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.
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 .”
One herder has been killed and another declared missing at Maiyanga Village in Kwal district of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The State Chairman of Miyyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Malam Nura Abdullahi, said the deceased was on Thursday killed and dumped in a well around the area.null
The Chairman narrated that “One Umar Muhammad Musa, aged 40, was intercepted and allegedly killed by some assailants while on his way to take food to his children that were rearing his cattle at a village around Kuru in Jos South LGA.”
He said 52 cattle were rustled and later found dead in Maiyanga village of Bassa Local Government Area of the State, adding that the missing herder was the one rearing the cattle.null
Our correspondent reports that the representative of the District Police Officer, Barkin Ladi, as well as Sector 6 commander of Operations Safe Haven, Col. AH Gwani, attended the funeral.
According to Abdullahi, Umar was killed last Thursday, but his corpse was discovered with the aide of the police and Operations Safe Havens.
“His body was found tied with stones, dumped inside a well, three machines were used to pumped out water before evacuating the body,” he added.null
Malam Nura said the 52 cows were first rustled on Sunday in Maiyanga village of Kwall district of Bassa Local Government Area.
“Their bodies were found dead at a nearby bush,” he said.
Local Chairman of MACBAN in Barkin Ladi, Alhaji Shuaibu Bayaro, appealed to the security agencies and Government to take necessary action, saying ” I am urging our youths to be patience and not to take the law into their hands. We should allow security and Government to do their work, but we are at the same time demanding for justice.”
When contacted, spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Ubah Gabriel, said he would investigate and revert to our correspondent but had not done so as of press time.
FORMER MINISTER PAID CONDOLENCE TO LATE GENERAL JOSHUA DOGONYARO FAMILY IN JOS 17th May, 2021
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Solomon Selcap Dalung paid condolence visits to the family of late General Joshua Dogonyaro who died on Thursday 13th May, 2021 after a protracted illness at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) Plateau State. Barrister Dalung was accompanied by Hon Nanman Darko, Former Chairman Langtang South, Sheilk Haruna Ndam and Mr. Changwak Dashe, Special Assistant to Executive Chairman Langtang South, Hon Mutum Rims to the late General Resident at Rayfield Jos.
Dalung, who described the death of the patriot as tragic and painful most especially to the Tarok Nation. ” We don’t have those who can stand for us “.General Joshua Dogonyaro was a Former Chief of Defence Staff during General Sani Abacha’s regime. The Former Minister extolled his sterling qualities of leadership during his active service as a soldier.
“I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, Tarok Nation and peace loving people of Plateau State over this irreparable loss of an Elder Statesman and community leader, General Dogonyaro”.
“Late General Dogonyaro served his fatherland selflessly as one of the best War Strategist brain Nigeria ever produced! This officer gentleman, an illustrious son of Tarok Nation was ECOMOG Commander in Liberia, where he served meritoriously. As President, Ngwang Ishi Otarok, his contributions to the unity of his people was enormous.”
Responding, Mr. Ibrahim Nanloh Dogonyaro, (second Son of late General) thanked the Former Minister for shows of love. “On behalf of our family, we sincerely thank the former minister and all those who stood with us during this trying moment “.
Late General Dogonyaro burial has been fixed 4th June, 2021 in Langtang North. May his soul rest in peace amen.
A professor with the Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Jos, Grace Ayanbimpe, has been kidnapped by gunmen.
The professor was abducted early Monday morning alongside her husband by the gunmen who stormed their residence behind Haske Quarters, Lamingo in Jos North Local Government Area of the state, Punch reports.
A resident of the community, Philip Dachung, confirmed the incident to the newsmen in Jos on Monday.
Dachung said, “The kidnappers came to their house around 2 am. They broke into their apartment and shot into the air. Neighbors who were terrified by sounds of gunshots could not come out for the fear of being hit by stray bullets.
“So, this morning, we discovered that the gunmen had taken the professor and her husband away. We don’t know where they are right now.”
An employee of the University of Jos, who also confirmed the incident, said, “This morning, we got information that Prof Grace Ayanbimpe of Department of Medical Microbiology was abducted from their residence along with her husband.
“Please, pray for their safe and quick release from their abductors. May we also see the end of insecurity in our country.”
Spokesman for the state police command, Ubah Ogaba, promised to get back with information on the incident later.
Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) on Monday said it is set to conduct local government elections in the 17 local government councils of the State.
Chairman of (PLASIEC) Fabian Ntung made this known while addressing newsmen in Jos saying that the timetable and guidelines for the elections would be released on Tuesday.
He noted that “we wish to inform political stakeholders and indeed the public that timetable and guidelines for the conduct of local government elections would be released Tuesday.
“The elections is expected to be conducted in October 2021″ he added.
The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi was at Kor, the headquarters of Belning Ward in Pankshin Local Government Area on Saturday 15th May, 2021 to identify with the people of the community as they celebrate their cultural day and raised fund for the construction of a town hall.
The lawmaker made a cash donation of 500 thousand naira for the construction of the town hall and a hundred thousand naira donation to the various cultural troupes that attended the event.
Gagdi expressed his appreciation to the people of Belning ward for being the only ward in Pankshin Local Government Area where he won election in the 2019 National Assembly elections, and promised to always give them a pride of place in his development agenda.
The lawmaker maintained that his first physical project as the member representing PKK Federal Constituency at the green chamber was the construction of a three classroom block with furniture at GSS Kor, the headquarters of the ward, while promising more projects for the ward as he enters the second half of his four year mandate on the 11th June, 2021.
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) yesterday said the last week’s declaration by 17 southern governors in Asaba, Delta State, exposed the total failure of northern governors to speak up for the rights of northerners.
The CNG, in a statement in Abuja yesterday by its spokesman, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, accused the northern governors for failing to provide quality leaders within their domains.null
“The Asaba meeting has exposed the extent of the bankruptcy of northern governors who have not, for once, met to take concrete steps to anticipate and checkmate the maneuvers of the south, particularly with the creation of such armed outfits as the Amotekun, Eastern Security Network and recently the Ebubeagu which are now the tools used to intimidate northerners in the South and to challenge the Nigerian State.
“It also exposed the total failure of the northern governors in the vital area of speaking up for the rights of northerners to be protected from illegal harassment where they earn their living; their rights to places of worship, and their rights to full protection when they live as minorities among other communities in Nigeria.null
“The southern governors typically neglected to acknowledge that just as development and population growth has put pressure on available land and increased the prospects of conflict between migrating herders and local populations, so also has the mass movement of millions of people from the south into the vast interior of the North and the permanent nature of this movement,” the statement read in part.
The CNG also urged the Federal Government to design a National Policy on Grazing and Livestock Development to deal with the needs of herdsmen community across the country.
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