FORMER PLATEAU COMMISSONERS VISIT GOVERNOR LALONG; REAFFIRM THE

Commisioners who served under the immediate past Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong have pledged their continued loyalty to him as their political leader and also assured that they will continue to work for the peace, progress and stability of Plateau State as well as the success of the APC.

The Commisioners who were led by their Chairman and former Commisioner for Information and Communication Hon. Dan Manjang gave the assurance when they met with the Governor in Abuja.

Dan Manjang told Governor Lalong that they were on a visit to once again thank him for the opportunity to serve the people of Plateau State under his leadership, describing the period as a memorable experience that they will not forget in a hurry.

He said “we enjoyed working with you because you did not only appoint us to serve, but supported us and respected our views towards government policies and its implementation. You trusted us and never refused to listen to us whenever we needed your attention. You are an uncommon leader whose humility is second to none. You did so much despite the challenges you passed through yet some people castigated and maligned you because of politics. But it is gratifying to note that people are already missing you in Plateau State less than a month since you left. Indeed it is true that you never know what you have untill you lose it”.

Manjang said they will remain loyal to Lalong not because of political convenience but because he has shown capacity to lead without seeking personal gains. Rather, he is always working for the good of the people. He said already, the legacies of the Rescue Administration of Governor Lalong are speaking loudly for him across Plateau State depsite the fact that he is out of office.

The Commisioners prayed God to continue to grant the Governor good health and many more opportunities to serve Nigeria just as he did in Plateau State. They said having led the campaigns of the APC to produce President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, they are convinced that he will ensure that Plateau plays a greater role in national politics.

While responding, the former Plateau State Governor described their visit as heartwarming and said he cherished working with them under an atmosphere of peace, intelligent discourse and commitment to impact the lives of the people.

He said having played his part in serving the people of Plateau State with their support and collaboration, he was satisfied that his administration was not self seeking or one that focused on self enrichment.

Lalong assured them that his interest for the development of Plateau remains very paramount, but his immediate focus now is to see how Plateau can be given its rightful place in national politics under the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is passionate about Plateau.

He appealed to them to also continue to play their part in praying for Plateau State and ensuring that peace and stability prevails.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Media Aide to the former Governor of Plateau State.
15th June 2023.
Photos Josiah Jenvulu

By Freelance Reporters, Jos

The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, said that the immediate past administration led by Simon Lalong left a debt burden to the tune of N11 billion as unpaid salaries of workers.

Mutfwang disclosed this on Monday in Jos while addressing the citizens during an event organised by the state-owned media in conjunction with the office of the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor to mark the Democracy Day celebration.

He said out of a wage of N2.9bn for the month of February 2023, only N900 million was paid to the workers by the past administration.

The Governor said “Over the years, Plateau state had deviated from the right paths and that is why we decided to steer the state to the right. With the little we have seen since taking over, there is a lot of work to be done. We inherited a civil service on strike. Out of a wage of N2.9bn for February 2023, only N900 million was paid. As of now, I can tell the people of Plateau state without politicking that we are owing salaries up to May to the tune of N11bn and what we inherited in the coffers of the Plateau state Government is N1.1bn”

The Governor said he did not pressurise the workers who are currently on strike to return to their duty posts because he was sourcing for money to enable him to pay them their entitlements before they could resume by the end of the month.

He also clarified that he did not sack the workers recruited into the civil service by his predecessor but only suspended them to pave the way for investigation because of irregularities perpetrated by the past government during their recruitment.

“We did not sack the workers but only suspended the recruitment exercise because we discovered that some of them who were employed by the past administration had their employment letters backdated. This is wrong. So, we are investigating the matter to ensure that laid down rules and regulations are followed,” the governor stated.

By Prince Sekat,Jos

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has approved the appointment of Brigadier General Gakji Goshwe Shipi (Rtd) as Security Adviser and Homeland Safety.


A statement by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor said the appointment was in line with Mutfwang’s determination to unite, secure and rebuild Plateau State.


According to the statement, General Shipi is an Alumnus of the prestigious United States Army War College and a highly decorated veteran of several military operations in and outside Nigeria.


It further stated that until his appointment, Gen. Shipi was teaching Security Studies and Strategy at the prestigious National War College Abuja.


The statement added that he is expected to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new assignment by piloting and implementing the security dimension of the governance vision of Governor Caleb Mutfwang for a stable and prosperous Plateau.

By Freelance Reporters, Jos

Plateau State University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Matur Malau Bernard has commended His Majesty the Gbong Gwom Jos and President of the State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Da Jacob Gyang Buba for the pivotal role he has continued to play in the development of Plateau State and Nigeria.
Professor Matur was speaking when he led the Management of the University on a Courtesy and Advocacy visit on the Royal Father in Jos.
Professor Matur said the Gbong Gwom Jos has served the Nation creditably as a Statesman and has also been involved in the educational development of the youths through the establishment of a School, in addition to being a Board Member of some Tertiary Institutions and Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa.
He used the occasion to appeal to the Gbong Gwom to use his influence in assisting Plateau State University overcome some of its challenges bordering on Students and Staff accommodation, transportation and recreational facilities as according to him 90% of the students reside off campus.
He assured the Gbong Gwom that his coming to the University will afford him the opportunity to consolidate on the development aspirations of the institution.
Responding, the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba while appreciating the Vice Chancellor for the visit commended the founding fathers of the University for taking the bold initiative of establishing the University which he said has opened doors for qualified sons and daughters of the State to acquire University Education which in the past was difficult to come by because of the limited spaces and competition for admission in Federal Universities.
He said with the coming of the State owned University, youths of the State can now aspire to compete favourable with their counterparts in other States.
While acknowledging the fact that running a University is not an easy task, Da Jacob Gyang Buba commended both past and present leaderships of the University for growing the University to where it is today.
He promised that the State Council of Chiefs will soon visit the University to dialogue and chart ways of consolidating on the gains already achieved by identifying and presenting for Governments attention felt areas of need.
The Royal Father said the time has come for the people of the State to join hands with the Government to make the State work by embracing the payment of taxes in the face of dwindling Federal revenue and reserves.
He used the occasion to also decry the security challenges bedeviling the State and Nation. He regretted the spate of intertribal feuds and invasion by armies of occupation as the bane of under development being disguised in the apron of religion and called on both the University and the Government to develop ways of protecting the people.

John K. Agam
Public relations Officer

PLATEAU BLOGGERS AND ONLINE MEDIA ASSOCIATION (PLABOMA) FELICITATES WITH MR. YAKUBU TADDY ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS ACTING GM PRTVC

We receive with delight and joy the news of your appointment as the Acting General Manager of Plateau Radio and Television Corporation.

This appointment didn’t come to us as a surprise because is well deserved and coming at the right time considering the immense contributions of Da Yakubu Taddy to the Journalism Profession over the Years.

Da Yakubu Taddy is a round peg in a round hole as far as the responsibilities of his new office are concerned having served in various capacities.
It is our desire that he will bring his wealth of experience and skills to bear to take the organization to greater height and transforming it to meet the required standard.
We pray God to grant him the needed capacity to justify the trust and confidence reposed in him by achieving the mandate of the organization in the best public interest.

Accept our warmth regards and be assured of our support.

Friday Bako
Chairman, PLABOMA

By Freelance Reporters, Jos

In the wake of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency, Nigerians are expressing their confidence in his ability to implement decisive policies that will drive the country towards sustainable growth. These policies, characterized by their specificity and impact, are set to address significant challenges and bring about substantial changes.

From the early days of his administration, President Tinubu has demonstrated his readiness to tackle complex problems and prioritize development, reforms, and critical societal concerns. In his inaugural speech, he boldly announced the abrupt end of fuel subsidy, citing its increasing cost as unjustifiable. Instead, he pledged to redirect the funds towards crucial areas such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

Remarkably, President Tinubu has garnered support from various stakeholders, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), health workers, petroleum marketers, and state governors. This unified backing speaks volumes about the confidence Nigerians have in his leadership and his commitment to making decisive policy decisions.

The removal of fuel subsidy, an issue that has historically been contentious, has been handled with remarkable transparency and satisfaction from the majority of Nigerians and stakeholders. This signifies a new era where trust is being rebuilt between the government and the people. It is a testament to the president’s ability to garner support and rally the nation behind a common goal of sustainable development.

The support given to President Tinubu reflects the high expectations placed upon him. Nigerians understand that for the nation to reclaim its lost glory, sacrifices need to be made, and decisive policies must be implemented. The president’s resolute approach has inspired confidence and instilled hope in the hearts of the people.

As the country moves forward under President Tinubu’s leadership, there is a palpable sense of optimism that Nigeria is on the right path to achieving sustainable growth. The decisive policies being pursued are set to provide clear guidelines, allocate resources effectively, and bring about the necessary changes to realize the nation’s potential.

In this new era, where much is expected, President Tinubu’s decisive policies are poised to redefine Nigeria’s trajectory, reestablish its standing on the global stage, and pave the way for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Plateau – Group calls on President Tinubu not to reward stakeholders who worked against APC with political a

The Group operating under the aegis of Plateau APC Renaissance Movement ( PAPCRM) has lamented that several stakeholders in the state who participated in large scale anti party actives during the 2023 general elections are now been seen in the presidency seeking for political appointment .

The group led by its Chairman Hon George Yilji, in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore those who worked against the party ( APC) in the last general elections.

The statement reads that We as a group have it on good authority that several stakeholders who worked against the party ,like Ex Governor Joshua Dariye ,the former minister of women affairs Dame Pauline Tallen , Hon Komsol Alphonsus Longgap, Hon Danyaro Sarpiya and others are now lobbying for political appointments and recently visited the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to congratulate him over his appointment.

Also not left out is the Incumbent Senator representing Plateau Central in the National Assembly, Senator Hezekiah Dimka who worked against the APC in his local government council all because he lost out in the APC Governorship Primaries .

According to the group ” Senator Dimka who is from the same local government council with the Plateau Governorship Candidate of the APC in the state Dr Nentawe Yilwatda mobilised resources and worked against his party in both the Presidential and Governorship election.

They added that “As we speak the People of his local government council especially APC members are not happy with him over his large scale anti party activities in both the Presidential and Governorship election ,thereby losing touch with the people of his LGA and Senatorial district at large .

Most of these stakeholders are the ones who betrayed the APC in Plateau ,The former minister of women affairs Dame Pauline Tallen and Incumbent Senator representing Plateau South Dame Nora Ladi Daduut all worked against the APC in the Presidential election because they said their faith as a members of the Papal knight would not allow them vote or work for the victory of a Muslim/Muslim ticket.

We have it on good authority that Dame Pauline Tallen who was then Minister for women affairs mobilised resources and worked against the APC in the Presidential election as she worked for the Presidential Candidate of the Labour party Peter Obi ,as she was seen sharing rice and other campaign materials calling on her supporters to work for the Labour party .

Also we have it on record that she worked for the People’s Democratic Party ,during the Governorship election in the state ,the poor performance of the APC in Plateau state was as a result of this anti party activities from critical stakeholders of APC in Plateau state .

For Dame Nora Daduut it could be recalled that her convoy came under attack in Namu Community in Quanpan local government council recently because of her anti party activities ,as she was booed for working against her party by APC members.

As a group ,we are aware of the anti party activities of Former Minister of State for Information , Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki Nakande who worked for the People’s Democratic Party both at the Presidential and Governorship election in Plateau to the extent that he wrote a letter of support to the Plateau state chapter of the PDP as reported by some national dailies.

We want to call the attention of our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the anti party activities of Dr Danyaro Sarpiya, an aspirant in the APC primaries in Plateau who dragged the APC to court and frustrated the party in the build up to the election inorder to have his kinsman who is the Candidate of the PDP to emerge victorious at the polls.

According to the group, “Hon Sarpiya frustrated all efforts carried out by the state APC to broker peace in the party ,before the Presidential and Governorship polls.

GROUP WARNS TINUBU OVER TALLEN, DARIYE,  & OTHER DESPARATE PLATEAU POLITICIANS WHO WORKED AGAINST APC BUT ARE SCAVENGING FOR

A group, Concerned Plateau APC Consolidation Vanguard (PACV) has again warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what they described as the naked dance of shame by a group of so-called APC elders who are based in Abuja and continue to work against the interests of the party in the State, yet scavenging for appointments from the President.

Reacting to a recent photo where the so-called politicians visited the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. George Akume to congratulate him on behalf of the “Plateau APC elders”, the PACV expressed disgust at the shameless behaviour of the politicians whom it described as traitors and destroyers of the APC in Plateau State and Nigeria at large. They debunked the insinuation that they are elders of the party saying it is a big lie and pure impersonation.

The Spokesman of PACV Comrade Jok Samuel Carmillus said they are not surprised by the actions of the desperate politicians who specialize in running the party down at home and yet seeking to benefit from it using so-called “Abuja connections” and sentimental strategy.

He said it was unfortunate that the photo making the rounds of those who visited the new SGF consists of purely those who did everything possible to ensure that APC lost all elections in Plateau State including the State, National Assembly,  Governorship and Presidential.

The infamous gang include former Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen, Chief Joshua Dariye, Hon. Comsol Alphonsus, Sen. Hezekiah Dimka, Dasuki Nakande, Sen. Nora Dadu’ut, Danyaro Sarpiya, Amos Gizo among others who did not only campaign against the APC, but campaigned for the Labour party openly and also gave money to the opposition PDP and its candidates.

They were also active is fuelling the Muslim Muslim ticket narrative by inciting the electorate to vote against the APC and all its candidates from the State and Federal levels. They said they had to defend their fate and publicly worked against Governor Lalong who accepted to be DG of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council. They castigated him and ensured he also lost his bid to the Senate.

Now that food is ready, they are running from pillar to post lobbying for appointments without shame. How can they expect to reap from where they did not sow? Where is their conscience?

PACV recalls vividly how Pauline Tallen came to Shendam during the presidential elections and gave money and directives to her supporters to ensure they voted Peter Obi as well as Patrick Dakum of Labour party as Governor.

That is in addition to her being aloof and staying away from all the activities of the APC right from the party primaries to the 2023 general elections where she never showed up nor contributed anything apart from blackmailing Governor Lalong in Abuja to whoever cared to listen to her. She clandestinely and openly fraternised and worked with the opposition against APC in Plateau State.

For former Governor Joshua Dariye, he did not hide his anti-party activity where he openly joined and campaigned for labour party while pretending that he is supporting Tinubu. When the results came out, he was exposed as indeed, the Labour party won the Presidential ballot in the State.

Others like Dasuki Nakande, Danyaro Sarpiya and Hezekiah Dimka who have contributed nothing to the APC except to side with the opposition to bring it down are also trying hard to get noticed by President Tinubu. Dasuki was one of the first people to lead a delegation to congratulate Governor Caleb Mutfwang having done so much campaign of calumny against Governor Lalong and the APC.

They have recruited Senator Nora Dadu’ut who despite working publicly against the Tinubu/Shettima ticket, believes that she can expoit her relationship with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to get a ministerial appointment. It is a fact that she has never advocated for the APC or Asiwaju Bola Tinubu nor any of its candidates in Plateau State.
PACV wants to put on record that the above shameless characters are not APC elders in Plateau and have never been known as such. Rather, they are impostors and pretenders who are desperados trying to get noticed by President Tinubu at all costs.

Comrade Jok said “we are confident that President Asiwaju will not fall for the gimmicks of this pretentious and fake elders who are nothing but shameless opportunists who are blinded by their ambitions to grab power at all costs. We know their futile mission will not destroy the APC as they wish, but will make it clear to those who love the party to continue working for its success”.

PACV also restates it commitment to supporting the leader of the APC in Plateau State His Excellency Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, KSGG, CON. It believes that having delivered a President for Nigeria despite the odds especially as worsened by the activities of saboteurs like Pauline Tallen and her gang, Lalong will remain the reference point for any appointment to be made from the State by President Tinubu.

Comrade Jok Samuel Camillus (Convener, PACV)

Comrade Kate Gambo Miaphen (PACV Southern Zone)

Haruja Maidabino Hamza (PACV Central Zone)

For: CONCERNED PLATEAU APC CONSOLIDATION VANGUARD (PACV)
7/6/23

By Freelance Reporters, Jos

Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
Loyalty & Disloyalty must not be misconstrued on the Plateau, those that aided and abetted the systematic misfortune of the APC in the just concluded elections cannot become Heroes overnight while those that stood tooth and nail will be relegated to the background.
I make bold to say without any fear or favor that these are the faces of those that fought against the victory of Mr. President, DG Simon Bako Lalong, DR.Nentawe Yilwatda, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, and APC in Plateau State…in broad daylight, these are the actors that plotted the coup that made it easier for the PDP to rig the last elections on the Plateau, so if you were asking how the rigging was done, just take a good look at this rigged picture.
*JAGABAN WILL DO A GREAT DISSERVICE TO PROGRESSIVES ON THE PLATEAU IF ANY OF THESE LEADERS NAMES COME UP FOR ANY APPOINTMENT AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, SOME OF US WILL OPENLY COME OUT AND FIGHT THE APC TO A STANDSTILL.*
Monkey cannot be working while Baboon will come and Nicodemously be chopping.
The Renewed Hope Mantra of Mr. President should not be shredded in rewarding brazen anti-party activities in any guise.

A Loyal & Staunch Stakeholder of APC on the Plateau.
A Batified Apostle & an ambassador of Generation Next Movement.

Signed:
Pekyes Istifanus Maichibi
CONCERNED PLATEAU APC LOYALISTS.
CC: SGF Senator George Akume
CC: COS RT Hon Femi Gbajabiamila
CC: Senator Adamu Abdullahi, APC National Chairman
CC: Hon Festus Faunter, APC National Deputy Secretary
CC: Hon Rufus Bature, APC Plateau State Chairman