Jeremiah Useni: 8 Interesting Facts About Late Former FCT Minister

A former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, passed on on Thursday, January 23, 2025. It was gathered that Useni died following a protracted illness. General Useni transitioned into politics after retiring from the military to contribute to the development of the country....Read Full Article >>➤

Below are some interesting facts about the late former FCT minister.

He was also a former Minister for Transport and Quarter-Master General of the Nigeria Army. However, he was suspended indefinitely in December 2008, for saying the death of Ken Saro-Wiwa was a national sacrifice. Former Senate president, Bukola Saraki, has mourned the passing late General Useni. Saraki described Useni as a true patriot and a great statesman and prayed that the Almighty will comfort all those mourning his passing.

General Useni was a man of profound wisdom and boundless energy—defined by selfless service and dedication to our nation. He was a patriot, through and through.

His leadership in Plateau State, North Central Zone, and across the country stands as a testament to his character and vision.

The retired general says it is painful that some Plateau state indigenes were recently captured by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state.

Useni notes that it is disturbing that the kidnappings are tied to religious differences and as revenge for other killings outside Nigerian borders.

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