The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has expressed sadness over the passing of a former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, aged 82.
Useni was appointed the minister of the FCT and also Minister of Transport by the then Head of State, General Sani Abacha.
He served the nation meritoriously in the implementation of the master-plan of the FCT during its budding stage.
In a press statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Akume described the late Army General as one of the quintessential Army Generals whose selfless sacrifice in promoting the nation’s peace and unity will remain indelible in the sand of time, urging the younger military officers to imitate his enviable track records.
Akume eulogised the unwavering determination of the late military icon to serve his people and the nation at large which led to his transition to politics and served as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He also commiserated with the Government and people of Plateau State, his immediate family and prays to God to grant the soul of the departed eternal repose.
