Nde Victor David Dimka fsi charges Women to spread Love and Stand Strong:

In his quest for the development of Women and the society,Nde Victor David Dimka fsi today 28th may 2021 attended the Women Wing Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) 6th Annual State Convention 2021 @ St Johns College Auditorium Jos, with the theme BREAK CAMP AND MOVE ,with text from Deuteronomy 1:6-8 ,from 27th-28th.

Addressing Women the Plateau State Coordinator for Women Wing Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) said it has been a challenging year but by the grace of God,God has helped women against all odds to stand firm,she further calls on women to realise who they are in Christ and to advance in all aspects of life be it spiritually, social,physically and politically in all spheres of life.

On his part addressing WOWICAN, Nde Victor David Dimka fsi said just as the theme of this State Convention “Break Camp And Move” women must break camp and move as women are everything in this world that we need,Women must spread love and above all stand strong.
He further added that God listens to the prayers of women,so he urge them to pray more and work hard and be vigilant.
In the choice of leaders he urge the women to chose people of integrity into power,check the antecedents and history of candidates as we move closer to electioneering year because for us to get a better society good people who have the political will to work must be voted into various positions of power.

The guest speaker Rev.Fedelis Barry reiterated that as Christians we are suppose to have an identity,we need women of integrity in every sphere of life,the situation of the Church today in Nigeria is liken to the biblical Israel where he charged everyone to be careful not to forget God,if you forget God it means you have substituted God for idols,many women and Christians have substituted faith with fear that is why we need women of Integrity,and a reason why some became confuse.

Again In a separate remark the representative of the First Lady and wife of the Executive Governor of Plateau State Mrs Regina Bako Lalong ably represented by the Commissioner For Women Affairs, Hon Rebecca Adar Sambo urge parents to take responsibility of their homes,taking charge and knowing what is happening in their homes and the society at large,that we must be security conscious at all times.

INSECURITY:Plateau Trains 3,000 Vigilante,Enfor
ce Ban on Motorcycle In Jos South & North LGA.
Plateau State Govt Set to Train and Engage 3,000 Vigilante Personnel to Complement Security Agencies’ Efforts in Curbing Insecurity
The Plateau State Government has concluded plans to train, equip and engage 3,000 Vigilante Personnel who will be deployed across the 17 Local Government Areas of the State to complement the efforts of the security agencies in tackling insecurity.
Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Danladi Atu said the decision became imperative on account of the inadequate security personnel to address the rising insecurity in the State.
Prof. Atu said security is everyone’s business and should not be seen as the exclusive responsibility of government.
He said the personnel will ensure intelligence gathering, rapid emergence response to security issues and ensure the security of lives and property of the citizens in the State.
Prof. Atu made these disclosures when he met with the Executives and Members of the Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association at the Old Government House Rayfield Jos, Plateau State.
He also hinted on the plan by the government of the State to ensure full enforcement of the earlier ban on motorcycle operation within Jos and Bukuru Metropolis as well as place ban on their operations in other Local Government Areas in the State beyond 8pm.
He said strategic security base will be established across the State to enforce compliance with the ban as well as ensure quick response strategy.
He assured of the State government commitment to demonstrate the political will to nip in the bud the insecurity bedeviling the State.
He said Bloggers are now an Institution hence the need to partner and collaborate with them to achieve greater peace in the State.
He admonished them to be peace builders even as they work together as partners in progress.
Prof. Atu urged the public to be more security conscious and monitor strange persons in their domains.
The Director General of the Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), Mr. Joseph Lengmang urged the Online Media Practitioners to be peace promoters and come up with robust ideas that will change the toxic narratives that are heightening tension in the State.
He lauded the roles being played by the group in peace building, promoting harmonious living and enhancing growth and development.
The Online Media Practitioners called on the government to demonstrate the political will and come up with sound measures and policies that will enhance a peaceful, safer and secured State as no prosperity can be achieved in a chaotic society.
They promised to share intelligence information for use by the appropriate authorities to prevent attacks.
They also urged government to equip local vigilante group and neighbourhood watch who are conversant with the terrain and can assist in preventing attacks and killings.
They also urged the Governor to convene a Stakeholders’ meeting where decisions that will enhance peace and security of the State will be reached and implemented.
The Online Media Practitioners called on government to give greater attention to equipping the Operation Rainbow and fund the Plateau Peace Building Agency for better results.

NORTHERN GOVERNORS MOURN VICTIMS OF NGASKI BOAT MISAHAP

Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong has on behalf of his colleagues sent condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the unfortunate boat accident which claimed the lives of many passengers after it capsized in Ngaski Local Government of the State of Kebbi State.

Governor Lalong said the tragic event is deeply distressing as it happened when the victims were going about their daily activities to earn a living.

While praying God to grant the families of those affected by the unfortunate boat mishap the fortitude to bear the loss, Lalong urged relevant authorities to step up supervision and more vigorous monitoring of inland water transportation in the country so as to ensure that such incident does not occur again.

The boat, conveying passengers from Loko in Niger State to a market in Kebbi State, capsized in the Niger River

The Northern Governors assure their colleagues in Niger and Kebbi States of support and collaboration over the incident.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State & Chairman, Northern Governors Forum.
28th May 2021

Prince Sekat, Jos

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has rejected the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution as Amended and demands a new Constitution that will reflect the yearnings and aspirations of the people.

Submitting a Memorandum of the PFN to the Senate Committee on the 1999 Constitution Review for Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau States in Jos, the Vice President, North Central of the organization, Prophet Isa El-buba declared their position that the present Constitution is not a peoples’ constitution and does not, in anyway, reflect the aspirations and yearnings of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the people of Nigeria.

“The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) is firmly of the view that the review process by amending a segment of the constitution might just be an exercise in futility that cannot meet the expectations of the people.

“We stand with the different groups and people across the length and breadth of Nigeria in rejecting the 1999 Constitution, and maintaining that it cannot deliver a framework for good governance.

“We do not see the on-going process of proposed alteration to the provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 achieving the objectives of restructuring Nigeria, as desired and canvassed by millions of Nigerians and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN)” they added.

The memorandum by the PFN was signed by it’s National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, National Secretary, Rev. Dr. Cosmas Ilechukwu and National Legal Adviser Funmi Quadri, SAN.

Reading the address of the Chairman Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Committee Chairman for the Zone, Senator Abdullahi Adamu had earlier said the Senate decided to adopt a bottom-top approach by first listening to Nigerians at the geopolitical level before the National Public hearing.

The two days public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution which is ongoing simultaneusly across the six geopolitical zones of the country, is a platform for all stakeholders to contribute to the realization of a Constitution that will reflect the minds of all Nigerians.

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State in a good will message hoped that the exercise will reflect the yearnings of the citizens to strengthen democracy and foster peace and unity of the country especially in the face of economic and security challenges.

While urging the committee to be fair in addressing some grey areas in the Constitution, he supported the need for the Constitution to guaranty the full autonomy of all sectors.

Lalong also stressed the need for State and Community Policing in the Constitution review in order to curtail the incessant attacks on defenceless citizens.

All the three States’ government and Houses of Assemblies submitted their Memos to the committee as well as civil society organization, ethnic groups, religious body and individuals

PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff.

Prior to his appointment Major General Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army and the incumbent Theatre Commander of the Counter terrorism Counter Insurgency military outfit in the North East code named Operation HADIN KAI.

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Thank you for your cooperation.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Acting Director Defence Information
27 May 2021

NDE VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi FELICITATES WITH NIGERIAN CHILDREN

The Leader of the DVD movement, Nde Victor David Dimka fsi felicitates with children in Plateau State and Nigeria at large as they celebrate Children’s Day today.

“Our Children are special gifts to us and we must do everything humanly possible to nurture them to be good citizens that can contribute their quota to the development of the State and Nigeria as a whole”, he said .

While acknowledging that children are the future of any given society, he added that this celebration is a very important one not only to our children but all of us because our lives cannot be complete without these precious gifts from God.

“It is therefore incumbent upon us and government at all levels to ensure the protection of the rights of Children in all areas”.

“It is part of my vision to provide an enabling environment that will guarantee the rights of children to become leaders of tomorrow”, he added.

He therefore joins millions of other parents in Plateau and beyond on this special day.

DVD Media Team

GOVERNOR LALONG HARPS ON PEACE BUILDING AS HE ENGAGES SAVANNAH CENTRE FOR DIPLOMACY, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMOCRACY.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has called on civil society organisations to continue to partner Government in building and sustaining peace in the country.

Governor Lalong said this when a delegation from the Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development led by its Chairman, Ambassador Aminu Wali paid him a courtesy visit. He advocated for periodic review of laws and policies in Nigeria, to ensure it meets the yearnings of its target population.

Aminu Wali told Governor Simon Lalong that the centre was established to conduct research, advocacy, training and policy analysis, in the area of conflict prevention, management , democracy and sustainable development in Nigeria.

He explained that research was critical to ensure that issues sorrounding policies and laws that are implemented or about to be implemented are addressed, to ensure its success.

“The essence is to look and see whether these policies and perspectives go in consonance with the requirements and need of the community that is being served, and amend them where required to suit the needs of the people,” he said.

Aliyu said the center was organising town hall meetings in Kaduna, Kano, Benue, Plateau, Kogi and Katsina states, in preparation for enacting policies and laws, to address the farmers and herders conflicts in across the country.

Responding, Governor Lalong said Plateau State Government has entrenched the policy of engaging affected stakeholders on issues, to ensure its policies and laws adresses their needs or concerns.

He said the state government engaged stakeholders of open grazing for three years, to ensure they understand its challenges and to facilitate smooth implementation of its law.

” I told the state assembly that they should not pass this law without public hearing which is the final stage. It would protect us from the farmers/ herdsmen clashes, ” he said.

The governor said engagement with stakeholders was to sensitise them on the hazards of open grazing, and the provisions of the law in adressing their health needs, education and other basic needs.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
26th May 2021.

GOVERNOR LALONG RECIEVES SENATE CONSTITUTION REVIEW

Members of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review for the North Central Zone holding in Jos Plateau State, today 26th May 2021 visited Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Little Rayfield Jos ahead of the Public hearing.

They were led by the Chairman of the Committee Senator Abdullahi Adamu who intimated the Governor that they were in the State to conduct the hearing in order to get the input of the people of the zone towards the review of the 1999 Constitution.

Governor Simon Lalong welcomed the committee and reminded them that this is another reunion of the old Benue-Plateau State. He said the people of the three States (Nasarawa, Benue and Plateau) remain eternal brothers and one people.

He expressed optimism that they will not only recieve issues that are common to people of the States, but also to the entire region.

He wished them well in the assignment and assured them of the support of the Plateau State Government.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
26th May 2021

Mary Adar Gar’s Demise- A colossal loss to Plateau State… Rep. Bagos

26th May, 2021

The Member Representing Jos South Jos East Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rep Dachung Bagos has expressed shock over the demise of Hon. Mary Adar Gar, who sadly lost her life in a motor accident returning from a PDP function in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Until her sudden demise, Hon. Mary Adar Gar was serving as the Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the state level.

In a condolence message, Bagos said
” your death is indeed a shocking one, it came at a time the party at both the state and national levels needed your wealth of experience in mobilising the party to greater heights and tenable achievements.”

“On behalf of my immediate family and the good people of Jos South/ Jos East Federal Constituency, we commiserate with the Adar’s family, Jos East PDP, Afizere Nation and the entire PDP family on the Plateau over this irreplaceable loss”

It’s our prayer that the Lord Jesus Christ will comfort us all in his own special way.

Adieu Mrs Mary Adar Gar!!!

Danja Dafwam Yakubu
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Rep Dachung Bagos.

PLATEAU STATE TO BENEFIT FROM 8BILLION NAIRA WORLD BANK COVID-19 ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUND.

In preparation for the implementation of the World Bank funded COVID-19 Action Economic Stimulus Program for Result (NG-CARES), Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has inaugurated a Steering Committee that will supervise the implementation of the program in the State.

While inaugurating the Steering Committee at the Government House Rayfield Jos, the Governor said Plateau State is fully ready to participate in the implementation of the Program which is financed by the World Bank and has fulfilled the requirements to access to $20 million dollars (over 8 billion naira) from the $750 million dollars granted to the Federal Government to address the negative consequences of Covid-19 on our economy.

He said “we are all witnesses to the fact that Covid-19 has severely affected the lives of our citizens and that of the State in General. This has exposed poor and vulnerable households to challenges in multiple fronts. These include job losses; losses in business incomes; food insecurity; and general inability to obtain basic services for day to day living. This is even worsened by the drastic fall in Government revenues”.

Lalong said the programme is commendable as it will assist the State to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. In ensuring that our people benefit, Plateau State opted to implement all the three Result Areas of the programme because of their expected social intervention impacts on the economy.

The Governor said over 60,129 citizens of Plateau State are expected to benefit from the project which has the potential of transforming the landscape of the State economy.

Among other things, the State CARES Steering Committee (SCSC) will be responsible for providing oversight direction to the implementing agencies; approving their work plans and budgets; ensuring that funds are released to delivery platforms in accordance with the funds flow agreement; as well as ensuring that there is full compliance with the Program Appraisal Document.

Lalong also warned that his administration will not tolerate failure “I shall be personally monitoring your activities to ensure that the State gets maximum benefit from its participation. Any act of non-performance or willful sabotage will not be tolerated in this program. Since this is an emergency operation with clearly spelled out guidelines, each platform should work within the confine of its responsibilities to avoid task conflict which could affect performance” he said.

He thanked the World Bank Task Team leader Prof. Folosho Okunmodewa and the National Coordinator for NG-CARES Dr. Abubakar Obaje for their commitment and support for the takeoff of the project.

Chairman of the Committee and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Mr. Sylvester Wallangko while responding on behalf of other members said they will put in their best to achieve the objectives of the programme. He said it is a golden opportunity for the Lalong Rescue Administration to further push forward its vision for Economic Rebirth by promoting entrepreneurship and job creation.

Members of the Plateau State CARES  Steering Committee are:

1.MR SYLVESTER WALLANGKOHON COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF BUDGET AND ECONOMIC PLANNING(CHAIRMAN)

2.DR (MRS) REGINA SOEMLATHON COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF FINANCE(MEMBER)
3.DR ISTIFANUS FINANGWAIHON COMMISSIONER, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(MEMBER)
4.MR JOSEPH ABE AKUHON COMMISSIONER MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES(MEMBER)
5.DR (MRS) SUMAYE HAMZAEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/FOCAL PERSON SOCIAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME(MEMBER)
6.SUNDAY BIGGSPERMANENT SECRETARY GOVERNMENT HOUSE(MEMBER)
7.DR AMOS AKIMSBOARD CHAIRMAN CSDA(MEMBER)
8.MR DAVID DASERDIRECTOR GENERAL PLATEAU INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY(MEMBER)
9.MR HAGGAI HARUNA GUTAPHEAD, STATE CARES COORDINATING UNIT(SECRETARY)
10.SAMUEL DAMLACOORDINATOR, SDGs, PLATEAU STATE (MEMBER)

The State CARES Coordinating Committee (SCCU) and Technical Implementation Team (TIT) will soon be constituted.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
25th May 2021.