RAINS OF FURY: QUAAN-PAN LG. LOSES OFFICIAL, RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, OTHERS TO RAINSTORM

The Management and Residents of Quaan-Pan Local Government Area have welcomed the planting season with devastating experience as rainstorm destroy several houses and other properties in the Local Government Headquarters and it environs.

The Executive Chairman of the Council, Hon. Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna, who personally went round some of the affected structures to ascertain the level of damage, sympathized with the victims, admonishing them to accept the incident as an act of God.

Hon. Abdulmalik stated that the Local Government Authority will take necessary steps to attract support from government agencies and private hands.

The incident which occurred during one of the early rains on Saturday May 1, 2021, affected government structures such as the Legislative Chamber, Some Departmental Offices, some Staff Quarters, the NYSC Lodge, the Nigerian Police Force Divisional Headquarters, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Divisional Office, the Magistrate Court building, the Local Education Authority office, and Classroom blocks at Government Primary and Secondary Schools.

Also affected are group and private structures including; the newly roofed NUT Club building, Private Primary and Secondary Schools, Shopping Malls, and several residential buildings, as well as economic trees, among others.

Mathias Yengoet Dajan
S A (Media & Publicity) to the
Executive Chairman
Quaan-Pan LGC.

May 2, 2021

NDE VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi FELICITATES WITH CHIEF JOHN DAFAAN ON HIS BIRTHDAY.

The leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde Victor David Dimka has congratulated the Former Chief of Staff to Governor Simon Bako Lalong on his birthday celebration.

He described the celebrant as a complete gentleman and politician who added so much value to the current government while in office.

Nde Victor David Dimka wishes Chief Dafaan many more fruitful years ahead as he also urged him to remain committed in his service to Plateau State.

Boniface Kassam
Media Head
DVD Movement.

GAGDI ATTENDS PUS ROT PWELL DAWAKI, DONATES 500K, PROMISES TO CONSTRUCT MARKET STALLS IN 1 MONTH; DONATES #1MILLION TO NGAS WOMEN

The Pus Rot Pwell (Dawaki) 2021 will go down as one of the best celebrated in the history of the occasion, having hosted great personalities from within and outside the state who thronged to not only share in the joy of celebrating their cultural and traditional heritage, but donated handsomely to the endowment fund raising for the development and rehabilitation of critical infrastructures in their domain.

One of those illustrious personalities who graced the occasion was Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Navy, in whose entourage were three former local government chairmen of Kanam LGA, three former commissioners in the cabinet of Plateau State from Kanam LGA, Chairman of APC Elders Forum in Kanam LGA, APC Chairman of Kanam LGA, the member representing Plateau State in the board of HYPADEC, Prof. SMG Kanam among other notable dignitaries, were on hand to add colour and glamor to the occasion.

The highest point of the event was the cash donation of 500 thousand naira by the federal lawmaker, and a promise to construct market stalls in the Dawaki market within one month, and promised to commission the project by 10th June, 2021 to mark his second year in office.

In a related development, the lawmaker was a guest at the All Ngas Women fundraising, were he made a cash donation of #1million, with a call on Ngas women to focus on what unites us as a people, rather than holding divisive viewpoints that add no value to our existence as human race.

The lawmaker admonishes the women to prioritize competence and service delivery over primordial considerations, pointing out that we are our various tribes and ethnicities by mere accident of birth, but we have a choice to add value to humanity by how we treat fellow humans without recourse to ethnic or religious considerations.

The lawmaker posited that fear of the unknown gives rise to ethnic consideration in the choice of our leaders, but we must not sacrifice competence and credibility on the alter of ethnic preference. He maintains that good and bad leaders abound across all ethnic and religious divides, thus, we must always weigh our options to achieve the best.

Gagdi was also at Dungung to grace the wedding reception of one of his supporters, where he made a cash donation of 300 thousand to the couple, with the admonition that love, tolerance, trust and mutual respect should be the foundation of their home.

Signed:
Gagdi Media Team

Troops of Operation Safe Haven have reportedly rescued the student who was reported to have be kidnapped by armed men recently at the CAPRO International Missions School at B/Ladi LGA of Plateau State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Media Officer Operation Safe Haven, Major Ibrahim SHITTU on Sunday 2nd May 2021.

The Statement claimed that no ransom was paid, as the student was said to have been rescue during intensive search and rescue operation by men of the Operation Safe Haven. This is evidence of the concerted efforts by men of Operation Safe Haven in curbing all forms of insecurity across Plateau, parts of Kaduna and Bauchi. It will be recalled that men of the OPSH have continuously paraded suspected kidnappers in recent weeks.

Efforts are being made to get confirmation from the school authorities.

Press Release by OPSH

PRESS RELEASE

PLATEAU: TROOPS RESCUE KIDNAPPED STUDENT

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN on Saturday, 1 May 2021 at about 0835pm rescued a kidnapped Student of Kings College Gana Ropp Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Mr Kelvin Eze who was kidnapped by bandits on 28 April 2021.

This was achieved through the sustained search and rescue operation by the troops, without payment of ransom. The rescued Student who is hale and hearty has since been reunited with other Students in the College.

It would be recalled that the timely intervention of security personnel forced the bandits to abandon the other abductees.

Operation SAFE HAVEN wishes to reassure the law abiding citizens of their safety and its determination to bring the lasting peace across its Joint Operational Areas, therefore solicits for further support and cooperation of the general public.

IBRAHIM SHITTU
Major
Media Officer OPSH
2 May 2021

MAY DAY: GOVERNOR LALONG PRAISES WORKERS, PROMISES MORE WELFARE

On this special day to mark the International Workers’ Day, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong joined hardworking, resourceful and patriotic workers on the Plateau at the Rwang Pam stadium to mark the day.

He said he was glad that his administration has continued to foster a harmonious working relationship with Labour. He assured that his administration shall continue to do its best in meeting the expectations of the workers. Now that the Government has concluded negotiations on the 30 thousand naira minimum wage and consequential adjustments, the Governor directed the Head of Service to convene a meeting with the Joint Negotiating Council next week for the signing of the final agreement.

NLC Chairman Comrade Eugene Manji and his TUC counterpart Comrade Titus Mallo said workers in Plateau State are very happy with Governor Lalong for his friendly disposition and efforts to improve the welfare of workers not only through salary payment but also payment of pension and other entitlements.

They appealed to the Government to look into the issue of Hillstation Hotel and ASTC whose employees have been having challenges with accessing their pending salary arrears.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
1st May 2021

Nde Victor Dimka condoles the Chairman and good people of Jos South LGA

The leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde Victor David Dimka has condoled the Chairman and good people of Jos South LGA over the recent attack on a mining site in Kuru community by unknown gunmen where eight miners where killed.
He also commiserate with Gwom Rwei Kuru, Da Patrick Mandung, Dagwom Kushe, Da Pius Jugu and the leadership of Kuru Development Association (KUDA) over the unfortunately Developemnt.
He appealed to the people to remain calm ànd called on the security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of such dastardly act.

Boniface KassamMedia HeadDVD Movement.

Nde Victor David Dimka Celebrates with the Labour Movement in Plateau State .

As the country marks the International Workers’ Day today, May 1st, 2021, Nde Victor David Dimka has congratulated the working class in Plateau State for sustaining the movement towards ensuring that the plight of the worker is addressed.

In a statement issued in Jos, the leader of the DVD Movement said; “Today marks a global solidarity regarding the plight of workers all over the world. I therefore solidarise with the Labour Movement in Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole as they commemorate the 2021 International Workers’ Day”.

According to him, the plight of the working class has always being a major concern for government at all levels.

He therefore appreciates the resiliance and resoluteness of the workforce to ensure continuous dialogue with government as a way of addressing their concerns.

Boniface Kassam
Media Head
DVD Movement

PLAN TO SMEAR NORTHERN GOVERNORS FORUM OVER PANTAMI UNCOVERED

The Northern States Governor’s Forum says it has uncovered a clandestine attempt by a shadow group to engage in a smear campaign against the Forum as well as its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, by printing and circulating posters to the effect that it is supporting the Minister of Communication Technology and Digital Economy Dr. Isa Pantami over some statements he is said to have made in the past.

The uncovered plan shows that those behind the propaganda publication are political interests that are bent on dragging the Forum into the controversy by widely circulating the posters on social media and pasting same across the country with the view to tarnishing the image of the body and its members.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Forum wishes to state that it has no intention of being dragged into the matter as the Minister has provided his response to the issue which does not need the validation or denial of the Forum. The Forum is not responsible for his personal or official conduct and utterances at anytime.

Members of the public are therefore advised to beware of the antics of such sponsored mischief makers and should therefore disregard such propaganda posters which only intend to serve the selfish interests of the those behind it.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State & Chairman, Northern Governors Forum.
30th April 2021.

Unknown armed Gunmen have abducted 2 students of the Calvary International Ministry, Popularly known as CAPRO in Barkin Ladi Local government area of Plateau State, North Central Nigeria.

The School which is few kilometers from the Yakubu Gowon International Airport Haipang, was attacked early Thursday morning by the Armed Men.

According to an eye witness from the school who did not want their name in print said the attackers stormed the school early hours of the morning in an attempt to kidnap dozens of students who were already sleeping, but some of the students noticed strange moves and quickly alerted the security agencies who responded swiftly forcing the attackers to flee with 2 students.

He however added, that one out of the two abducted students later escaped during a gun duel between the security personnel and the abductors.

CAPRO, is an international interdenominational Missions Agency with over 700 missionaries from 26 countries and with operations in 35 countries in Sub-saharan Africa, North Africa.

Although the school management is yet to issue an official statement, efforts to reach the State Police Command through its Spokesperson ASP Gabriel Ubah was abortive as he was not picking his call.

It can be recalled that the Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Lalong recently said his adminstration is working to tighten security around schools in the State.

Lalong made this known while speaking at a media parley with newsmen in Jos.

He further stressed that his adminstration is determined to tackle insecurity in the state as well as make the state safe for all citizens.

PLATEAU INVESTOR BRIEFS GOVERNOR LALONG ON PLANS TO EXPORT FLOWERS

A Jos based investor and entrepreneur Mr. Ellio Faddoul of Derby Farming and Agro Allied located at Lamingo, Jos has visited Governor Simon Bako Lalong to give him the progress report of his plans to commence the production and export of flowers to Europe soon.

Mr. Faddoul told the Governor that his farm has trained and hired experts from within the country and Kenya to ensure that the farm achieved its goal within the shortest possible time.

He said he was at the Government House to also appreciate Governor Lalong for his efforts towards restoring peace and security in the State which has made it possible for his company to remain in the State even against pressure to relocate based on unpalatable security experiences of the past.

He said the company has not only remained, but has expanded especially with the production of exotic fruits and the venture into flower production which is in high demand in Europe and other parts of the world. He said over 100 workers are now employed in the farm alone.

Faddoul also informed the Governor that his company has also convinced the Management of Dominos Pizza to establish an outlet in Jos and construction is about to start.

Governor Lalong appreciated the entrepreneur for his resilience in sustaining the family business in Jos after the demise of his father who stayed and invested in Plateau State for many years.

Lalong said the initiative to begin flower export was in line with his vision for boosting the economy of the State by returning to businesses that Plateau State was renown for in the 60s, 70s, and 70s. He said Plateau was the only State in Nigeria that exported flowers and other exotic fruits because of it natural climate and weather conditions. This he said was behind his visit to Kenya last year.

The Governor informed Faddoul that President Muhammadu Buhari has already approved the designation of the Yakubu Gowon airport Heipang as one of Nigeria’s cargo airports and work will soon commence for its upgrade.

He assured the businessman that the Government will continue to provide conducive environment for investors to do business in the State and assist in reducing unemployment and joblessness.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
30th April 2021.