Former Minister of Youths and Sports, Barrister Solomon Selcap Dalung received with deep shocked and sadness on Monday 20th July, 2020 information on the death of President Buhari Political Ally and Associate, Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua, who died after a brief illness. Allaji Funtua until his demise was the President of International Press Institute and Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN).

The Former Minister condoles with family members, President Muhammadu Buhari, people of Katsina State, and all associates of the former President of NPAN, especially the media industry, on the loss, describing him as “greatly admired and respected Elder Statesman’’.

Barrister Dalung believes that the death of Malam Isa Funtua has created a huge gap with the President as he consistently stood by him in his political affairs.

The Former Minister prayed to God Almighty for repose of Malam Funtua’s soul, and to grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

May his soul rest in peace amen.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has directed the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio to publish the names of lawmakers taking contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) within 48 hours or risks the full wrath of the House.

The Speaker directed the Clerk of the National Assembly to send a communication to the minister today. The directive followed the adoption of a point of privilege.

He also declared that the Committee on NDDC can summon the ‘slumped’ Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Keme Pondei if it wishes so.

“I am giving the Minister 24-48 hours, to publish the names, the contracts, the companies, date, amount and the projects. I am directing the clerk to do so.
Failing which, this house will bring the full wrath of the house on him. It is important that we set this record straight. The Minister owes it to himself, to the committee, to people of Niger Delta, and the country to publish it. I will reserve my judgement. The minister came there to play games, but we do not play games here.”

PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS FRIEND AND POLITICAL ASSOCIATE, ISMA’ILA ISA FUNTUA.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari mourns the death of Malam Isma’ila Isa, a life patron of the International Press Institute and the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria.
The President, who was informed of the news of Malam Isma’ila sudden death this evening expressed the sadness of his family and that of the nation on the demise of the publisher and businessman who was “greatly respected and admired”.
President Buhari prayed to Allah for the repose of his soul and strength and fortitude to the bereaved family of the deceased to bear the loss.
In his years of politics, Malam Isma’ila had associated very closely with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Garba Shehu
SSA Media and Publicity.

PRESS STATEMENT

NORTHERN GOVERNORS MOURN MALLAM ISMA’ILA ISA FUNTUA.

The Northern Governors Forum has expressed shock over the death of Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua, elder statesman, veteran journalist and a life patron of the International Press Institute and the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria.
In a condolence message, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong said the Forum is saddened by the news of the demise of Malam Isma’ila whose sudden death was announced Monday evening.
He said, “This is a great loss to his family, the Northern Region and the entire Nation considering his immense contributions to national development. He is one person that has built bridges among people of different ethnic, religious and political persuasions and also encouraged unity, peace and tolerance”.
Lalong said the Late Mallam Isma’ila Funtua distinguished himself as a journalist where he not only led the clamour for freedom of expression and the press, but also encouraged responsible journalism practice that is geared towards nation-building and propagation of truth, justice and the fight against corruption.
Lalong said the business acumen, humility and hardwork of the late Mallam Funtua among his many achievements will continue to inspire the younger generation especially now that the nation is in dire need of role models.
He said Nigeria and in particular the Northern Region will miss his wealth of wisdom and knowledge which he was ever ready to offer particularly during critical times.
Governor Lalong prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and also give the bereaved family of the strength to bear the loss.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of
Plateau State & Chairman Northern Governors Forum
20th July 2020

The National President, Mupun Cultural and Development Association, MUCDA,Chief Pedro Ardiyel Dafur, FCA has on behalf of the Mupun Nation identified with the Gagdi family over the death of their father,the late Alhaji Tanko Adamu Gagdi.

In a message addressed to son of the deceased who is Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam Federal Constituency, MUCDA described the death as sad and touching coming at a time more of his wealth of experience is needed.

It described the late Gagdi as a religious teacher of repute which can be seen in the manner he has groomed his children including the Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, Member Representing PKK and is touching the lives of his people which no doubt the Mupun Nation is also a beneficiary of his representation.

“We join in praying for the repose of his soul and urge you as a family to stand firm and pass through this trying moment.It is our firm belief that God in his infinite mercies will see you through”.

It called on Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to continue in the legacies of his late father and continue to touch lives positively saying that will serve as one of the best ways to immortalize him and further grant his soul rest.

The message encouraged the entire Gagdi family to see it as God designed and continue to rally round each other for the good of all.

KENZY NGUPAR
NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY
MUCDA.
18-7-2020

The Deputy Speaker PLHA has condoled his brother, Member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi over the death of his father, Mallam Adamu Yusuf Gagdi, who died on Thursday 16th July 2020.

Yipmong in a condolence message described the death of Mallam Adamu, a renowned and respectable Islamic scholar and the Imam of Gum-Gagdi Mosque in Kanam LGA of Plateau State, as a great loss to his immediate family, Gagdi community and Kanam LGA as a whole.

He said “Late Mallam Adamu was a rallying point in his community as he used his position as an Islamic cleric to not only teach virtues of Islam and Memorization of the Holy Qur’an but in extending love, peace, tolerance, humility and value to humanity.

Yipmong said himself, his family and constituents shares the pain with members of his family, particularly his brother friend Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, and urged them to continue to honour his memory by ensuring that his legacies are sustained in the service to humanity.

Yipmong particularly recognized his fostering dialogue and understanding among people of diverse faith and ethnicity, to say he is lager than life character will be an understatement.

He further enjoy them to seek patience through prayers as we are all numbered in days which without it we are no more. With total submission to the will of Allah, he prayed for the repose of his soul and the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable lost.

Rt Hon. Saleh Shehu Yipmong
Deputy Speaker PLHA

The Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abok Ayuba commiserates with Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gandi (member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal House of Representatives and former Deputy Speaker of PLHA), over the dead of his father, Mallam Adamu Gagdi. The Speaker in a condolence message through his Press sereetary, Bulus Atang described dead as an inevitable thing that all mortals must faced and said the entire House of Assembly members and staff mourn with Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi and the entire family over the demise of their father. He admonished them to accept the demise of Baba, who was a renowned Islamic scholar and preacher of repute, as the will of Allah.
While praying God to give the family, friends and the entire people of Kanam LGA the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, he prayed Allah to forgive him all his short comings and grant his reposed soul a peaceful rest.

Rt. Hon. Abok Nuhu Ayuba

On behalf of the entire campaign team, well wishers, progressives Minds for good youthful leadership and CAPTAIN of the dependable choice mandate.

we Wish to extend our heartfelt condolence to a seasoned legislator, Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi and the entire people of kanam and plateau state at large over the demise of his biological father Mallam Adamu Gagdi, who before his death is an Imam of a mosque in Gum ,who believes and preach unity and peaceful co- existence at all time all and sundry.

As believers of your doggedness and giving back good dividends of democratic leadership style as regard legislative business.

We pray you take solace and comfort through the fulfilled life time BABA lived while on earth. Dead is meant for those who have live fulfilled life on earth while going to meet their creator, may God in his infinite mercy and grace repose his soul and other departed faithfuls of God.

We pray Allah forgive Baba all his short comings and grant him eternal rest ..

Signed:…………..
DEPENDABLE CHOICE MEDIA TEAM

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family as you mourn the loss of your dad. May the heavens console you in a special way and help you surmount this very sad time.
Although situations like these are difficult to accept, always remember that God knows what is best for His children. May you recover from this soon. Please, accept my heartfelt condolences.May God be with you and the entire family throughout this very trying time. You are in my thoughts and prayers, my dear Rt Hon Please, never forget, this is the only way we will meet our creator.

PRESS RELEASE

THE CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE, HON. NOEL DONJUR HAS TESTED NEGATIVE TO COVID -19

The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Plateau state, Hon. Noel Donjur has tested negative to Corona virus after undergoing treatment. It will be recalled that some weeks back, Hon. Donjur tested positive to the virus which led him to go into isolation for treatment in line with protocols outlined by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC.

This cheering news which was broken in the earlier hours of today by the Hon. Commissioner of Health, Dr. Nimkong Ndam Lar, said Hon. Donjur remained asymptomatic throughout the period of his treatment. The government of Plateau State hereby wishes the Chief of Staff sustainable good health and gives God the glory for his recovery.

At this juncture, let me reiterate that COVID-19 is real and is not a death sentence. Therefore I want to use this medium to appeal to the public to avail themselves for the test which is being conducted at various levels. They should avail themselves of government benevolence which apart from conducting the test, takes over the bills and treatment of those whose test positive.

Furthermore, government frowns at those stigmatizing persons that have been infected and warns them to desist from such act. Rather we should be our brothers’ keepers by standing by them.

Finally, government calls on its workers to make themselves available for this test as reports indicate that some are not cooperating for the exercise.

The Head of Service has been directed to deal with the matter administratively.

Dan Manjang.
Hon. Commissioner,
Information and Communication
Plateau State.

17th July, 2020