President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, was among top government officials who attended the burial of Mama Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

Mama Lydia died in August at the age of 83.

In his remarks at the burial service on Saturday, Akpabio extended his condolences to the grieving family, urging the APC National Chairman to take solace in the knowledge that his mother had chosen the right time to depart.

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He said, “To our dear Mama, goodbye from all of us. Goodbye from Nigeria. To our National Chairman, be consoled in the knowledge that your mother chose the right time to depart — a time when her legacy continues to speak through you and through all the lives she touched.”

The Senate President also used the occasion to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for unifying and bringing together people fom different faiths, regions and political divides.

“All former Governors of Plateau State are here today, irrespective of political party. The Governor of Plateau State, working closely with our National Chairman, has received you warmly, and the people of Plateau have shown tremendous affection and excitement at your visit.

“As a politician, I observed the turnout from the airport to this venue — thousands of Plateau citizens lined the streets, waving and cheering. That alone speaks louder than any words: Mr. President, you have touched the hearts of the people of the Plateau.

“This service today is a powerful reflection of unity, faith, and leadership — and it shows that God has truly registered your presence.” Akpabio added.