BY CHUWANG DUNGS
Taraba state governor mourns the demise of frontline politician, former federal minister, Salome Jankada, describing her as an accomplished politician.
Kefas in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello, said the “late Mrs Jankada shattered the glass ceiling for women in politics. He said she is a trail blazer who became an icon of democracy.
According to the governor, Jankada’s life radiated the hard work and determination of women who have broken the mould over the years.
He noted that she started her political career from the grassroots level as a councillor in a very challenging election of Karewa ward, Yola in defunct Gongola state.
Mr Kefas, said her legacy remains that of resilience and commitment to excellence. He stressed she would be remembered for her forthrightness and sharp political wits, especially her profound love for people.
Kefas further described the late wife of the famous late Doctor Jankada, who equally passed on recently, as a disciplinarian who raised very responsible children. He urged parents to borrow some leaves from her life and times.
Meanwhile, Kefas said the late Jankada would be solely missed, especially now that her wise counsels and guidance is needed the most.
Mrs Jankada, was the minister of Women and Youths Development during the first tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
