GOVERNOR LALONG GREETS FORMER BAUCHI GOVERNOR, ADAMU MUAZU AT 66
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has felicitated with the former Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Adamu Muazu on the occasion of his 66th birthday.
Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message described the former Governor as an astute politician who has continued to serve the people of his State and the nation passionately.
He said Adamu Muazu is a broad-minded Nigerian politician who believes in the unity, peace and progress of Nigeria, hence his affiliation with people of diverse backgrounds and interests.
While wishing him many more years of peace, good health and God’s protection, Lalong urged him to continue to work towards supporting efforts to overcome many challenges of the nation by offering his wealth of wisdom and experience.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 11th June 2021
Hon. Magdalene Naanyil Dakogol, founder of Meg Cancer Foundation declares interest to run for Qua’anPan Local Government Chairmanship.
The Founder and Chief Executive officer of Meg Cancer Foundation, a Non Governmental organisation primarily aimed at assisting Cancer patients has made her intention and declaration of interest to run for Qua’anPan Local Government Chairmanship in the forthcoming Plateau state election.
Honourable Magdalene Naanyil Dakogol has touched the lives of many citizens in Qua’anPan and Plateau State as a whole through her philanthropic services and her Meg Cancer Foundation.
During her service in the Local Government as Supervisory Councilor for health, Hon. Magdalene initiated so many programs that impacted the lives of Qua’anPan people positively. Even out of office, people area still benefiting from her foundation.
She is not just a woman but an astute and passionate leader with good heart who has served her people well with the opportunity she was given in the Local Government.
Some of her achievements as Supervisory Councilor for health includes: Ensuring the Local Government Chairman paid more attention to the health sector, Free medical treatment and surgeries for over 2000 persons, procurement and installation of ultrasound machine, ultra modern X-ray machine, beds and theatre equipment, rehabilitation of the mortuary an addition of medical doctor at Cottage hospital Kwalla; establishment of Modern Snake bite treatment center at Baap; procurement of ultrasound machine for OLA hospital Namu; procurement and distribution of medical supplies to all Primary Healthcare Centers; establishment of COVID-19 isolation center; rehabilitation and employment of a medical doctor at Lardang hospital.
As founder of MEG Cancer Foundation, she has provided medical care to Cancer patients within and outside the Local Government, trained and sponsored some students, gave business support and take off grant to indigens in the Local Government, etc.
Magdalene would make greater impact if she is given the opportunity especially in the health sector, infrastructural development, women and youth empowerment, revamping the educational sector, and boosting the economy of the Local Government through empowering farmers and other businesses.
Support and vote Hon. Naanyil, a leader with good antecedence for Greater Impact and development of Qua’anPan Local Government.
Agroup, known as the APC Youth Mobilization today released a statement in defence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Chairman, Chief Letep Dabang. the group alleged that there is a high powered meeting going on by high-class government officials and some people in the party to shame the APC chairman out of office. The youth in their statement express support for the caretaker committee chairman and that they shall stand by him
see details of the statement sign by the chairman Amb. Ankala Eli below as available to VPN news desk :
WE SHALL RESIST ANY CALCULATED ATTEMPT TO SHAME AND REMOVE THE APC CARETAKER CHAIRMAN CHIEF LETEP DABANG.
The leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Youth Mobilization Plateau state is aware of some calculated plans currently going on orchestrated and mastermind by some highly placed Government Officials (Carbals) to undermine our collective struggle and heritage- the All Progressive Congress (APC) by mobilizing youths from the seventeen (17) Local Government Areas of Plateau State, hopefully, to stage a protest against the captain and leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) caretaker committee Chairman, Chief Hon Latep Dabang with the aim to undermine shame and disgrace him out of office.
The protest scheduled for Monday the 14th of June 2021 will be a shame on our collective struggle and as party stalwart, we shall resist, the planned protest is calculatedly an attempt to rubbish the good name that our party leader Chief Hon. Latep Dabang have earned for himself, he is a respected party chairman who fought for the emergence of APC in Plateau State and to the admiration of the National and Regional Levels of our party and also to the good name of the current administration in Plateau State.
With respect to the planned protest, we make bold the following:
We shall resist any calculated attempt or its kind in form of protest or any non-verbal or verbal utterances against the leader of our party.
We are ready to stand by our leader in any circumstances.
That, we shall also be waiting fully mobilize in the strategic areas that the planners of the protest may invade and destabilize the peace of our dear State that is, T.T and T junction, Government house Rayfield, APC State party office, Old Airport junction, British America junction or any location.
Conclusively, and in the spirit of the six years of peaceful Plateau State as champion by the rescue leader His Excellency the Executive Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Dr. Simon Bako Lalong, we call on the Governor to immediately show leadership in this regard, because as the Governor of the Northern Governors Forum “charity must begin at home”.
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ordered a fresh State Congress of the Party in the Plateau State. This development was made known following the dissolution of the State EXCO led by a former Commissioner, and former Reps Aspirant, Hon Chris Hassan. Various media sources, including the Punch have reported that a member of the dissolved party exco and State Publicity Secretary, Mr JT Akans confirmed the development in Jos on Friday.
According to Akans, “The dissolution is true and only affects the state party officials. The need to conduct a repeat election was part of the agreement reached by critical stakeholders at their recent meeting with the national leaders of the party in Abuja. And we have taken the development in good faith and have decided to abide by their decision in the interest of the party in Plateau State.”
Following the dissolution of the Plateau State SEC of the Party, the NWC of the PDP has appointed a State Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of the party for Plateau State pending the emergence of a substantive duly elected EXCO. A statement attribited to the party’s National Organising Secretary, Col. Austin Akobundu (retd), said Senator Tunde Ogbeha from Kogi State is to serve as the Caretaker Committee Chairman.
Others reported to serve as members of the committee, according to the statement include Barr. Kunsi Ndayako, Rt. Hon. Michael Dapialong, Barr. Pam Gyang Davou, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Go’ar, Rt. Hon. Istifanus Mwansat, Mr. Ishaku Chuntai, Hon. Jacob Adikaba, Akims Mamot James, Hon. Gregory Yenlong and Hon. Patrick Ogbu as Secretary.
The statement went further to urge all National, Zonal and State leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of the party in Plateau State to be guided accordingly as the caretaker committee is “to oversee the affairs of the state for a period of not more than 90 days with effect from today Thursday 10 June 2021.”
HISTORY MADE AS Rt Hon GAGDI COMMISSIONS CONSTITUENCY OFFICE, BOREHOLE EQUIPMENTS AND DISTRIBUTES CARS TO CONSTITUENTS.
11th June, 2021.
Yesterday, the 10th of June, 2021 will remain indelible in the prints of time as Rt. Hon Yusuf Gagdi, the Honourable Member Representating Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam presented his Mid-Term score card to his constituents amidst thunderous applause.
The programme which was held at the Pankshin Mini stadium attracted the crème de la crème of Plateau State including HE Governor Simon Bako Lalong, his executive council, members of the political class, religious leaders, and traditional rulers.
Speaking at the occasion, Rt Hon Gagdi who presented his Mid-Term scorecard highlighted areas which he has intervened as the people’s lawmaker which includes, the provision of social amenities such as water, roads, schools, palaces, health centres, rural electrification, and human capital development of his constituents through lobbying for employment opportunities for the teeming youths in his constituency, and securing appointment for members of his constituency into various Federal Government Establishments among others.
Gov Simon Bako Lalong who performed the commisioning of the state of the art constituency office built by Hon Gagdi, presentation of 20 cars to some of Gagdi aides and to deserving constituents including the local branches of CAN and JNI in the three local government areas which make up the Constituency; 3 joint security patrol vehicles for the three LGAs of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam stated that Gagdi has made the APC and Plateau proud by his excellent scorecard despite been a first timer and boldly stated that by this, PKK is an impregnable fortress for the APC. Also commissioned by Governor Lalong includes, the Borehole drilling equipment purchased by Hon Gagdi to ameliorate the water challenges faced by members of the Constituency.
Gov Lalong also commended Hon Gagdi for having sponsored 20 bills and motions, one of which has already been signed into law by President Buhari. He further appealed to citizens particularly the youths to take a queue from Rt Hon Gagdi who is giving a good account of himself since he was elected to the Federal House of Representatives.
Rt Hon Gagdi also distributed 100 wheel chairs to people living with disabilities in his constituency as well as inaugurated the PKK jamb refund committee who were giving a matching grant of 20 million Naira to reimburse Constituents of the Constituency who registered for JAMB and the Gagdi PKK Unity Football Tournament committee.
JUBILATION AS GOVERNOR LALONG INAUGURATES PROJECTS
Ahead of the commemoration of Democracy Day, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commenced the inauguration of some projects across the State as well as inspection of others ongoing.
Governor Lalong started his day by inaugurating the rehabilitated Pankshin Water Project which had broken down and unable to provide water to the people of Pankshin and environs.
Lalong while inaugurating the facility said his administration will continue to do its best in delivering on projects that have direct impact on the citizens.
He urged the people to guard the facility as Government has done the first part of its duty by providing the critical water infrastructure which must not be destroyed or vandalised.
At the Pankshin Mini Stadium, the Governor witnessed the midterm report presentation of Member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi where cars, wheelchairs, and other empowerment items were distributed to beneficiaries. Borehole drilling equipment and a Constituency Office were also inaugurated.
He later inspected ongoing work on a model primary school in Mangu which is ongoing with plans for elaborate development.
The Governor then proceeded to commission some roads in Jos South Local Government. These include the Anguldi-NVRI Vom road; Zawan-College of Health road and the Rayfield-Zarmaganda/Church of Immaculate Conception Road networks.
Afterwards, he arrived the Old Airport Junction Road to commission the Jos-Bukuru solar powered street lighting project which has been in use for about two years now without formal commissioning.
The Governor said the projects were executed as part of fulfilling the desire of the Rescue Administration to develop critical infrastructures which are key to the economic development of the State.
He said that is the reason why he chose to complete inherited projects rather than allow the people’s investments to be lost beacuse of political differences.
The Governor said all the 28 new projects he initiated are being completed accross the State including the 20 roads that were carried out within the Jos Bukuru metropolis under a special rehabilitation programme tagged ‘operation zero potholes’ which are being commissioned.
Commissioner for Works Pam Bot-Mang said the solar powered street lighting project has so far covered over 90 kilometres with more to come.
Management Committee Chairman for Jos South Local Government Mr. Gideon Dandereng said the projects being commissioned have made tremendous impact on the people since they were completed.
He said “anyone that says that Governor Lalong does not like the Berom people is a liar and does not want to acknowledge the truth. There is no Governor that has carried everyone along like Lalong which explains why we have peace in Plateau State today. Despite few challenges here and there, we are on the path to overcoming them”.
The Governor was also at Crispan Hotel Jos to Commission the multi billion naira facility which is a private initiative. He commended the proprietor of the hospitality outfit for taking advantage of the improved business environment in the State to invest and assured him of the safely of his investment.
According to him, this huge investment is a dividend of the return of peace to Plateau State which needs to be sustained. He asked other investors to feel free and invest in the State as the conditions are favourable.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 11th June 2021.
CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF JOS PRESENTS BISHOP-ELECT OF LAFIA TO GOVERNOR LALONG
The Catholic Archdiocese of Jos has presented the Bishop-elect of Lafia Diocese Mnsgr. David Ajang to Governor Simon Bako Lalong.
Leading a delegation to the Government House Rayfield Jos on behalf of the Archbishop of Jos, Rev. Dr. Matthew Ishaya Audu, Mnsgr. Benedict Obidiegwu said the appointment of Ajang as the Bishop of Lafia is a good development for the Archdiocese of Jos which is proud to have had the privilege of grooming him for this very important assignment.
He appreciated Governor Lalong for giving Msgnr Ajang the opportunity to serve as the Chaplain, Plateau Government House Chapel and giving him the necessary support to succeed and be recognised for higher responsibilities.
Obidiegwu said the Archbishop of Jos and the faithful are optimistic that he will succeed in his new assignment having recieved training, support and prayers.
Governor Lalong said he was very happy with the appointment of Msgnr Ajang who had devoted himself to prayers and the spiritual wellbeing of the State during his tenure as chaplain of the Government House Chapel.
He said although the State would have wished to have him continue to serve in his former capacity, it is also aware that this elevation is the will of God and he also has an assignment to discharge in that part of the country.
Governor Lalong used the opportunity to call on the Church to continue to pray for peace and security of the nation as well as encourage their members to embrace peaceful coexistence and support leaders.
He wished the Bishop-elect well and said the State will be there to witness his official ordination as Bishop slated for the end of the month.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 9th June 2021
GOVERNOR LALONG CONDOLES FAMILY OF LATE PERM SEC, MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed deep shock over the demise of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Plateau State Dr. Martin Polycarb Azzuwut, describing the sad development as a great loss to the State.
Governor Lalong who visited the residence of the deceased in Rayfield Jos to condole with the family said he was saddened by the death of Dr. Martin Azzuwut who apart from being a medical doctor that worked hard to assist people in need of medical attention, also exhibited high sense of duty as Permanent Secretary.
He said “we relied on Dr. Martin a lot during our battle against COVID-19 and other health challenges. He was a hardworking and committed civil servant who performed very well. He was appointed as Permanent Secretary without anybody lobbying for him. He has proved me right that the decision to appoint and deploy him to the health Ministry is a good one”.
Lalong urged the family particularly the wife and children to take solace in his good legacies of hardwork, professionalism, diligence and honesty. He pledged the support of the Government to the family.
Representative of the family Mr. Andrew Azzuwut appreciated the Governor for the visit and said the family was comforted by the kind and reassuring words of the Governor who has demonstrated genuine humility, service and compassion not only to the family but other grieving families in the State.
Dr. Azzuwut died on 3rd June 2021.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 9th June, 2020.
Chief Ayuba Burki Make Case for Persons With Disabilities, Donate Foodstuffs to Plateau State School for the Deaf
The Executive Director of Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre Jos, Chief Ayuba Gufwan Burki has harped on the need for greater attention to be accorded Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) in Plateau State, Nigeria and World over.
He posited that persons with disabilities didn’t create themselves nor attracted their present conditions hence the need to embrace them and give them the opportunities to achieve their full potentials.
He stressed that to have a great Nation, all hands must be on deck.
“All hands cannot be on deck if every person is not given the opportunity to develop his/her potentials” he stressed. He called for the Pupils/Students to be equipped in order to provide solutions to the numerous problems bedevilling the Nation.
He described persons with disabilities as possessing special, enormous and multidimensional abilities, gifts, talents and capabilities that must be harnessed order for them to attain their destinies, be useful to themselves and add value as well to the society.
Chief Ayuba Burki made the disclosures while donating foodstuffs and blankets to the Management of the Plateau State School of the Deaf Bassa LGA, Plateau State.
Chief Ayuba Burki who spoke to the Pupils and Students of the citadel of learning through an Interpreter encouraged them to discard indolence, work hard and excel in life. He urged them to take their studies seriously. He admonished them not to be deterred by their condition but put their God-given potentials and talents to effective use. He said he was in the School to visit, encourage and support them with foodstuffs and blankets on behalf of the Honorable Minister of Women Affairs and the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre Jos, Plateau State.
He called on government and spirited Individuals to give attention to the plights of persons with disabilities so they can have sense of belong and contribute their quota to the growth, prosperity and development of the Nation.
The Principal of the School, Mrs Nanbam Silas lauded the Centre and Honorable Minister of Women Affairs for always being readily available to assist the School with necessary interventions and bringing succour when the need arises. She said the donation came at the right time when there was no food in the School.
The Head Boy Felix Nkup and Head Girl Jirit Sunday of the School who spoke through an interpreter appreciated the donors for the philanthropic gesture and for identifying with them in their most trying moments with the interventions. They pray God to open doors so they can do more to others in dire need.
The items donated were; 20 bags of Maize, 7 Bags of Millet, 5 Bags of Beans, 3 Bags of 25kg Rice, 5 Jerry Cans of 30 litres Palm Oil, 3 Cartons of Macaroni, 30 Cartons of Noodles, 2 Cartons of Vitali Tomato Paste and 2 Bales of Blanket.
Plateau State School for the Deaf Bassa LGA has over 400 Pupils/Students in its Nursery, Primary, Junior/Secondary Sections.
Nigerian Government orders TV, Radio Stations To Deactivate Twitter Accounts..
The move comes after the federal government’s ban on Twitter activities in Nigeria The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has ordered all broadcasting stations in Nigeria to suspend the use of the popular microblogging platform, Twitter. This was contained in a statement issued by its Director General, Armstrong Idachaba, on Monday morning. Mr Idachaba said television and radio stations are advised to de-install twitter handles and “desist from using twitter as a source (UGC) of information gathering for News and programmes presentation especially Phone-in.” This is coming after the federal government’s ban on Twitter activities in Nigeria. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Nigeria’s information minister, Lai Mohammed, announced a ban on the activities of the microblogging platform on Friday after Twitter deleted a controversial post by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Mohammed also ordered the NBC to “immediately commence the process of licensing all OTT and social media operations in Nigeria.” Owing to the ban, Nigerians have been denied access to Twitter and can only access by bypassing domain restrictions through alternative platforms. The suspension is sequel to Twitter’s sanction after Mr Buhari’s controversial tweet about the civil war which some Nigerian users flagged and Twitter said violated its rules. The government, in its response, accused the platform of bias against President Buhari and “undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence.”. Although the presidency says the ban is temporary, human rights groups and foreign organisations have berated the President Buhari-led administration for censorship, calling for a reversal of the suspension. Read full statement below June 6, 2021 SUSPEND TWITTER HANDLES Consequent on the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the Federal Government over the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining the corporate existence of Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission directs all Broadcasting Stations in Nigeria to suspend the patronage of Twitter immediately. In Compliance to the above directive, Broadcasting Stations are hereby advised to de- install twitter handles and desist from using twitter as a source (UGC) of information gathering for News and programmes Presentation especially Phone-in. Section 2(1) r of the NBC Act entrusts the Commission with responsibility to ensure strict adherence to the national laws, rules and regulations. Also, section 3.11.2 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code provides that “the broadcaster shall ensure that law enforcement is upheld at all times in a matter depicting that law and order are socially superior to or more desirable than Crime and Anarchy. Attention is also drawn to section 5.6.3 of The Code which requires Broadcasters to be mindful of materials that may cause disaffection, incite to panic or rift in the society in the use of a user generated Content (UGC). Note that it will be unpatriotic for any broadcaster in Nigeria to continue to patronise the suspended Twitter as a source of its information therefore strict compliance is enjoined. Premium Times
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