The Senate on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honour of the late Senator Solomon Ewuga, former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State and Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The upper chamber also extended its condolences to the people of Nasarawa North Senatorial District and the government of Nasarawa State over his passing. It further resolved to send a delegation to commiserate with the deceased’s family and the state government.
These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion titled ‘Demise of Senator Solomon Ewuga CON (19th June, 1955 – 23rd September, 2025)’, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo (SDP-Nasarawa South).
In his lead debate, Senator Onawo described Ewuga’s death at the age of 70 as a great loss to the nation, recalling his exemplary service and dedication to public duty.
He highlighted Ewuga’s distinguished career, noting that he served Nigeria with diligence, integrity, and vision – as Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator representing Nasarawa North, Minister of State for the FCT, and later as a revered elder statesman whose counsel guided successive administrations.
Onawo praised the late Ewuga’s lifelong commitment to peace, unity, and development, particularly in education, youth empowerment, and infrastructure.
He also lauded Ewuga’s mentorship of young leaders, promotion of inter-ethnic harmony, and advocacy for good governance, describing him as an icon of public service and a bridge-builder within Nasarawa State and beyond.
The Senate noted that his contributions to national development and humanity left indelible marks on the political and socio-economic landscape of Nasarawa State and the nation at large.
He further said that the Senate is concerned that, without a deliberate effort to preserve his legacy, future generations may not fully appreciate his contributions to the growth and stability of the Nigerian federation.
He said that Senator Ewuga was a Distinguished Patriot, Statesman, and Public Servant whose legacy will continue to inspire generations.
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, Senator Enyinnaya
Abaribe, Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, Senator Danjuma Goje, Senator Garuba Musa Maidoki (Kebbi South), and former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong, paid glowing tributes to the late Ewuga.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio also eulogised the deceased.
He said that Ewuga served Nigeria – ‘was among the first set of deputy governors, minister of state for FCT, and an orator.’
He commiserated with the family of the deceased and the government and people of Nasarawa state.