As eminent Nigerians pay glowing tributes to the former Chief of Defense Staff, Lt. General Joshua Dogonyaro, President Mohammadu Buhari has described the deceased as a thoroughbred officer whose antecedents in the Nigerian Army remain a reference point and motivation to younger officers.
President Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) at the funeral service for the late Dongoyaro at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Langtang North local government area of Plateau State on Friday further described him as a patriotic, brave and disciplined officer who gave his all to serve Nigeria.
According to him, Nigeria will remain grateful to late General Dogonyaro for his gallantry, patriotism and diligence in service to the nation particularly during his command of ECOMOG troops in Liberia.
He, therefore, condoled with the family of the deceased, the people and the Government of Plateau State over the loss of the General asking them to take solace in his good legacies.
Governor Lalong in his tribute said Plateau State is not grieving over the loss but celebrating a worthy son who made Nigeria and Africa proud throughout his military career.
He said “Late General Dogonyaro left his footprints in the sands of time. The challenge before us today is to ensure that the sacrifices he and other gallant soldiers made in uniting and keeping Nigeria safe does not go in vain. We must unite to defeat the forces of evil that are threatening the security and wellbeing of Nigeria. That is the best way we can honour the memory of the late General.”
Former Head of State General Yakubu who sent in a message through Gen. Jon Temlong affirmed the testimony of gallantry and selflessness by the late Dogonyaro whom he said showed early signs of greatness shortly after being commissioned into the Army.
Representative of the Liberian President George Weah said the Government and people of Liberia remain eternally grateful to Nigeria and in particular General Dogonyaro and soldiers for the role they played in restoring peace to their country.
The Vice President of Church of Christ in Nations COCIN Rev. Dr Amos Mhozo said the testimony of the deceased who was a committed member of the COCIN Headquarters Compound Church showed that God can use people no matter their backgrounds to achieve his purpose and propagate his word.
He said the Church will continue to pray for the government to rise up to the challenge of stopping the killing of innocent people across the nation by criminals as well as providing better infrastructure for the ease and comfort of the citizens.
The wife of the late General Mrs Dogonyaro spoke passionately about the faith of her husband and said he gave his best to the nation just as he did to the service of God, saying the family is happy that he was saved and played an active role in evangelism before his demise.
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