A former Senator and one-time Military Administrator of Katsina State, Joseph Akaagerger, is dead. He passed away at the age of 69.
News of the passing of Akaagerger, who represented Benue North East Senatorial District (2007-2011), was announced on Monday via a statement by the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State.
The statement reads in part: “The late senator was more than a political figure, he was a symbol of integrity, wisdom, and courage, whose legacy transcends partisanship.
“Senator Akaagerger devoted his life to the service of the people.
“He consistently championed the causes of justice, equity, and development, earning the admiration and respect of friends and political opponents alike.”
Reflecting on his time as a senator, the APC said Akaagerger brought honour and dignity to the office, leaving behind a record of leadership that will continue to inspire generations.
“His death is a monumental loss, not just to the Konshisha people and the Jechira bloc, but to the entire Benue State and Nigeria at large.
“We have lost a voice of reason, a pillar of wisdom, and a bridge between generations,” the statement added.
Retired Colonel Akaagerger’s death on Sunday, May 18, 2025, came exactly a week after that of a one-time Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, retired Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade, who died at the age of 70.
Reacting to Akaagerger’s death, the Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, said he received news with immense sadness.
Astatement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, said: “In the brief but impactful period he spent steering the affairs of our state, he built bridges that have withstood the test of time. Today, we don’t just mourn a former Military Administrator – we mourn a brother who bound Katsina and Benue with cords of friendship that death cannot sever,” the statement said.
“Governor Radda, on behalf of the government and the good people of Katsina State, expressed condolences to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Akaagerger family following the passing of an elder statesman.
“The governor further stressed that the late Colonel Akaagerger may have been the son of Benue by birth, but he became the son of Katsina by service.
“As we bid farewell to this legal luminary, distinguished soldier, and true servant of the people, we find comfort in the legacies of unity, selfless service, and unwavering integrity he has left behind. May God forgive his shortcomings, and may his family find the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the governor prayed.
