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Beni Lar, the first daughter of Chief Solomon Lar, the pioneer chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, described the death of her father as a great loss when speaking with the NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA.
Beni, Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Human Rights, said that she shared a lot of memorable moments with the late Lar, who was the first executive governor of Plateau.
“My father taught me that there is no difference between a male and a female (child). He taught me to be hard-working; so, I trained as a lawyer just like him.
“He wanted me to succeed him in his career; he taught me the value of love for people, not only for those related to us by blood, but for everyone.
“My father said that I should strive to leave indelible footprints on the sand of time and that I should aim for the highest position in life,” she added.
The late Chief Solomon Lar was born in Pagna, Langtan Local Government Area of Plateau, in April 1933.
Lar, 80, died in a U.S. hospital on Oct. 9, after a protracted illness.
He is survived by his wife, Prof. Mary Lar, and children.