Late Governor Suntai, An Architect of Modern Taraba

By Emma Umaru Pharm. Capt. Danbaba Danfulani Suntai was born on 30th June 1961 in Suntai town-Bali Local Government of Taraba state. He had his early education in Taraba state, and attended Government College, Kano from 1975-1980. He proceeded to School of Basic studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria from 1980-1981. He was admitted into Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria after the one-year…

Babangida Suntai, the younger brother of the late former Taraba state governor, Danbaba Suntai is dead.

He passed away Saturday evening in Abuja, hours after the burial of the late former governor.

Babangida had been rushed to the nation’s capital last week for treatment.

His brother, Suntai died on June 28 in Orlando, Florida, United States while undergoing rehabilitation for brain injuries he sustained during a plane crash on October 25, 2012.

His remains were laid to rest on Saturday in his hometown, Suntai in Bali Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Darius Ishaku described the late Suntai, as an epitome of humility with great sense of humour and passion for the development of the state.

Ishaku thanked all Nigerians, especially those who stood by the late governor during his trying moment and in death.

He said that the love they showed him was a great source of strength to the family and the people of the state.

The governor urged Suntai’s family to be consoled by the legacies and virtues of the late icon, who he said would be remembered by people for what he believed and stood for.

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Babangida Suntai, the younger brother of the late former Taraba state governor, Danbaba Suntai is dead.

He passed away Saturday evening in Abuja, hours after the burial of the late former governor.

Babangida had been rushed to the nation’s capital last week for treatment.

His brother, Suntai died on June 28 in Orlando, Florida, United States while undergoing rehabilitation for brain injuries he sustained during a plane crash on October 25, 2012.

His remains were laid to rest on Saturday in his hometown, Suntai in Bali Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Darius Ishaku described the late Suntai, as an epitome of humility with great sense of humour and passion for the development of the state.

Ishaku thanked all Nigerians, especially those who stood by the late governor during his trying moment and in death.

He said that the love they showed him was a great source of strength to the family and the people of the state.

The governor urged Suntai’s family to be consoled by the legacies and virtues of the late icon, who he said would be remembered by people for what he believed and stood for.

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The Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has announced the postponement of the state burial of former Governor Danbaba Suntai from August 5 to 19.

A press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Hassan Mijinyawa, in Jalingo on Saturday said the new date followed the governor’s consideration of the report submitted to him by the steering committee for burial of the late governor.

“Other activities lined up for the funeral ceremony will be announced soon,” Mr. Mijinyawa said.

He quoted Mr. Ishaku as describing Mr. Suntai as a great leader who impacted positively on the lives of Taraba people and therefore, deserved to be honoured.

Mr. Ishaku also urged them to keep praying for the repose of the soul of Mr. Suntai and his family.

Mr. Suntai, who was receiving treatment from injuries he sustained from a plane crash in October 2012, died at a hospital in Florida, U.S. on June 28.

(NAN)

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The Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has announced the postponement of the state burial of former Governor Danbaba Suntai from August 5 to 19.

A press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Hassan Mijinyawa, in Jalingo on Saturday said the new date followed the governor’s consideration of the report submitted to him by the steering committee for burial of the late governor.

“Other activities lined up for the funeral ceremony will be announced soon,” Mr. Mijinyawa said.

He quoted Mr. Ishaku as describing Mr. Suntai as a great leader who impacted positively on the lives of Taraba people and therefore, deserved to be honoured.

Mr. Ishaku also urged them to keep praying for the repose of the soul of Mr. Suntai and his family.

Mr. Suntai, who was receiving treatment from injuries he sustained from a plane crash in October 2012, died at a hospital in Florida, U.S. on June 28.

(NAN)

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Danbaba Suntai: The Evolution Of A Relationship, By Owei Lakemfa

In April 2012 when I was Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) then Congress President, Abdulwaheed Omar walked into my office to inform that he had just received a call from the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba  Danfulani Suntai that he just landed at the  Abuja airport and was heading to the NLC Office.

It was a shock to us as there was no previous contact. We…

“Captain” Suntai And The Final Flight To Glory By Emmanuel Bello

Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai was the very soul and spirit of governance. He was the emblem and the signature of power. He was the sceptre and the throne in all its radiance and splendour. He was indeed the purple robe and the crown of the king. His gait, language and thought process is symbolic of  royal leadership. He was the main issue in Taraba history and the heart of its narrative for…