AS part of the preparatory journey for the final interment of late pioneer National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, late Chief Solomon Lar, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday received the remains of the late politician and elder statesman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Represented at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Senator Bala Mohammed, President Jonathan who extolled the virtues of Late Chief Solomon Lar, however described him as a legendary politician who was an epitome of emancipation, reconciliation and peace.
Speaking yesterday while receiving the remains of the late elder statesman on behalf of President Jonathan, Senator Bala Mohammed stressed that he fought gallantly, but peacefully for the common man.
Describing the late first civilian governor of old Plateau state as an inspirational leader who stood for unity and harmony among all Nigerians, the President said, “This great man has lived and conquered; he is indeed a role model especially for younger politicians.”
Others who paid tribute at the ceremony were Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau state, PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and former Information Minister, Professor Jerry Gana who is also the chairperson of the Solomon Lar Burial Organizing Committee.
Several dignitaries, clergy, senior government officials, indigenes of Nasarawa, Bauchi and Plateau states were at the Airport to receive the remains of Chief Solomon Lar.
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