Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel Gapyil, was among dignitaries who gathered to pay their last respect to the late Ngo Gwey Lyop Gyang, mother of Senator Istifanus Gyang.

Speaking during the funeral service held at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Bethel Rawuru Fan, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, the Speaker conveyed the heartfelt condolences of the Plateau State House of Assembly to Senator Gyang and the entire Dung Gyang family over the loss of their revered mother.

He praised the late Ngo Lyop Gyang for her unwavering commitment and resilience . He described her as a devoted mother who, despite being widowed for over four decades, raised her children with strength and purpose among them, Senator Istifanus Gyang, who has significantly contributed to the development of Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

The Speaker urged the Dung Gyang family to uphold the noble legacies of their mother, praying  God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Delivering the sermon, COCIN General Secretary Rev. Dinfa Marshal who drew his text from 2 Corinthians chapter 5, reminded the congregation that life on earth is temporary and likened to living in tents. He emphasized the importance of living to please God in order to attain eternal life, noting that the late Ngo Gyang lived a devoted life in service to God, even in her old age.

The COCIN General Secretary, highlighted that death is a universal reality and that every funeral should serve as a reminder of the Christian faith and hope of eternity.

Tributes came from the Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council,Stephen Pwajok, the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, who was represented by the Gwom Rwei of Barkin Ladi Da Edward Gyang who commended the children of the deceased for taking good care of their mother and assured the family of the support of the traditional institution.

In his remarks, Senator Istifanus Gyang expressed deep appreciation to Speaker Naanlong Gapyil and Members of the 10th Plateau Assembly, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, former Governors Jonah and others .

Her remains was laid to rest at Senator Istifanus Gyang resident, Rawuru , Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.