One Of The Biggest Trees In The Forest Of Nigeria Has Fallen - Wike Reacts To Death Of General Useni

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has reacted to the demise of the late General Jeremiah Useni.

Wike, in a statement on Friday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, commended the dedicated acts of Useni to public service during his lifetime.

As earlier reported, Lt. Gen Useni died on Thursday, 23rd January 2025.

Reacting, Wike described the death of one of his predecessors as the “fall of one of the biggest trees in the forest of Nigeria.”

He recalled the role played by Useni as the Minister of the FCT between 1993 and 1998 in developing the nation’s capital city as well as other public offices held by the late elder statesman.

The Minister commiserated with the family of the deceased and the people of Plateau state, describing the late Useni as a great man, a fine military officer and a peacemaker.

Wike said “From joining the Army at the age of 14, to becoming the Military Governor of the defunct Bendel State, Minister of Transport, Quarter-Master General of the Nigeria Army, FCT Minister and Senator for the Plateau South of Plateau State, Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, can be said to be among those Nigerians who saw it all and lived a life of service to the country.

“He was a jolly good fellow, fondly called ‘Jerry Boy,’ who took service to the people as his number one priority.

“Nigerians, especially the Tarok people of Plateau State, will never forget the late General for epitomising great virtues.

“He will be sorely missed by the entire people of Plateau State, Nigerian Armed Forces and Nigerians in general.

“On behalf of myself and residents of the FCT, I mourn the departure of General Jeremiah Timbut Oseni, a great man, a Patriot, a fine military officer, a Politician, a Peacemaker and a man of faith in the Almighty God.

“May his soul rest in peace.”