DISTINGUISHED SENATOR HEZEKIAH DIMKA IS NOT A TRIBAL BIGOT OR ETHNIC CHAMPION.
Senator Hezekiah Dimka is a man that has proven his worth over the years with track record of service to his people and Nation.
It is on record that he has impacted on lives of not only Plateau people but Nigerians across ethnic,religious and political divides.
At a time when Plateau people are looking at re-integrating to unite across ethnic divides,some faceless Groups are trying to fan the embers of ethnic chauvinism.
If God permits and the good people of Plateau decide to support Senator Hezekiah Dimka,
It will not be because he is an Ngas Man.
Dimka will be supported because he is going to be the Governor of Plateau people and not of Ngas nation.
It is unfortunate that some dwell on junk journalism to spread falsehood,hate Speech and misinformation in order to project the interest of their paymasters.
Senator Hezekiah Dimka is an elder statesman and a nationalist.
He cannot be relegated to be a local & tribal champion as others quest is hinged on their tribal and ethnic endorsement.
Let it be on record that no tribal champion will occupy little Rayfield in 2023.
As the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Sebastian Maimako, draws to a close, at least 18 professors are jostling to take over from him.
Maimako, who assumed office as eighth substantive VC of the institution on June 23, 2016, has only two months remaining to vacate the position, having completed his five-year single term.
It was gathered that out of the 18 professors, who had so far declared their interests to succeed the outgoing VC, 14 were from the institution, while the remaining were from other universities outside Plateau State.
Among the front runners are the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, of the institution, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, from Kebbi State.
The Provost, College of Health Sciences, Prof. Yiltok Simon.
The Chairman, Plateau State COVID-19 Research Group, Prof. Wannang Noel.
Former Provost, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, David Wonang
Profs. Bernard Matur
Dimis Mailafia
Daniel Dabi
Sylvester Shikyil
Dung Pam Sha
Uriah Alex Lar
Isuwa Jurmang
Patricia Lar
Pam Yakubu
Stephen Mallo
Profs. A. Eugene from the Nassarawa State University, Keffi
Ashom Maisamari, University of Abuja
Paul Mamza from the Almadu Bello University, Zaria
Prof Onoja from the Nassarawa State University, Keffi.
A member of the Governing Council of UNIJOS confirmed the development.
The council member, who pleaded not to be named, said, “So far, we have a total of 18 professors who have applied for the VC job. About 14 of them are from within the University of Jos, while the four others are from outside.
“The council will meet this week, either Wednesday or Thursday, and a committee is expected to be set up during the meeting to screen the applications. Some of the potential candidates may have submitted their applications late or you find out that some of them may be over the age.
“The committee will ensure that only qualified applicants are shortlisted and thereafter, those who have been successfully screened will be invited by ASUU to interact with members of the union.
“I can assure you that the selection process of the VC will terminate in April, because the lifespan of the current governing council will end in the second week of May and it is expected that it would have concluded the assignment to produce a new VC before its tenure expires so that a new VC for the University of Jos will formally assume office in June this year.”
A group under the auspices of Ngas Network for Good Governance has called on the Ngas sons and daughters to neglect the appeal making the round that Senator Hezekiah Ayuba Dimka is vying for the number one seat of Plateau State come 2023. Co-ordinator of the group Mr Mathew Nentok in a statement made available to newsmen said that Sen. Dimka is only playing games as he has concluded plans with Prof. Sonni Gwanle Tyoden to support him for the Governorship ticket while retains his senate seat in the 2023 elections and as such any reasonable Ngas person should not be tricked into this gimmick. The group warned that any sell-out from the Ngas nation over the tribes aspiration for the Governorship seat of Plateau State is not only an enemy of progress but a traitor of the entire Ngas race.
APC TO CONTINUE REGISTRATION/REVALIDATION OF MEMBERSHIP AS SECOND SET OF MATERIALS ARRIVE.
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC,Plateau State,Letep Dabang says the party is to resume the second phase of revalidation and registration of new and old members into its fold as materials for the exercise have arrived.
Speaking to Newsmen, Dabang said the materials will be distributed to the relevant stakeholders at the party secretariat on monday 22nd march by 12 noon.
He said in that regards, all LGA registration supervisors are to come with booklets already exhausted as that will be the criteria to be used in issuing additional ones.
He stressed that if the earlier booklets issued have not been exhausted for a particular area,another will not be given saying all other stakeholders such as Members of the State Assembly, LGA Party Chairmen and others who were part of the first phase have been duly notified as it will be done under the strict supervision of the team from the National Secretariat who are already in Jos.
GAGDI DONATES ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND(100,000) TO KOPLOK COMMUNITY OF BELNING WARD OF PANKSHIN LGA .
It was a great moment at the weekend as Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, member representing the good people of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency was at Koplok community to grace the occasion of the community tag “KOPLOK DAY”. Represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Prince Rotdunna Sekat who arrived the venue at about 1:30pm, after exchanging pleasantries with friends and well wishers, was ushered into the venue by MC of the day who announced his arrival as the representative of Gagdi, Prince Rotdunna Sekat in his usual gentle Character after observing protocol, informed his host that his boss, Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi is supposed to be at Koplok but due to so many engagements tying his hands, he send him to represent him with the donation of a hundred thousand naira cash. The joy of the people knew no bound, as they chanted in appreciation of the donation by Hon Gagdi.
The senior special assistant on media later made his way to as custom demands, pay respect to the ngolong and the other traditional tittle holders of the community and had the bid of fair well by the people who in all, were greatful for the show of love by the honorable member of PKK.
PLATEAU REPS CAUCUS PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON DEPUTY SPEAKER
We, the entire members of the Plateau State Caucus in the House of Representatives to reiterate our full confidence in the Leadership of the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Ahmed Idris Wase.
Our resolve has become imperative following an unfortunate incident between the Deputy Speaker and another colleague during plenary which has since gone viral on social media.
The incident has since been given an ethnic and political coloration which ought to be a purely parliamentary affair.
Let it be noted that the Rt.Hon Idris Wase is a seasoned legislator who has over the years represented the people of Wase, Plateau,the North Central and the entire nation effectively.
During this period he has enjoyed the tremendous respect of his colleagues and his people..
He has sponsored many bills and motions that have been key to the development of our nation and enhanced governance.
As a Presiding Officer, he is known to have listening ears and accommodating of all views.
We in Plateau State and the North Central have witnessed the infrastructural and human development attributed to the Deputy Speaker such as Roads, medical facilities, rural electrification, exploration of mineral resources, employment opportunities and countless gestures attributed to his diligence and passion for the entire North Central that he represents and the nation at large.
As colleagues, he is passionate about the growth of our our constituencies too.
We as a caucus therefore implore the public not to misunderstand the intentions of the Deputy Speaker who is known to act in accordance with laid down procedures.
God bless the House of Representatives and God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
GAGDI DONATES ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND(100,000) TO KOPLOK COMMUNITY OF BELNING WARD OF PANKSHIN LGA .
It was a great moment at the weekend as Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, member representing the good people of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency was at Koplok community to grace the occasion of the community tag “KOPLOK DAY”. Represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Prince Rotdunna Sekat who arrived the venue at about 1:30pm, after exchanging pleasantries with friends and well wishers, was ushered into the venue by MC of the day who announced his arrival as the representative of Gagdi, Prince Rotdunna Sekat in his usual gentle Character after observing protocol, informed his host that his boss, Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi is supposed to be at Koplok but due to so many engagements tying his hands, he send him to represent him with the donation of a hundred thousand naira cash. The joy of the people knew no bound, as they chanted in appreciation of the donation by Hon Gagdi.
The senior special assistant on media later made his way to as custom demands, pay respect to the ngolong and the other traditional tittle holders of the community and had the bid of fair well by the people who in all, were greatful for the show of love by the honorable member of PKK.
Immediate past Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to grant state pardon to his predecessor, Joshua Dariye.
Jang, who took over from Dariye as Governor in 2007, but the two remained political rivals till Dariye’s conviction made the call on Sunday while speaking at the finals of the Plateau North Peace and Unity Football Tournament at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, the state capital.
According to Jang “it is time for us as Plateau people to speak with one voice, so am pleading with Mr. President, Muhammadu Buhari to grant our son, Senator Joshua Dariye pardon so that he can come back and join us”.
He equally appealed for state pardon for former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame, who was also convicted on corruption charges.
Jang said, “These two are dear to us in Plateau and Nigeria and it is our earnest prayer that the President considers our request, as we continue to pray for him too, to succeed in his tenure.”
The former Governor was speaking on the need for all politicians in the State to emulate Senator Istifanus Gyang of Plateau North who organised the maiden Peace and Unity Football Tournament in the State.
NORTHERN GOVERNORS CONDEMN ATTACK ON GOVERNOR ORTOM
The Northern State’s Governors Forum Forum has condemned in totality the attack on the convoy of Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, describing it as a disturbing development which must be investigated thoroughly.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a statement said the attack on Governor Ortom was yet another daring attempt by criminals to cause mayhem not only in Benue State but in the nation as a whole.
While praising the security details of the Governor for repelling the attack and securing the Governor and members of his entourage, Lalong said relevant security agencies must carry out detailed investigation to fish out those behind the attack and their sponsors.
According to him, all hands must be on deck to tame this degeneration of security in the country that threatens the corporate existence of the nation.
Lalong said the Northern Governors stand in solidarity with their colleague and the entire people of Benue State, assuring that they will continue to engage and support security agencies in their duty of securing the region and nation at large.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State & Chairman Northern Governor’s Forum. 20th March 2021
GOVERNOR LALONG PARLEYS PLATEAU JOURNALISTS, ASSURES OF COMPLETING LEGACY PROJECTS.
After a successful media tour that took journalists to the 17 Local Government Areas of Plateau State, Governor Simon Lalong has engaged members of the media in a parley to listen to their experiences, comments, suggestions and questions.
While speaking at the media parley held at the Victoria Gowon Auditorium, New Government House, Little Rayfield Jos, Governor Lalong assured the journalists that he will ensure the completion of all Legacy Projects initiated by his administration before the end of his tenure.
In his words “If we can complete projects we inherited from past Governments, then we would ensure we complete the ones we started. We want to complete the projects during our tenure to avoid the problem of abandoned projects. If we don’t complete them, it will become a waste while the people continue to suffer”.
He also responded to various questions about his administration covering all areas including the expected take off of the National Livestock Transformation Program, implementing the law on land grabbing, sustaining security and peace among others.
Commissioner for Information and Communication Dan Manjang appreciated the Governor for his passion towards the development of the State and his open door policies and humility that has seen the return of peace to the State.
He said the tour was undertaken in 3 days and covered some projects mostly in the Lalong Legacy Projects. He said many others were not covered because of logistics and time, assuring that with the Governor’s permission, another round of projects inspection will be undertaken in the near future.
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor Dr. Makut Simon Macham and the DG Research and Documentation Prof. John Wade all appreciated the Governor for his media friendly posture which they said has made engagement with the media very smooth.
They said such interactions were important for feedback generation and for proper analysis and documentation of Government activities for future reference and posterity.
NUJ Chairman Plateau State, Comrade Paul Jatau commended the Governor for the ongoing construction works at the Lalong legacy projects all over the 17 local Governments.
He urged Governor Lalong to further make efforts to ensure that the terminus market is rebuilt .
Jatau also commended Governor Lalong for the reconstruction work at the Plateau State Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), saying it will be a great delight to have the work completed in the shortest possible time.
The Plateau Publishers Association (PPA) gave the Governor an award for Peace Building and Reconciliation in Plateau for his outstanding performance in addressing the challenges that once gave Plateau a bad name.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 19th March 2021.
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