Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has challenged the Board and Management of the Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC) to work assiduously towards addressing environmental and infrastructure challenges arising from hydropower generation in the country.
Governor Lalong stated this while receiving the Board and Management of the Commission who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Little Rayfield Jos.
Lalong said the taking off of HYPADEC is a long overdue expectation that will hopefully address the suffering of the communities located in areas where hydro power is generated across the country.
He said that the neglect of the areas in the past has led to despondency and suffering which has metamorphosed into criminality and crises such as was witnessed in Kurra Falls and Gashish in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. He advised the HYPADEC Board and Management to learn from the mistakes of similar Commissions in order to avoid the derailment of the body from its vision and mission.
The Governor reminded the team that hydropower generation started in Plateau State in the 1920s during the era of tin mining.
He assured them of the support of the Plateau State Government and the Northern Governors Forum in all their activities.
Chairman HYPADEC Governing Council Hon. Ityav Joseph Tarfa said they were at the Government House Jos, to thank Governor Lalong for his role in the takeoff of the commission both as Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governors Forum.
He said the Commission will focus on its mandate and also ensure that communities where power is generated do not only get the necessary attention, but have their environmental and infrastructure needs improved.
The Commission’s delegation later visited some hydropower sites in the State.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 16th March 2021
NEW AG. GOC 3RD ARMOURED DIVISION VISITS GOVERNOR LALONG
The new acting GOC of the 3rd Armoured Division, Jos, Brig. Gen. Bello Abdullahi Mohammed has assured Governor Simon Bako Lalong that the officers and men of the division will do everything within their power to sustain the security and peace of Plateau State.
The new GOC gave the assurance when he visited Governor Simon Lalong at the Government House Rayfield Jos.
He said his visit was to formally present himself to the Governor having taken over from his predecessor after the recent change of leadership in the army which resulted in some postings including his deployment to the Marxwell Khobe Cantonment as GOC.
He said “I want to assure you and the people of Plateau State that we shall continue to operate professionally for sustainable peace and security in the State. We will work with other security agencies and loyal citizens to ensure that the peaceful environment in the State is improved upon. We cannot do it alone. We work with all to get the best”.
Governor Lalong while welcoming the new acting GOC said he was delighted to have Gen. Mohammed in Plateau State which has enjoyed cordial relationship with the army and other security agencies.
He said “Peace and security is our cardinal priority in Plateau State and the security forces particularly officers and men of the 3rd Armoured division have been of great assistance. As a Government, we will give you all the needed support to succeed even more than your predecessors”.
Lalong said it has been his policy to work with and open mind with every security head posted to the State for the general good of the people.
He challenged the new GOC to do his best in bringing his experience to bear so as to sustain the peace prevailing in Plateau State and also deal with criminality.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 15th March 2021
A Peoples Democratic Party’s reconciliation meeting held in Abuja on the instance of a former Senate president, Bukola Saraki ended up in a deadlock as the Ex-Chairman Hon Damishi Sango camp refused to entertain the reconciliation process “.
Our source disclosed that the Chairmanship aspirant of the PDP Hon Bitrus Kaze vehemently argued that the conduct of the congress that produced the leadership of Hon Chris Hassan led Exco was a kangaroo exercise so they should be dissolved and fresh primaries be conducted.
It was alleged that Former Governor ,Senator Jonah David Jang in that meeting has agreed that the sacked Jos South Exco should share 50-50 in the Exco and that should extended to the few LGAs with aggrieved members raising concern and claiming dominance but the two top leaders refused to sheath their swords to give peace a chance.
Meanwhile, the case filled by a faction of the People’s Democratic Party ,PDP, in Jos East Local Government Council of Plateau State led by Hon Ishaya Izam Adamu challenging ,Hon Markus Useni Nyam ,Yakubu Ashom ,Plateau state PDP, National PDP,Hon David Wayas ,Capt Munda ,INEC and Prof Maxwell Gidado has been adjourned to 23-03-2021 for ruling on objections raised by the defendants counsel ,Barr Niri Darong .
Rep. Yusuf Gagdi Urge Citizens to Ignore Purveyors of COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories as he Takes Vaccine The Member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency today urged the Citizens not to give in to the antics of purveyors of the COVID-19 Conspiracy theories aimed at discouraging people from taking the vaccine despite the risk associated with the Virus saying the disease has adversely affected the World.
He made these known shortly after taking the vaccine today.
“I wish the World never witnessed such pandemic” Rep. Gagdi posited.
The Federal Lawmaker said as the Member representing his Federal Constituency and Nigeria at the National Assembly, it was incumbent on him to take the vaccine and encourage his Constituents and other Citizens to do same.
“If the President, Vice President, our Governor, myself and others are taking the vaccine, there is nothing wrong with the vaccine as we will not mislead the people” he said.
The Lawmaker said he will continue to accord the needed support the programmes and activities of the State Government as well as attend events whenever he is available.
Earlier the Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong flagged off the COVID-19 vaccination at the New Government House Clinic Little Rayfield Jos.
The Governor, his Wife, Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Commander Operation Safe Haven Maj. Gen. Dominic Onyemulu, Emir of Kanam HRH Alh. Muhammad Muazu, Plateau State Chairman of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, Chairman House Committee on Health Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Daniel Nanbol Listick and others were vaccinated.
In his remarks, Governor Lalong said the day marks another important milestone in the fight against the Corona Virus Pandemic which has negatively impacted human lives in many ways. He hinted that the commencement of the administration of the first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine today is a clear progress in tackling the disease in Plateau State.
He said as he promised severally, he is the first to take the vaccine in Plateau State not only because he is the Governor, but because of the need to show example and reassure the citizens that there is nothing to fear about the vaccine.
“I am aware of the conspiracy theories being propagated by some people particularly in the social media aimed at discouraging people from accepting the vaccines” “Although this is almost a common pattern associated with the introduction of many vaccines in history, there is yet to be any scientific evidence of foul play on the COVID-19 vaccines being introduced” he said.
The Governor assured that the vaccine had been approved by the European Medicines Agency and the World Health Organization based on global clinical trials involving 23,000 participants.
PLATEAU GOVERNOR TAKES COVID-19 VACCINE Governor Simon Bako Lalong and his wife Mrs. Regina Lalong have taken the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19. The Governor along with Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Chief Judge, religious and traditional rulers as well as heads of security agencies took he vaccine at the clinic of the new Government House, Little Rayfield Jos. Below are the remarks of the Governor at the event. REMARKS BY H.E. RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSGG, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE AT THE FLAG-OFF OF VACCINATION AGAINST COVID-19 HELD AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE CLINIC, LITTLE RAYFIELD, JOS. Protocols
Today marks another important milestone in our fight against the Corona Virus Pandemic which has negatively impacted our lives in many ways.
The commencement of the administration of the first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine today is a clear progress in tackling the disease in Plateau State.
As I promised severally, I am the first to take the vaccine in Plateau State not only because I am the Governor, but because of the need to show example and reassure the citizens that there is nothing to fear about the vaccine.
I am aware of the conspiracy theories being propagated by some people particularly in the social media aimed at discouraging people from accepting the vaccines.
Although this is almost a common pattern associated with the introduction of many vaccines in history, there is yet to be any scientific evidence of foul play on the COVID-19 vaccines being introduced.
It is important to note that the vaccine had been approved by the European Medicines Agency and the World Health Organization based on global clinical trials involving 23,000 participants. In addition, Nigerian regulators such as NAFDAC evaluated the vaccines upon arrival in the country. All of these evaluations have concluded that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective.
That is why as a Government, we have to work hard on the issue of sensitization and awareness among our people to ensure that the rumours and unsubstantiated conspiracy theories do not gain ground.
COVID-19 remains a real threat to many people not only in our State but around the country and the world at large. This is time for proactive measures rather than complacency and fear.
That is why even before we received our first consignment of the vaccines totaling 105,600 doses, the Government began preparations for the smooth storage, distribution and administration of the vaccines across the 17 Local Government Areas.
For the first phase, we have designated 102 locations where the vaccines will be administered in all the Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Those to be covered are frontline health workers, and those on essential duties.
The second phase will capture the elderly (50 years and above) and people with underlying illnesses. Every other eligible person will be captured in the third phase. We hope to increase the vaccination centres in the State to about 700 in subsequent phases.
Let me reiterate that no one will be compelled to take the vaccine as the administration is totally voluntary. However, I wish to remind our citizens that the law criminalizing the denial of COVID-19 in Plateau State is still in force. Therefore, those who want to engage in spreading conspiracy theories and mobilizing others against taking the vaccine will not be allowed.
I want to reassure our people that as your Governor, I will not subscribe to anything that will harm you nor affect your well-being. Rather, my number one priority is to ensure your safety and good health.
That is why I, His Excellency the Deputy Governor, the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Chief Judge, traditional and religious leaders, as well as heads of medical institutions in the State are taking the first doses to show that there is nothing sinister about the vaccine.
As a member of the Nigerian Governors Forum Committee interfacing with the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, I stand to tell you that I have followed the process religiously and asked all the possible questions on the impact of the vaccines on human beings.
So far, there is no evidence to suggest that there is any adverse effect on those that have taken it particularly in Nigeria. However, we must adhere to the advice of medical experts who are managing the process.
Let me again appeal to our religious, traditional, political and community leaders to continue to sensitise the people not only to accepting the vaccines but adhering to laid down protocols for COVID-19.
Taking the vaccine should not be a licence to abandoning the protocols such as wearing facemasks, observing social distancing and keeping to hygiene practices. We should not increase the risk.
This is more so when the vaccine supply to cover the entire population will come gradually and not at once. We have to continue to keep ourselves safe and also safeguard others.
It is important to state that the vaccines are absolutely free and no one should be charged for it. Anyone found to be extorting people for the vaccines will be dealt with according to the law. I encourage our citizens to register for the vaccine by visiting http://www.nphcdaict.com.ng for easier and faster scheduling for the vaccine.
Finally, it is my hope that while we are continuing with this vaccination, NAFDAC will give approval to the submission by the Plateau State COVID-19 Medical Research Team so that we can have our homegrown remedy for containing the pandemic.
I wish us all a successful vaccination exercise and look forward to taking the second dose of the vaccine to complete the process.
God bless Plateau State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Rt. Hon. (Dr) Simon Bako Lalong Executive Governor of Plateau State. 15th March 2021.
The Mupun Cultural And Development Association,MUCDA,has paid a solidarity visit to the newly appointed Acting President Pankshin/Kanke Joint Traditional Council,His Royal Highness,Da Yusuf Walle Fwangbring with assurances to offer him the much needed support to succeed in the onerous task ahead of him.
Leading a delegation of the National Executive of MUCDA,its President, Chief Pedro Ardiyel Dafur said the visit became necessary as a back up to the initial congratulatory message sent to the Mishkom along side best wishes on his appointment unto the exalted position.
He said the appointment no doubt came at the right time as bringing together the people of the two LGAs as well as resolving the various challenges bedevilling some communities in the aspects of selecting their traditional rulers can best be addressed at this time.
The MUCDA President described the Mishkom Mupun as a man with impeccable character worthy of trust stating that he will carry everyone along as he has done with the Mupun Nation.
Dafur promised that they will support him in prayers and called on the hospitable people of Pankshin and Kanke to do same saying this was shown by the recent visit of the Ngas Nation to congratulate him on the appointment.
The MUCDA President said this show of support will spur the Paramount ruler to unify the people and work towards resolving all pending issues which will give way for the emergence of a new Ngolong Ngas.
Responding, the Acting President Pankshin/Kanke Joint Traditional Council who is also the Mishkom Mupun, His Royal Highness, Da Yusuf Walle Fwangbring thanked the delegation, appreciating his subjects for always standing with him in prayers and other form of support.
He showered accolades on the leadership of MUCDA and assured that he will put the trust of the people of Pankshin and Kanke first before anything and work towards a more unified people of the areas.
He said his doors are open for engagements on best ways to move along with the people.
KENZY NGUPAR NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY MUCDA. 15-3-2021
GOVERNOR LALONG SALUTES DARA JONAH DAVID JANG @ 77
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has felicitated with his immediate predecessor Dara Jonah David Jang on the occasion of his 77th birthday.
Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message described the former Governor as a patriotic Nigerian who has continued to serve Nigeria and Plateau State with passion and commitment.
Lalong recalled the contributions of Dara Jonah David Jang at various times during his career in the Nigerian Airforce and after retirement where he served as Governor, Senator among other responsibilities.
While wishing him many more years of good health, peace and God’s protection, Governor Lalong urged the elderstatesman to continue to offer his wealth of wisdom and experience towards the development of Plateau State and the nation.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 13th March 2021
GOVERNOR LALONG TO TAKE COVID-19 VACCINE ON MONDAY 15TH MARCH
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong, his Deputy, Prof. Sonni Tyoden, some leaders of religious and traditional Institutions as well as frontline health workers are set to receive the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccines against COVID-19 on Monday 15th March 2021.
The vaccination of the Governor will kick start the adminstration of the vaccines in Plateau State which recently took possession of 105, 600 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines.
The event is scheduled for 10am at the clinic of the new Government House Little Rayfield Jos.
Due to COVID-19 protocols, attendance at the flag off is strictly by invitation.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 14th March 2021.
Group under the auspices of Concerned Northern Citizens has raised alarm over the hijacking by external forces the bid for the disposal of the properties of the New Nigerian Newspapers Company Limited NNN,an assignment that was duly authorised by the Northern States Governor’s Forum .
According to them, it is shameful and unfortunate that an assignment that was duly authorised by the Northern States Governors Forum and assigned to the NNDC for execution by its subsidiary company is being hijacked by external actors with narrow parochial interests which are detrimental to the overall interest of stakeholders.
The convener Abdullahi Ali Kano in a press statement signed and issued in Jos the Plateau State capital yesterday titled “Re: suspension of bid for the disposal of the properties of new Nigerian Newspapers Company Limited NNN call on the NSGF to rise to the occasion by taking urgent steps to ensure that the suspension of the disposal process of the NNN properties is reversed immediately.
Part of the statement reads “NNDC via its subsidiary company (New Capital Properties Limited) having been given the sole mandate by the NSGF to carry out the disposal of the properties must be allowed to discharge this mandate without interference from any external parties.”
The group recall the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) under the chairmanship of the immediate past governor of Borno state (Alhaji Kashim Shettima) had at its meeting of 17th May, 2019 reiterated its earlier approval for the disposal of the non-core properties of New Nigerian Newspaper Company Limited (NNN) by New Capital Properties Limited (NCPL), a subsidiary company of New Nigeria Development Company Limited (NNDC).
According to them, the non-core properties of the NNN which consist of residential and commercial properties located at Kaduna, Lagos, Abuja, Sokoto, Minna and Damaturu were to be disposed off and the proceeds used for among others, settlement of the outstanding salaries, gratuity and pensions, and the establishment of a new media outfit to replace the existing company.
They argued that the byew Capital Properties could not proceed with the disposal of the properties at the initial approval given by the NSGF in the year 2016, because of a court case instituted by the NNN pensioners but however, following an out-of-court settlement of the dispute, the disposal process was kick-started on 16th September, 2020.
The convener further said
New Capital Properties commenced the process of disposal of the NNN properties with the placement of a newspaper advert in two national newspapers in September, 2020 stressing that the advert which outlined the guidelines and modalities for the auction bid for the properties initially stipulated a (6) week period for the submission of bids by prospective buyers but was extended by another (2) weeks which terminated on 11th November, 2020 with the bids opened and winners announce on 13th November, 2020 at an elaborate bid opening ceremony.
They lamented that following the bid opening, offer letters for the purchase of the properties were issued to successful bidders, it is noteworthy that all of the successful bidders (including current staff and retirees) accepted the terms and conditions for the purchase of the properties and had commenced payment with a large amount of money running into millions so far received by NCPL for the properties.
“Notwithstanding the conclusion of the disposal exercise and in flagrant disregard for the legal implications, New Capital Properties acting on directives from the NNDC issued letters of suspension of the bid on the 7th of December, 2020 which was about a month after the conclusion of the exercise.”
Furthermore, “Findings have indeed revealed that the suspension of the exercise was orchestrated by vested interests that may have lost in the bid auction for the properties and are hell bent on truncating the sale of the properties in the hope that a fresh exercise shall be conducted to favour them.”
The statement added that, it is instructive to note that findings have also revealed that the NNDC succumbed to external pressure from a high ranking state government official of the host state of the New Nigerian Newspapers demanding the suspension of the exercise by New Capital Properties, its subsidiary company that was solely mandated by the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) to carry out the sale stressing that this was without recourse to the NSGF currently under the leadership of the Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Governor Simon Lalong.
According to them,the suspension of auction bid was premised on petitions by some petitioners, who obviously waited until after the conclusion of the exercise before raising objections adding that the petitions were not even backed by cogent and verifiable evidence to suggest that the bid was not conducted in conformity with the stipulated guidelines.
The statement further reads “Detailed checks have revealed that the residential quarters of the NNN in kaduna which is currently occupied by serving and retired staff was allocated to the occupying staff to purchase via a right of first refusal option which was accepted by all the occupants but with the suspension of the exercise they have become apprehensive that thier hopes of owning the properties may be on the verge of being frustrated.
“It is on record that the occupants of the residential houses have lived in the properties for upwards of 10, 20 and 25 years hence the rationale to give them the rights of first refusal to purchase in the interest of justice fairness and in compliance with global best practices usually adopted for the disposal of public properties.
“We want to draw the NSGF’s attention to the adverse implications of the suspension of the bid which is a hindrance to the determination of the Northern State Governors Forum (NSGF) to permanently resolve the issues that have crippled the New Nigerian Newspapers Limited (NNN) for several years now, which may be misconstrued as insensitivity on the part of the NSGF.
Concerned Northern Citizens also added some of the successful bidders for the properties have since proceeded to initiate legal action against NNDC and its subsidiary NCPL for the wrongful suspension of the bid exercise for the disposal of the properties with several others likely to do so if steps are not taken to redress the situation saying the development will further dent the reputation of NNDC as a corporate entity and by extension NSGF, the owners.
“We call on the NSGF to note the aforementioned and act expeditiously by issuing the necessary directives to the NNDC to do the needful in saving the legacy of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Late Sardauna of Sokoto.” The statement enthused .
KWO PEOPLE JUBILATE AS GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES DATE FOR SELECTION OF LONG KWO
The people of Kwo Chiefdom of Qua’an-Pan LGA of Plateau State, went into jubilation after the announcement that the selection of a new Long (Chief) shall take place on Thursday March 18, 2021. They have also gone to their various places of worship praying for the emergence of a leader that will lead them and for the successful completion of the exercise.
The communication on the selection date was made on Thursday March 11, 2021 by officials of the Plateau State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs at a meeting with the Princes of the Chiefdom and officials of Qua’an-Pan LGA. The Chiefdom has been without a Paramount ruler since July 1988, after the last occupant of the seat, then of Third Class status, late Miskoom Hoomkwap II transited.
Before announcement of the date of the selection, about 17 Princes from the four (4) ruling houses of Kaskang, Lakwaram, Npoema and Nuku, of this member of the defunct Kwararafa Empire, have so far indicated their interests to become the 27th Long Kwo. There may be more before the March 18, 2021 date.
Among the contestants are Miskoom Larry Peters Bawa, a businessman and an Executive Director of Duncan Group of Companies and Chairman Lamebakena Properties, Ghana; Miskoom Hubert Isa, a retired seasoned civil servant; Miskoom Cornelius Shekarau, a former banker and business man; Miskoom Danladi Nkup, a farmer and Miskoom John Aloko, a retired civil servant.
Other front liners are Ambassador Yahaya Kwande, former Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland, whose ambition to occupy the seat was thwarted in 1990 because of procedural lapses in his selection; Miskoom Linus Layi Anden, the immediate past acting General Manager of Plateau Express Services Ltd; Colonel Fidelis Attahiru, a retired army officers, now a business man, Casmier Angulu, a retired civil servant and Hycent Isa Wambai, a farmer. Also on the lists of contestants are the children of the last Long Kwo Miskoom Hoomkwap Sule II. They are Miskoom John Hoomkwap and Miskoom Ibrahim Hoomkwap. Others contestants are Miskoom Benedict Bamshal Mairiga, a medical doctor; Miskoom Shintoe Kwallat, Miskoom Martin Musa Dunggu, Miskoom Noel Niyu Dongkiem and Miskoom Kenneth Isa, a civil servant with the Plateau State Government.
Whoever emerges from the Thursday’s March 18, 2021 selection shall become the 27th Long Kwo of Kwo Chiefdom. The new Long Kwo shall have the task of uniting a people, most of who hadn’t the opportunity of experiencing the role of a chief. The new Long Kwo will have the task of harnessing the resources of his people towards development as well as bring the princes together in order to move the Chiefdom, with its abundant resources forward.
Kwo Chiefdom, a Goemai settlement with capital at Moekwo (Kwande) is located in Qua’an- Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. It’s area covers the villages of Luukwo ( Barkin Ciyawa), Nagan ( Kurgwi), Turniang, Npap, among others. The history of Kwo Chiefdom dates back to the disintegration of the Kwararafa Empire. Following the disintegration, the people of the present Kwo Chiefdom migrated from the Middle East alongside the Jukuns, Alagos, Igalas, etc., to Wukari, but later moved to, founded and first settled at Ngua-Moekwo, (which is today considered the central traditional worship place of the Goemai of Kwo chiefdom) under the headship of Atua (Ntuan), the first Long Kwo. After the desertion of Ngua Moekwo, Attua moved and settled at Luukwo (Barkin Ciyawa), and finally to Moekwo ( Kwande), its present capital. The area, a district, was upgraded to a Chiefdom of 3rd Class Status on April 3, 1981, (while maintaining its District position) by the Administration of late Chief Solomon Daushep Lar in his Emancipation program. In the course of history the Chiefdom was ruled by 26, Long Kwos, the first been Miskoom Atua ( Ntuan) with the last of whom was late Miskoom Hoomkwap Sule II, was transited to glory on July 1988. Others who ruled the Chiefdom included Shaswo, Tsarkes, Fokur, Lafiang, Kwaram, Ndi, Nuku and Kadiri. Others who ruled the Chiefdom are Lakwaram, Mawo, Kaskang, Kwapkwo, Poejap, Poemuop, Yilwup, Diemser, Kerembaam and Nianluop. The Long kwos of recorded period are Npoema ( 1869-1886), Kwalgurum (1886-1893), Mialmen (1903-1907), Longbaam (1907-1923), Sule Mialmen (1923-1954) and Hoomkwap Sule II (1954 – July 1988).
Since then, attempts to have a new Long Kwo was thwarted by the intrigues between and or among the Princes of the 4 ruling houses of Kaskang, Lakwaram, Npoema and Nuku. Despite the absence of the Long Kwo, the Chiefdom as a blessed area has trained and produced high caliber of people, who had either provided or are still providing quality services to Plateau State and Nigeria in general. The area is blessed with several schools, medical outlets, banks and is a multi religious in nature. Apart from the development and growth of area, the Chiefdom is agrarian in nature with vast arable land for farming. This has attracted other citizens, notable from Pankshin, Bokkos, Mikang, Langtang South and North; and Mangu local Government Areas of Plateau State and to some extent from Nasarawa, Benue and Bauchi States. The Chiefdom has the capacity to produce in commercial quantities, if properly harnessed, commodities like yams, millet, beniseed, beans, casava, maize, rice, guinea corn, pepper among others. Besides these, the people of the Chiefdom are engage in other activities like hunting, raffia works, fishing, pottery, weaving, soap making, blacksmithing, brewing.
In the area of culture, the people of the Chiefdom boasts of having Gya Naan, Kwamteng, Manggap, Goerengai, kyeji, nashi , gora, among others, which are often showcased at different at festivals
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