The Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, has commended elder statesman and former Governor of Plateau State, Ambassador Fidelis Naanmiap Tapgun for his enduring commitment to mentorship and human development.
Dr. Tsenyil, who stated on the occasion of the 85th birthday of Ambassador Tapgun, noted that the former governor of Plateau State has continued to inspire and guide generations of leaders and professionals across Plateau State and the North Central region.
While congratulating Ambassador Tapgun on behalf of the Governing Board and Management of the NCDC, Tsenyil described the former Plateau State governor as a distinguished statesman whose life of service, leadership and commitment to national development has left an enduring mark on Plateau State, the North Central region and Nigeria at large.
A statement by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, head, Media and Corporate Communications Department of NCDC stated that Dr Tsenyil also acknowledged the remarkable contributions of the octogenarian to national development through his various positions of responsibility, including Governor of Plateau State, Minister of Industry, Ambassador of Nigeria to Kenya and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as well as Director-General of the Obasanjo-Atiku Campaign Organisation, among other notable assignments.
In the words of Tsenyil; “Through the generous application of his wealth of knowledge, experience, wisdom and extensive network of contacts, he has remained a source of guidance and support to many, contributing meaningfully to individual and collective progress”.
The NCDC Managing Director noted that attaining the age of 85 is a remarkable milestone and an opportunity to celebrate a life defined by public service, experience, purposeful leadership and enduring contributions to society.
While wishing Ambassador Tapgun many more years in good health, strength and fulfilment, Dr. Tsenyil prayed that his wealth of experience and wisdom will continue to benefit the younger generation and inspire greater commitment to the development of Plateau State, the North Central region and Nigeria.
