Plateau stakeholders reaffirmed support for Lalong
*Commend Gov Lalong’s peace initiatives *
By Golok Nanmwa,Jos
Plateau Youths Stakeholders for Peace have reaffirmed their support for Governor Simon Lalong’s peace building efforts that ensured relative peace for the past 6 years until the recent disruption by enemies of the State.
The Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), in a statement signed by their Coordinator, Bar Steve Gyang, further commended the Governor for the proactive measures to nip the conflict in the bud.
In simultaneous meetings which held in headquarters of the three Senatorial Zones, the stakeholders commended Plateau House of Assembly for unanimously giving a resounding pass mark for meeting up with the resolutions of the Assembly.
It would be recalled that Hon. Philip Dasun, Chairman House Committee on information, in a press conference at the Assembly complex on Thursday, said the reasons why the Assembly Members gave Governor Lalong kudos for vigorously taking steps to normalcy in record time by “meeting five out of the six resolutions of the Assembly. “
The stakeholders also commended the good people of the state for resisting conflict merchants who planned to exploit the conflict to promote total breakdown of law and order for political gains.
They commended the Governor for
the improvement of security situation in the state by engaging the security operatives, arrest of perpetrators to face justice and the anti land grabbing law.
According to the NGO, “the plan to discredit the populist government of Gov Simon Lalong, has been uncovered and will soon be exposed if such detractors do not retract their steps.”
They further commended the peaceful conduct of Local Government party primaries elections as well as congresses at the ward and local government levels.
They alerted citizens of plans by political loosers to plunge the state into breakdown of law and order aimed at truncating the forthcoming Local Government elections.
According to the coordinator, ” our peace loving people must rise up and resist and be on the alert to foil these frustrate politicians whose agenda to infiltrate the Plateau State House of Assembly has failed woefully.”
They called on security agencies to investigate the perpetrators and bring them to book.

LG polls: PLASIEC set to recruit 8,500 ad-hoc staff.
Sep 17, 2021.
The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has begun the recruitment of 8,500 ad-hoc staff for the Oct.9 local government elections.
The Commission’s Secretary, Mr Ishaku Bashiri, in a statement on Friday, advised those interested to apply.
“PLASIEC wishes to inform interested candidates who desire to work as ad-hoc staff during the forthcoming LG elections in the state that application forms to that effect are available.
“The application forms can be obtained from Saturday, Sept. 18 to Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at the commission’s area offices in the 17 LGAs where the elections are to be held.
“Interested candidates are requested to fill and return the forms at the respective offices where they were collected, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21″ he said. (NAN)

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN INTERCEPTS THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION IN JOS

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) today Thursday 16 September 2021 intercepted 2 suspects with 370 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition was concealed in a Toyota Pathfinder car with registration number Plateau LGT 772 JN.

Luck ran out of the suspect when the driver of the car attempted to maneuvre the military check point located at Werreng along road Barkin Ladi – Jos in Plateau state. Unfortunately for the suspects, their car hit the barricade at the check point which resulted in the death of one of the suspects.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects Sergeant Azi Jonathan, a 30-year old serving police traffic warden drove the vehicle and Mr Nengak Daniel, a 60 year old were intercepted by the troops during stop and search operation at a checkpoint. The body of the deceased suspect have been handed over to the Police Divisional Headquarters at Barkin Ladi while the other suspect is undergoing further interrogation.

Other items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Pathfinder car, a cash sum of Two Hundred and Five Thousand, Seventy Naira (N205, 070.00) only, one empty case of ammunition, one Dagger, a torchlight and 3 Techno phones. Others are; national identity card, 3 wraps of a substance suspected to be cannabis and a bag containing clothing materials.

The Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali while commending the troops for their vigilance has reiterated the determination of his command to flush out criminal elements on the Plateau and environs. He urged law abiding citizens to continue with their normal daily activities as troops are working round the clock to ensure crime free society. The Commander further enjoined members of the public not to relent in supporting security agencies with credible information to stem criminal activities in the state.

You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your medium. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ISHAKU TAKWA
Major
Military Information Officer
16 September 2021

Plateau – Senator Dadu’ut mourns death of Ex Langtang North Chairman Dan Dul




Senator Professor Nora Ladi Dadu’ut (APC Plateau South ) , has mourned the death of Hon Dan Dul one time Executive Chairman of Langtang North local government of Plateau state who passed away on Wednesday September 15th 2021 .


Dadu’ut in a statement in Jos , described the sudden death of Dul , as sad and heart-breaking.


She described the late APC chieftain as a committed progressive.




“This sad news is a rude shock, not just to me, but also to all progressives in Plateau south .


“Dan Dul’s death is a great loss to the entire progressive family in Plateau south “, she further added .



“I Senator Dadu’ut on behalf of people of Plateau South , condole with the entire family of late Dan Dul .”



“While alive, Dan Dul devoted his life to serving God, humanity and Plateau APC at large.

Dadu’ut further prayed Almighty God to repose his soul, and grant his immediate and political family, the fortitude to bear the loss.

MY HEART BLEEDS OVER THE DEATH OF HON DAN DUL, SAYS SEN DIMKA

The death of the former chairman of Lanftang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Hon Chief Dan Dul, has been described as a big loss to the Taroh nation, even as it is a painful exit to his family and friends.

Fondly called Danny Social n his social cycle, the late political office holder was an epitome of humility and courage while he lived on the face of the earth; and making concrete contributions to the development of the community and the state.

I am aware that those who had contacts with you remember encouraging them always to stand up for the truth and not keep it to themselves.

Today you are remembered as the legend of Kumbwang clan, not for the fun of it, but the contributions you made while alive and serving the nation in various areas of human endeavour

It is on account of all your contributions that the loss is the more painful. I wish God to comfort your family, associates and friends to bear the irreparable loss of our friend.

SENATOR HEZEKIAH AYUBA DIMKA, Senator representing Plateau Central Zone and Chairman Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics

September 15, 2021

GAGDI TASKS FG TO REDEEM #10 BILLION PLEDGE TO VICTIMS OF PLATEAU ATTACKS, URGENTLY CONDUCT BYELECTION IN JOS NORTH/BASSA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has today, tasked the federal government to make good its #10 billion pledge for the rehabilitation and relocation of victims of Plateau attacks, while charging INEC to conduct by election for the vacant sit of Jos North/Bassa federal Constituency with the view to restoring the voice of the people of the Constituency in the House of Representatives.

In a loaded motion of urgent public importance encompassing 6 prayers, bothering on the recent breach of the peace in Plateau state, the Chairman House Committee on Navy, has called on all humanitarian federal agencies to, as a matter of urgency, send relief materials to the victims of the recent attacks and ensure Plateau state enjoys all benefits accruing to victims of attacks in the northeast.

Presenting the motion on the floor of the house on Wednesday, 15th September, 2021, Gagdi said Plateau state has been underrepresented in the House of Representatives, with the demise of Hon. Haruna Maitala on 2nd April, 2021 as a result of a ghastly auto crash, and wondered why the electoral body is taking longer than necessary to fill the vacant seat, over five months after the demise of the last representative.

He said the vacancy of that seat has reduced the people of the Constituency to Orphans, who have no father to air their grievances, especially at this crisis period, when the people are killed in their numbers by blood thirsty killers.

In another development, Gagdi has presented a report on the bill for an act to establish Nigerian Maritime Trust Fund, a bill sponsored by him, that seeks to reposition the Nigerian Navy for optimum productivity.

Signed:
Gagdi Media Team

*KOMSOL MOURNS AS RT. HON. GEORGE DAIKA LOSS HIS WIFE TO THE COLD HANDS OF DEATH*

*WEDNESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2021*

Hon. Komsol Alphonsus Longgap, Reps Member Representing Mikang Shendam Qua’anpan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, yesterday Tuesday the 14th of September 2021, visited the Abuja residence of Rt. Hon. George Edward Daika, to commiserate with Daika over the demise of his wife Mrs. Anna George Daika.

Mrs. Anna George Daika passed to the great beyond on Monday 13th September 2021, in Abuja after a brief illness.

Receiving the news of her demise with topmost shock, the Reps Member recalled with nostalgia the virtues of late Mrs. Anna Daika; as a mother who represented the ideals of motherhood while alive and a pillar behind the successes of his bossom friend Rt. Hon. George Edward Daika.

Consoling his friend, Rt. Hon. George Daika, Komsol enjoins his friend to remain strong amidst this irreplaceable lose; praying that God gives him the strength to stand strong amidst this vacuum created in his life by the cold hands of death, believing that the host of angels will receive Mrs. Anna George Daika with warm reception and be kept at the right hand side of God almighty.

*SIGNED*
*KOMSOL MEDIA TEAM*

GOVERNOR LALONG SYMPATHIZES WITH FORMER PLATEAU SPEAKER, GEORGE DAIKA OVER LOSS OF WIFE.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commiserated with the former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. George Edward Daika over the demise of his wife, Mrs Ann George Daika who was called to glory recently.

Governor Lalong described as very saddening the death of Mrs. Daika who was a very strong woman with great attributes of patience, love, humility and fear of God.

He said her death is not only a great loss to her husband and children, but to many people who had benefited from her good heart and generosity.

The Governor recalled that the deceased was a great pillar of support to her husband in his political career particularly when he served his people at the House of Assembly as became Speaker, before proceeding later to the House of Representatives, representing Mikang, Shendam, Quan-pan Federal Constituency.

While urging the family to accept the sad incident as the will of God, Governor Lalong said her legacies will continue to endure as she lived a godly life and served humanity.


Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
15th September 2021.

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed 548 people in repeated attacks on Irigwe communities of Bassa local council of Plateau State in four years.

An advocacy group, Stefanos Foundation, which gave the figure in its fact-finding report on attacks on the community, said about 7,576 houses and 5,801 farms were also destroyed between 2018 and 2021.

It added that between July 30 and August 4, 2021, about 70 people were killed and over 250 houses burnt by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Its Programme Coordinator, Mark Lipdo, said the organisation was concerned about labeling Irigwe people as the perpetrator of the recent attacks on 22 travellers without a conclusive investigation or evidence.

“Sadly, these attacks are not peculiar to Irigwe communities or Plateau State alone. This situation is replicated in many communities all over the country.

“Therefore, rather than allowing conflict merchants and trouble makers take advantage of situations like this, we call for a united stand in response to this criminality,” he said.

Speaking, the President of Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Robert Dodo, alleged that there was a plot by “Fulani nihilists” to wipe out Irigwe people from their ancestral land without any intervention by those whose primary responsibility was to protect citizens.

He denied reports that the community had signed a peace accord with the Fulani, noting that the Irigwe people had no grievances against peace loving Fulani people.

Insisting that Irigwe youths were not responsible for the recent attack on 22 travellers along Rukuba road, Dodo accused the police of fueling reprisals that resulted from the unfortunate incident.

SOURCE: The Guardian

GOVERNOR LALONG PAYS LAST RESPECT TO LATE UNCLE, COL. MAIGIDA

Governor Simon Bako Lalong, First Lady Regina Lalong and members of his family were in Ny’ak, Ajikamai, Shendam LGA of Plateau State to pay last respects to his late uncle, retired Colonel Martin Maigida who died at the age of 73.

The funeral mass was held at the St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Ny’ak where Rev. Fr. Tobias Damen in a homily read from Matthew 25:31-46 and Romans 5:5-11, where he admonished Christians to be focussed on life after death rather than acquiring earthly possessions and positions as everything on earth will pass away.

He reminded the congregation that everyone will stand before God for judgement where he will give account and receive reward according to his deeds. This he said should make people do good and respect humanity and sanctity of life, rather than discriminate and act wickedly against others who are also God’s creation.

Governor Lalong in a tribute described the late Col. Martin Maigida as a fine officer, gentleman and a caring father who served his family with love and gave so much to society, particularly his immediate community, using his training as a health worker and soldier.

He recalled how the late uncle mentored them and stood in for them through generosity, sound counsel and exemplary conduct. This he said spurred many of them to aspire for greatness and also contribute to the society.

Lalong said though they are pained by the loss of the late Colonel Maigida, they are nonetheless comforted by his testimony and good legacies which will remain indelible and a source of inspiration for the younger generation.

Son of the deceased, Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida also eulogised his late father describing him as humble, honest, godly, disciplined and patriotic. These attributes he said have been deposited in them and have propelled them towards making impact in the society.

He thanked sympathizers who paid personal visits and sent various messages of commiseration to the family.

The late Colonel Maigida was a Knight of St. Mulumba (KSM).

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
10th September 2021