Leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State Congratulates Newly Elected Vice President of COCIN .

Nde Victor David Dimka, leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State has congratulated the newly elected Vice President of the Church of Christ in Nations, Dr. Amos Mohzo.

Dr. Mohzo who is the current General Secretary of COCIN emerged as the new Vice President after securing more than half of the total vote cast.

Nde David Victor Dimka fsi while commending the Church for conducting a hitch free election said, the members made the right choice, adding that having polled 57 out of 103 nominations and 175 out of 269 votes cast, it is testimonial that Dr. Mohzo performed creditably well while serving as the General Secretary.

He therefore urged the new Vice President to ensure that the confidence reposed in him becomes a turning point in the history of the church.

He also called on the other contestants to see the outcome of the election as the will of God as he prayed for God’s guidance as he takes over the mantle of leadership.

Boniface Kassam
Media Head
DVD Movement.

GOVERNOR LALONG SWEARS IN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN FOR JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has sworn in the Management Committee Chairman of Jos South Local Government, Mr. Gideon Dung Davou Dandereng with a charge for him to carry everyone along and be fair to all.

Governor Lalong advised Mr. Dandereng who is coming onto the job for the second time to discharge his duties with diligence saying he was chosen for his track record of people oriented service and not because of any godfather.

He said “You should therefore see this appointment as a call to duty and not an appointment to enrich yourself or pursue other selfish interest. Your focus must be on the people always. We expect you to follow all laid down guidelines in the management of resources of the Local Government. Do not allow anyone deceive you that this is your time to accumulate wealth”.

The Governor urged him to carry everyone along and to be fair to people of all the Local Government irrespective of party, religion, ethnicity or any other affiliations and also pay attention to the issue of security which remains the number one priority of this administration. He advised him to be proactive and use all the structures in place to anticipate and address any security threat.

Lalong said there are plans to conduct elections into all the Local Governments once PLASIEC is ready. However, he said his administration will not allow any breach of peace in the quest for elections, urging all stakeholders to continue to work towards sustainable peace in the State.

Responding, the Management Committee Chairman Mr. Dandereng appreciated the Governor for another opportunity to serve the people, promising to do his best to uphold the trust of the Government. He also pledged to carry everyone along and also work towards generating more revenue that will enable the local Government carry out projects.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
23rd April 2021.

Rev. Dr. Amos Mohzo

The Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) has elected Borno born Rev. Dr. Amos Mohzo as its new Vice President.

Mohzo, the current General Secretary of the international Church was elected following the retirement of the current Vice President, Rev. Dr. Obed Dashan.

A Committee set to oversee the election had received 103 nominations from across the church’s regions and departments.

Out of the nominations, Rev. Dr. Amos Mohzo got 57, Rev. Dauda Jimra, the current Deputy General Secretary of the Church got 30 and Rev. Dinfa Mamshal got six, becoming the top three Candidates.

After the election on Friday, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, retired Justice Philomena Lot, announced that Rev. Dr. Mohzo polled a total of 175 votes out of the total of 269 valid votes cast to become the new Vice President of the Church.

Rev. Dauda Jimra polled 71 votes while Rev. Dinfa Mamshal scores 24 votes. Mohzo’s election has automatically created a vacuum in his current office. But elections might not be conducted until May when he officially takes over from Rev. Obed Dashan.

CARDINAL ONAIYEKAN, GOVERNOR LALONG VISIT ISLAMIC CENTRE DURING FASTING.

His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan and Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State were at the Al-habibiyya Islamic Centre in Guzape, Abuja to make donations to the Centre as part of the annual reachout of the Cardinal to the Muslim community.

Governor Lalong who accompanied Cardinal Onaiyekan to the breaking of fast described the gesture as exemplary and capable of eliminating the intolerance and suspicion that exists between Christians and muslims. He commended the Cardinal for demonstrating the love of God to muslims and people of other faiths.

He explained that such interactions and solidarity will foster peaceful coexistence among Nigerians and remove the negative narratives of religious differences that have become a major threat to the progress of Nigeria.

Lalong said his passion for peace will continue to motivate him towards reaching out to people of different ethno religious backgrounds in order to ensure that humanity is respected and defended.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan appreciated the Al-habibiyya Islamic Centre for always inviting him, describing the gesture as a good step towards building bridges and demystifying the so-called differences said to exist among Nigerians that have been exploited for negative reasons.

He said despite the terror unleashed on Nigerians by few criminal elements, Nigerians are largely peaceful people that love one another and are tolerant of one another’s religious, political and ethnic persuasions. He therefore advised against the propagation of the notion that Nigerians are at war with one another which is incorrect.

Imam the Al-habibiyya Islamic Centre Fuad Adayemi said the visit of the Governor and the Cardinal is significant and shows their antecedents as peacemakers and leaders who should be emulated.

Imam Fuad who is the presenter of Abrahamic Mission on NTA Network appreciated Governor Simon Lalong for appearing on the programme and continuously working to entrench peace and progress in Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole.

NDLEA Chairman, Gen. Buba Marwa also attended the breaking of fast where the Cardinal and Governor Lalong participated in the sharing of food donated to the ummah. Prayers were offered for the peace of Nigeria.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
23rd April 2021.

GOVERNOR LALONG MEETS CONSERVATOR GENERAL OVER FG TAKE OVER OF PANDAM RESERVE

The Conservator General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Park Service Dr. Ibrahim Musa Goni has assured Governor Simon Bako Lalong that the take over of the Pandam Game Reserve in Quanpan Local Government Area of Plateau State will lead to enormous development of tourism, security and economic opportunities for the people.

The Conservator General disclosed this when he met with Governor Simon Lalong at the Plateau Governor’s lodge in Asokoro, Abuja to brief him on the approval for the Federal Government take over of the Pandam Game Reserve by President Muhammadu Buhari to become a National Park.

He said the application by Plateau State Government for the take over of the park and its upgrade into a National Park has been pending since 2012, and after due analysis and recommendation, the President approved it out of the many applications from many States.

He said when the take over is completed, all staff of the Park who wish to join the National Park Service will be absorbed. In addition, he told Governor Lalong that security of the Park will be enhanced with technology and more personnel.

More infrastructure according to him will also be provided for the park to boost tourism and enhance its fortunes through international funding such as the Green Fund. He said jobs will be created for the host community who will benefit from activities in and around the Park.

Responding, an elated Governor Lalong expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the takeover of the Pandam Game Reserve among the 10 recently granted approvals out of the over 100 applications from various States.

He said the assurances by the Conservator General are assuring as the lack of information has fueled unfounded anxiety by some people who think the State is losing the Park. This according to him is not correct as the State is rather going to gain by having Federal interventions that will make the Park more viable, safe and secure.

Governor Lalong said apart from improving the value of the Park, there is going to be better security of the reserve which has in recent times become a hideout for criminals.

He invited the Conservator General and his team to visit Plateau State immediately for further interface with key stakeholders towards the smooth takeover of the Park.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
22nd April 2021.

Nde David Victor Dimka fsi,Congratulates ECWA President on His Re-election and 58th Birthday :

The leader of DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde David Victor Dimka fsi, has congratulated Reverend Dr.Stephen Baba Panya on his re-election for second term as ECWA President and his appointment as the Chairman, Board of Trustee, Bingham University.

According to him, his re-election is an endorsement of the great and positive impact of his leadership style and how committed he has been which has been demonstrated by him especially on the mission field and the body of Christ within and around the globe.

Nde Victor Dimka recalled that “after his election as President in 2018, we have seen how EMS (Evangelical Mission Society) and Cross Border Mission has grown rapidly, impacting so many lives positively for Christ, planting churches in and around the globe as well as helping the less privilege and downtrodden” .

He also congratulated him on his 58th Birthday by wishing him many happy returns as he leads and works for the body of Christ.

Boniface Kassam
Media Head
DVD Movement.

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi has declared that the utterances attributed to the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has great security consequences to Nigeria


Featuring on a special programme of the House of Representatives Press Corps called “Hot Seat”, Gagdi who fielded questions from Journalists said that Pantami’s sympathy to Boko Haram in the past would seriously undermine the present security commitment of the country.

The lawmaker who was also the immediate Deputy Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly exonerated the National Assembly particularly the Senate and the Department of State Service, DSS from the blames, saying their successful screening of the minister for his present office was based on the level of information before them.


He said it was not possible to have all the information on an individual, noting that Nigerians would have also raised an alarm on the person of Pantami before his screening by the Senate.

Gagdi however said it was the prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari to either sack or keep the minister.

Pantami’s sympathy to Boko Haram has great security consequences


He said: “I would not say that DSS and the National Assembly acted in error. The NASS and DSS are not God. You will never get every information about every individual during confirmation. Because the NSS is not God. You don’t have the capacity to know everything about me.

“So, it is when the DSS knows that they recommended. And it is equally what the NASS saw that they recommended. And if you want to hold DSS and NASS responsible, what of you as an individual? Over 180 Nigerians, you were unable to.


“The announcement was made, the man was presented to the floor of the senate. He was screened and no individual out of over 180 Nigerians was able to remember that comment made to write a petition to the NASS for them to act or not to act.

“So, if NASS should be held responsible, or the DSS, the people of this country should equally be held responsible, because they were unable to do their job by bringing the information to the NASS.


“Until and unless you bring the petition that this man has done and that in the past because of the incapacity of both DSS and NASS to know everything about everybody. If there was an issue prior to the screening and the NASS did not act on that information, then you will hold them responsible. But because there was nothing, you assume the man is innocent. Now the issue has come to public glare. Is it the responsibility of the NASS to act based on the information that is given about the Minister? It is not the responsibility of the parliament to say remove the Minister or not to remove the Minister.

“The prerogative of appointment and removal is vested solely on Mr President. So, it is left for the executive arm of government. The information has come. I learnt also that the man has apologized. If it is true that the information is there and the man apologized, it is not within my own power as a parliament to say go or not go. The president has the red biro or green biro to tell him to stop, stay there, this is the last of your time as far as my cabinet is concerned. He equally has the prerogative of mercy to say since you have shown remorse, everybody could make mistake in the past, continue but make sure you do that again. I think these are the things I can say about the issue of the Minister.


“What is more important is what value is he adding to the Nigerian economy. What value is Pantami adding to curtailing the issue of insecurity in Nigeria? Every politician has his own enemy and every politician has his own past.

“I could remember when Isa Pantami made comments about Boko Haram. The people sent in videos insulting him and trying to declare him wanted. How can you place that? Juxtapose that with his present position. The man that made a statement in past against or supporting some certain security situation which is…if that statement is true then he did not do well at all. Then after his appointment as a minister, he has confronted Boko Haram about SIM card registration in such a way that the man was declared one of their major targets. I think his life has put him in a very critical position that he is neither here nor there because if they see him, they will not leave him.


“So, it has great consequences, to be fair, in terms of the security of this country for a Minister of Digital Economy to have made a statement in the past that seems to undermine the present security commitment. It has great security consequences on the security perception of this country. That I can tell you without mincing words. But again juxtapose that equally with his commitment as a Minister. What are his efforts? Has he made any compromising commitment towards those people or he has made a commitment that those people equally see him as an enemy? That would help you to equally strike a balance in the course of that. But I have to tell you, it has consequences. His statement has great implication for the security situation of this country

GAGDI’S BILL FOR AN ACT TO ESTABLISH NIGERIAN MARITIME SECURITY TRUST FUND PASSES SECOND READING.

The Bill for an Act to establish Nigerian Maritime Security Trust Fund and other matters related thereto (2020), has passed second reading today on the floor of the House of Representatives, after which it was referred to the relevant committee for final legislative inputs.

Leading debate on the second reading, which received unanimous endorsement of the lawmakers present, sponsor of the Bill, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, who Chairs the House Committee on Navy, said the general principle of the bill was to provide for the establishment of a special fund for training and retraining of naval personnel for optimum productivity, as well as funding for equipment and machineries that will aid the seamless protection of our waterways by the Nigerian Navy, thereby guaranteeing a robust economic development of the country.

Gagdi maintained that since the mainstay of Nigerian economy (oil) is majorly sourced and moved through the waterways, while the largest chunk of our import and export of other goods are carried out through the seas, it was imperative that the Nigerian Navy is sufficiently equipped and routinely trained to curb the excesses of pirates, oil bunkerers and other illegal activities on our waterways that hamper our economic development.

Noting the importance of the Bill, all contributors to the debate lend their voices to the establishment of the fund, and urge the House to pass the bill into law without any delay.

The bill was first read on 15th March, 2021 and seeks to exist for 8 years from the commencement date of the Act, (when finally passed by the National Assembly and assented to by Mr President), unless it is further extended by an Act of the National Assembly.

The glowing contributions to the debate by the rep members underscores the importance of the bill to the economic development of Nigeria and our national security.

The Chairman House Committee on Navy was later on National Assembly Media call Hotspot Program, where committee chairpersons were invited to answer questions from different angles.

Gagdi Media Team (GMT)

GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES ECWA PRESIDENT ON RE-ELECTION/58TH BIRTHDAY.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated ECWA President, Rev. Dr. Stephen Baba Panya over his re-election for another term as well as his appointment as the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Bingham University.

Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message described the re-election of Rev. Panya as well deserved, considering the purposeful leadership he has offered which enabled the Church to make more impact in the lives of its members and the society.

Lalong said the ECWA President’s passion for revival has manifested in enhanced mission work leading to the winning of more souls, Church planting and expansion, entrepreneurship development and empowerment, as well as investments in health and education.

While urging him to consolidate on the achievements of the Church over the years, Governor assured him of the support and collaboration of the Plateau State Government towards the progress of the Church.

Similarly, the Governor has felicitated with the ECWA President on the occasion of his 58th birthday. He commended him for devoting his life to the service of humanity and mentoring the youth, praying God to continue to grant him good health, wisdom and protection.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
21st April 2021.

Senator representing Plateau South at the National Assembly, Professor Nora Ladi Dadu’ut , on Tuesday April 20th 2021 again moved a motion on the Floor of the National Assembly urging the the Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other agencies to support victims of the fire incident that engulfed the popular Namu Central Yam Market in Qua’an Pan Local government Area, Plateau State.





Her motion was seconded by Senator Barau Jibrin who represents Kano North Senatorial District.



Namu Yam Market which is the largest farm produce market in the state was engulfed by fire recently which led to the loss of food items and other valuables worth over N1billion.







Jibrin who seconded Senator Dadu’ut’s motion said: “The proper thing is to have fire stations around markets and other important places.



In his words ” I think the proper thing to do is to assist the traders because allowing them to remain after this event without their means of livelihood will not augur well for their families and those relying on them.”



Our correspondent reports that the Senate there after urged the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs; NEMA and other relevant government agencies to immediately provide relief materials to the traders as well as respond to the huge financial losses resulting from the fire outbreak, to provide succor to all those affected; and called on the Federal Government to carry out any other immediate action which will improve the condition of living of the affected community, resulting from the fire outbreak.



Senator Dadu’ut who is the first female senator in the history of Plateau State vowed to always put her constituents first in all her dealings .



She said i would continue to work and ensure that our Zone gets better and more developed .