{"id":174793,"date":"2025-08-18T11:47:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/plateau-apc-mourns-loss-of-yilwatdas-mother"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:06:20","slug":"plateau-apc-mourns-loss-of-yilwatdas-mother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/plateau-apc-mourns-loss-of-yilwatdas-mother","title":{"rendered":"Plateau APC Mourns Loss of Yilwatda&#8217;s Mother"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been thrown into mourning following the death of the mother of its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Mama Lydia Yilwatda, who died on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The acting Publicity Secretary of the APC in the state, Shittu Bamaiyi, who conveyed the party\u2019s condolence message in a statement, described the death of Mama Yilwatda as not only a personal loss to the party\u2019s National Chairman but also to the entire APC family in Plateau State and the country at large.<\/p>\n<p>Shittu noted that her death was painful and devastating, especially to her children, as she died at a time when her counsel and prayers were most needed.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the statement reads: \u201cThere is no doubt that the late Mama\u2019s death is painful and devastating to the Yilwatdas, because she died at the time her motherly advice and prayers were most needed, particularly to the National Chairman, Professor Yilwatda.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also described her as a devoted Christian and respected leader in the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe deceased was a devoted Christian, virtuous, humane, and humble woman leader, particularly in the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe late Mama Lydia was known for the tireless and immeasurable efforts, alongside her late husband, Reverend Toma Yilwatda, in boosting the Church in Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, and Plateau States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe consoling record is that the deceased left behind an indelible and accomplished legacy, which is manifested in her children.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile sharing with Professor Yilwatda in his moment of grief, the party prays God to grant the late Mama\u2019s soul eternal rest,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been thrown into mourning following the death of the mother of its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Mama Lydia Yilwatda, who died on Sunday. 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