Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined millions of admirers across Nigeria and the diaspora in celebrating Ambassador Professor Mary N. Lar on the occasion of her 90th birthday, describing her as “a distinguished mother, a moral compass, and a symbol of purposeful leadership.”
Professor Mary Lar is the wife of the first National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and the first civilian governor of Plateau state, Solomon Lar
In a congratulatory message, on Friday Mutfwang described Prof. Mary Lar as a symbol of wisdom and a beacon of hope, whose immeasurable contributions to humanity cannot be quantified.
Paying glowing tribute to the elder stateswoman, Mutfwang said: “Your legacy of love, compassion, and inclusivity transcends the boundaries of faith, ethnicity, and generations.”
Reflecting on her remarkable journey from a classroom teacher to First Lady of Plateau State and later Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, the Governor stated: “Your life continues to inspire excellence, dedication, and patriotism.
It speaks volumes of the strength, dignity, and capacity of Nigerian women in nation-building.”
The governor further described Prof. Lar as “a beacon of hope and a firm pillar in our shared quest for a united and progressive Plateau,” commending her for preserving the noble ideals championed by her late husband, Chief (Dr.) Solomon Daushep Lar, during Nigeria’s formative democratic years.
Mutfwang praised her outstanding contributions to education, especially her role in establishing institutions that have “nurtured respected sons and daughters of our land.”
He added: “You remain a towering figure, a burden-bearer, a compassionate mentor, and a shining light for our resilient youths on the Plateau and beyond.”
The governor offered his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of his family, the government, and the people of Plateau State, praying for continued good health, long life, and wisdom for the iconic stateswoman”, a statement by the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, added.
