IPA BESTOWS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ON HON. PAM BOTMANG
The Independent Publishers Association, IPA, has recognized the immense and remarkable achievements of Hon. Pam Botmang, Plateau State Commissioner of Works by bestowing an Award of Excellence on him today, at his residence in Rayfield, Jos.
Speaking at the event which was graced by the Commissioners of: Information and Communication, Science and Technology and Education, Honourables Dan Manjang, Gyang Musa and Dan Philip Hirkop, Jos South Local Government Chairman, Gideon Dandareng, and many well-wishers, IPA Chairman, Shabul Mazadu, lauded the services rendered by Botmang over the years. He said, “Botmang, when he was in his mid-twenties, started his odyssey in service to the society in the late nineties precisely 1998, where he embarked on his journey in the private sector at Hamstang Limited in Lagos, as a commercial officer, and progressed to commercial Manager and General Manager.
While also in the private sector, he held many positions both in associations and organizations some at the same time and others at different intervals such as: he played a role as a Director of Grand Cereals and Oil Mills Ltd Jos, Nigeria from 2015 – 2018. He was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indigenous Shipping Agents & Operators Association of Nigeria (ISAOAN) Lagos, Nigeria 2011 – 2018; he was also a Director, Tenti Greens Farms Ltd Vom, Nigeria 2009 – 2018; Managing Director/CEO, Sapphire Shipping Limited Lagos, Nigeria 2009 – 2018; An indigenous and fully licensed shipping and logistics service company within major seaports and airports across the country with the headquarters in Lagos Nigeria.
He set up the Platinum Services Ltd which has since been operational and is standing tall amongst such ventures in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos where is providing a full range of logistic services to clients across the globe. This made him an employer of Labour since his early thirties and has remained so.
Platinum is a licensed shipping company with wide range of professional shipping services in general agency practice, special agency, owner’s protection/supervision, crew manning and all types of claim handling, Disport Agency, Ship Owners’ Representatives/Protective Agents, Ship Charterers, Maritime Brokers, and supply of Bunkers.
Botmang’s company which flourishes to the admiration of all has two subsidiaries with staff strength of 55.”
Mazadu further commended the awardee for his stamina, prowess and sagacity in handling many positions at a time and discharging them excellently coupled with carrying his co-workers along via good rapport. He said, “Hon. Botmang has distinguished himself in all his areas of endeavours by being committed to his job, discipline and with excellent rapport with co-workers.
His outstanding performance and pedigree, humility, vision and penchant for prosperity, unity and progress, endeared Dr, Nentawe Yilwada, the APC gubernatorial candidate to pick him as running mate seeing they float on the same visionary pedestal of transforming Plateau into a glorious haven.”
Commending the award on behalf of the Commissioners, Hon. Dan Manjang applauded the giant strides of Botmang both in the public and private sector, saying they are worthy of emulation. And that the award was well deserved.
On his part, head of their neighbourhood, said Botmang is a very good neighbour who treats them well, and that all of them are throwing their support for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Nentawe Yilwada whose running mate is the awardee. According to him, the qualities exhibited by Botmang and his subsequent selection as the gubernatorial running mate, is convincing that the candidates will surely elevate Plateau when given the chance to govern. He further attested that the award was well deserved.
Jos South Chairman, Gideon Dandareng, commended Botmang saying he has offered so much to Plateau and that the award was well deserved.
Responding, Hon. Botmang, thanked IPA for the award saying it will spur him into putting in his best in service to mankind. He further admonished youths to imbibe the spirit of success, independency and of service to the society.
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