GOVERNOR LALONG TEES OFF AT GOLF TOURNAMENT TO HONOUR DG ITF SIR. JOSEPH ARI
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Friday performed the tee off at the golf tournament in honour of Director General of the ITF, Sir. Joseph N. Ari. The tournament is to commemorate his reappointment as DG of the organisation.
Governor Lalong who spoke to journalists shortly after the tee-off said he was delighted with the reappointment of Sir. Joseph Ari who he described as an achiever in the last four years of managing the organisation.
He assured that he would continue to support and partner the ITF in delivering empowerment to Nigerians.
Sir. Joseph Ari was full of praises to Governor Lalong for his support to him and other appointees from Plateau State which he said has given him the opportunity to serve without any hindrance.
He also commended the Governor for developing the game of golf in Plateau State which has continued to bring people from all over the country as in the case for this tournament in his honour.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 25th September 2020
Management Committee Chairman of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, Hon. Mafeng Gwalson has condemned the clash between Fulani and Miners in Jol community where seven persons were injured.
He applauded the Nigerian Police and personnel of the Operation Safe Haven for their swift action in arresting the situation from degenerating into a major problem.
Hon. Gwalson disclosed this yesterday while speaking with Journalists in Jos .
Mafeng said the Management of the Local Government and security agencies will not allowed crises merchants to take the council area to the dark days where killings and destruction of crops and properties was a phenomenon.
“In the past two weeks, we have had people who have intentionally tried to returned the local government back to crisis period by destroying crops in the farm.
“It has happened in jol, Kwi, Wereng, Sopp and in Tahoss community. Also, on Wednesday, some miners went to the field for mining and were attack by some Fulani youths who told them not to mine that the area is their cattle route.
“As we speak, I don’t have details of what happened but I am happy that the security agencies have gone to secure the communities and have started making arrest.
“I appeal to our people to be calm and support what the security agencies are doing and I am sure that we will get the perpetrators and take them to court to get justice.”
He said efforts has been on ground to recover the about 53 villages that were sacked and the people displaced as a result of the 2001 Jos crises.
“Riyom has always been a peaceful local government until sometimes in 2001 when the effect of Jos crises affected the area. Since then we have not gotten ourselves back with over 53 villages sacked, thousands of people left their homes and a lot of destruction of corps and properties.
“We are working to make the communities a better place to help in retuning those who fled their homes as a result of the violence.
“We are grateful to Governor Simon Lalong because there has been sharp reduction in the violence in the past 5 years. We have sharp reduction in the issues of destruction of lives and properties and cattle rustling because of the committees set up by the Governor.”
Hon. Gwalson lamented that between 2019 and 2020, there has been an intention efforts by Merchants of crises to bring the local government back to crisis period but we are working round the clock to ensure that doesn’t happen.
“Last week, we had a lot of people whose farms have been grazed mischievously by cows and others where they intentionally used daggers to bring down crops that are almost at the point of harvest.
“We have put in place the machinery to ensure justice is secured for those people. We have called leaders across the divides to ensure those whose crops were destroyed get fair compensation and to ensure that the perpetrators face the consequences.
“As we speak, most of those cases are in court, a big thanks to the Nigeria Police, Operation Safe Haven, vigilante and leaders of the affected communities for their peaceful role.”
Today the Commissioner for Mineral Development Hon. Jude Eli Dakur paid courtesy visit to DG Raw materials and Research development council.
The Hon. Commissioner in his usual quest for excellence was on the visit in line with the vision of the rescue administration under the leadership of His Excellency. Gov. Simon Bako Lalong to develop the mining sector of the state and to seek for other ways of collaboration with the office of the DG Raw Material Research Development Council to enhance Mineral processing of the state and the country at large.
The DG, took the Hon. Commissioner round the office to have a gaze of how bless we are with different raw materials and also appreciate the Commissioner for the visit and promised to lias with the ministry of mineral Development Plateau state.
MURDER OF DISTRICT HEAD: LALONG DIRECTS HUNT FOR KILLERS, WARNS CRIMINALS.
Governor Simon Lalong has assured that the killers of a traditional ruler, Da Bulus Chuwang Janka, Acting Gwom Rwey Foron who was murdered in his home at Rasat community of Foron in Barkin Ladi Local Government, will he apprehended and dealt with accordingly.
Governor Lalong who expressed anger over the killing of the traditional ruler said the murderers will not be allowed to go unpunished as security agencies in collaboration with local intelligence have launched a thorough investigation to arrest the perpetrators and their collaborators.
Lalong said ” the Local Government Chairman and heads of security agencies have briefed me on the sad development and the level of investigation so far. I have repeated my charge to them that the days of unknown gunmen is over in Plateau State as innocent people cannot be killed without anybody being apprehended and put to trial. We are using the concept of community policing to dig into this paarticular case and see to it that the criminals are arrested. If we do not do so, more criminals will be bold to attack and kill our citizens”.
The Governor also appealed to citizens across the State to intensify vigilance against criminals who are bent on rupturing the peace of the State at all costs, assuring that they will not be allowed to succeed.
Lalong sympathised with the family of the Royal father, the people of Barkin Ladi as well as the entire State over the unfortunate incident.
He asked people of the area to cooperate with the Local Government Authority as well as security agencies in not only cracking this case, but also preventing further occurrences.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 23rd September 2020.
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reduction of the cost of fertilizer from N5,500 to N5,000 naira per bag.
The reduction was announced by the Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council and the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu.
He disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House reporters in Abuja after the council met with the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.
Bagudu explained that the Federal Government’s decision to reduce the price was to ensure food security in the country.
“You are a living witness to the trend in the country. Before the program, fertilizer was sold for between N8,000 to N12,000 in 2016 and when we started the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative, it was brought down to N5,500 that is the NPK and this has been the trend for three years and now the president decided to reduce it by another N500.
“So, you can sell fertilizer at N5000 to the farmers and the factory price at N4,500. This has been going on, but we have a problem with one of our key raw materials, urea that is being supplied by Indorama out of Port Harcourt,” he said.
BAUCHI GOVERNOR SOUGHT FOR THE SUPPORT OF HEALTH WORKERS ON HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi state on Tuesday evening appealed to Health workers to support his administration in a bid to provide citizens of the state with effective and efficient healthcare services.
The Governor made the apppeal when the officials of the Bauchi State Branch, Nigerian Medical Association visited him at the Council Chamber, Government House , Bauchi.
Governor Bala Mohammed said financing and administrative framework are some of the key tools for overcoming the numerous challenges in the health sector and welcomed partnership with critical stakeholders to ensure the advancement of the sector.
“I am happy to receive you today, we are happy with you especially during the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, you have made us proud. On behalf of the Government and people of Bauchi state, I commend you for your sacrifice because you have fought the scourge of COVID-19 pandemic.”
“We have a lot of challenges in the sector and because of the challenges we decided to declared state of emergency in the sector with a strong commitment to overcome the challenges.”
He said the state government has taken measures to provide the needed facilities to Health personnel to ensure effective service delivery beneficial to the citizens of the state.
The Governor told the officials of the association on the commitment and determination of his administration to provide functional primary healthcare centres across the state before the end of his administration.
In a remark, the Chairman of the Association, Dr Adamu Sambo noted with satisfaction, the foresight and commitment of the state government towards the provision of effective healthcare services to the citizens through total renovation and construction of healthcare facilities.
He declared the support of the association to the present administration to flush out ghost Doctors in the state’s payroll and overcome shortage of man power in the sector.
“I would like to start my address by commending His Excellency, for the declaration of state of emergency on the Health sector and it is an indication that the administration is ready to provide citizens with healthcare services.”
“We are delighted when His Excellency swift into attention to rescue the health sector from collapse by providing the required budget in the Health sector and other initiatives.”
The Chairman stressed the need for regular training and retraining of health workers to enable the state government achieve its objectives in the sector and improve service delivery.
Dr Adamu Sambo commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his administration’s commitment in the fight against the spread of COVID – 19 pandemic , and for the prompt payment of allowances of members of the association.
Muktar Gidado Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor 22nd/September/2020
Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has proposed to Nigerian Army to consider relocating the 33 Armour Brigade Bauchi to a different location along Ningi road in order to pave way for more township expansion in Bauchi .
The governor said the current location of the Brigade within Bauchi metropolis has altered the State’s master plan and has blocked rapid expansion of the metropolis. He said the location of the Brigade within the metropolis has fueled civilians’ encroachment into the Command’s land
Governor Bala Abdulkadir stated this on Tuesday when he received the Acting General Officer Commanding 3rd Armoured Division, Brigadier General, Musa Dan Madami on a courtesy visit at Council Chambers of the Government House.
The Governor said that growth and development of Bauchi city has made the command to become part of the town with “some civilian formation and villages growing around the Brigade.”
“I intend to write to Mr. President and Chief of Army Staff on the need to relocate the Brigade. I am making collaboration with stakeholders.”
The Governor pleaded with the Acting GOC, 3rd Armoured Division to consolidate on ways for moving the 33 Armoured Brigade out of the state capital “because it is now part of the town.”
He vowed to provide new land for the Nigerian Army to erect a new brigade close to Bauchi Air Force Base along Ningi road so the initial land can revert to Bauchi State Government.
“Bauchi State Government will be part of the construction process so as to help the Army avoid incurring heavy losses,” he explained.
The Governor pledged more logistics to the 33 Brigade to secure Alkaleri oil exploration field, Lame-Bura forest, Yankari Game Reserve and borders of the State with other neighboring states giving level of insecurity in the Northeast.
“Bauchi State is the gateway to Northeast. It is the most peaceful state in the region, hence the influx of people from conflict ridden states in the region.
“Here is not about IDP but constructive engagement and settlement of people coming to the Northeast running away from insecurity,” he said.
Brigadier General Musa Dan Madami, Acting GOC, 3rd Armoured Division said the essence of the visit is to engage security stakeholders in the state on ways tos further deepen peace and security in Bauchi State.
The GOC said “security provision is a collective effort. The military cannot do it alone without logistics and moral support from the governor.
“Current security challenges in the country required a political solution. Political solutions can only work if there is political will as shown by Governor Bala Abdulkadir.”
*Alhaji Ya’u Bala Pj salutes Professor Tyoden @70*
Alhaji Ya’u Bala Pj, is felicitating with the Plateau State Deputy Governor, Professor Sonni Tyoden on the occasion of his 70th birthday celebration.
The Garkuwan Hausa Fulanindescribed Professor Tyoden as an elder statesman who has carved a niche for himself looking at his monumental contributions to the overall growth and development of not only Plateau State but national and internationally, Whose achievement and impact in the critical sectors where he served as a technocrats, democrat and Community leader have been impressive, remarkable and commendable.
Ya’u Bala , said it is a cheering news to see an outstanding achiever celebrating yet another fruitful year on earth, noting that his attributes of handwork, patriotism, commitment, simplicity and royalty has endeared him to the admiration of the people.
He stressing that Plateau State is happy to have a Deputy Governor, of Professor Tyoden calibre in view of track record in the academia and other spheres of life, and prayed that God in his infinite mercy shall continue to grant him good health to live long for the benefit of humanity.
Ya’u Pj who conveyed the Heart-warm birthday felicitations to the Deputy Governor on behalf of leadership, and entire Hausa Fulanin Pengana join his family, friends and associates in wishing him a happy birthday celebration and prayed God to grant him more years ahead in sound health and prosperity
PROF. LADI NORA DADUUT (LKSJ) FELICITATES WITH PROF. SONNI GWANLE TYODEN @70 .
The APC flag bearer for the Plateau South Senatorial bye election Prof. Dame Princess L. N. Daduut heartily felicitates with the No 2 citizen of Plateau State Prof. Sonni G. Tyoden in the event of his 70th birthday.
On behalf of my good self, family, friends associate and my teaming supporters, I wish to heartily congratulate you on the suspicious occasion of the celebration of your 70th birthday.
Sir, as you celebrate this great gift of life, i want to specially appreciate your selfless service to the state of Plateau and the country as a whole. It is my sincere prayer that God almighty will continue to guide you and grant you with wisdom to impact positively in humanity.
Wish you many more fruitful years, God’s mercy and abundant blessings. Celebrate in sound and good health. Once again Congratulations.
GOVERNOR LALONG GREETS OWELLE ROCHAS OKOROCHA AT 58
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has congratulated former Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha, on his 58th birthday.
Governor Lalong who is also Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum described Senator Okorocha as a kind and pragmatic politician who has deployed his resources and opportunities in life to serving the people.
Lalong said the former Governor of Imo State has endeared himself to the poor and vulnerable across the country through his acts of generosity and sacrifices even before he got into public office.
He also acknowledged the contributions of Owelle Rochas to the growth and development of Nigeria’s democracy as well as the APC through his committed and consistent stand with the truth.
Governor Lalong particularly commended his contributions to the development of Plateau State in both economic, education and other sectors as he continues to maintain and cherish his affinity with the State which he considers his home.
While wishing him well, Lalong urged Owelle Rochas not to be deterred by challenges in the task of nation building as his wealth of experience and knowledge shall continue to be required.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State September 22nd, 2020.
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