined his ancestors recently.
The funeral service which took place at ECWA Church Alushi, Akwanga Local Government Nasarawa State witnessed tributes from various top government officials, religious leaders, captains of Industry and sons and daughters of Eggon nation.
Governor Lalong described the late Aren Eggon as a father who used his knowledge, power and influence to improve the lives of the people of Eggon, Nasarawa State and Nigeria at large.
He said the late Royal Father served his people with dignity, honesty and selflessness which brought about rapid development in education, health, agriculture and human capital development.
He particularly appreciated the Royal Father for his role in sustaining peace and stability in his domain and the State as well as offering wise counsel to him in his political career and leadership of Plateau State.
Lalong while praying God to grant the family, Eggon nation and Nasarawa State the fortitude to bear the loss, said the legacies of the Royal will continue to linger in the land.
The Governor of Nasarawa State Engr. Abdullahi Sule, APC Chairman Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, among others were at the funeral.
