By Freelance Reporters, Jos

THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PLATEAU STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES VOM, LED BY THE PROVOST, MR. BAKO DANLAMI SAMBO FWACN. ORGANIZED A COURTESY CALL TO THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR, MRS JOSEPHINE PIYO.

The management team of the College of Nursing Sciences, Vom led by the Provost, organized a courtesy call to the office of the Deputy Governor, who happened to be a nurse, to extend their congratulations on her recent victory. The purpose of the visit was to celebrate her achievement and acknowledge the significance of having a nurse in such a prominent government position.

The delegation from the college arrived at the Deputy Governor’s office, filled with excitement and admiration for her accomplishment. The team consisted of the Provost, Deputy Provost, Registrar,Bursar, Librarian, Directors and the Public Relations and Protocol officer of the college, all eager to express their heartfelt congratulations.

Upon meeting the Deputy Governor, the Provost on behalf of the team members conveyed his warm wishes and expressed his pride in her achievement. He recognized the significance of her victory, not only for her personal career but also for the nursing profession as a whole. He highlighted how her success serves as an inspiration to nursing students and professionals, showcasing the potential, impact and leadership roles nurses can have in society.

The Provost also took the opportunity and shared the Management plans for expanding academic programs, enhancing research activities, and fostering community engagement initiatives and expressed the college willingness to support the Deputy Governor in her role by providing expertise, resources, and research collaboration in areas related to nursing education, healthcare policy, and community health initiatives.

The Deputy Governor, appreciative of the visit, expressed her gratitude for the kind words and support from the management team. She shared her own journey as a nurse and acknowledged the significance of nursing education and the role it plays in providing quality healthcare services to the community. She expressed support for the college’s objectives and assured the management team of the government’s willingness to collaborate and assist where possible. The Deputy Governor equally expressed her commitment to promoting the nursing profession, improving healthcare services, and advancing healthcare policies that benefit the community.

Overall, the courtesy call by the management team of the college of nursing sciences Vom, to congratulate the Deputy Governor, who happened to be a nurse, aimed to celebrate her victory, acknowledge her achievements, and foster a collaborative relationship to advance the nursing profession and healthcare services in the State, Nation and beyond.

Audu Bappidak Sambo.
Public Relations and Protocol officer.(Plateau State College of Nursing Sciences Vom)
20th June,2023.

GAGDI: AS ANOTHER JOURNEY BEGINS…

Four years ago in 2019, the first tenure of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi OON began for PKK.

Many people did not give him a chance, as they thought it would be business as usual.

How wrong could they have thought? They failed to see beyond what he envisaged would be the lot of his constituents.

Before long, he had shot into prominence, making things in the most unusual manner and to the glory of God.

The real meaning of the word ‘change’ found expression in his activities both in the House and in his federal constituency.

He instantly made history as the first legislator in Nigeria’s parliamentary democracy to have had his six private member bills assented by Mr. President.

He finished on a high. Thank God, the end of a matter is better than its beginning. There is nothing better than to know that it is In God We Trust!

Another journey began June 13, 2023. He had said repeatedly after winning the second term election that he will surpass what was done in his first term.

PKK stoutly believes him. He has never been a member of the League of Failures.

Lately, until June 10, 2023, he was the lead contender for the position of Speaker, House of Representatives for the 10th Assembly.

He ran a robust campaign on the slogan: One Nation, Forward Together, insisting all sections of the nation deserve justice, equity, and fair play.

He largely succeeded as he, in particular, successfully delivered to the nation a message of hope and faith in our corporate existence.

Many have lashed at him after the President, a man, Gagdi has enormous respect for intervened to save the leadership contest going haywire.

He did not jump ship and or renounced a worthy cause, rather, he sacrificed the cause for a better tomorrow.

It is in the sacrifice that a voice was found for the cause. His status can not therefore be diminished because of it.

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June 14, 2023

FORMER PLATEAU COMMISSONERS VISIT GOVERNOR LALONG; REAFFIRM THE

Commisioners who served under the immediate past Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong have pledged their continued loyalty to him as their political leader and also assured that they will continue to work for the peace, progress and stability of Plateau State as well as the success of the APC.

The Commisioners who were led by their Chairman and former Commisioner for Information and Communication Hon. Dan Manjang gave the assurance when they met with the Governor in Abuja.

Dan Manjang told Governor Lalong that they were on a visit to once again thank him for the opportunity to serve the people of Plateau State under his leadership, describing the period as a memorable experience that they will not forget in a hurry.

He said “we enjoyed working with you because you did not only appoint us to serve, but supported us and respected our views towards government policies and its implementation. You trusted us and never refused to listen to us whenever we needed your attention. You are an uncommon leader whose humility is second to none. You did so much despite the challenges you passed through yet some people castigated and maligned you because of politics. But it is gratifying to note that people are already missing you in Plateau State less than a month since you left. Indeed it is true that you never know what you have untill you lose it”.

Manjang said they will remain loyal to Lalong not because of political convenience but because he has shown capacity to lead without seeking personal gains. Rather, he is always working for the good of the people. He said already, the legacies of the Rescue Administration of Governor Lalong are speaking loudly for him across Plateau State depsite the fact that he is out of office.

The Commisioners prayed God to continue to grant the Governor good health and many more opportunities to serve Nigeria just as he did in Plateau State. They said having led the campaigns of the APC to produce President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, they are convinced that he will ensure that Plateau plays a greater role in national politics.

While responding, the former Plateau State Governor described their visit as heartwarming and said he cherished working with them under an atmosphere of peace, intelligent discourse and commitment to impact the lives of the people.

He said having played his part in serving the people of Plateau State with their support and collaboration, he was satisfied that his administration was not self seeking or one that focused on self enrichment.

Lalong assured them that his interest for the development of Plateau remains very paramount, but his immediate focus now is to see how Plateau can be given its rightful place in national politics under the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is passionate about Plateau.

He appealed to them to also continue to play their part in praying for Plateau State and ensuring that peace and stability prevails.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Media Aide to the former Governor of Plateau State.
15th June 2023.
Photos Josiah Jenvulu

By Freelance Reporters, Jos

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, said that the immediate past administration led by Simon Lalong left a debt burden to the tune of N11 billion as unpaid salaries of workers.

Mutfwang disclosed this on Monday in Jos while addressing the citizens during an event organised by the state-owned media in conjunction with the office of the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor to mark the Democracy Day celebration.

He said out of a wage of N2.9bn for the month of February 2023, only N900 million was paid to the workers by the past administration.

The Governor said “Over the years, Plateau state had deviated from the right paths and that is why we decided to steer the state to the right. With the little we have seen since taking over, there is a lot of work to be done. We inherited a civil service on strike. Out of a wage of N2.9bn for February 2023, only N900 million was paid. As of now, I can tell the people of Plateau state without politicking that we are owing salaries up to May to the tune of N11bn and what we inherited in the coffers of the Plateau state Government is N1.1bn”

The Governor said he did not pressurise the workers who are currently on strike to return to their duty posts because he was sourcing for money to enable him to pay them their entitlements before they could resume by the end of the month.

He also clarified that he did not sack the workers recruited into the civil service by his predecessor but only suspended them to pave the way for investigation because of irregularities perpetrated by the past government during their recruitment.

“We did not sack the workers but only suspended the recruitment exercise because we discovered that some of them who were employed by the past administration had their employment letters backdated. This is wrong. So, we are investigating the matter to ensure that laid down rules and regulations are followed,” the governor stated.

By Prince Sekat,Jos

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has approved the appointment of Brigadier General Gakji Goshwe Shipi (Rtd) as Security Adviser and Homeland Safety.


A statement by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor said the appointment was in line with Mutfwang’s determination to unite, secure and rebuild Plateau State.


According to the statement, General Shipi is an Alumnus of the prestigious United States Army War College and a highly decorated veteran of several military operations in and outside Nigeria.


It further stated that until his appointment, Gen. Shipi was teaching Security Studies and Strategy at the prestigious National War College Abuja.


The statement added that he is expected to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment by piloting and implementing the security dimension of the governance vision of Governor Caleb Mutfwang for a stable and prosperous Plateau.

By Freelance Reporters, Jos

Plateau State University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Matur Malau Bernard has commended His Majesty the Gbong Gwom Jos and President of the State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Da Jacob Gyang Buba for the pivotal role he has continued to play in the development of Plateau State and Nigeria.
Professor Matur was speaking when he led the Management of the University on a Courtesy and Advocacy visit on the Royal Father in Jos.
Professor Matur said the Gbong Gwom Jos has served the Nation creditably as a Statesman and has also been involved in the educational development of the youths through the establishment of a School, in addition to being a Board Member of some Tertiary Institutions and Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa.
He used the occasion to appeal to the Gbong Gwom to use his influence in assisting Plateau State University overcome some of its challenges bordering on Students and Staff accommodation, transportation and recreational facilities as according to him 90% of the students reside off campus.
He assured the Gbong Gwom that his coming to the University will afford him the opportunity to consolidate on the development aspirations of the institution.
Responding, the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba while appreciating the Vice Chancellor for the visit commended the founding fathers of the University for taking the bold initiative of establishing the University which he said has opened doors for qualified sons and daughters of the State to acquire University Education which in the past was difficult to come by because of the limited spaces and competition for admission in Federal Universities.
He said with the coming of the State owned University, youths of the State can now aspire to compete favourable with their counterparts in other States.
While acknowledging the fact that running a University is not an easy task, Da Jacob Gyang Buba commended both past and present leaderships of the University for growing the University to where it is today.
He promised that the State Council of Chiefs will soon visit the University to dialogue and chart ways of consolidating on the gains already achieved by identifying and presenting for Governments attention felt areas of need.
The Royal Father said the time has come for the people of the State to join hands with the Government to make the State work by embracing the payment of taxes in the face of dwindling Federal revenue and reserves.
He used the occasion to also decry the security challenges bedeviling the State and Nation. He regretted the spate of intertribal feuds and invasion by armies of occupation as the bane of under development being disguised in the apron of religion and called on both the University and the Government to develop ways of protecting the people.

John K. Agam
Public relations Officer

PLATEAU BLOGGERS AND ONLINE MEDIA ASSOCIATION (PLABOMA) FELICITATES WITH MR. YAKUBU TADDY ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS ACTING GM PRTVC

We receive with delight and joy the news of your appointment as the Acting General Manager of Plateau Radio and Television Corporation.

This appointment didn’t come to us as a surprise because is well deserved and coming at the right time considering the immense contributions of Da Yakubu Taddy to the Journalism Profession over the Years.

Da Yakubu Taddy is a round peg in a round hole as far as the responsibilities of his new office are concerned having served in various capacities.
It is our desire that he will bring his wealth of experience and skills to bear to take the organization to greater height and transforming it to meet the required standard.
We pray God to grant him the needed capacity to justify the trust and confidence reposed in him by achieving the mandate of the organization in the best public interest.

Accept our warmth regards and be assured of our support.

Friday Bako
Chairman, PLABOMA

By Freelance Reporters, Jos

In the wake of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency, Nigerians are expressing their confidence in his ability to implement decisive policies that will drive the country towards sustainable growth. These policies, characterized by their specificity and impact, are set to address significant challenges and bring about substantial changes.

From the early days of his administration, President Tinubu has demonstrated his readiness to tackle complex problems and prioritize development, reforms, and critical societal concerns. In his inaugural speech, he boldly announced the abrupt end of fuel subsidy, citing its increasing cost as unjustifiable. Instead, he pledged to redirect the funds towards crucial areas such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

Remarkably, President Tinubu has garnered support from various stakeholders, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), health workers, petroleum marketers, and state governors. This unified backing speaks volumes about the confidence Nigerians have in his leadership and his commitment to making decisive policy decisions.

The removal of fuel subsidy, an issue that has historically been contentious, has been handled with remarkable transparency and satisfaction from the majority of Nigerians and stakeholders. This signifies a new era where trust is being rebuilt between the government and the people. It is a testament to the president’s ability to garner support and rally the nation behind a common goal of sustainable development.

The support given to President Tinubu reflects the high expectations placed upon him. Nigerians understand that for the nation to reclaim its lost glory, sacrifices need to be made, and decisive policies must be implemented. The president’s resolute approach has inspired confidence and instilled hope in the hearts of the people.

As the country moves forward under President Tinubu’s leadership, there is a palpable sense of optimism that Nigeria is on the right path to achieving sustainable growth. The decisive policies being pursued are set to provide clear guidelines, allocate resources effectively, and bring about the necessary changes to realize the nation’s potential.

In this new era, where much is expected, President Tinubu’s decisive policies are poised to redefine Nigeria’s trajectory, reestablish its standing on the global stage, and pave the way for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Plateau – Group calls on President Tinubu not to reward stakeholders who worked against APC with political a

The Group operating under the aegis of Plateau APC Renaissance Movement ( PAPCRM) has lamented that several stakeholders in the state who participated in large scale anti party actives during the 2023 general elections are now been seen in the presidency seeking for political appointment .

The group led by its Chairman Hon George Yilji, in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore those who worked against the party ( APC) in the last general elections.

The statement reads that We as a group have it on good authority that several stakeholders who worked against the party ,like Ex Governor Joshua Dariye ,the former minister of women affairs Dame Pauline Tallen , Hon Komsol Alphonsus Longgap, Hon Danyaro Sarpiya and others are now lobbying for political appointments and recently visited the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to congratulate him over his appointment.

Also not left out is the Incumbent Senator representing Plateau Central in the National Assembly, Senator Hezekiah Dimka who worked against the APC in his local government council all because he lost out in the APC Governorship Primaries .

According to the group ” Senator Dimka who is from the same local government council with the Plateau Governorship Candidate of the APC in the state Dr Nentawe Yilwatda mobilised resources and worked against his party in both the Presidential and Governorship election.

They added that “As we speak the People of his local government council especially APC members are not happy with him over his large scale anti party activities in both the Presidential and Governorship election ,thereby losing touch with the people of his LGA and Senatorial district at large .

Most of these stakeholders are the ones who betrayed the APC in Plateau ,The former minister of women affairs Dame Pauline Tallen and Incumbent Senator representing Plateau South Dame Nora Ladi Daduut all worked against the APC in the Presidential election because they said their faith as a members of the Papal knight would not allow them vote or work for the victory of a Muslim/Muslim ticket.

We have it on good authority that Dame Pauline Tallen who was then Minister for women affairs mobilised resources and worked against the APC in the Presidential election as she worked for the Presidential Candidate of the Labour party Peter Obi ,as she was seen sharing rice and other campaign materials calling on her supporters to work for the Labour party .

Also we have it on record that she worked for the People’s Democratic Party ,during the Governorship election in the state ,the poor performance of the APC in Plateau state was as a result of this anti party activities from critical stakeholders of APC in Plateau state .

For Dame Nora Daduut it could be recalled that her convoy came under attack in Namu Community in Quanpan local government council recently because of her anti party activities ,as she was booed for working against her party by APC members.

As a group ,we are aware of the anti party activities of Former Minister of State for Information , Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki Nakande who worked for the People’s Democratic Party both at the Presidential and Governorship election in Plateau to the extent that he wrote a letter of support to the Plateau state chapter of the PDP as reported by some national dailies.

We want to call the attention of our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the anti party activities of Dr Danyaro Sarpiya, an aspirant in the APC primaries in Plateau who dragged the APC to court and frustrated the party in the build up to the election inorder to have his kinsman who is the Candidate of the PDP to emerge victorious at the polls.

According to the group, “Hon Sarpiya frustrated all efforts carried out by the state APC to broker peace in the party ,before the Presidential and Governorship polls.