Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep sadness over the death of Senator Joseph Akaagerger, who died at the age of 69.
He described the Retired Lieutenant Colonel Akaagerger, who served as a Military Administrator of Katsina State, as a patriotic Nigerian, and as one who gave the nation and Benue State his very best during his life time.
“As a lawmaker and Senator representing Benue North-East Senatorial District, the late Senator equally proved his quality in politics, business, community service and philanthropy”;;, he added.
Governor Alia regrets his sad demise, saying the state will miss his contributions, particularly his counsel and engagements as an elder statesman and prominent member of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Elders Forum in the state, all of which were geared towards the growth and development of the State.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, quoted the governor as praying God to console his immediate family, his associates and the entire people of Benue State and Nigeria as a whole, urging them to take comfort in the legacies he left behind and build on it to honour his memory.
He equally prayed God to grant the late Senator eternal rest.
