By Prince Sekat, Jos The Plateau State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has awarded three contracts for the production of a Master Plan for the Nyak-Shendam Community and the construction of road at West of Mine and another leading to the Headquarters of the Immigration Service in Jos the Plateau State capital. The three projects are expected to be completed and commissioned by Governor Simon Lalong before the expiration of his tenure 29 May 2023. Governor Simon Lalong through the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development Hon. Idris Gambo while signing the agreemen held t at the Ministry in Jos the Plateau State capital said the projects will engulfed the sum of N319 million naira. He said the Master Plan for the Nyak-Ajikamai area of Shendam LGA out at N100 million naira became necessary as it is meant to upgrade slums areas in the proposed Nyak-Ajikamai. The area is the site of the proposed Federal Polytechnic. The road projects located within the Jos Metropolitan city awarded at the cost of “N94 million naira for West of Mines” is to decongest the already busy city centres as alternative routes to traffic. While the for the road leading into Immigration Headquaters in the State is put at N125,” respectively. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Daniel D. Lange charged the contractors to adhere strictly to specifications as contained in the contractual agreement. He cautioned them from engaging any third party, as correspondences must solely be directed to the Commissioner and in the event the Commissioner is not available the Permanent Secretary will always attend to any issues. The contractors handling the projects, Town Planner Stephen Hirse of Steel Consult handling the Nyak-Ajikamai Master Plan, and Ahmed Abdulrasheed of LATOKEM Nig Ltd handling the rehabilitation of West of Mines road project as well as Iyanda Alao of Centre Field Nig Ltd handling the road construction leading into Immigration Headquarters both assured of delivering quality work within the time Frame .
“WORK HARD TO DELIVER HIGHEST VOTES TO TINUBU/SHETTIMA”, GOVERNOR LALONG CHARGES NORTH CENTRAL APC LEADERSHIP.
Plateau State Governor and Director General APC Presidential Campaign Council Simon Bako Lalong is optimistic that the North Central Zone will give the Tinubu/Shettima ticket the highest number of votes in the forthcoming elections.
Governor Lalong expressed this optimism in Jos when he received the North Central Zonal Chairman and Members of his Committee on a curtesy visit to the Government House, Rayfield Jos.
He said the party is very strong in the North Central despite loosing Benue State one out of its six States after the Governor left for the opposition party.
He challenged the Zonal Chairman and his members to reach out to all organs of the party in the zone with a view to mobilising and sensitizing the electorate at the grassroots for the success of the party.
Lalong charged the party Zonal leadership to carry everyone along and deliver all the party’s candidates including the Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima.
On the level of consultations, mobilisation and engagement so far, the Governor informed the Zonal officials that the Presidential Campaign Council has continued to fine-tune the strategies that will ensure that members of the APC participate from the unit level to the national, rather than a situation where many prefer to look at the national level.
He said already, the Presidential Campaign Council and has engaged the National Working Committee and also proposed clear roles for women and youths in the forthcoming campaigns.
In his remarks, the APC North Central Zonal Chairman Alhaji Mu’azu Bawa Rijau said they were in the State to meet with party officials and stakeholders in line with the directive of the NWC for the Zonal leadership to embark on such tour to engage party faithful.
He congratulated the Governor over his appointment as Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council saying the entire zone was happy for the well deserved assignment which is a clear evidence that the zone can deliver for not only the Presidential Candidate, but the party as a whole.
He also thanked the Governor for his support during the party Primaries where the leadership of the zone emerged without any rancour.
Rijau assured the Governor that they will work hard to reconcile all aggrieved persons within the zone in order to ensure that the party enters the elections as a strong and united force.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 16th September 2022.
The National Security Council, on Thursday, declared the National Task Force on the Prohibition of Illegal Importation/Smuggling of Arms, Ammunition, Light Weapons, Chemical and Pipeline Vandalism illegal.
The council, therefore, ordered the body to disband itself or face the wrath of the federal government.
It also passed a vote of confidence on security agencies for their efforts to quell the violence and attacks recorded nationwide.
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after Thursday’s National Security Council meeting presided over by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
Reports say the upper legislative chamber had in July passed into law a Bill establishing the National Commission for the Coordination and Control of the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons, with NATFORCE being one of its components.
The House of Representatives is expected to pass its version of the law upon resumption from recess later in September 2022.
However, security experts have rejected the Senate’s inclusion of NATFORCE in the new Act, urging the lawmakers to expunge NATFORCE from the Bill when harmonizing both versions.
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons currently domiciled in the Office of the National Security Adviser and headed by Maj-Gen. A. M Dikko (retd) is the only national coordination mechanism for the control and monitoring of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria.
According to the Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi, who also spoke at the briefing, the Nigerian constitution protects freedom of association
However, matters of national security should be regulated by the Office of the National Security Adviser, he argued.
The Interior Minister, who said the council received reports from all service chiefs and Inspector-General of Police, said it is “very satisfied” with the performance of all security agencies and that the country is moving to the phase of consolidated security.
He said the council also commended the police for its performance in Ekiti, Osun and Anambra states where governorship elections were conducted recently.
Speaking on NATFORCE, Aregbesola said “Equally of concern is the presence of some illegal outfits that impersonate the legitimate security agencies. Of particular concern is a body called National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Goods, Small Arms and what have you, but the short name for it is NATFORCE.
“The Council declares that body an illegal organization, it should just simply disband itself, because the Council has ordered all security agencies to enforce the disbandment of that body and other such bodies that operate illegally without any force of law,” He said.
On the council’s outlook on the performance of security agencies, he said, “The Council has just concluded today’s meeting. It received briefings from all security chiefs and the Council is very satisfied with the performances of all our security chiefs; the military, the police and other security agencies. We are happy with their performance and the gains recorded so far.
“We are moving to the phase of consolidation of all those gains, such that by December, as ordered by the Chairman of the Council, the President, which he has said to all Nigerians before now, that we’ll put, essentially, most of the challenges of banditry particularly, insurgency, kidnapping for ransom, criminalities of that nature, far behind us.
“We are equally pleased with the performance of the Nigeria Police on the elections in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun, which elections have demonstrated our commitment to democracy and expression of the will of the people at the polls.”
Fielding questions on the remaining passengers kidnapped in the March 28 attack on a Kaduna-bound train who are still in the terrorists’ den, the Minister of Police Affairs, Dingiyadi, said no effort will be spared to rescue them alive.
He said that the arrest of the key negotiator, Tukur Mamu, will not hinder negotiations as there are other bodies negotiating to ensure their safe release.
“We are not sparing efforts to release our brothers and sisters who are in captivity,” he said
GOVERNOR LALONG WOOS INVESTORS AS 45TH REGULAR MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT OPENS IN JOS
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has said that investors ready to do business in the State particularly in agriculture, manufacturing and industry are assured of access to land and other incentives to support their endeavours.
Governor Lalong was speaking while declaring open the 45th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development holding in Jos, Plateau State.
Lalong said the meeting with the theme “Strengthening Agricultural Value Chains Development Processes for Food Security and Economic Development” addresses a very important aspect of the Nigerian economy and also touches on the challenge of turning agricultural products into real economic derivatives.
He said “I dare say that there is no better place to hold this event because Plateau State is an agrarian State with potential to feed the nation and do so in style, using its exotic crops that are not grown in other parts of the country. There is no better time than now for stakeholders to convene a meeting to brainstorm on best strategies and policies to tackle hunger which is threatening the general well-being of Nigerians”.
The Governor said his Government has over the last seven years given enormous attention to agriculture by ensuring the provision of farm inputs such as tractors, fertilizers, chemicals, improved seedlings and many more towards ensuring that farmers benefit from the natural endowments of the State. Farmers he emphasised have been empowered through the Cooperative Societies and farmer associations in the production of many crops and assorted vegetables that are unique to Plateau environment.
“For those who are ready for commercial farming, Plateau State has one of the most friendly business environment with mouth-watering offers for land acquisition. Indeed our land charges and ground rents which have been discounted several times are meant to serve as incentives for investors. Many who have taken advantage of this situation are reaping the fruits of their investments and expanding their businesses” he said.
He expressed hope that with the designation of the Yakubu Gowon Airport Heipang as an International Cargo Airport, commercial farming of various crops, assorted fruits and flowers will expand in the state because of the possibility for direct export through the airport. The Government also recently bought over the Inland Container Terminal situated very close to the Heipang Airport which again compliments the evacuation of agricultural products from Plateau to other parts of Nigeria and abroad.
On the issue of value chain addition to agricultural products which is the theme of the meeting, Lalong said “I therefore challenge this Council to rise from this meeting with concrete and practical ways of ensuring that farmers add value to their products before selling them. This will not only boost the economic fortunes of the farmers, but also birth a chain of MSEs that will create jobs and usher in prosperity for our people. Many youths will be taken out of poverty and crime will fall because they will be engaged. As the Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, I have also had interface with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and its Parastatals on the issue of Value Addition, Extension Services and education as well as provision of timely farming input to our farmers. These problems cut across the States and entire country and need to be resolved without delay. We have to strengthen our agricultural research institutions and also challenge our Polytechnics and Universities to come up with machineries that will enhance value-addition in the agricultural sector”.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar said the 45th Regular Meeting of the National Council of Agriculture and Rural Development provides an opportunity to address one of the major challenges faced by farmers relating to post harvest losses and inability of the farmers to benefit from the proceeds of their labour.
He said the Buhari administration has taken serious concern over diversifying the economy using agriculture and also ensuring that processing of farm products is given a boost. This he said has resulted in strengthening rice, cassava, yam and other food production and processing that have yielded positive outcomes. According to him, 10 rice processing Mills are about to be completed across the country.
Minister of State for Agriculture Mustapha Baba Shehuri also said the technical sessions at the Meeting have been robust and engaging with valid suggestions being made on how to address the challenges of agriculture in Nigeria.
In their goodwill messages, Senate Committee Chairman on Agriculture Senator Bima Mohammed and his House Counterpart Munir Baba Dan Abundi expressed the willingness of the National Assembly to support the execution of projects that are capable of turning around agriculture for economic growth.
Goodwill messages from development partners also highlighted the need for the 45th Council Meeting to generate outcomes that will increase the efficiency of the agricultural sector in the country.
The Governor later inspected the pavilions displaying various agricultural products and inputs.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State. 15th September, 2022.
DG APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL MEETS SEN. OLUREMI TINUBU AND HAJIYA NANA SHETTIMA
Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday 14th September 2022 received Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima, wife of his running mate at the Tinubu Campaign Headquarters in Abuja.
The DG who met with the wife of the Presidential Candidate and his running behind closed doors in company of the Secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council Hon. James Faleke, Assistant Secretary Christopher Tarfa and Chief of Staff to the DG Hon. Yakubu Dati said the visit is part of the engagement and consultations towards a successful campaign for the victory of APC in the 2023 General elections.
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu informed the Director General that they were at the Headquarters to strategise on the participation of women in the forthcoming campaigns in line with the decision of the APC to carry all women along by ensuring that they play a greater role in delivering the Presidential candidate and other candidates of the party.
She also intimated Governor Lalong of the ongoing mobilisation of various women support groups for Tinubu/Shettima as well as engagement particularly at the grassroots which will prove very crucial to the victory of the APC during the elections.
The wife of the APC Presidential Candidate and wife of his running mate Nana Shettima had paid a similar visit to the National Secretariat of the APC where they held engagements with the National Chairman Sen. Abdullahi Adamu.
Governor Lalong who welcomed them to the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Headquarters and assured them that the APC Presidential Campaign Council working with the Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, have put in place a plan for a robust campaign that will deeply involve women and youths.
He noted that women constitute a large voting force in Nigeria and many of them are passionate about the APC and its Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima who have over the years invested so much resources, time and programmes to empower women.
Lalong promised them that the Campaign Council will give them all the support to enable them mobilise women in all parts of the country particularly at the grassroots for the success of the Tinubu/Shettima ticket and the APC in general.
The Director General and his guests also went round the Campaign Office to see ongoing work at the Headquarters.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and DG, APC Presidential Campaign Council. 14th September 2022.
KANAM APC REMAINS A REFERENCE POINT IN MOBILIZATION, AS VOGA REMAINS A STRATEGIC MOVEMENT
The meeting of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Kanam on September 12, 2022, remains, for many reasons, one that should wake up other chapters in the state.
Those who know are quick to point out that politics is not war, it should not be used for enmity; and for this reason, the actors who genuinely want to serve the people have no reason to be divided.
In the recent past, it was difficult to bring major Kanam stakeholders under one roof, as they had different persuasions and camps; even though they belong to the same political party.
Collectively, they have since understood that Kanam, for long, has remained progressive and contributed in no small measure to the development of the political landscape called Plateau State. They can not be neglected in the political calculations of any election, state or national.
One of their sons, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, who represents Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam in the House of Representatives remains, in the estimation of his constituents, and even those outside, a shining example. He has a lot to contribute.
He has in the last three years displayed stellar performance deserving of the commitment he went to the National Assembly with. Little wonder, he has been rewarded with another chance to return in 2023.
Nothing can be more rewarding to PKK than the continuation of empowerment, contructions, interventions, employment slots and many more to the Federal Constituency. I bet you, there are numerous others on the way.
These are done because it is in God that we trust.
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, Hon. Bitrus Zulfa Rimven, has been impeached from office by the Legislative Arm of the council.
The impeachment was consequent upon a notice of acts of gross misconduct labelled against the erstwhile chairman, which was communicated to him by the Legislative Council a fortnight ago.
At a sitting presided over by the Leader of the Council and Councilor representing Pishe–Yashi Ward, Hon. Maina Nanzing, on Tuesday 13th September, 2022 the Legislative Council voted to ouster the erstwhile chairman.
Shortly after role call by the leader of the house, the Councilor representing Jat Ward, Hon. Dashe Yarnap moved a motion for the impeachment of the erstwhile Council Chairman, Bitrus Rimven Zulfa, and was seconded by the Deputy Leader and councilor representing Pajat Ward, Hon. Dindam Longbap Wuyep, after which the leader of the Council, Hon Nanzing Maina, moved for the swearing in of the Deputy Chairperson of the council Hon. Nancy Philemon Paul as the substantive Chairperson of the council with immediate effect.
According to the Deputy Leader, the ousted Chairman, Hon. Bitrus Rimven Zulfa, who was served with an impeachment notice on the 31st August, 2022 failed to respond to the allegations contained therein, so as to clear himself of the allegations against him.
Among the allegations against the former Chairman included siphoning of over Three Hundred Million Naira (300,000,000) from the local government coffers, using a staff of the local government, by name Samuel Malo Magit to perpetuate the evil act.
Other allegations labelled against Zulfa included his failure to constitute the executive arm of the council, whereby, he had been running the affairs of the council as a one man show; in clear contrast to the provisions of section 34 (c)of Plateau state Local Government Council Law 2016.
According to members of the Legislative arm, there was a meeting held in Government House, Jos at the instance of some government officials, among which were Secretary to the Government of Plateau state, Professor Danladi Attu, State Head of Service Sunday Hyat, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sylvanus Tapgun, Commissioner for Housing Hon. Brain Dadi, Chief of Staff Government House, Noel Donjur, critical stakeholders as well as the impeached Chairman of Langtang North with the eighteen Councilors of the area.
The aim of the meeting with the critical stakeholders of the party was to intervene in the lingering crisis between the council Chairman and the Councilors, unfortunately the sitting ended in a deadlock.
However, the ousted Chairman said he would have replied the letter sent to him, but he did not want to expose the complicity of the state Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for some reasons.
During the day sitting, fourteen out of Eighteen councillors appended their signatures to put paid to the impeachment process.
NORTHERN GOVERNORS/TRADITIONAL RULERS MEET IN ABUJA; CALL FOR STATE POLICE TO ADDRESS SECURITY CHALLENGES
The Northern Governors Forum on Monday, 12th September 2022 met with the Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Abuja and came out with a resolution calling for the establishment of State police to tackle security challenges in the region and the nation at large.
Reading the communique after the meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said the meeting reviewed the security situation in the North and other matters relating to its development and resolved to support the ammendment of the Constitution to accommodate the establishment of State police.
According to him, this will effectively and efficiently address the security challenges of the region.
The Forum also reiterated its commitment to the development of solar energy in view of the comparative advantage of abundant sunshine in the region.
Accordingly, it was unanimously resolved that 2000 megawatts of solar power be harvested across the 19 States and FCT with a view to harnessing the huge potential of power from solar.
The joint meeting also noted with regret the ongoing ASSU strike which it believes was more punitive in the region as most of the students in the North are attending public universities.
It therefore called on ASSU to cooperate with the Federal Government in resolving the dispute.
The Northern Governors also engaged officials of the World Bank to discuss the level of implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) and Nigeria for Women Project which are being implemented in five Northern States.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum. 13th September 2022
GOVERNOR LALONG VISITS CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SHENDAM; HOLDS MORE CONSULTATIONS WITH APC STAKEHOLDERS
On the second day of visit to his hometown of Shendam for consultations with stakeholders from the Plateau South Senatorial District, Governor Simon Bako Lalong and Director General of the APC has visited the Catholic Diocese of Shendam to seek spiritual blessings over his political endeavour.
The Governor who was at the Bishop’s Court together with Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Idris Wase was recieved on behalf of the Bishop by Rev. Fr. Raymond Gofut, Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Shendam.
Governor Lalong while thanking the Church for praying for him throughout his political journey said he was in the Diocese to appreciate the Bishop, Priests and the entire Catholic family for always upholding and encouraging him since his emergence as Senatorial Candidate as well as his appointment as Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council.
He said his mission home was to thank the people of the zone and sensitize them on the forthcoming elections while seeking their collaboration and cooperation.
He thanked the Church for their guidance and counsel which he said has engendered peace and harmony among the citizens particularly during recent attempts by some mischief makers and hoodlums to instigate religious and ethnic crises.
Vicar General of Shendam Diocese Rev. Fr. Gofut while welcoming the Governor to the Diocese on behalf of the Bishop said the Church appreciates the efforts of the Governor in carrying the people along and always coming back to seek the blessings of God and the Church in his endeavours.
He led other Priests to pray for the Governor over his recent appointment as the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, asking God to grant him wisdom, favour and protection as he carries out the national assignment.
Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Idris Wase also thanked the Church for support and prayers as well as providing honest and unbiased advice to the political class. He said they will do their best to ensure that the people benefit from the democratic process.
Governor Lalong thereafter held consultations with the Plateau South Stakeholders Forum where he challenged them to remain resolute in projecting the interests of the APC which has according to him has a solid followership in the Zone, State, and nation at large.
He used the event to reiterate the need to highlight the various achievements of the APC in the Southern Zone, Plateau and Nigeria, assuring that at the right time when the campaigns start, Nigerians will be reminded about the passion with which the party has served the people.
Chairman of the Forum and Director General of the ITF Sir Joseph Ari thanked the Governor and Deputy Speaker for taking out time to engage with stakeholders and also respond to comments, suggestions and concerns of the loyal party members.
He said the Forum has been mobilising and strategizing towards consolidating on the previous electoral victories of the party. The engagement he said is coming very timely as they hope to also leverage on the appointment of Governor Lalong as the DG Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Team to demonstrate that the APC has a strong footing in not only the Southern Zone, but Plateau State as a whole.
The Governor also held another meeting with party leaders and stakeholders from all the six local governments of the Southern Zone where he reminded them of the need to build synergy, mobilise, and strategise, ready to deliver their party and all its candidates once INEC lifts the ban on political campaigns.
Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Idris Wase also told the stakeholders that apart from the projects and appointments that the Governor has attracted to Plateau, his elevation as the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council is a sign that there are more blessings to come to the State especially when Asiwaju becomes President of Nigeria.
Zonal Chairman of the APC in the Southern Zone Alhaji Yalum again reminded the party stakeholders of their earlier resolve to not only deliver candidates of the party from top to bottom, but also ensure that Plateau State delivers the highest number of votes at the Presidential elections.
Representatives of women, youth and elders also made submissions at the consultations.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 10th September 2022.
GOVERNOR LALONG ON CONSULTATION VISIT TO PLATEAU SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT; RECEIVES ROUSING WELCOME
Plateau State Governor and Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Simon Bako Lalong has arrived his hometown Shendam for consultations ahead of the lifting of ban on campaigns for the 2023 general elections.
Governor Lalong alongside his wife Mrs. Regina Lalong and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Idris Wase arrived Shendam, the Headquarters of the Plateau South Senatorial District to a rousing welcome by supporters and APC members.
The first port of call was the Palace of the Long Gamai of Gamai land, HRH Martin Shaldas III where he paid homage to the first class traditional ruler and informed him that they were in Shendam to consult with stakeholders from the Senatorial District on the preparations for the 2023 elections.
Lalong said though he is the Senatorial Candidate for the Southern Zone in the forth coming elections, himself and the Deputy Speaker Idris Wase among other candidates were not coming for campaign as INEC was yet to lift the ban on political campaigns.
He thanked the Traditional Ruler for his prayers, support, and blessings over the years which he said have paved way for him to succeed and serve the State and Nigeria at various levels.
Lalong said he will continue to work for the development of the State both in his capacity as Governor, Northern Governors Forum Chairman and Director General APC Presidential Campaign Council.
The Long Gamai welcomed the team to his Palace and assured them of his prayers and support while thanking them for all they have continued to do for the peace, progress and development of the State, Southern Zone and his domain.
He congratulated the Governor on his appointment as DG APC Presidential Campaign Council and thanked him for his swift action against recent attack on his Palace by hoodlums who wanted to instigate crisis using religion and other antics.
HRH Martin Shaldas while wishing the Governor and other contestants the best in their political quest, appealed to them to always put the interest of the people at heart and work for the progress of the State.
The team later proceeded to the APC Zonal Party office in Shendam where he thanked the party faithful for their support and cooperation during past elections including the Primaries where they emerged candidates for the the party.
He maintained that his emergence as Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council is a great boost for the fortunes of the party in Plateau State which enhances the chances of winning elections and drawing from the dividends of democracy in the next dispensation.
Lalong urged them to sustain their consultation from house-to-house and deepen the party’s achievements which are spread not only in the Southern Zone but all across the State.
The Governor also appealed to the APC members and the citizens of the State to shun all forms of divisive tendencies using religion, ethnicity and political interests which are very inimical to development.
Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Idris Wase also appreciated the party members for their support and sacrifices which have made the party very strong across the State.
He admonished them to ignore the antics of the opposition who have been doing everything possible to discredit the achievements of the APC in Plateau State, describing it as fruitless.
Wase said the APC under the leadership of Governor Simon Lalong has brought development to Plateau State and also attracted Federal projects, appointments and other dividends of democracy unlike any previous government.
He regretted the attempts to obsfucate the rebuilding of the Jos Main Market using religious sentiments which is retrogressive.
Zonal Chairman of the APC in Plateau South District Alhaji Abdullahi Yallum thanked the Governor and Deputy Speaker for coming back to the grassroots and assured them that the party is working to deliver all its candidates in the forthcoming elections.
The Governor also held a closed door meeting with leaders of CAN and JNI from the Southern Zone.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 9th September 2022.
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