By Israel Joel
Northern Governors Forum has described as sad the demise of the Paramount and Supreme Ruler of the Jukun Race and Chairman, Taraba State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Dr. Shekarau Angyu Masa Ibi, Kuvyo II who joined his ancestors at the age of 84.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong in a statement signed by Makut Macham, his director of press and public affairs described the death of the Aku Uka as painful, said the Royal Father was a man of integrity and a uniting factor having led the Kwararafa Race for 45 Years.
While condoling Governor Darius Ishaku and the entire people of Taraba State, Lalong said Dr. Shakarau did a lot to enhance the political, educational, social, economic, and cultural lives of his people by initiating various programs and projects during his lifetime.
He also provided leadership to the sons and daughters of the Jukun race at home and abroad and mobilized them for various accomplishments in their areas of endeavor which rubbed off positively on the kingdom.
Governor Lalong also praised the role played by the Royal Father in the affairs of the Northern Region and the nation where he contributed enormously within the Traditional System to advance solutions to many challenges of the region and the nation at large.
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Governor Lalong said the Northern Governors Forum will miss his wise counsel and passion for peace, harmony, and development which he consistently advocated during his reign.
He asked God to grant the Royal Father eternal rest and comfort the Jukun nation and the entire people of Taraba State.
