Former Senator representing Benue North-East Senatorial District and one-time Military Administrator of Katsina State, Joseph Akaagerger, has passed away. He died on Monday evening at the age of 69.
The news of his death was confirmed by the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
Senator Akaagerger served in the Nigerian Senate between 2007 and 2011.
Prior to his senatorial career, Akaagerger also served as the Military Administrator of Katsina State during the military regime.
Reacting to his death, political stakeholders, friends, and colleagues have begun pouring in tributes, describing him as a statesman who dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria and the betterment of Benue State.
Details about funeral arrangements are yet to be announced by the family.
