“MY PASSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY IS VERY DEEP”, GOVERNOR LALONG TELLS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY NATIONAL DISABILITY COMMISSION.

The Management of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has paid a visit to Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong to appreciate his passion for people living with disabilities in Plateau State and the nation as a whole.

Led by its Executive Secretary Mr. James Lalu, the Commission said it was highly appreciative of the role played by the Governor towards the establishment of the Agency, having worked for its establishment in Plateau State while he was Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly.

Lalu said the Governor has also matched words with action in recruiting people living with disabilities to manage the Commission in the State unlike the situation in many States where these category of persons are marginalised.

The Executive Secretary said Governor Lalong has also appointed persons living with disabilities into his cabinet as well as ensured that others are carried along in all empowerment and entrepreneurship programmes.

Responding, Governor Lalong expressed gratitude to the Commission for recognising his modest contributions towards addressing the challenges of people living with disabilities.

He said his passion for people living with disabilities is deep as he believes that anyone can be in the situation they find themselves.

” I always put issues around people living with disabilities on the highest priority. We all know that no one became disabled by his own choice. For some, they were born like that and for others, they became disabled later in life. That is why those of us who are physically able should not discriminate against them or consider them less human beings. A lot of them have special gifts that surpass those of us who consider ourselves able” he said.

Governor Lalong therefore called on other State Governments who have not established such Commissions should go ahead and do so without further delay to be able to address the plight of these category of people.

He assured the Executive Secretary of the National Disability Commission of his support for ensuring he succeeds in this assignment.

They presented a cake to the Governor to mark his 58th birthday.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
7th May 2021.

The College of Administration of Plateau Our Heritage, POH, group is excited over the window of opportunity intended to its members to enjoy a training workshop through a collaborative effort between POH AND Nde Ezekiel Gomos, OFR. 

Nde Gomos, a member of the highly respected POH had challenged the POH on the need for its members to be abreast of the latest available business skills in order to improve on their incomes in these trying periods. 

The proprietor of the prestigious Jos Business School, JBS, offered to collaborate with the POH, to organise the entrepreneurship and Business training workshop free of charge to at least 50 persons based on available space due to COVID-19 protocols which he advised must be observed during the training. 

As a result, the COA rose from a virtual meeting last evening anchored by its Chairman, Hon. Alex Kwapnoe encouraged members to avail themselves for this all important training; which promises to open them up for business skills that would not only benefit them and their families,  but Plateau state as a whole.

It is noted that Nde Gomos; a former Managing Director of the Northern Nigeria Development Company, NNDC; was also at a time, the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, SSG. 

The one time Managing Director of the Plateau state owned Plateau Investment and Property Company, PIPC, has similarly extended such gestures to individuals and groups within and outside the state and has promised he won’t be tired.

The training workshop is slated for this weekend and members of the POH are scrambling for the limited spaces available. 

GOVERNOR LALONG COMMENDS IMMIGRATION SERVICE FOR PARTNERSHIP IN SECURITY

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Immigration Service, Plateau State Command for their support and collaboration towards addressing security matters of the State.

The Governor expressed this position when the State Immigration Comptroller K.N. Nandap led members of her management team on a courtesy visit to the him at the Government House, Rayfield Jos.

Lalong said the Plateau State Command of the Immigration service for their active commitment in security operations that have assisted in returning peace to the State.

He assured the State Comptroller that his administration will continue to perform its role of supporting security agencies to succeed by assisting them with equipment and other logistics to carry out their functions.

Earlier, the State Comptroller K.N. Nandap told the Governor that the Immigration service personnel have enjoyed their tour of duty in Plateau State because of the support of the State Government under his leadership.

She said the service has continued to carry out its duties of securing Nigerian borders and tracking immigrants as well as carrying out other duties. She asked for the support of the government in other areas such as provision of more patrol vehicles and logistics and other equipment.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
6th May 2021.

“PLATEAU UNDER-REPRESENTED AT FEDERAL LEVEL”, FED. CHARACTER COMMISSIONER TELLS GOVERNOR LALONG.

The Federal Commissioner representing Plateau State at the Federal Character Commission Mr. Steve Jings has decried the low representation of Plateau State at the Federal civil service, urging that this needs to be immediately addressed.

Mr. Jings stated this when he led officials of the Commission from the State office on a courtesy visit to Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Rayfield Jos.

He said there is poor representation of Plateau State in many Federal Government MDAs as some either have no Plateau indegenes or very few who are far and between. This he said is not fair to the State as it does not have a voice in such system and will eventually not share in the experiences that accrues from such service.

Jings said many factors are responsible including recruitment done without advertisements, inability of the recruiting MDAs to pass timely and relevant messages through relevant channels, and sometimes deliberate efforts to scheme the State out.

He also identified the lack of curiosity and struggle by applicants from the State to prospect, apply and follow the guidelines for such recruitments which makes it difficult to have them employed.

Mr. Jings also said the Commission is looking at the distribution of projects and programmes across the country in order to ensure that Federal Character is observed.

Governor Lalong said he was impressed by the efforts of the Federal Commissioner who has demonstrated capacity and has been very proactive since his appointment in trying to address such issues that leave the State shortchanged.

The Governor said though the State was grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Plateau sons and daughters into some Federal positions, the State still needs more because of its support for the Government and its performance during elections

On employment into Federal Government MDAs, Lalong said the State will no longer sit and watch its citizens being left out from Federal job opportunities as this is a right that accrues to every State.

He asked the Federal Commissioner to liaise with the Plateau representative at the Federal Civil Service Commission for the possibility of having some State civil servants moving to the Federal civil service for more experience and contributions to the nation.

The Governor however advised the citizens of the State to be ambitious and also put their efforts in applying for vacancies when they arise and also see moving out of Jos when they are given the opportunity as a step forward which will not only benefit the State, but the nation at the long run.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
6th May 2021.

A hospital owner in Plateau State identified as Bitrus Musa has been kidnapped by gunmen.

It was learnt that Musa who is the proprietor of G-Medicals at Tina Junction, Jos North Local Government Area of the state was kidnapped on Tuesday night in the neighbouring Furaka community in the same council area.

A resident of Furaka community, John Maxwell, who confirmed the incident told our correspondent in Jos on Wednesday that after the gunmen kidnapped the hospital owner, they moved to Eto Baba, another nearby community, and abducted a nursing mother identified simply as Pauline, leaving her baby behind.

He said the incident caused confusion in the affected communities, adding that the whereabouts of the two victims have remained unknown since they were abducted.

Maxwell said, “It was yesterday(Tuesday) around 8pm that the gunmen abducted the owner of the hospital and one woman at Eto Baba.

“Musa is the proprietor of G-medicals in Tina Junction but he shuttles between the hospital and Furaka community where he lives.

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“The gunmen trailed him to his house and abducted him. Thereafter, a nursing mother, who recently moved to a nearby Eto Baba community from Yan Trailer was also taken away by the gunmen who abandoned her little child.

“Her name is Paulina. Her husband was not in the house when the gunmen took her away. None of them has been seen since they were abducted. It’s very unfortunate.”

When contacted, the spokesman of the state Police Command, Ubah Ogaba, confirmed the abduction in Furaka community.

According to him, “Police operatives of the Command had an encounter with hoodlums at Maijuju Town in Fursum district of Jos East, where there was a shoot out and one of the hoodlums was shot dead while others escaped with bullet wounds.

“Intelligence report at our disposal revealed that a nurse was abducted at Furaka to treat the wounded hoodlums.

“Concerted efforts are on by the Police tactical and intelligent teams to rescue the victim and arrest the perpetrators.”

58 HEARTY CHEERS TO MY BOSS, THE RESCUE GOVERNOR

On behalf of my family and the good people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, I join the retinue of well-wishers and associates of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, (KSGG), the Executive Governor of Plateau State & Chairman, Northern Governors Forum to felicitate with him on his 58th birthday anniversary.

His Excellency personifies humility, courage and compassion. His track record of excellence and peace-building is legendary. It is on this premise that Plateau State has regained its place as the Home of Peace and Tourism.

Your experience as a lawyer, two term head of the legislative arm in Plateau State, and now the Governor, has fused to give you a broad outlook to national issues and create harmonious interactions between the three arms of Government.

Plateau is rapidly developing under your Rescue Mission and we are proud of your achievements.
I wish you God’s divine guidance, protection and good health as you devote yourself to the service of Plateau State, Nigeria and humanity at large.

Once again, happy birthday and more prosperous years ahead my dear BOSS and LEADER!

SIGNED:
Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi,
(Dan Malikin Kanam),
Member Representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Navy.

PLATEAU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CELEBRATES GOVERNOR LALONG @ 58

Members of the Plateau State Executive Council have showered praises on Governor Simon Bako Lalong, describing him as a leader who has demonstrated exceptional capacity to consider the interest of others above himself.

Led by the Deputy Governor of Plateau State Prof. Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, the members of EXCO were at the residence of the Governor in Rayfield to congratulate him over his 58th birthday.

Speaking at the event, Prof. Tyoden said the special occasion is another opportunity for Plateau and Nigeria to celebrate the Governor for his humility and service to humanity.

He said Governor Lalong is a gift to Plateau State and Nigeria as he has used every opportunity in public office to serve the people particularly the vulnerable and marginalised.

Tyoden said the Rescue Administration has achieved a lot especially in the areas of peace, infrastructural development, human capital development, tourism and agriculture.

The Governor while responding expressed appreciation to members of the State Executive Council and the entire people of Plateau State who have not only supported his administration, but also prayed for him to succeed.

He said he would not have been able to achieve anything in life or even as a Governor without the support and cooperation of the people.

Chaplain of the Government House Chapel and Bishop-elect of Lafiya Diocese Rev. Fr. David Ajang prayed for the Governor and his family.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
5th May 2021.

LETEP DABANG SALUTES LALONG AT 58.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has been described as a perfect example of humility and loveliness.

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Plateau State,Hon Letep Dabang in a congratulatory message on behalf of the party on the celebration of the Governor’s 58th birthday said his life has been that of a positive example to up coming generations.

Congratulating Lalong on his birthday Dabang said God has been faithful in the life of the Governor and his family and that has also manifested in the way he has continued to run the affairs of the state treating all as equal to the admiration of all.

He added that the APC in the state remains grateful to the Governor because of his leadership style praying God to open more doors of unending favors to him in his daily life.

Letep Dabang prayed God to grant Governor Lalong more years and good health as he steps into the next phase of his life and called on plateau people to continually pray for the him to lead the state aright.

NDE VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi, CELEBRATES GOVERNOR SIMON BAKO LALONG ON HIS BIRTHDAY:


As His Excellency, Governor Simon Bako Lalong and Chairman, Northern Governor’s Forum celebrates his 58th birthday today,the leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde Victor David Dimka fsi joins millions of other Nigerians to felicitate with him.

“Our Governor has put his name on the sands of time having served as a Speaker of the State House of Assembly and now Executive Governor of our dear State. He has been able to stabilize the State since his assumption of office in 2015 and we all know that peace is the foundation for every development”, he said.

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi, wishes the Leader of the Rescue Administration more fruitful years ahead as he continues with his developmental strides.

Boniface Kassam
Media Head
DVD Movement

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi, Commiserates with the Family of Da Timothawus Pwajok

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi has commiserated with the immediate family of Da Davou Timothawus Pwajok who passed on to the great beyond on April 27th, 2021.

He urges the family to put their trust in God as only Him can comfort them all.

“I am confident that our father is now resting at the bosom of our Lord”, he said.

While praying for the repose of his soul, the leader of the DVD Movement added that, “Da Davou Timothawus Pwajok will be remembered for his immeasurable contributions to humanity “.


Boniface Kassham
Media Head
DVD Movement