{"id":163071,"date":"2025-05-19T12:28:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/former-military-administrator-of-katsina-joseph-akaagerger-is-dead"},"modified":"2025-05-19T13:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:30:06","slug":"former-military-administrator-of-katsina-joseph-akaagerger-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/former-military-administrator-of-katsina-joseph-akaagerger-is-dead","title":{"rendered":"Former Military Administrator of Katsina, Joseph Akaagerger is dead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Joseph Akaagerger, a former Senator who represented Benue North East Senatorial District and one-time Military Administrator of Katsina State, has passed on at the age of 69.<\/p>\n

The news of his passing was announced by the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State in an official statement.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, \u201cthe late senator was more than a political figure, he was a symbol of integrity, wisdom, and courage, whose legacy transcends partisanship.<\/p>\n

\u201cSenator Akaagerger devoted his life to the service of the people.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe consistently championed the causes of justice, equity, and development, earning the admiration and respect of friends and political opponents alike.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his time as a senator, the APC said Akaagerger brought honour and dignity to the office, leaving behind a record of leadership that will continue to inspire generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis death is a monumental loss, not just to the Konshisha people and the Jechira bloc, but to the entire Benue State and Nigeria at large.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have lost a voice of reason, a pillar of wisdom, and a bridge between generations,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Joseph Akaagerger, a former Senator who represented Benue North East Senatorial District and one-time Military Administrator of Katsina State, has passed on at the age of 69. The news of his passing was announced by the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State in an official statement. 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