Prince Sekat,Jos

Operation Safe Haven, maintaining law and order innplateau state has apprehended 23 Suspected criminals for various offences.

Parading the Suspects at the headquarters of the command on Thursday, Major General Dominic Onyemulu, Commander of the special task force said 17 of the suspects were arrested for kidnapping while others were arrested for armed roberry and possession of illegal firearms

Details to come shortly……..

Prince Sekat,Jos

Unknown gunmen believe to be hired assassin’s attack Hon DT Sango in his residence at Danwal, Ganawuri.two police details attached to him shot with one dead and the other in critical condition including a civilian.

Meanwhile Chief DT Sango is unhurt and more security forces has been deployed to the residence and search is ongoing.

Details soon…

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi Congratulates the New Bishop of Lafiya ,
Monsignor David Ajang

The DVD Movement leader, Nde Victor David Dimka fsi felicitates with the Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jos His Grace Dr Matthew Ishaya Audu on the election of Monsignor David Ajang as the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Lafia. The Bishop elect has distinguished himself as an exemplary priest and we remember with nostalgia his inspiring homilies while he served as the Chaplain of the Government House Chapel Jos.
We join all Catholic faithful and indeed all Christendom in praying for Monsignor David Ajang as he shepherds the good people of Nasarawa State. May his tenure yield abundant fruits to the glory of God almighty. Meanwhile we wish all Christians joyous Easter Celebrations.

Boniface Kassem
DVD Media Team

GOVERNOR LALONG BREAKS 33 -YEAR TRADITIONAL STOOL JINX; INSTALLS 2 2ND CLASS RULERS IN QUA’AN PAN & VISITS BURNT NAMU YAM MARKET.
After about 33 years without a substantive traditional ruler, the people of Kwo Chiefdom in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State now have a traditional head. Similarly, the people of Namu Chiefdom of the same Local Government now have a traditional ruler after about 15 years without one.
This follows the installation and presentation of staffs of office to His Royal Highness, Miskoom Fidelis Longtoe Attahiru as the 27th Long Kwo (2nd class ruler of Kwo Chiefdom) and His Royal Highness Safiyanu Allahnana Magaji III, (Long Jan of Namu Chiefdom).
Speaking at the event which took place at Ba’ap, Headquarters of Qua’an Pan LGA, Governor Simon Lalong said the installation no doubt evokes a lot of passion and excitement among the people of these two Chiefdoms for the fact that they have been without substantive traditional rulers for a very long period of time. Within this period, the people have yearned for the peaceful resolution of the obstacles to this coronation.
He said his government refrained from interfering with the selection of the two traditional rulers as a way of ensuring that the will of the people prevails and the atmosphere for peace and tranquility blossoms in all Chiefdoms.
He urged them to do justice to all and shun any act that will destabilise the peace that has been restored in the Chiefdoms and the State.
He said “Your Royal Highnesses, as you carry out your responsibilities, I admonish you to be proactive and work with your people to identify and fish out criminal elements not only for the safety of your jurisdictions but the entire State. Government will support you to carry out this task in collaboration with the security architecture and the Local Government Administration. In addition, we expect that the recently trained and deployed Community Police Constables and vigilante groups will be carried along in intelligence gathering that is vital to addressing criminality”.
On some security concerns over activities of criminals in forests around the Local Government, the Governor said, “I am aware of the security concerns about criminal activities in and around the forests in Quanpan LGA and others. Let me assure our people that the Government is working hard to address this situation and enhance security and safety of the people. Already, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the taking over of the Pandam Game Reserve by the Federal Government as a National Park”.
The two traditional rulers promised to work for the unity, peace and progress of their Chiefdoms and be fair to all law abiding citizens residing in their Chiefdoms irrespective of creed, religion or any affiliation.
Earlier, Governor Lalong visited Namu to sympathise with the people over the inferno that destroyed goods worth millions of naira at the Bwall-Namu Yam Market. He urged them not to be deterred as the fire incident is a setback that they have to overcome.
Apart from making an initial donation of 10 million naira, the Governor said the Government will work out a long term plan to create a suitable market and enhance safety of traders and their goods.
Governor Lalong also inspected ongoing construction projects of Shendam bye-pass road, 100-bed mother and child hospital Namu among others.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor, Plateau State
31st March 2021

By Prince Sekat,Jos

Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong on Wednesday reaffirmed that his adminstration remains commitment in completing all the hospitals being constructed under the Lalong Legacy Projects across the three senatorial districts.



He made this known while speaking at the launch of the basic healthcare provision fund in Jos .



Lalong who was represented by his deputy Prof Sonnie Tyoden said “Already, we have completed abandoned hospitals in Riyom, Kanke and Langtang South Local Governments which will soon be commissioned.



In his words” There is no doubt that out-of-pocket payments for health services have been considered a highly regressive method of healthcare financing globally and it greatly deepens inequity in access to healthcare.

As at today, it constitutes over 70% of the methods of healthcare financing in Nigeria. The inequity in access negatively affects the poor and vulnerable among us to a greater proportion. This is because at their point of seeking healthcare, they are squeezed between seeking the care that they need and meeting other basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.



Operating at such a low financial level has a propensity to tilt them towards choosing other needs rather than healthcare. Such a delay in seeking care can increase the incidence of complications and mortality. Thus, poverty magnifies the predicament that ill-health places on them.

This has over time led to unnecessary deaths among our citizens and has placed Nigeria low in health rankings globally. There is no doubt that out-of-pocket has immensely decelerated Nigeria’s aspiration to attaining Universal Health Coverage.



He said that ” The creation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) through the National Act 2014 and its subsequent operationalization by the current administration signifies Nigeria’s commitment more than ever to the realization of Universal Health Coverage.”

” Indeed, this yearning of ensuring that all citizens of Nigeria wherever they live are able to access the quality healthcare that they need – whenever they need it – without being subjected to financial hardship is viewed by the Rescue Administration as not just a fundamental human right but also a noble task that governments across the federation should embrace and invest in.



Lalong further said that The BHCPF, an invaluable initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria has laid a solid foundation for our goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage. The creation of the Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) as an implementing institution of the NHIS gateway in Plateau State in the year 2019 presented the Government of Plateau State an opportunity to benefit from the laudable initiative.



This Agency is also structured to entrench a more progressive system of health care financing in the State. Together with the Plateau State Primary Health Care Board, the bedrock of health system solidly in place, I can say without an iota of doubt that Plateau State has commenced the journey to attaining Universal Health Coverage.



Among other things, the BHCPF seeks to reduce to the barest minimum out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare; increase fiscal space for healthcare; as well improve the life expectancy of the citizens of Plateau State. With this social investment leaning in the direction of providing succour for the poor and vulnerable population, the Rescue Administration strongly subscribe to it.



Already, 2% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the State and the 17 Local Governments is being set aside as Equity Fund by Law. This is a deliberate effort by the government towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and contributing to the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.



This has tremendously increased the fiscal space for health in the State in a greatly sustainable manner through legislation. With this increased expenditure on health in Plateau State and the provision of premiums by the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, it is our undying hope that maternal mortality rates will precipitously decline, and our children will no longer die from preventable childhood illnesses through robust immunization, provision of vaccines, essential medicines and management of these ailments at the Primary Healthcare Centres.



He also said that The Plateau State Government will ensure appropriate and strict management of the BHCPF in accordance with the provisions of its establishing Act and operational guidelines. This will justify the confidence reposed on the State Government by the Federal Government and donor Agencies.



With the Covid-19 pandemic and dwindling resources, this initiative has come to help the government of Plateau State increase the fiscal space for health generally; health system strengthening, particularly at the Primary Health Care level, and ensuring access to healthcare for Nigerians particularly the poor, thereby contributing to overall national productivity. It is therefore, only pertinent that the resources committed to this course are utilized efficiently and with results to show.



In conclusion, the launch of the BHCPF today marks a boost to our journey towards ensuring equity and reduction of inequality in use and access to health services particularly among the most vulnerable group who live with us. It is our concrete believe that this initiative will lift the people of Plateau State out of poverty and guarantee access to quality health services across the 325 PHCs accredited, one in each of the 325 State Wards and other private Primary and Secondary health care facilities across the seventeen Local Government Areas of Plateau State.

Nde VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi COMMISERATES WITH VICTIMS OF THE BWALL-NAMU YAM MARKET FIRE OUTBREAK, CALLS FOR SPEEDY INTERVENTION.*

Wed. 31 March, 2021.

The leader of the DVD Movement, nde Victor David Dimka fsi has expressed shock over the recent fire incident that engulfed and destroyed yams in the early hours of Sunday, March 28, 2021 worth millions of naira at Bwall-Namu Yam Market in Qua’an Pan LGA of Plateau State.

He commiserates with the marketers, the Namu Community and entire Qua’anpan LGC over the huge loss.

In his words, “this is a huge setback not only to Namu community but the entire Plateau State and Nigeria at large especially now that the country is making efforts to diversify and strengthen its agricultural sector”.

Recognising that Qua’an Pan LGA is one of the commercial nerve centers of the State in terms of agricultural products, nde Victor David Dimka said the incident was devastating to the people who struggle on daily basis to make ends meet.

He therefore, called on those affected to remain calm and appealed to government and other spirited individuals to come to the aid of the victims in order to cushion the effect of the loss caused by the fire.

DVD Media Team.

THE DEMISE Of THE UJAH OF ANAGUTA A GREAT LOSS :
Nde Victor David Dimka fsi

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi commensurates with the great Anaguta people and the Governor of Plateau State over the painful demise of His Royal Highness the Ujah of Anaguta ,Ujah Jauro Magaji who died on March 21,2021.

He described the demise of the Royal father as not only a big loss to the Anaguta people but to Plateau State at large, coming at a time when his fatherly advise and role is much needed. According to him, the Royal father has continued to strengthen the bond of unity since his coronation as the Ujah of Anaguta on 15/10/2018 and has been father to all. He will be greatly missed.

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi in heartfelt and sober reflections conveys his personal condolences to the Governor of Plateau State Rt.Hon.Simon Bako Lalong, the State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, the entire Anaguta nation and the good people of Plateau State at this moment of grief.

He prays to God almighty to grant the Royal father a peaceful rest. May God comfort the family, Anaguta and the entire people of Plateau State.


Boniface Kassem
Head of Media
DVD Movement.

REP. SIMON MWADKWON CONGRATULATES NEW HEAD OF SERVICE PLATEAU STATE, ENGR. SUNDAY HYAT, mni

The Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, Rep. Simon Mwadkwon has congratulated Engr. Sunday Chong Hyat, mni on his appointment as the Head of Civil Service (HOCS) Plateau State.

In a congratulatory message, the Federal Lawmaker described the appointment as well deserved considering the diligent contributions of Engr. Sunday Hyat to the State Civil Service, State and Nation at large as a Professional.

The Legislator said the Appointee is a worthy Ambassador and a pride of the Federal Constituency.

He said the immense contributions of Engr. Hyat to national growth and development are highly appreciated.

“As a seasoned Technocrat, I am optimistic that you will transform the Civil Service and take it to enviable height” he said.

He prayed God to endow him with what is required to perform creditably well and wished him a successful tenure.

Cmr. Friday Bako
Director, Media & Publicity to Rep. Simon Mwadkwon, Ph.D

REP. SIMON MWADKWON CELEBRATES REP. BITRUS KAZE AT 52

Today is a special day and you deserve to be celebrated.

As you mark the beginning of a new age, there is need to reflect on the grace and mercy of God in your life.

As a Democrat, you have continued to play significant roles in shaping our democracy and contributed immensely to Nation building.

Having served the people and Nation in the 7th National Assembly, I can attest that you are a dogged, pragmatic and patriotic personality as well as a Legislator of reputable value.

This is wishing you God’s choicest blessings as you age gracefully.

Happy birthday my younger brother, Friend and Colleague.

Rep. Simon Mwadkwon Ph.D
MHR, Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency

GOVERNOR LALONG INSTALLS 2 TRADITIONAL RULERS IN WASE, URGES THEM TO WORK FOR ENHANCED SECURITY.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong says traditional rulers need to play a greater role in enhancing the security of their domains and the entire nation.

Governor Lalong stated this on Tuesday, 30th March 2021 while installing two second class Chiefs in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Chiefs are Chief Lot Nden, Ponzhi Kadarko Chiefdom and Alh. Muhammad Asi, Aku-Jukun of Mavo Chiefdom.

While presenting the staffs of office to the two traditional rulers after they took the oath of allegiance, Governor Lalong said the restoration of the two Chiefdoms was in fulfilment of his campaign promise and the desire to meet the yearnings of the people in the spirit of equity and justice.

He charged them to bear in mind the fact that this honour is a huge burden which must be discharged with diligence, honesty, justice and the fear of God.

He said “With the Staffs of Office in your hands, you cease to be champions of one particular clan, tribe, denomination or religion. You are fathers to all that reside in your domains irrespective of where they come from. Always remember that the traditional institution has played and will continue to play a significant role in the peace, unity, progress and security of Plateau State. These are the virtues we expect you to promote and uphold as we consolidate on the peaceful ambience we have worked hard to restore which is bringing back Plateau to its place as the Home of Peace and Tourism”.

He said any community leader or traditional ruler who is unable to assist security agencies towards arresting criminals within his domain will be held to account.

“let me warn that any traditional ruler who is found to be promoting ethno-religious hatred, injustice, disharmony or shielding criminals will not only be dethroned, but will be made to face the laws of the land” he warned.

The two traditional rulers described Governor Lalong as a rescue leader who has fulfilled the dreams of the people that have lingered for many years. They promised to cooperate with the Government and support all the programs that are targeted to improving the quality of lives of the people.

Emir of Wase Alhaji Muhammadu Sambo Haruna commended Governor Lalong for keeping to his words and making the dreams of the people in the two Chiefdoms come true.

He assured the Governor that the traditional Council will work together to support the Government in all its programmes.

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