Shehu Sani Lists Jeremiah Useni’s Projects in Abuja as FCT Minister
- Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has eulogised former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt General Jeremiah Useni
- Senator Sani said Useni built many projects in the nation's capital when he was the FCT minister
- He listed the National Assembly Complex, Apo legislative Quarters, and the Diplomatic drive as some of Useni's projects in Abuja
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FCT, Abuja - Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has mourned the loss of the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt Gen Jeremiah Useni.
Legit.ng recalls that the death of Useni was announced by the Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang in a statement issued on Thursday, January 23.
Source: Twitter
Sani said Useni’s death was a great loss to the country.
The former federal lawmaker said Useni built and completed many projects in the nation’s capital while he was the FCT minister.
He stated this via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @ShehuSani on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Senator Sani listed the National Assembly Complex, Apo legislative Quarters, All the Gwarimpa Housing estate, and the Diplomatic drive as some of Useni’s projects in Abuja.
“Late General Jerry Useini was the FCT Minister who built the National Assembly Complex, Apo legislative Quarters, All the Gwarimpa Housing estate, the Diplomatic drive among many other projects. A great loss to the country. May his soul rest in peace.”
In another tweet, Sani said Useini reminded the lawmakers he built the whole Complex with less than N5Billion when the N30billion was budgeted for National Assembly’s renovation.
“When about N30billion was budgeted for the renovation of the National Assembly, the Late Senator (General) Jerry Useini reminded the lawmakers that he built he built the whole Complex with less than N5Billion when he was the FCT minister.”
Nigerians react to Useni's projects in Abuja
Legit.ng compiled some reactions from Nigerians on the projects executed in the FCT by Useni.
@adahobehira
"Amen. He deserves State berial and one this projects should be name after him as Mark of honor.
Rest in peace JT Oseni."
@FadeyiHenry
"Kado Estate used to be known as JT Useni"
@nedugabs
"I had a handshake 🤝 with him when he visited my school GSSS Abaji 1996. He is workaholic officer, his passion for development is top notch. May his soul rest in peace 🕊️ amen 🙏."
@ChrisAdeyemi2
"Comrade @ShehuSani is afraid to say that the late General Jerry Oseni achieved more than the current FCT minister without making a noise. This expired comrade has been careful and selective in using words since the T- pain grabbed power."
@realPeterInyang
"Gwarinpa Estates were not built by the FCT Minister, but Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Don't give incoherent history."
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@CFC_santis
"He was supposed to take over from Abacha. But Arewa felt he wasn't Arewa enough. Dem remind am say na middlebelt."
@AroleMogaji
"Correction, Distinguished Senator: Gen. Abacha directly gave the building of Gwarimpa to Engr. Ibrahim Ali. He was the one who built the Estate not Gen Useni."
Jeremiah Useni: 8 facts about late former FCT minister
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the former FCT minister and senator died following a protracted illness on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
In this article, Legit.ng highlighted interesting facts Nigerians should know about the former military general and politician
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