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GAGDI: A New Dimension to Governance.

Politics has been a means through which individuals offer themselves to serve their people.,this begins with campaign leading to elections through which leaders emerged. It is worthy to note that the sole aim of politics is service to the people through good governance, among which includes but not limited to: provision of health care facilities, motorable roads, safe drinking water, social intervention measures, good educational facilities etc. Indices such as the ones mentioned above are identified after careful assessment of the community from where those who wants to provided intervention measures engage the community (community participation in identifying needs) to come out with list of necessities within the community.
Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency is a community within the plateau central senatorial zone, with Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi as its member. It is note worthy that the Hon member representing this constituency Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi immediately after assuming office, engaged his constituency by setting up a blueprint committee in a bit to bring out a blueprint that will guide him in the implementation of his campaign promises to the people of PKK.
With the blueprint mapped out and barely two years into his tenure as the member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam it is gain saying that indeed the blueprint formulation was not an academic exercise but it is indeed being implemented.
From the empowerment program where women and youths were given agricultural tools and machineries to help them improve their production, to the long lists of beneficiaries of his never seen employment drive in the constituency. It has become glaringly evident that PKK is not only in safe hand but on the right path.
The recent acquisition of machines to help in providing clean water to his constituents has once again demonstrated his vision and love for the people he represents. His resolve to provide 36 solar powered borehole (one each in the 36 Federal wards) of the constituency and 365 hand pump borehole (one in each of the 365 polling units) of the constituency is a new dimension to governance never seen before. This is aside the fact that all candidates within the constituency who have registered for the unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) will be refund the money they used in registering, this will also be followed by a football competition among the different wards/LGA in the constituency all these will follow the inauguration of a never seen befitting constituency office located in Pankshin, the event will attracts notable personalities like Gov Lalong and the speaker of the house of representatives Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila.
All these is been carried out by a man who from the time of campaigning back then in 2018 leading to 2019 has always prayed and declare that “THE PERSON WITH THE BEST INTEREST OF PKK SHOULD WIN” even if it is not him,in our very eyes, we are seeing that the choice of Rt Hon Gagdi was the best decision the people of PKK made in 2019.It is therefore safe to say that Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has brought a new dimension to governance to PKK, central zone and Plateau state which has never been seen before within just 2 years in the national assembly.

Jamda Bapina Joseph
A proud PKK constituent

LALONG SET TO COMMISSION PKK CONSTITUENCY OFFICE, BOREHOLE DRILLING EQUIPMENTS AND JOINT SECURITY PATROL VEHICLES (HILUX) FOR PANKSHIN, KANKE AND KANAM LGAs

After about two-hour discussion with Gov. Lalong on Saturday 15th May, 2021 pertaining the developmental legislative agenda of Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi for the people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, the governor has magnanimously consented to personally commission the befitting PKK Constituency office, built and furnished by the lawmaker, as well as the borehole drilling equipments, one supporting Truck and some sets of hand-pumps equipments a purchased by the lawmaker at the cost of #164 million, and three hilux vehicles purchased by the lawmaker to be distributed to the three local government areas in his constituency for joint security patrol; all lined up as part of activities to mark his two years in office.

The lawmaker mooted the idea of purchasing standard borehole drilling equipment, comprising the two trucks and machineries, in order to meet the water demand of the three hundred as fifty seven (357) polling units in the constituency.

Consequently, the lawmaker had promised to embark on his earlier promise to drill one hand pump borehole in each of the polling units in the constituency and one Solar motorized borehole in each of the (36) electoral wards in Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Local Government Areas.

In preparation for activities to mark his second year in office, the lawmaker will be meeting with all his aides on Sunday 23rd May, 2021 to fashion out the program of events for the 2 year anniversary, with activities lined up to last five days.

The lawmaker will distribute 10 cars, three (3) will be given to some of his aides and seven (7) to individuals from Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam local government areas including MR Christopher Gobum who sang his famous NGAS campaign song in 2018. This is part of the 40 cars he earlier earmarked to distribute as part of his empowerment program coming on after the rainy season.

At the meeting on Sunday in Dengi Kanam, a committee will be inaugurated to verify and refund all monies paid by constituents of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in registering for the 2021 JAMB examination, on presentation of purchase receipts and any prove of citizenship of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam LGAs.

Similarly, another committee will be inaugurated with the mandate of organizing a football tournament never before, staged in the history of the constituency. This is aimed at entrenching unity among the people of the constituency, bearing in mind, the magic sporting activities have been achieving in uniting Nigerians.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives is expected to be present at the event, which will feature a world press conference that will unveil a template containing the various achievements of the lawmaker in his two years stewardship.

Some projects initiated by the lawmaker, which would be commissioned during the event include six District Offices, townhalls and youth centers, the Dawaki Market stalls, 300 solar-powered streetlights, Gugur-Nyinang bridge among others.

You will recall that Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi was inaugurated on the 11th of June, 2019 as the member representing PKK, hence 10th June will mark his second anniversary in office; thus the activities earmarked in commemoration of the event.

Full details of the program of events will be released by the central planning committee as soon as Monday next week.

Signed:
Gagdi Media Team

LALONG MOURNS FORMER COMMISSIONER, HON. HITLER DADI

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed shock over the death of his former Commissioner for Special Duties Hon. Hitler Dadi.

Governor Lalong says the death the former member of the Plateau State Executive Council is a great loss not only to his immediate family, but also the people of Langtang South Local Government and the entire State.

He praised late Dadi for serving the State diligently during his term as Commissioner for Special Duties where he made meaningful contributions to the success of the Rescue Administration in its first term.

Lalong also recalled the contributions of Hon. Dadi to the political journey of Plateau State where he served as Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Area on three different occasions and impacted the people.

He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Hon. Dadi, a veteran journalist was one time a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
20th May 2021

NDE VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi CONDOLES THE FAMILY AND TAROH NATION OVER THE DEMISE OF HON. HITLER DADI.

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi has sympathised with the immediate family and Taroh nation over the demise of one time Commissioner for Special Duties and Chairman, Langtang South LGA, Honourable Hitler Dadi.

In a statement issued in Jos today, the leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State said, “Hon Hitler Dadi served the good people of Langtang South meritoriously and made great impact on the lives of his people particularly at the grassroot level”.

He described the late former Commissioner as a frontline politician who contributed immensely to the successes of the ruling party (APC) in the State.

“The Taroh nation and indeed, Plateau State has lost a grassroot politician who until his demise continued to identify with the masses”, he added.
While commiserating with the government and people of the State, Nde Victor David Dimka prayed God to grant him enternal rest.

#DVD Media Team

GOVERNOR LALONG WARNS AGAINST ETHNO-RELIGIOUS PROFILING AT NIREC 2ND QUARTER MEETING IN ABUJA.

Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governors Forum Simon Bako Lalong has warned that unless Nigerians stand against ethnic, religous and political profiling in running the affairs of the country, the search for peace and unity will remain illusive.

Governor Lalong was speaking at the 2nd Quarter 2021 Meeting of the Nigerian Inter Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja.

The Governor said Nigeria is a diverse country with people of different backgrounds and choices which should not be used against them in any way.

He said “we have to put humanity above any other consideration because when we judge people by their ethnicity, religion or other leanings, we miss their potentials because profiling influences the marginalisation of people without reason. For instance, we have to treat crime as crime and isolate criminals rather than covering their actions by where they come from or their religion. This further creates disunity and division”.

Lalong said his administration in Plateau State has ensured that people get what they deserve irrespective of their backgrounds. This he said has brought about peace and tolerance which has now restored calm in the State.

He cited the Plateau State Peace Building Agency and the Inter Religious Council as tools that have been deployed to institutionalise peace efforts in the State in order to consolidate on the gains made so far.

Lalong said he will continue his peace building efforts even after leaving office as he plans to enroll for a PhD in Peace and Conflict studies.

Representative of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,  Sultan of Sokoto, CAN President and the Executive Secretaries of the Christian and Muslim Pilgrim Commissions all concured with Governor Lalong on the need to shun all divisions especially by using ethnic and religious differences which are rights that people enjoy from their creator.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State
19th May 2021.

Beautiful Gate Empowers PWD in Ogun State with Mobility Appliances.

18th May, 2021.

Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Center, a non governmental organization located in Jos, North Central Nigeria has distributed tricycle wheelchairs to people living with disabilities in Imala Town, Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The distribution which took place on the 14th of May, 2021 at St John Anglican Primary School located inside Imala Town was to mark the 16th coronation anniversary of Oba Moses Adelani Adegboyega Olabode, the  Omola of Imala-Land.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Gary S. Maxey,  founder of West Africa Theological Seminary, based in Lagos who facilitated the donation by the Beautiful Gate expressed gratitude to the Foundation for extending it’s gesture to Ogun State which is the first of it’s kind. 

Dr Marxey in his speech told the audience that the Beautiful Gate has provided more than twenty thousand mobility Appliances free of charge across Nigeria.

Making the donation to Oba Moses Adelani Adegboyega Olabode, CEO of the Beautiful Gate, Chief Ayuba Gufwan stated that disability is not the kiss of death and that people living with disabilities should be supported to achieve their potentials in life and to contribute positively to societal growth and development.

Oba Moses Adelani Adegboyega Olabode in his speech showered encomium on the Beautiful Gate, extoling Chief Ayuba for the efforts of his foundation towards the plight of people living with disabilities. He also appreciated the contribution of Dr Garry Marxey towards the socio-economic development of Imala-Land.

Cross section of beneficiaries at the occasion, invited guests and residents of Imala could not hide their joy at the gesture by the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Center, Jos.

A total of one hundred and twenty seven tricycles wheelchairs were distributed to the beneficiaries.

NORTHERN GOVERNORS APPEAL FOR CALM OVER KADUNA GOVT/LABOUR FACE-OFF.

The Northern Governors Forum has called for calm and dialogue in resolving the ongoing face-off between the Kaduna State Government and the organised labour over purported plans by the Government to right-size its workforce.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a statement said the Forum is concerned about the impact of the strike on the State and its citizens.

While calling for dialogue and negotiations which is a long standing dispute mechanism in labour relations, the Northern Governors called for restraint and de-escalation of the situation to enable for amicable settlement of the issues in question.

He said this is only possible when both parties operate within the law and approved conventions in ventilating their grievances as well as avoid making comments or taking actions that will further exacerbate the situation thereby heightening tension.

The Northern Governors Forum also asked the labour leaders to guard against the hijack of its protests by hoodlums who may want to take advantage of the situation and cause destruction to lives and properties.

It also asked security agencies to also be up and doing to ensure that law and order prevails so as to protect innocent citizens.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum.
18th May 2021.

PRESS RELEASE FROM PLATEAU PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

The leadership of the Plateau Publishers Association, (PPA) wish to inform the general public that the Plateau Publishers Association is united and waxing stronger by the day.

It is worthy of note and to put the records straight, that on Sunday 16 May, 2021 at it’s temporary office situated at Kalwa House Jos, the Plateau State Capital, at it’s general congress meeting which was preceded over by the former Chairman Mr Shabul Mazadu to give his stewardship report as his interim committee’s tenure of six months has few days to end precisely

It is worthy of note for the general public to know that a collective decision was taking by the majority of the congress members to dissolved the Mazadu’s led interim committee and set up a five man Electoral Committee (ELCOM), and the following persons emerged as the ELCOM members, 1: Chief Amos Gizo as Chairman, Mr. Daniel Kura, as Secretary, Chief Mrs Juan Eunuch as Financial secretary, Pastor Mrs Florence Emi Treasurer and Elder Yakubu Ajala as the Publicity Secretary, with the mandate to conduct election into various positions that will lead the Association for the period of three years as it is stipulated in the constitution of the Association.

However history has it that Mr Shabul Mazadu who always have penchant taste for power and believe that no one in this world can rule over him as he believes, he is the most intelligent person on earth, a power drunk as he, after administered and he declared to the congress the he will support ELCOM to succeed. And he has forgotten fact that his coming into PPA as Chairman was as a result of the removal of the former Chairman who was duly elected to serve the association for a period of three years, yet it was cut short at a year plus.

It is also worthy of note, that Mr Shabul Mazadu is always in a hurry to join any newly formed group that it’s leadership is yet to be form or elected with the hope of becoming the Chairman, and he will without delay or hesitation blackout as soon as the leadership is formed and he is not made the Chairman examples are: Plateau Independent Publishers Association (PIPA), Frontline Publishers, then back to PIPA, Publisher’s Forum and now Plateau Publishers Association (PPA).

Mr Mazadu left PPA twice, the first was immediately after he lost the Chairmanship of the association to Mr Hosea Nash Vondip and later agreed to come back immediately after some members of the Association went and met him and promised to made him the Chairman, which he graciously accepted with all gladness and actually return and he was made the Chairman something he will not tell the world.

Again, Mr Mazadu could not even pretend of his penchant taste for power even for a day, immediately the caretaker committee which he leading was dissolved, by the congress he immediately started lobbying some members of the Association to go and form a new association, where he will continue his power drunk altitude as its Chairman where he came up with his new association bragging that now he owns a new association and he comes up with names of people that even if one call him on phone to advice him on the decision he took he will write down your name as a member of his association.

The question here is can a man who does not and will never want to be led be a good leader? The answer is no, this Is a question for the public to answer.

Can someone who administered oath, someone who inaugurated and who declared openly his 100 percent support to the ELCOM in his word that he is a democrat and democracy is at work yet he acted contrary shortly after the meeting close, can such a person be trust?

On a final note PPA members did not know Mazadu to be someone who has penchant taste for power.

Mr Mazadu can never deny the fact that he his not a power drunk, and if he says otherwise let him step aside from his new formed association and appoint someone from his new group to lead and let the world see if he can stay a day in that association.

Signed

Mr. Daniel Kura
ELCOM Secretary
Plateau Publishers Association.

A Political think-tank, the PKK  Political Credibility Group, has  described the  Federal  House of Representatives  Member representing  Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke   constituency of Plateau State  Hon  Yusuf  Babayo Adamu  Gagdi

as a progressive who has the interest of the people and Plateau state at heart .

The group also appealed to the Federal  lawmaker  to  re- contest as they are solidly behind him .

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos and sign by the Convener of the group Gogop  George .

The group  further   that Gagdi’s achievement in less than two years as a federal lawmaker has brought development to his  constituency .

“Gagdi has portrayed himself as  one of the most remarkable leader in Plateau state.”

To us Gagdi  is the only one who can represent the interest of the youth   , women ,aged and others and defeat any candidate of other parties in the state comfortable in PKK come 2023 .

Gagdi is a detribalized Nigerian who has carried all along since he became a lawmaker .

The statement further reads that ” To us Gagdi  is a   marketable  material for the All Progressive Congress in PKK  come 2023 .”

“The  achievements of Hon  Yusuf  Babayo Adamu  Gagdi the   has  shown that there is no vacancy in the zone   come 2023 .”

“His good works are there for all to see , he has stood out so tall “.

“Yusuf  Babayo Adamu  Gagdi  is the only one in PKK  who can represent the interest of the youth and defeat any candidate of other parties .”

They further  said Babayo is a man of performance and integrity  and he would appeal to the electorate during the 2023  elections .

The group  also appealed to the people of PKK  to support Gagdi and the APC at all times .

 Babayo has demonstrated his preparedness for public service by his incontestable public-spirited disposition and commitment to the welfare of his people, thus solidifying his political credibility and enhancing his electability.”

While commending Gagdi  for “striving to attract projects and development to his zone ” the group urged the electorate to support him  for a second term as their Federal legislator, noting that “a return of Gagdi  to the Federal House would consolidate on gains made so far .”