Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong

on saturday said his adminstration has continued with its determination to complete many inherited and abandoned projects as well as those initiated by this administration.



He further said ” So far his adminstration has intervened in 19 out of the 28 inherited road projects. We have also continued work on the 26 new roads awarded by our administration covering a distance of about 800 kilometres linking various towns and villages across the State



He made this known in a broadcast to citizens of the state in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, June 12, 2021.
of Dokan Tofa-Dokan Kasuwa-Ba’ap-Kurgwi with spur to Bwall and Dokan Kasuwa–Lardang–Kwa Road is ongoing. A substantial portion of the road from Kwalla to Kurgwi has been done.

The Rehabilitation of the Langtang–Garkawa– Yelwa Shendam–Longvel Road Project with spur to Laling has also gone far.



He added that ” Other road projects were captured in the “Operation Zero Potholes” initiative where over 20 internal roads within the Jos-Bukuru Metropolis were reconstructed or rehabilitated covering over 40 kilometres. The roads which were completed on schedule have been in use. Some of them were commissioned in the last two days.”





Lalong also said that The street lighting project tagged “Operation Light up Plateau” has also been on-going. So far, we have covered a distance of 80 kilometres across the Jos-Bukuru Metropolis with integrated solar powered street lights that have illuminated the city. We intend to continue with other areas once we get more resources.”



” In terms of water provision, we have intensified efforts to ensure that we give our people access to portable water. “





Apart from signing into law the Plateau State Water Sector Bill which gave rise to four agencies for effective management, monitoring and utilization of the water sector, we have constructed and rehabilitated various water treatment facilities and also provided hundreds of hand pumps across the State.



“These include the Yelwa Water Treatment Plant; the rehabilitation of Langtang North Water Treatment Plant which was hitherto grounded but now able to supply water to Langtang North; Pankshin Water Treatment Plant; and ongoing construction of a new Treatment Plant and Water Reticulation in Riyom among several others.”





The Governor further added that In order to ensure that the Judiciary is comfortable to carry out its duties, the High Court Complex in Jos is about 80 percent completed while the Secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists has also been reconstructed to give the media in Plateau State a befitting place to practice. “



On education Lalong said Within the last two years, his adminstration has established and constructed over 200 Primary and Junior Secondary Schools as well as rehabilitated many others.



“We also procured and distributed over six thousand chairs, tables and other furniture to various schools. School enrollment in public schools has increased while we embarked on strong enforcement of substandard private schools among the over 1,300 operating in the State.”



He added that ” Work is ongoing on two new Technical Schools in Shendam (Southern Zone) and Pankshin (Central Zone) to further compliment the Technical School Bukuru in the Northern Zone all in a bid to boost our capacity for skill development and entrepreneurship

LETEP DABANG CALLS FOR CALM.

Suspended Caretaker Chairman of The All Progressives Congress in Plateau State,Letep Dabang has called for calm among party faithful over reports carried on various media platforms on the National Secretariat’s decision asking him to step aside for certain investigations to be carried out on his activities as party chairman.

A statement conveying his decision strongly called on members of the APC to avoid any action that may over heat the polity and bring disunity among the members of the party saying the unity of the party is very critical at this moment where elections are approaching.

He said as a faithful and committed party man,he welcomes any decision taken by the leadership of the party as such the latest is mere investigative therefore he believes he will be given a fair hearing and will overcome the temporary challenges.

Letep Dabang added that he strongly remains steadfast in ensuring the APC remains strong.

“I am calling on party faithful to believe in the process and we shall all smile at the end.No one should take the law into his hands rather let’s keep working as a team.

GOVERNOR LALONG BROADCASTS TO PLATEAU STATE, JUNE 12, 2021

In commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, June 12, 2021, Governor Simon Bako Lalong will address the citizens of Plateau State on Saturday June 12, 2021, at 2pm.

Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are encouraged to link up with the Radio and Television Services of the Plateau Radio Television Corporation (PRTVC) for the broadcast.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State
June 12, 2021

GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES PLATEAU LEGISLATURE/NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR TWO YEARS IN OFFICE
Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the Speaker and Honourable members of the Plateau State House of Assembly for their doggedness in carrying out their legislative functions which have strengthened democracy in the State in the last two years.
Governor Lalong described the 9th Plateau House of Assembly under the leadership of Speaker Abok Nuhu Ayuba as very proactive and collaborative in the governance of the State.
He commended them for passing critical laws that have direct bearing on the people and also carrying out robust oversight of the Executive which has strengthened accountability and transparency in governance.
While urging them to redouble their efforts in carrying out their duties and responding to the needs of their constituents, the Governor assured them of the support and collaboration of the Executive towards improving the living standards of the citizens and providing security and peace.
On autonomy, the Governor assured them that the Executive has been very positive towards implementation which explains why even before the recent agitation, many aspects of Autonomy have been implemented with just a few aspects to be tidied up once modalities are worked out.
Similarly, the Governor has also congratulated the leadership and members of the National Assembly for marking two years in office.
Governor Lalong extended warm felicitations to the Senate President Ahmad Lawan and other distinguished Senators as well as Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives.
He said as members of the 9th National Assembly, they have shown passion and commitment to the economic and socio-political development by passing many laws and giving several approvals towards tackling national challenges such as insecurity.
Lalong urged them to write their names in gold by carrying out a thorough review and alteration of the 1999 Constitution by ensuring that the wishes of the people are reflected for a better Nigeria.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
11th June 2021

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 14^th 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: 

1. 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. 
2. We are ready to stand by our leader in any circumstances. 
3. 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”.  

Your faithful and Loyal Party Stalwart. 

Amb. Ankala Eli. 

Chairman APC Youth Mobilization 

Plateau State 

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.

GAGDI MEDIA TEAM

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.