Solomon Ewuga, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has died.

Ewuga, a senior member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness.

A family member in Akwanga and Nasarawa-Eggon confirmed the development to Daily Trust, adding that details of the burial rituals would be announced by the family in due course.

Senator Ewuga previously served as Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State before his appointment as FCT Minister. He also represented Nasarawa North in the 7th Nigerian Senate and held several other key positions in the state.

In 2021, he survived a harrowing kidnapping ordeal, highlighting his resilience.

The late statesman was widely respected for his contributions to national development across multiple administrations from 1999 to the present.