GOVERNOR LALONG CHARGES CONTRACTORS TO ENGAGE INDIGENOUS WORKERS.

Following an earlier visit to various project sites in the Southern Senatorial Zone of Plateau State by Governor Simon Bako Lalong where he directed contractors to stick to completion schedules and standard of work, the Chief of Staff to the Governor Noel Donjur has paid an unscheduled visit to the area to follow up on the progress of work.

During the visit which took him to road construction project sites in Shendam, the Chief of Staff reiterated the Governor’s stand and further directed contractors handling construction and other projects to engage local Labour and artisans to build capacity and create employment for the youths.

Noel Donjur further enjoined them to patronise local sub-contractors and suppliers in line with the Rescue administration’s mission to provide employment for youths.

The roads inspected include Anguwan Buan, Congo, Shaiyen Street, Shendam by-pass and other internal road networks.

While taking the Chief of Staff on inspection, Engr. Thomas Ojeil of Triacta Nig Ltd promised to abide by the directives as they are committed to delivering the project on time.

Also contributing, Engr. Kevin Golji and Caleb Gotom from the Ministry of Works who were on site supervision also assured the Chief of Staff that they are closely monitoring the work to ensure that it is done according to specification.

The Chief of staff further directed that a schedule of work programme be submitted to the Ministry of Works immediately to facilitate tracking, monitoring of and time evaluation.

A cross section of residents expressed delight with the quality and speed of work, saying the project has provided a new phase for the town.

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

GAGDI, BENSON, SPEAKER GBAJABIAMILA INTERFACE WITH LALONG, MAJE AT THEIR RESIDENCES

Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, yesterday led Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila and the Chairman House Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajemi Benson to the residence of the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase for a dinner, before leading them to meet with the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon Simon Bako Lalong, were issues of mutual benefit between Plateau State and the National Assembly were extensively discussed.

The Speaker, who was in Plateau State for a private visit to attend his late mother-in-law’s one year memorial service, used the opportunity to further cement his affinity with Plateau state, as his second home by paying visits to different people in the state.

By visiting the two highest elective political office holders from the state yesterday, the speaker demonstrated his love for the people of Plateau, among whom he found his cherished missen rip.

The speaker had promised to continually support legislations that will bring development to the Plateau state, a fact of which was evident in the speedy passage of the bills for the establishment of Federal Medical Centre in Wase, and Federal Orthopedic Hospital in Jos. The two bills been recently sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon. Wase and passed by the House of Representatives, await Senatorial concurrence and presidential assent, for it to come into fruition.

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Gagdi Media Team

GAGDI LED SPEAKER GBAJABIAMILA TO LATE MAITALA’S RESIDENCE TO CONDOLE WITH FAMILY OVER LAWMAKER’S DEATH

Earlier today, Rt Hon. Gagdi led the entourage of the House of Representatives Speaker, Femi GBAJABIAMILA to the residence of their late colleague, Haruna Maitala, the member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, who died in an autocrash a fortnight ago, to condole with the family.

While commiserating with the family over the loss, the Rt Hon. Speaker encouraged them to be strong in the face of this trial, and accept the loss in good cheers as the will of Allah.

He eulogized the good virtues of the deceased and prayed Allah to grant his soul Jannatul firdaus. He said the deceased was an asset to the House of Representatives with his wise and elderly counsel, and that the House of Representatives was going to miss him greatly.

Meanwhile, the Speaker and his entourage had proceeded to attend the memorial church service of his late mother inlaw.

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BELNING WARD APC STAKEHOLDERS MEETS: GAGDI AND OTHERS DECLARED INTENTIONS TO CONTEST ELECTIONS IN 2023 IN THE GREEN CHAMBERS.

Kor, the Belning Ward Headquarters was agog today as APC stakeholders met to deliberate on the progress of the party and to discuss most important issues that need urgent attention by the party at the Ward level.
The Ward Chairman of the party, Hon. Nde Yakubu Yilji, in his welcome address thanked the party EXCO and stakeholders for believing in the party leadership at the Ward level and doing all it could to have come thus far. He equally read the achievements the party led officials had successfuly achieved, which includes :
-The successful registration/revalidation of old and new party members at the Ward,
-The continues fellowship of the party to its members and the ward as a discreet united entity of the people
-Maintaining sanity and respect to the party
-Projecting the party as the symbol of national impact and value to the people at the ward Level.
He also apologized on behalf of the Ward officials, for wherever they failed to live up to the expectations of the people.
Stakeholders took time to speak on various factors that can enhence the progress of the party sort out issues and most importantly maintain the leadership of the country, state, constituency local government and the ward, among them are: the Honorable Councilor Representing the good people of Belning Ward at the Local Government Council, Hon. Hosea Dunka took time to inform stakeholders on his activities as the Councilor of the Ward which includes: The construction of three class rooms and office at Hikmuram amongst others.
Prince Rotdunna Sekat who is the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi took his time to explain clearly the activities of his boss, informing the house by reiteration, the construction of Three Classrooms with complete furnishings at GSS Kor, the empowerment of more than a hundred people from the Ward including party officials, he announced to the stakeholders of the intention of Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to construct Boreholes at each polling unit in the Ward and the plan to showcase the mother of all empowerments that will come up soon in PKK . Thus, which will take on a sphere of five people from each polling unit to be empowered. Prince Rotdunna Sekat also informed the Ward stakeholders that Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (his boss) is set to contest for PKK for the second time in 2023. Engolved with his desire to bring best and more the devidence that the constituency has long been swept off unpatriotically.
Hon. Philip Peter Dasun took time to present his scorecards to the stakeholders, amongst his achievements, Dasun reiterated to the stakeholders the attraction of the construction of Gung-Koplok Road, took over from community the construction of PHC Clinic, Hikmuram, renovated some classrooms at LGEA Primary School Tayin which the painting work will be completed on or before Friday to be handed over to the School,among other projects that will soon be flagged off in the Ward. Hon. Philip Peter Dasun informed Belning Ward stakeholders that this year’s Constituency Project will be fertilizer supply, therefore, he will make sure that his home, Belning Ward gets the chunk of it which is going to be free, at the end of his speech, he informed stakeholders of his intentions to contest for PKK comes 2023.

RT HON YIPMONG INTERFACED WITH PARTY EXCO, ATTENDS SEVERAL EVENTS IN KANAM LGA.

Plateau State Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Saleh shehu Yipmong was yesterday the 10th of April in Kanam local government to interface with APC officials, APC elders and other relevant stakeholders to chart the way forward for the party and to declare his official intention to run for the office of central zone senate.

On arrival in Kanam, the lawmaker moved to the venue of an event organized by JIBWIS Dengi branch for the enhancement of Islamic knowledge among youths, where he fulfilled a promise made to them and further donated a handsome amount of money to be given as cash prize.

Deputy speaker Yipmong zoomed off to the venue of the wedding of Pangkwal Gumshar, Alh Abdulrasheed Muhammed. He prayed and wished the monarch a happy and fruitful marriage.

The Kanam political leader moved straight to his residence where party EXCO, elders and youths were on ground waiting for him. Yipmong said his desire to contest for the senatorial seat was borne out of his desire to give quality representation to the people of central zone. He says as a state lawmaker and a principal officer, legislative activities wouldn’t be new to him due to the much vast of experience acquired, thus; he will do his best to represent his dear senatorial zone if given the chance.

He further called on the people to put God first ahead of everything because he alone knows our heart and grant victory to whoever deems fit. He says his aspiration is a divine one and ask the people to always pray for God to guide and protect his path because his success doesn’t depends on the failure of another. He addressed all the APC chieftains in strata and gave cash sum of money to cover logistics and cost of transportation to their various destinations.

Finally, Rt Hon Yipmong moved to his village, Kunkyam where he paid homage to his father, the Pangkwal Yipmong, seek blessings for the journey ahead and visit bereaved families within his community. He urged them to take heart and give God the glory in whatsoever situation they find themselves. He prayed with them and wish all the faithfuls departed through the mercy of God to rest in peace.

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11th April 2021.

BELNING WARD APC STAKEHOLDERS MEETS: GAGDI AND OTHERS DECLARED INTENTIONS TO CONTEST ELECTIONS IN 2023 IN THE GREEN CHAMBERS.

Kor, the Belning Ward Headquarters was agog today as APC stakeholders met to deliberate on the progress of the party and to discuss most important issues that need urgent attention by the party at the Ward level.
The Ward Chairman of the party, Hon. Nde Yakubu Yilji, in his welcome address thanked the party EXCO and stakeholders for believing in the party leadership at the Ward level and doing all it could to have come thus far. He equally read the achievements the party led officials had successfuly achieved, which includes :
-The successful registration/revalidation of old and new party members at the Ward,
-The continues fellowship of the party to its members and the ward as a discreet united entity of the people
-Maintaining sanity and respect to the party
-Projecting the party as the symbol of national impact and value to the people at the ward Level.
He also apologized on behalf of the Ward officials, for wherever they failed to live up to the expectations of the people.
Stakeholders took time to speak on various factors that can enhence the progress of the party sort out issues and most importantly maintain the leadership of the country, state, constituency local government and the ward, among them are: the Honorable Councilor Representing the good people of Belning Ward at the Local Government Council, Hon. Hosea Dunka took time to inform stakeholders on his activities as the Councilor of the Ward which includes: The construction of three class rooms and office at Hikmuram amongst others.
Prince Rotdunna Sekat who is the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi took his time to explain clearly the activities of his boss, informing the house by reiteration, the construction of Three Classrooms with complete furnishings at GSS Kor, the empowerment of more than a hundred people from the Ward including party officials, he announced to the stakeholders of the intention of Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to construct Boreholes at each polling unit in the Ward and the plan to showcase the mother of all empowerments that will come up soon in PKK . Thus, which will take on a sphere of five people from each polling unit to be empowered. Prince Rotdunna Sekat also informed the Ward stakeholders that Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (his boss) is set to contest for PKK for the second time in 2023. Engolved with his desire to bring best and more the devidence that the constituency has long been swept off unpatriotically.
Hon. Philip Peter Dasun took time to present his scorecards to the stakeholders, amongst his achievements, Dasun reiterated to the stakeholders the attraction of the construction of Gung-Koplok Road, took over from community the construction of PHC Clinic, Hikmuram, renovated some classrooms at LGEA Primary School Tayin which the painting work will be completed on or before Friday to be handed over to the School,among other projects that will soon be flagged off in the Ward. Hon. Philip Peter Dasun informed Belning Ward stakeholders that this year’s Constituency Project will be fertilizer supply, therefore, he will make sure that his home, Belning Ward gets the chunk of it which is going to be free, at the end of his speech, he informed stakeholders of his intentions to contest for PKK comes 2023.

NAPSS FCE PANKSHIN COLLECT THEIR CAR EARLIER PLEDGED BY HON GAGDI TODAY.

The President of National Association of Plateau State students FCE Pankshin chapter today in company of the Association patron Mr Mwangvwat Kefas and some other exco and members of the organisation were at the Rafield residence of the member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam federal constituency Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi and collected the 406 he pledged to the association.

Recall that some weeks ago during the NAPSS cultural day celebration at FCE Pankshin, the member gave the association 1 million Naira to complete their project, 500,000 Naira for all the cultural troupes and a 406 Peugeot car for the use of the association.

While presenting the vehicle today, the member emphasized his love and commitment to FCE Pankshin being it his Alma mater and for his strong desire towards the development and progress of the youths and students.

He called on the association to make the best use of the vehicle. The President expressed and extend the association’s appreciation and gratitude to the Honourable member for his benevolence and absolute commitment towards the progress and development of PKK. He reiterated their resolve to always partner and support the member as he continue to dish out people centered representation.

The presentation of the vehicle was witnessed by many youths that cut across the state.

GAGDI MEDIA TEAM
10/04/2022

GAGDI, PLHA SPEAKER OTHERS RECEIVED SPEAKER GBAJABIAMILA AT HEIPANG AIRPORT ON A PRIVATE VISIT TO JOS

The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Navy, alongside the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly and the State Commissioner for Special Duties, were among dignitaries that received the speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Heipang Airport earlier today.

The Speaker, who was in company of the House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Defense, Hon. Jimi Benson, his beloved mother and siblings who landed in Jos around 6:30 in the evening, were on a one day private visit, to attend the 1 year anniversary of his late mother inlaw.

Gagdi who came to Jos a day earlier, alongside the speaker’s wife in preparation for the thanksgiving service tomorrow, was seen in high spirits exchanging pleasantries with dignitaries at the airport.

The speaker, with his entourage, is expected to leave the state tomorrow after the thanksgiving service of his late mother inlaw.

Meanwhile, the state government is playing host to the speaker and his entourage as VIP guests of the state.

Gagdi Media Team (GMT)

GOVERNOR LALONG SADDENED BY KILLING OF 8 MINERS IN JOS SOUTH LGA, TASKS SECURITY AGENCIES TO FISH OUT PERPETRATORS.

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has expressed sadness over an attack on a mining site in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area which left 8 people dead.

Governor Lalong while reacting to the incident expressed anger over what he described as another desperate attempt by criminals to destabilise the State and create fear among the people.

He said the Government will not condone such attacks on innocent citizens, and directed security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of this dastardly act which is capable of disrupting the substantial peace prevailing in the State.

While commiserating with the families of those who were killed and those who sustained injuries, Lalong reiterated his charge to security agencies to resolve suh attacks as excuses of “unknown gunmen” will no longer be tolerated.

Governor Lalong also advised the citizens to assist law enforcement agencies with useful intelligence, leveraging on structures such as the Traditional Institutions, Community Police Constabulary, vigilante groups and other associations.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
10th April 2021

NORTHERN GOVERNORS TASK ACTING IG ON PROACTIVE SECURITY MEASURES

The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated the Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba over his recent appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to pay attention to proactive measures in tackling crime in the country.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a statement said the appointment of the Acting IGP is well deserved considering his track record of diligent service to the nation across various police formations in the country.

While wishing him a successful tenure, Governor Lalong said the Northern Governors Forum will accord him all the necessary support to enable him provide the leadership needed for proactive policing that deters crime, effectively tracks criminals and generally attracts the goodwill of the public.

He said “as Northern Governors, we remain committed to Community Policing and any other measure that will lead to securing our region which has been bedeviled by different forms of insecurity. We must work together to adopt new measures that will not only enable us overcome these challenges, but also remain on top of the situation by preventing criminals from carrying out their nefarious activities”.

Lalong said the Northern Governors are particularly concerned that the farming season is at hand and many farmers may be discouraged from cultivating their farms if crimes such as banditary, kidnapping and insurgency are not brought to and end.

The Northern Governors Forum Chairman called on Nigerians to support the Acting IGP and the entire security architecture for a more secure nation.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman, Northern States Governors Forum.
10th April 2021.