By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock over the death of its former Zonal Chairman, North East and paramount Ruler of Mbamnga Chiefdom in Taraba State, HRH. Amb. Emmanuel Quiltomi Njiwah.
In a press statement by the National Publicity Secretary Kola Olagbondiya, describing the death as a monumental loss to the nation.
The Party described Ambassador Njiwah as a very patriotic leader, teacher, seasoned diplomat, highly resourceful administrator and a highly loved statesman, who spared nothing in his sacrificial contribution towards the unity and development of the nation.
“As a member of our party’s National Working Committee before his destined elevation to the exalted stool of the highly revered Mbonduah of Mbamnga Chiefdom, Amb. Njiwah, was a stabilizing force, who made outstanding contributions for the stability, growth and success of our great party in his home state, Taraba, the Northeast zone as well as at the national level.
“Amb. Njiwah distinguished himself in service of our dear fatherland, as local government administrator as well as commissioner for rural development and cooperatives in the old Gongola state, Secretary to the Taraba State Government and in many more assignments where he made innumerable sacrifices in service as a true patriot.
“As a traditional ruler, Amb. Njiwah demonstrated an exceptional love in leading his people and reinforced our party’s belief in our national pride as embodied in our traditional institution.
“Our party deeply commiserates with the Njiwah family, Governor Darius Ishaku, the PDP fold in Taraba state and the North East Zone as well as the government and good people of Taraba state, as we pray God to give us the fortitude to bear this painful loss – he said.
Similarly, Speaker, Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Joseph Albasu Kunini, has described late Chief of Mbamnga Chiefdom, Mambilla Plateau, Ambassador Emmanuel Njiwah, as a rare gem who contributed immensely towards the development of both the defunct Gongola State and Taraba State.
Speaking during plenary of the House of Assembly, he explained that the news of the sudden death of the royal father on Sunday sent shock wave across the State and beyond.
“We woke up on Sunday morning with the sad news of the sudden death of Ambassador Emmanuel Njiwah who served both the defunct Gongola State and Taraba State in various capacities, before becoming the Paramount Traditional Ruler of Mbamnga Chiefdom, on the Mambilla Plateau.
“Even though death is inevitable, Taraba State has lost a rare gem, a great man; the State benefited immensely from his wisdom right from the defunct Gongola State.
“My condolences go to Taraba State, the State Council of Traditional Rulers, and the Mbamnga Chiefdom.”
Thirty minutes silence was observed by the Honourable Members in honour of the deceased.
Late Amb. Njiwah died at the age of Seventy One and has Eight Children, two wives and many grandchildren.
As of time of filling this report, sympathizers were trooping into the family compound singing condolences register”
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