Audu Ogwunenwa Jos.
The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has expressed sadness over the death of one time Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff and ECOMOG Commander, Major General Joshua Dogonyaro.
Rev Pam in a statement issued on Thursday through his Media Aide Ayuba Pam and a copy made available to Oracle Reporters, described the death of Gen Dogonyaro as a huge loss not only to his family but to Plateau state and Nigeria as a whole.
The NCPC boss said General Joshua Dogonyaro’s death will no doubt affect the peace building process in the land as he was a man of peace!
“I recall how we have worked closely with him on issues of peace and he was always available whenever I come to him for counselling.
” He did not pretend about his love for this country haven served in various military capacities and even after retirement he was still very active and forthcoming on peace matters.
“Indeed, Plateau state and Nigeria has lost a rear gem. A quintessential personality and a gallant soldier.
He prayed God to grant his immediate family, the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss .