GOVERNOR LALONG SALUTES DARA JONAH DAVID JANG @ 77
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has felicitated with his immediate predecessor Dara Jonah David Jang on the occasion of his 77th birthday.
Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message described the former Governor as a patriotic Nigerian who has continued to serve Nigeria and Plateau State with passion and commitment.
Lalong recalled the contributions of Dara Jonah David Jang at various times during his career in the Nigerian Airforce and after retirement where he served as Governor, Senator among other responsibilities.
While wishing him many more years of good health, peace and God’s protection, Governor Lalong urged the elderstatesman to continue to offer his wealth of wisdom and experience towards the development of Plateau State and the nation.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 13th March 2021
GOVERNOR LALONG TO TAKE COVID-19 VACCINE ON MONDAY 15TH MARCH
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong, his Deputy, Prof. Sonni Tyoden, some leaders of religious and traditional Institutions as well as frontline health workers are set to receive the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccines against COVID-19 on Monday 15th March 2021.
The vaccination of the Governor will kick start the adminstration of the vaccines in Plateau State which recently took possession of 105, 600 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines.
The event is scheduled for 10am at the clinic of the new Government House Little Rayfield Jos.
Due to COVID-19 protocols, attendance at the flag off is strictly by invitation.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 14th March 2021.
Group under the auspices of Concerned Northern Citizens has raised alarm over the hijacking by external forces the bid for the disposal of the properties of the New Nigerian Newspapers Company Limited NNN,an assignment that was duly authorised by the Northern States Governor’s Forum .
According to them, it is shameful and unfortunate that an assignment that was duly authorised by the Northern States Governors Forum and assigned to the NNDC for execution by its subsidiary company is being hijacked by external actors with narrow parochial interests which are detrimental to the overall interest of stakeholders.
The convener Abdullahi Ali Kano in a press statement signed and issued in Jos the Plateau State capital yesterday titled “Re: suspension of bid for the disposal of the properties of new Nigerian Newspapers Company Limited NNN call on the NSGF to rise to the occasion by taking urgent steps to ensure that the suspension of the disposal process of the NNN properties is reversed immediately.
Part of the statement reads “NNDC via its subsidiary company (New Capital Properties Limited) having been given the sole mandate by the NSGF to carry out the disposal of the properties must be allowed to discharge this mandate without interference from any external parties.”
The group recall the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) under the chairmanship of the immediate past governor of Borno state (Alhaji Kashim Shettima) had at its meeting of 17th May, 2019 reiterated its earlier approval for the disposal of the non-core properties of New Nigerian Newspaper Company Limited (NNN) by New Capital Properties Limited (NCPL), a subsidiary company of New Nigeria Development Company Limited (NNDC).
According to them, the non-core properties of the NNN which consist of residential and commercial properties located at Kaduna, Lagos, Abuja, Sokoto, Minna and Damaturu were to be disposed off and the proceeds used for among others, settlement of the outstanding salaries, gratuity and pensions, and the establishment of a new media outfit to replace the existing company.
They argued that the byew Capital Properties could not proceed with the disposal of the properties at the initial approval given by the NSGF in the year 2016, because of a court case instituted by the NNN pensioners but however, following an out-of-court settlement of the dispute, the disposal process was kick-started on 16th September, 2020.
The convener further said
New Capital Properties commenced the process of disposal of the NNN properties with the placement of a newspaper advert in two national newspapers in September, 2020 stressing that the advert which outlined the guidelines and modalities for the auction bid for the properties initially stipulated a (6) week period for the submission of bids by prospective buyers but was extended by another (2) weeks which terminated on 11th November, 2020 with the bids opened and winners announce on 13th November, 2020 at an elaborate bid opening ceremony.
They lamented that following the bid opening, offer letters for the purchase of the properties were issued to successful bidders, it is noteworthy that all of the successful bidders (including current staff and retirees) accepted the terms and conditions for the purchase of the properties and had commenced payment with a large amount of money running into millions so far received by NCPL for the properties.
“Notwithstanding the conclusion of the disposal exercise and in flagrant disregard for the legal implications, New Capital Properties acting on directives from the NNDC issued letters of suspension of the bid on the 7th of December, 2020 which was about a month after the conclusion of the exercise.”
Furthermore, “Findings have indeed revealed that the suspension of the exercise was orchestrated by vested interests that may have lost in the bid auction for the properties and are hell bent on truncating the sale of the properties in the hope that a fresh exercise shall be conducted to favour them.”
The statement added that, it is instructive to note that findings have also revealed that the NNDC succumbed to external pressure from a high ranking state government official of the host state of the New Nigerian Newspapers demanding the suspension of the exercise by New Capital Properties, its subsidiary company that was solely mandated by the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) to carry out the sale stressing that this was without recourse to the NSGF currently under the leadership of the Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Governor Simon Lalong.
According to them,the suspension of auction bid was premised on petitions by some petitioners, who obviously waited until after the conclusion of the exercise before raising objections adding that the petitions were not even backed by cogent and verifiable evidence to suggest that the bid was not conducted in conformity with the stipulated guidelines.
The statement further reads “Detailed checks have revealed that the residential quarters of the NNN in kaduna which is currently occupied by serving and retired staff was allocated to the occupying staff to purchase via a right of first refusal option which was accepted by all the occupants but with the suspension of the exercise they have become apprehensive that thier hopes of owning the properties may be on the verge of being frustrated.
“It is on record that the occupants of the residential houses have lived in the properties for upwards of 10, 20 and 25 years hence the rationale to give them the rights of first refusal to purchase in the interest of justice fairness and in compliance with global best practices usually adopted for the disposal of public properties.
“We want to draw the NSGF’s attention to the adverse implications of the suspension of the bid which is a hindrance to the determination of the Northern State Governors Forum (NSGF) to permanently resolve the issues that have crippled the New Nigerian Newspapers Limited (NNN) for several years now, which may be misconstrued as insensitivity on the part of the NSGF.
Concerned Northern Citizens also added some of the successful bidders for the properties have since proceeded to initiate legal action against NNDC and its subsidiary NCPL for the wrongful suspension of the bid exercise for the disposal of the properties with several others likely to do so if steps are not taken to redress the situation saying the development will further dent the reputation of NNDC as a corporate entity and by extension NSGF, the owners.
“We call on the NSGF to note the aforementioned and act expeditiously by issuing the necessary directives to the NNDC to do the needful in saving the legacy of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Late Sardauna of Sokoto.” The statement enthused .
KWO PEOPLE JUBILATE AS GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES DATE FOR SELECTION OF LONG KWO
The people of Kwo Chiefdom of Qua’an-Pan LGA of Plateau State, went into jubilation after the announcement that the selection of a new Long (Chief) shall take place on Thursday March 18, 2021. They have also gone to their various places of worship praying for the emergence of a leader that will lead them and for the successful completion of the exercise.
The communication on the selection date was made on Thursday March 11, 2021 by officials of the Plateau State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs at a meeting with the Princes of the Chiefdom and officials of Qua’an-Pan LGA. The Chiefdom has been without a Paramount ruler since July 1988, after the last occupant of the seat, then of Third Class status, late Miskoom Hoomkwap II transited.
Before announcement of the date of the selection, about 17 Princes from the four (4) ruling houses of Kaskang, Lakwaram, Npoema and Nuku, of this member of the defunct Kwararafa Empire, have so far indicated their interests to become the 27th Long Kwo. There may be more before the March 18, 2021 date.
Among the contestants are Miskoom Larry Peters Bawa, a businessman and an Executive Director of Duncan Group of Companies and Chairman Lamebakena Properties, Ghana; Miskoom Hubert Isa, a retired seasoned civil servant; Miskoom Cornelius Shekarau, a former banker and business man; Miskoom Danladi Nkup, a farmer and Miskoom John Aloko, a retired civil servant.
Other front liners are Ambassador Yahaya Kwande, former Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland, whose ambition to occupy the seat was thwarted in 1990 because of procedural lapses in his selection; Miskoom Linus Layi Anden, the immediate past acting General Manager of Plateau Express Services Ltd; Colonel Fidelis Attahiru, a retired army officers, now a business man, Casmier Angulu, a retired civil servant and Hycent Isa Wambai, a farmer. Also on the lists of contestants are the children of the last Long Kwo Miskoom Hoomkwap Sule II. They are Miskoom John Hoomkwap and Miskoom Ibrahim Hoomkwap. Others contestants are Miskoom Benedict Bamshal Mairiga, a medical doctor; Miskoom Shintoe Kwallat, Miskoom Martin Musa Dunggu, Miskoom Noel Niyu Dongkiem and Miskoom Kenneth Isa, a civil servant with the Plateau State Government.
Whoever emerges from the Thursday’s March 18, 2021 selection shall become the 27th Long Kwo of Kwo Chiefdom. The new Long Kwo shall have the task of uniting a people, most of who hadn’t the opportunity of experiencing the role of a chief. The new Long Kwo will have the task of harnessing the resources of his people towards development as well as bring the princes together in order to move the Chiefdom, with its abundant resources forward.
Kwo Chiefdom, a Goemai settlement with capital at Moekwo (Kwande) is located in Qua’an- Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. It’s area covers the villages of Luukwo ( Barkin Ciyawa), Nagan ( Kurgwi), Turniang, Npap, among others. The history of Kwo Chiefdom dates back to the disintegration of the Kwararafa Empire. Following the disintegration, the people of the present Kwo Chiefdom migrated from the Middle East alongside the Jukuns, Alagos, Igalas, etc., to Wukari, but later moved to, founded and first settled at Ngua-Moekwo, (which is today considered the central traditional worship place of the Goemai of Kwo chiefdom) under the headship of Atua (Ntuan), the first Long Kwo. After the desertion of Ngua Moekwo, Attua moved and settled at Luukwo (Barkin Ciyawa), and finally to Moekwo ( Kwande), its present capital. The area, a district, was upgraded to a Chiefdom of 3rd Class Status on April 3, 1981, (while maintaining its District position) by the Administration of late Chief Solomon Daushep Lar in his Emancipation program. In the course of history the Chiefdom was ruled by 26, Long Kwos, the first been Miskoom Atua ( Ntuan) with the last of whom was late Miskoom Hoomkwap Sule II, was transited to glory on July 1988. Others who ruled the Chiefdom included Shaswo, Tsarkes, Fokur, Lafiang, Kwaram, Ndi, Nuku and Kadiri. Others who ruled the Chiefdom are Lakwaram, Mawo, Kaskang, Kwapkwo, Poejap, Poemuop, Yilwup, Diemser, Kerembaam and Nianluop. The Long kwos of recorded period are Npoema ( 1869-1886), Kwalgurum (1886-1893), Mialmen (1903-1907), Longbaam (1907-1923), Sule Mialmen (1923-1954) and Hoomkwap Sule II (1954 – July 1988).
Since then, attempts to have a new Long Kwo was thwarted by the intrigues between and or among the Princes of the 4 ruling houses of Kaskang, Lakwaram, Npoema and Nuku. Despite the absence of the Long Kwo, the Chiefdom as a blessed area has trained and produced high caliber of people, who had either provided or are still providing quality services to Plateau State and Nigeria in general. The area is blessed with several schools, medical outlets, banks and is a multi religious in nature. Apart from the development and growth of area, the Chiefdom is agrarian in nature with vast arable land for farming. This has attracted other citizens, notable from Pankshin, Bokkos, Mikang, Langtang South and North; and Mangu local Government Areas of Plateau State and to some extent from Nasarawa, Benue and Bauchi States. The Chiefdom has the capacity to produce in commercial quantities, if properly harnessed, commodities like yams, millet, beniseed, beans, casava, maize, rice, guinea corn, pepper among others. Besides these, the people of the Chiefdom are engage in other activities like hunting, raffia works, fishing, pottery, weaving, soap making, blacksmithing, brewing.
In the area of culture, the people of the Chiefdom boasts of having Gya Naan, Kwamteng, Manggap, Goerengai, kyeji, nashi , gora, among others, which are often showcased at different at festivals
The Supreme Court has dismissed Senator Joshua Dariye’s conviction on criminal breach of trust which carries a 10 year jail sentence, reports say.
The court however upheld the second charge of criminal misappropriation of funds preferred against him which carried a 2 year jail sentence.
The Supreme Court on Friday delivered the judgment in the appeal filed by the jailed former Plateau Governor.
A five-man panel of the court, led by Justice Mary Odili, had, after hearing the appeal on December 17, 2020, fixed judgment for March 12, 2021.
Dariye is, by his appeal, praying the Supreme Court to upturn the November 16, 2018 judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, which convicted him and sentenced him to 10 years for diverting public funds estimated at N1.162billion while he was the Governor.
A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Stephen Adah, in its decision, upheld an earlier judgement by Justice Adebukola Banjoko of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), delivered on June 12, 2018.
The trial court convicted Dariye on 15 counts relating to the offences of criminal breach of trust and criminal misappropriation, contained in the 23-count charge on which he was tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Appeal Court however faulted the trial court for convicting Dariye on counts 12 and 23, which it said the prosecution did not prove.
It also faulted the trial court for imposing the maximum sentences on both offences of criminal breach of trust and criminal misappropriation.
The Appeal Court proceeded to reduce the 14 years sentence for the offence of criminal breach of trust to 10 years, and reduced the two years sentence for criminal misappropriation to one year.
Arguing the appeal before the Supreme Court on December 17 last year, Dariye’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), a former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), asked the court to eith reverse his client’s conviction or reduce the 10-year jail term handed him by the Court of Appeal.
Agabi, after adopting his written argument, prayed the court to allow his client’s appeal and set aside Dariye’s conviction and sentence.
He argued that Dariye’s conviction was speculative and urged the court to show mercy on him.
He however added that, should the court be minded to disallow the appeal and affirm the decision of the Court of Appeal, it should reduce the sentence substantially.
*OVER 600 BENEFICIARIES OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SURVIVAL FUND COURTESY DISTINGUISHED SENATOR DIMKA RECEIVES THEIR N30,000 GRANT ACROSS THE FIVE LGAs OF PLATEAU CENTRAL*
‘What is for our people, we will truly and surely ensure that it reached them’ This the usual stand of Senator Dimka as far the representation of his constituents is concerned.
Yesterday, the beneficiaries of the Federal Government Survival Fund for artisans courtesy Sen. Dimka started receiving their 30,000 grant across Bokkos, Mangu, Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam LGAs of Plateau Central Zone. You may wish to recall that in about a month ago, the beneficiaries were verified at their respective LGAs.
While appealing to the beneficiaries to make adequate use of the grant at this hard moment, we wish to ask anyone who was verified and did not received his grant to let us know for appropriate intervention, please.
We wish to assure our constituents that the beneficiaries of the other categories of the Survival Fund would be verified soon and payment effected on time.
Distinguished Senator Dimka is determined to ensure that he lives up to the expectations of his responsibilities as Senator.
Thank you all.
*ND Shehu Kanam Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Hezekiah Dimka, Chairman Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics.*
The Special Task force, Operation Safe Haven now has a new Commander. He is Maj. Gen. Dominic Onyemulu who was with the Armed Forces Simulation Centre. The Top Military Officer took over from his predecessor, Maj. Gen. CC Okonkwo in a colorful event which took place at the Headquarters of the Security Outfit in Jos, the Plateau State Capital.
In his remarks, the outgoing Commander while handing over lauded the teamwork, dedication and patriotism exhibited by the Personnel of the Security Outfit which made his work easier and made the outfit achieve greater success in its effort to restore peace and combat criminality in its Joint Operation Areas.
He attributed the success recorded to the teamwork, doggedness, resilience and high sense of professionalism displayed by personnel of the outfit.
He said he is handing over to a seasoned and experienced who will consolidate on the success recorded. He urged the personnel to accord the New Commander the needed support to succeed.
He said though the environment is complex, he is optimistic that the new Commander will perform creditably well.
He said he is ready to advice and guide when the need arises.
The New Commander in his remarks after the handing over appreciated the Staff for their cooperation to his predecessor saying having heard of their breakthroughs in combating crime and making Plateau State more peaceful, safer and secured, he look forward to the replication of same cooperation and teamwork.
He hinted that he will work closely with the personnel to achieve the mandate of the outfit.
High points of the event was the presentation of plague by the personnel of the Outfit, decoration of the outgoing and New Commanders with their new respective offices and the Quarter Guard Ceremony.
Maj. Gen. CC Okonkwo has been appointed the Group Managing Director Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee.
The Joint Operation Areas of Operation Safe Haven are; the entire Plateau State, parts of Bauchi State and Southern Kaduna.
It will be recalled that the Nigerian Army redeployed 204 officers to new formations across the country in a statement made available by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yerima on 6th March, 2021, a move it says was in a bid to reposition the Nigerian Army for optimal performance.
The statement also said the redeployment was a normal routine aimed at reinvigorating the system.
The Special Task force, Operation Safe Haven with Headquarters in Jos Plateau State now has a new Commander. He is Maj. Gen. Dominic Onyemulu who came from the Armed Forces Simulation Centre. The Top Military Officer took over from his predecessor, Maj. Gen. CC Okonkwo in a colorful event which took place at the Headquarters of the Security Outfit in Jos, the Plateau State Capital.
In his remarks, the outgoing Commander while handing over lauded the teamwork, dedication and patriotism exhibited by the Personnel of the Security Outfit which made his work easier and made the outfit achieve greater success in its effort to restore peace and combat criminality in its Joint Operation Areas.
He attributed the success recorded to the teamwork, doggedness, resilience and high sense of professionalism displayed by personnel of the formation.
He said he is handing over to a seasoned and experienced who will consolidate on the success recorded. He urged the personnel to accord the New Commander the needed support to succeed.
He said though the environment is complex, he is optimistic that the new Commander will perform creditably well.
He said he is ready to advice and guide when the need arises.
The New Commander in his remarks after the handing over appreciated the Staff for their cooperation to his predecessor saying having heard of their breakthroughs in combating crime and making Plateau State more peaceful, safer and secured, he look forward to the replication of same cooperation and teamwork.
He hinted that he will work closely with the personnel to achieve the mandate of the outfit.
High points of the event were the presentation of plague by the personnel of the Outfit, decoration of the outgoing and New Commanders with their new respective offices and the Quarter Guard Ceremony.
Maj. Gen. CC Okonkwo has been appointed the Group Managing Director Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee.
The Joint Operation Areas of Operation Safe Haven are; the entire Plateau State, parts of Bauchi State and Southern Kaduna.
It will be recalled that the Nigerian Army redeployed 204 officers to new formations across the country in a statement made available by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yerima on 6th March, 2021, a move it says was in a bid to reposition the Nigerian Army for optimal performance.
The statement also said the redeployment was a normal routine aimed at reinvigorating the system.
Out of the 204 officers redeployed, 120 are generals.
Out of the 120 generals, 68 are major generals while the other 52 are brigadier generals.
Others affected were 31 colonels, nine lieutenant colonels, 25 majors, 13 captains and five lieutenants.
FULL LIST OF REDEPLOYED GENERALS
AS Maikobi – Major General
DC Onyemulu – Major General
HI Bature – Major General
A Bande – Major General
SA Yaro – Major General
LA Adegboye – Major General
OI Uzamere – Major General
J Sarham- Major General
OF Azinta – Major General
JB Olawumi – Major General
CO Ude – Major General
G Oyefesobi – Major General
BM Shafa- Major General
NA Angbazo – Major General
BA Akinroluyo – Major General
HR Momoh – Major General
KAY Isiyaku – Major General
AT Hamman – Major General
MO Uzoh – Major General
AM Aliyu – Major General
CC Okonkwo – Major General
MA Masanawa – Major General
JI Unuigbe – Major General
JJ Ogonlade – Major General
AN Dauda – Major General
AA Jidda – Major General
YI Shalangwa – Major General
IN Yusuf – Major General
JGK Myam – Major General
SA Adebayo – Major General
GA Umelo – Major General
PB Fakrogha – Major General
VO Ezugwu – Major General
AB Omozoje – Major General
EN Njoku – Major General
SO Olabanji – Major Genera;
GB Audu – Major General
OA Akintade – Major General
OT Akinjobi – Major General
BA Isandu – Major General
AM Alabi – Major General
AA Adesope – Major General
OW Ali – Major General
MG Ali – Major General
SS Araoye – Major General
GS Abdullahi – Major General
CG Musa – Major General
US Mohammed – Major General
KI Mukhtar – Major General
KN Garba – Major General
DH Ali-Keffi – Major General
EV Onumajuru – Major General
KI Yusuf – Major General
BR Sinjen – Major General
TA Lagbaja – Major General
UU Bassey – Major General
S Dahiru – Major General
UA Yusuf – Major General
KO Aligbe – Major General
AK Ibrahim – Major General
LA Fejokwu – Major General
AB Ibrahim – Major General
JO Ochai – Major General
EAP Undiandeye – Major General
OR Aiyenigba – Major General
GU Chibuisi – Major General -SG Mohammed – Major General
Beautiful Gate Handicapped Centre Donates Mobility Appliances to School in Jos.
11th March, 2021.
Beautiful Gate Handdicapped People Centre, Jos has donated tricycles to Sunnah Private School of JIBWIS, located at Ungwan Rimi, Jos North LGA, Plateau State.
Presenting the items to the school, Director of Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre, Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan applauded the effort of the management and PTA of the school for their efforts, open door policy and support to people living with disabilities.
The Principal, and managent of the school appreciated the gesture of the Beautiful Gate Handicapped People centre, Jos stating this is not the first time the foundation is assisting them with mobility appliances to aid their students. Speaking, the Principal of the school stated that the school is fees free and it’s enrollenment includes students living with disabilities who over the years have been performing very well.
Chief Burki tasked the students to be studious so as to make their family and the society proud. He encouraged the students living with disabilities not to be discouraged by their condition as they can attain everything they aim for in life if they are focused and determined.
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC SHENDAM TO BE CITED AT NYAK – FG
With the recent approval for the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic in Plateau State, the Federal Government has announced the citing of the Polytechnic in Nyak, Shendam Local Government Area.
Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education Architect Sonny Echono conveyed this to Governor Simon Bako Lalong during the continuation of the technical visit to the State in preparation to the take-off of the Polytechnic.
The Permanent Secretary said the technical team from the Ministry had undertaken a preliminary visit to various sites in Shendam Local Government and having submitted its findings, Nyak was chosen as the site for the school.
He said “I am here at the behest of the Minister of Education Mallam Adamu Adamu on what we now call the open end of our visit. This is actually the second visit in connection with this institution. Our first visit was a reconnaissance one, we didn’t contact the State Government and we did not make it public. But we did look at the various options in the location of the institution and we made recommendations. I am pleased to inform you that based on the criteria we worked out to stimulate development and foster access, Nyak in Shendam Local Government Area was approved by Mr. President. On this second visit therefore, another 10 member Technical Team is here to meet with some of the officials of the State Government on some of the policy and logistic needs of the school. They will go to the site and assess the condition to discuss further the sharing of responsibilities on what we see as the facilities that the State Government should assist to provide. We believe that on-site facilities are the responsibility of the institution while off-site facilities will require the assistance of the State Government”.
Echono said facilities such as access road to the site, power lines and water body for treatment are the immediate concerns that will be addressed in collaboration with State Government. He said already, President Buhari has approved 2 billion naira for the takeoff of the institution.
He said the visit report of the 10-man technical committee will further advise whether the Polytechnic should start on a temporary facility or on the permanent site. He also conveyed the appreciation of the Minister of Education to Governor Lalong for championing peace and reconciliation which has made Plateau return to its pride of place as the Home of Peace and Tourism – a situation that continues to attract development and investment to the State.
Governor Lalong assured the Permanent Secretary that the people of Plateau State, Shendam Local Government as well as the host community of Nyak are all eager for the take-off of the school which will accelerate educational development, skill acquisition and job creation. He said the Plateau State Government will do its part in providing any needed assistance for the success of the institution.
Meanwhile, the 10-member Technical Team led by Mallam Musa Mohammed Isgogo, a Director from the National Board for Technical Education and the Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Governor, Noel Donjur has concluded their visit to the approved site in Nyak.
During the visit, they inspected the vast land provided as permanent site of the Polytechnic, access roads and other facilities for power, water and security. They also inspected some Schools and hospitals currently being constructed under the Lalong Legacy projects in Nyak and Shendam before paying visits to traditional rulers including the Long Gamai of Shendam, Miskoom Martin Shaldas III who expressed excitement and appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Simon Lalong for finally wiping their tears with the establishment of a Federal Tertiary institution in the Southern Zone of the State.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press to the Governor of Plateau State. 11th March 2021.
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