Senator Lalong devastated over death of Prof. Janet, wife of Senator Plang representing Plateau Central Senatorial District

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By Anthony Maliki, Abuja

Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has expressed deep shock and regret over the sad demise of Prof. Janet Diket, the wife of Senator representing Plateau Central, Diket Plang.

Lalong says he is grieved by the news of the death of Prof. Janet, a mother, an astute academician, woman leader and a community mentor.

This was contained in a statement by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Special Adviser Media to Senator Lalong.

Senator Lalong while commiserating with his colleague Senator Plang and members of his family described her death as a humongous loss to the people of Plateau Central, Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

He acknowledges the immense contributions of the deceased to the University of Jos where she taught and the Nigerian academia as she impacted knowledge, conducted research and mentored hundreds of students that have continued to impact society positively.

Senator Lalong also extended his condolences to the people of Plateau State particularly Plateau Central Senatorial who will miss her contributions to the development of the zone through her support and prayers for her husband who currently represents them at the national assembly.

As leader of the APC in the State, Lalong also commiserates with the Chairman and members of the party in the State over this shocking development, asking all to accept it as a will of God while appreciating her years of fruitful service to God and humanity.

While praying God to give her husband, Distinguished Senator Plang, her children and other members of the family the grace to bear this monumental loss, Lalong also prayed God to forgive her sins and grant her soul eternal rest.