Plateau Former Deputy Governor, Sonni Tyoden Dies After Brief Illness

Sonni Tyoden

Former deputy governor of Plateau State, Sonni Tyoden, is dead.

Tyoden died at the age of 74 after a brief illness on Sunday.

Former governor of the state, Simon Lalong, confirmed the sad development to journalists on Sunday in Jos, the state capital.

Lalong, during a condolence visit at the deceased’s residence, described his former deputy as a trusted political ally who, according to him, was a confidante, teacher, and mentor.

He noted that Tyoden brought stability to the immediate past administration.

He said, “He brought significant stability, wisdom, and experience to our government.

“He worked tirelessly to ensure that we had a successful eight-year tenure.”

Sonni Tyoden was a professor of political science and a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos.