Ex-Taraba Agric Commissioner, Dr. David Ishaya, Loses Father at 85
By Worldview Magazine
Dr. David Ishaya, the former Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Taraba State and CEO of Blue Nile Suites, Jalingo, has lost his father, Ishaya Mading.
The late Mading passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on October 9, 1940, Ishaya Mading dedicated his life to service in both religious and public sectors. He attended the Christian Religious Instructor (CRI) before proceeding to Kakulu Bible School, now Kakulu Theological Seminary in 1972, where he deepened his theological education.
Mading began his career as an evangelist, preaching the gospel and working to uplift his community spiritually.
He later swung into public service as a local government health worker in Yorro Local Government Area, where he contributed significantly to grassroots healthcare delivery.
His commitment to community development earned him the position of village head of Koking in Kassa Chiefdom, Yorro Local Government, a role he held until his passing.
Dr. David told journalists that his father, Mading died after a brief illness. His death according to family sources marks the end of an era for his family and the Koking community, where he was widely respected for his leadership, humility, and dedication to the welfare of his people.
Mading has since been buried in his village, Koking, the community he served diligently as a district head in the past decade.
