President Tinubu, SGF, Ministers, National Assembly Members Pay Tributes to Late Nana Lydia Yildawa in Jos
By Azi Peter – Jos
The Plateau State capital, Jos, was abuzz with activity on Friday as dignitaries from all walks of life gathered at Langfield Jos for the service of songs for the Mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Late Nana Lydia Yildawa.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON, described Late Nana Lydia Yildawa as a woman who lived a fulfilled life.
He urged citizens to unite and love one another, noting that death is inevitable and we should all prepare for it.
Akume said, “We are here to celebrate life because Mama lived a fulfilled life, and we need not mourn and sorrow for her death.”
The Zonal Deputy Chairman of APC, South East, Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogwu, paid tribute to Late Nana, saying she sowed good seeds in the Lord’s vineyard and raised her children according to Christian tenets.
Professor Nentawe Yilwada, a child of the deceased, described his mother as generous, disciplined, and humanitarian in nature.
He said, “We celebrate a woman who offered her life for Christ and raising us. We are seven in number still alive, and all working.”
Other tributes came from the Ngas Development Association President and the President of the Church of Christ in Nations.
Dignitaries in attendance included Former Deputy Senate President, Omo Agege, Rochas Okorocha, Senator Simon Lalong, and Diket Plang, among others.
The event featured music ministration by Solomon Lange, the Ngas choir, and the Women Fellowship of the Church of Christ Headquarters. A special prayer was offered for the bereaved family.
In his sermon, Rev. Dr. Sylvester Dachomo challenged Christians not to remain stagnant spiritually, citing John Chapter 3:1-8. He said, “You can’t remain an infant or toddler perpetually… God offers hope for eternity, and those who look and believe in Him will have everlasting life.”
Late Nana Lydia Yildawa was remembered as a missionary who supported her husband and spread the Gospel of Christ in the North East.
The family was urged to take solace in God alone.
