By Prince Sekat, Jos

The members of the green chamber of the Nigeria National Assembly, has today following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon Abubakar Yalleman, the member representing Mallamalori/ Kaugama Federal Constituency and Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence regarding the inhuman treatment of Navy Seaman Haruna Goshit by Rear Admiral I. O. Mohammed, and other reported maltreatment of Naval ratings by their superior officers, as well as irregularities in promotion and recruitment of naval officers from 2015 to date, the House resolved at plenary on Tuesday 14th July, 2020 that the House Committee on Navy, headed by Rt Hon Yusuf GAGDI, in compliance with statutory provisions, hold a public hearing to look into the above mentioned malady.
This was made available to media men in a press released signed by Pharm Mizim Haruna Dagung Senior Legislative Aids to the Member Representing
Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Navy. Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi.
Pharm. Mizim reveals that in furtherance of the above, the House Committee on Navy has scheduled a public hearing to be held in Committee room 034 of new House of Representatives building on Monday 20th July, 2020 by 11am where all the affected personnel are mandated to cause appearances and defend themselves accordingly.
Meanwhile, the committee has given the Naval authority up to Thursday 16th July, 2020 to submit all relevant documents regarding the above mentioned subject to the committee.
He also disclosed that “you will recall that a viral video of one Haruna Goshit is trending on the social media alleging ill treatment meted against him by the said Rear Admiral IO Mohammed and the conspiracy of silence of the naval high command to look into his plight after several complaints”.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Navy, who happens to be the representative of the victim’s Constituency in Plateau State, took up the issue to ensure that justice is served on the matter, and to salvage other victims of such inhuman treatment by superior officers who abuse the privileges attached to their office.
In their various contributions on the motion, members frowned at high handedness of military officers towards their subordinates, and lend their voices to a thorough investigation of the complaint and ensure that all those culpable are made to face the consequences of their actions.

Abuja – The House of Representatives Tuesday passed through second reading a bill for the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic, Zandi in Plateau State. 

The bill, which was unanimously endorsed at the plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabimila was sponsored by Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos (PDP, Plateau).

Leading debate on the bill, Bagos who represents Jos South/Jos East Federal constituency said my respected Colleagues, the essence of establishing a Federal Polytechnic at Zandi was “to ensure equity and access to tertiary education in the country”

He said the purpose was also to “make comprehensive provision for its management and administration with restricted programmes, limited and focused Departments to aid the educational development and improvement of technical manpower in medium and small scale enterprises in Plateau State”

The lawmaker noted that Plateau State as at present has no single Federal Polytechnic. “The once known Federal Polytechnic the State had was situated in Nasarawa as at the time Nasarawa State was part of Plateau State, before its creation on 1st October,1996, thus, the then Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Plateau State became Federal Polytechnic Nassawara, Nasarawa State.

” Thus, there is need for the Establishment of Federal Polytechnic in Plateau State”

He said the objectives of the Polytechnic shall be “to encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or political conviction the opportunity of acquiring a higher liberal education.

“Provide technical courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning in all its branches, and to make those facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from them;

“Encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning with emphasis on technical education, and

“Undertake any other activities appropriate for a Polytechnic of the highest standard, provide courses of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning in all its branches, and to make those facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from them”.

According to him, “The Polytechnic when established shall have powers to –  establish such campuses,  departments, institutes, schools, extra-mural departments and other teaching and research units within the Polytechnic as may, from time to time, seem necessary or desirable, subject to the approval of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

“Institute chief lectureships, readerships and associate Chief Lectureships, lectureships and other posts and offices and to make appointments thereto; 

and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals, prizes and other titles, distinctions, awards and forms of assistance;

“Provide for the residence, discipline and welfare of members of the Polytechnic and hold public lectures and undertake printing, publishing and book selling;

“Hold examinations and award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other distinctions to persons who have pursued a course of study approved by the Polytechnic and have satisfied such other requirements as the Polytechnic may lay down; and also award honorary degrees, fellowships or academic titles ;

“Demand and receive from any student or any other person attending the Polytechnic for the purpose of instruction such fees as the Polytechnic may, from time to time determine, subject to the overall directives of the appropriate authority”

The bill was unanimously passed and referred to the committee on tertiary education for further legislative actions.

The Honorable Member representing Jos South/Jos East in the Federal House of Representatives, Dachung Musa Bagos has added to his many caps as he again won the award for the Plateau Social Media Awards (PSMA) 2.0. “Social Media Political Influencer of the year, 2020”

The award which is the second in its series saw the member displacing four other contenders to clinch the top spot for the award.

The member who was very elated about the Award charged the youths which he also represents being a youth too to stay focused and use the social media positively to attract the world’s attention to Plateau State. He said “my motto which is to Equip the Next Generation of Leaders will be lost if the youths don’t engage positively in gainful ventures.”

Ably represented by Hon. George Chuwang Pwajok, the member thanked the organizers of the Awards charging them to continue with the good work and lead the pack in changing the narrative on the social media space while advancing the course of the youths and indeed, Plateau State.

Signed:
Danja Yaks Dafwam
For: Rep.Dachung Musa Bagos

BagosMediaTeam

Comrade Friday Bako bagged another prestigious award as Plateau state Online Journalist of the Year.

The award was given to the online Journalist and Blogger by the organizers of the famous Plateau Social Media Award (PSMA). Presenting the award, the organizers eulogized Cmr. Friday Bako for keeping Plateau citizens abreast of the developments within Plateau, Nigeria and other parts of the world through his consistent and reliable online journalism.

Receiving the award, Cmr. Friday who was accompanied by his Heartthrob and Well wishers appreciated and praised the organizers of PSMA for finding him worthy of the award through the nomination & online voting by Plateau citizens. He encouraged them to sustain the good works they are doing and urged those present to ensure the use the social media positively and use same to engender peace, unity, cohesion, prosperity and development of Plateau State & Nigeria at large.
He admonished them to avoid hate speeches, fake news and character assassination.
“This is our victory,
We all Won,
Congratulations to all of us.” He said.

He appreciated those who have mentored and still mentoring him, those who believe in him, those who are supportive of him and those who will always call or sit him down to chastise him anytime he is derailing, he said.

He said he never knew that the little he is doing in his little corner is being noticed, recognized, appreciated, rewarded and celebrated.

He said the award will spur him to continue to do more and better in terms of disseminating accurate and reliable information.

He thanked Plateau Social Media Awards (PSMA) for finding them worthy (all those nominated) for the great honor.

“The Webinar was so rich, great, beneficial and awesome”

“We are grateful and will continue to speak and work towards the unity, cohesion, prosperity and development of Plateau State and Nigeria at large.” He concluded.

The event held on Sunday 12th July, 2020 at Greatlinks Gold & Base Jos, Plateau State due to the COVID-19 Protocols was preceded by Webinar Series with excellent presentations from Leaders of thoughts and Technocrats such as Chief Garba Pwul SAN, the DG National Orientation Agency (NOA) Alh. Garba Abari, the INEC Resident Commissioner Benue State Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe and the DG Plateau Information & Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA) Mr. David Daser.
The central theme was “combating fake news, misinformation and hate speech on the New Media”

Winners in other categories are

• Best Use of Twitter – David King
• Best Use of Facebook – Plateau the Beautiful
• Best use of Instagram – Weddings in Jos
• Best use of YouTube – Weddings in Jos
• Best Blog – J-town Exclusive
• Best Social Media Campaign – Re-engineering the Union
• Innovation – Bennie (Jerry Mallo)
• Best Use of Social Media, Digital Marketing – Plateau the Beautiful
• BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA – CHARITY / NON PROFIT CAMPAIGN – Naza Agape Foundation
• BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA – RADIO & TV PLATFORM – Jay FM
• BEST ONLINE TV PLATFORM – Hashtag TV Africa
• SOCIAL MEDIA POLITICAL INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR – Hon. Dachung Bagos
• SOCIAL MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – Kyermun Nanjul
• PSMA SOCIAL CRUSADER/ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR – Bello Lukman
• BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA GOVERNMENT AGENCY/PARASTATAL – Plateau State Ministry of Information & Communication
• Best Use of Social Media Non-Governmental Organisation – Beautiful Gate Foundation
• SOCIAL MEDIA YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD OF THE YEAR – Cmr. Lot Adas
• PSMA ICT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – David Daser
• PSMA ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR – Sophy (Chunny)

Hon Dachung Musa Bagos Brings Joy to members of Twanchik and Katong gyess of Jos North and South communities of Plateau State.

The Honorable member representing Jos South and Jos East in the National Assembly, Dachung Musa Bagos, has brought smiles on the faces of Twanchik and Katong gyess of Jos South and Jos North communities.

A visibly elated members of both communities who turned out enmass to contribute their quota by grouping the members of the the two communities to support the members move by providing direct labour services to the only linkage into and out of both communities.

Various members of the two communities who spoke separately on the move thanked the member, Dachung Musa Bagos for coming to the aid of the communities by ensuring that the materials needed to start & finish the work was provided by the member.

In his reaction, the Honourable member, Dachung Musa Bagos who was almost in tears when he saw the jubilant crowd that cheered his coming, couldn’t hide his joy. He said, even though the Nigerian budget was only passed this week (meaning that there weren’t funds readily available), he said this gesture was purely a personal effort so as to see that the communities breath a sigh of relief. He said ” when I saw the video of the only bridge that linked these two communities, I haven’t been able to sleep”.

He however thanked the community leaders and the people for uniting and living in peace with one another citing that as the basis for sustainable development of every society.

Highlights of the event was the flagging off of the project which when finished, will have the two communities connected via a motorable road to be graded by the member.

You will recall that in the last one year, the member has made provision of the rehabilitation of some roads, boreholes, and provided scholarship to students and gifting fertilizers to farmers as part of his quest in “Equipping the Next Generation of young Leaders,” in the nation.

BagosMediaTeam

PRESS RELEASE

Jos Electricity Distribution PLC wishes to inform her esteemed Customers that there will be a planned outage from TCN Jos to pave way for the installation of new rector isolator fingers to BUS-BAR on Saturday, 11th July, 2020 between 9 am and 5pm.

The outage will affect Jos city as well as Bukuru metropolis.

Power would be restored as soon as the installation of the isolator fingers are completed.

We regret inconveniences that this may subject our customers to.

Signed
Dr Friday Adakole Elijah
Head, Corporate Communications
JED PLC.

PRESS STATEMENT

NORTHERN GOVERNORS FORUM CONDOLE BISHOP KUKAH OVER LOSS OF MUM.

The Northern Governors Forum has expressed heartfelt condolences to Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, over the demise of his mother, Janet Hauwa Kukah.

In a condolence message, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong said the death of Mama Janet Kukah is a great loss to the entire Kukah family, the people of Kaduna State and in particular to Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah.

Governor Lalong said “we share in this hour of grief over the departure of Mama Janet, who lived an exemplary life and also demonstrated the fear of God and respect for humanity throughout her life. She dedicated herself to raising children in the way of the Lord who have turned out to be major contributors to their immediate communities and the nation as a whole. She will surely be missed”.

Governor Lalong particularly extended the sympathies of the Northern Governors Forum to Bishop Kukah who he said has severally referred to his mother as a pillar of support and guidance towards his spiritual calling and passion for human rights, justice and peace building.

Lalong prays Almighty God to grant the soul of mama Janet, eternal rest and also comfort the family.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum,
July 10, 2020.

Prince Mado Mado campaign Director General wish to retract the earlier press release regarding the arrest of Prince Mado Mado.

In a statement sign by Chief D’yong Mangut said ” I just received a call from Prince Mado Mado to the effect that I should withdraw the earlier press release i made on behalf of his campaign organization in respect to his arrest by members of the state security service.”

According to Prince Mado, the issues are been settled and the withdrawal of the earlier post by my humble self is a pre-condition to his been release.”

While I will in good faith act based on his instruction, I wish to place it on record and to intimate the public that he sounded apprehensive and like someone in distress. I also wish to raise strong reservation as to why he is not allowed to have either a lawyer or any reliable person choosen by him to be a witness to the issues been resolved.

I appreciate the public solidarity and anxiously await the release of Prince Mado Mado.

Thank you and God bless.

Signed.
High Chief D’yong Mangut

The Prince Mado Mado for Plateau Youth council state chairman campaign organization wish to inform the public that it’s principal, Prince Mado is missing and his phone calls unanswered amidst yet to be verified information that he was arrested by members of the Secret Service on the orders of the number three citizen of Plateau state.

We received a message around 12:20pm today the 9th of July, 2020 from our principal that he has been arrested. Efforts on our part to reach to him prove abortive as his phone calls are not been answered.

We are concerned because this said action confirms recent outcry by our principal that he was reliably informed that he will be arrested.

While we recognize that the security agencies are empowered by law to protect lives and properties and in the process, investigate and prosecute criminal activities, we wish to state that such must be according to the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and not in gestapo style.

This said arrest is not unconnected to recent events in the Plateau State House of Assembly including the inflated purchase of cars for state legislators which our principal has consistently criticised which is his inalienable right.

On this note, we condemn in strong terms this recourse to using state apparatus in attempt to silence those who choose to speak truth to power and call for his unconditional release unharmed.

Members of the public will be updated as we make more findings and explore options to ensure his timely release

Prince Mado Mado was picked up this morning at 2 AM at his residence by men suspected to be DSS in Jos.

Prince Mado Mado was picked up from his bed and has been in detention at the DSS office in Jos.

Full details of the reason for his detention remain unclear at the time of filling this report, but our reporters are already in touch with Prince Mado Mado and will bring an update to the story shortly.