By Prince Sekat, Jos

Gunmen in the early hours of Monday invaded two villages in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State and killed four youths.

National President of the Irigwe Development Association (IDA) Mr Robbert Ashi, who confirmed the incident, said three young persons were ambushed by suspected herdsmen and killed between Jebbu Bassa and Rikwechongu village on Sunday evening.

Another person, he said, was killed at Zirshe village on Monday morning and some houses burnt, including food barns.

According to him: “Yesterday night I was informed of attacks by suspected herdsmen who ambushed and killed three of our youth returning back from Jebbu Bassa to Rikwechongu village close to the School of Accountancy.

“While at the early hours of this morning (Monday) the herdsmen also attacked Zirshe village and killed one person, burnt several houses including food barns where the villagers had kept their recently harvested produce. This action is condemnable coming at the time our people are preaching peace in the land,” he said.

Ashi described the attacks as unfortunate and called on the security agencies to arrest the attackers whom he said are suspected herdsmen

Senator Istifanus Gyang said he is saddened and grieved by the attacks on Rikwechongu and Zirshe villages of Irigwe Chiefdom, Bassa LGC.

His Special Assistant Media and Protocol, Musa Ashoms, said the Senator noted with concern and dismay that while all effort is focussed on rebuilding peace and reconciling people of Plateau North, there were still persons whose preoccupation is violence and bloodletting.

Gyang urged government and the security agencies to secure and protect law abiding citizens and communities of Plateau North and bring the culprits to justice.

RT HON GAGDI IN A CONSTITUENCY OUTREACH: CONSTRUCTION OF SIX DISTRICTS PALACES AND OFFICES COMMENCE, BABBAN LAMBA-SHARAM ROAD PROJECT TO CONTINUE.

The member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam federal constituency and chairman house committee on Navy Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (Danmalikin Kanam) in keeping to his tradition of always being around with the electorates was yesterday Saturday 13th February, 2021 at Pankshin LGA.

The Honourable member held meetings with the traditional institution, youths, women, pressure groups and different trade unions and associations where he gave account of his stewardship as a member representing them at the green chamber.

At Ner, Gagdi met and interfaced with the traditional leaders from Pankshin District, briefed them on what he was able to do for the constituency in less than two years and the numerous plans he already set in motion for the constituency.

He brought to them the goodness news of the construction of a befitting district head palace and office at Ner for the pankshin district which contractors had already mobilised to site two days ago and have 60 days to complete the project.

The construction of the Pankshin District Palace and office is one among the six other palaces that work has commenced already in the last two days across Pankshin, Kanke and kanam as part of the constituency project of the honourable member. Six districts are considered for the first phase this year while the remaining districts will be captured in the second phase.

While interfacing with different groups and associations at Vel Sunset Hotel in Pankshin. Hon Gagdi gave them a lay down of what he was able to achieved within the short period of his stewardship which includes the building of classroom blocks and offices at Kor, Belning ward Pankshin LGA, classroom blocks, office and furnishing at Dungung, Kanke LGA, an examination hall at KADA special academy Dengi, Kanam LGA, traditional leaders palaces, filling of potholes to make the road safer for driving from Kabwir to Dengi, kanam LGA, many phases of intervention during the lockdown due to Covid 19, provision of millions of naira worth of food support to his constituents during Sallah and Christmas festivities, provision of non interest loan to businesses as a form of support against the dwindling economy due to the corona pandemic and many other laudable interventions and projects.

He explained to his teaming constituents the reason behind the challenge faced by some individuals out of the 284 people he was able to secure employment for. Their inability to report to their places of work at Federal University Wukari and Lafia was them not being captured by IPPIS due to the Universities exhausting their budgeted personell cost and the frantic efforts he is making to see the problem being rectified and to even scout, lobby and secure more job opportunities to his constituents. He also give a brief note on his upcoming empowerment program where 400 motorcycles, 400 sewing machines, 400 grinding machines and 40 406 peugeot cars will be distributed. With 20 individuals per polling units with small businesses getting a cash support of between ten to twenty thousand naira only.

The program is coming soon with the speaker house of representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila coming to Pankshin to chair the event.

In a demonstration of genuine love to PKK, he said instead of pushing for a new road project to be sited somewhere he rather choose that funds be allocated in the budget for the continuation of the Babban Lamba-Sharam road and assured the constituents that, as soon as capital releases for 2021 budget are made, contractors will be back to site to complete the project.

It was a wonderful and very engaging parley where different respondents commended the giant strides and the people centered representation of Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi.

The member take out time to go round Pankshin daily market to meet old time friends and associates, where he engaged some in the game of draft.

GAGDI MEDIA TEAM
FEBRUARY 13, 2021.

Jatmak Solomon, Jos

Prince Rotdunna Sekat, a former Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Barr. Simon Bako Lalong KSGG has revalidated his membership with All Progressives Congress (APC) in his polling unit 001 Kor, Belning Ward Headquarters of Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Prince Rotdunna Sekat, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Rt. Honorable Yusuf Adamu Gagdi on Media and Publicity and also a son of the soil arrived the polling unit around 9.30am, holds a brief meeting with the leadership of the party at the unit, and in his usual character, throws jokes, and the elderly and the youths laughs their sorrows out, he was granted an express right of way to register amidst cheers from his supporters.
Prince Sekat said; I have fulfilled my civic responsibility as a stakeholder of APC in my unit, Ward, Pankshin North, Pankshin LGA and Plateau State as a whole, he advise them to hold onto APC as it’s the only party that has Nigerians at heart.
A large number of APC members who were on ground includes the Ward Women leader, Unit Chairman and many others, Prince Sekat thereafter visited his father, The Ngolong Kor, Belning Ward Headquarters at the Palace and spend some time before departure.

Prince Sekat, Jos

Retired Comptroller of Customs, Victor Dimka, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau, describing APC as the party to beat.

Dimka registered with the party at Kabwir Pada Ward of Kanke Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.

The retired comptroller, who served in different formations including Comptroller, Seme Border Command, said he decided to join the APC after careful research into the activities of political parties in the country.
“The process into any political party is the registration into the party and today is my first step and first day in the APC.

“I have checked, studied the different manifestos and made researches into the activities of all the political parties existing in the country today.

“I realised that even the blind can see and even the deaf can hear that APC is the party to beat.

“APC has brought dividends of democracy to many Nigerians including Plateau people and I made up my mind to join the like minds making such possible and that is why I am here today,” he said.

The former comptroller of forwarding Operation Unit (FOU) Zone C of Customs, said that after his personal research of political parties, he also consulted widely.

He stated that his intention as a man of the people was to contribute to the growth of his community, Kanke local government area, Plateau and Nigeria.

On his next line of action, the retired comptroller who is a fellow of National Security Institute said he was still consulting.

“I am still consulting, what I know is that a journey of 1000 miles begins with a step and this is the step that I have just taken,” he said.

He commended Gov. Simon Lalong and members of the State House of Assembly for their efforts in the provision of dividends of democracy to Plateau people.

Dimka said that governance was a continuum and that Lalong had played his part well, particularly in the execution of his legacy projects spread across the state.

He described the APC membership registration and revalidation as a worthy exercise that would help the party to get the data of its members.

He urged the people of the area and the state to come out in large numbers to register with the APC as there might be no second chance.

Kabwir Pada Ward APC Chairman, Mr Philip Jelek, said the APC was excited to have somebody of Victor Dimka’s pedigree in its fold.

Jelek said the arrival of Dimka would no doubt strengthen in APC in Kabwir Pada Ward, Kanke local government, Plateau and Nigeria.

According to him, the party is expecting more new members because of its outstanding performance over the years and its willingness to accommodate everyone.

He said that the registration/revalidation exercise was going on smoothly in the area.

Prince Rotdunna Sekat, a former Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Barr. Simon Bako Lalong KSGG has revalidated his membership with All Progressives Congress (APC) in his polling unit 001 Kor, Belning Ward Headquarters of Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Prince Rotdunna Sekat, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Rt. Honorable Yusuf Adamu Gagdi on Media and Publicity and also a son of the soil arrived the polling unit around 9.30am, holds a brief meeting with the leadership of the party at the unit, and in his usual character, throws jokes, and the elderly and the youths laughs their sorrows out, he was granted an express right of way to register amidst cheers from his supporters.
Prince Sekat said; I have fulfilled my civic responsibility as a stakeholder of APC in my unit, Ward, Pankshin North, Pankshin LGA and Plateau State as a whole, he advise them to hold onto APC as it’s the only party that has Nigerians at heart.
A large number of APC members who were on ground includes the Ward Women leader, Unit Chairman and many others, Prince Sekat thereafter visited his father, The Ngolong Kor, Belning Ward Headquarters at the Palace and spend some time before departure.

Prince Sekat, Jos

Retired Comptroller of Customs, Victor Dimka, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau, describing APC as the party to beat.

Dimka registered with the party at Kabwir Pada Ward of Kanke Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.

The retired comptroller, who served in different formations including Comptroller, Seme Border Command, said he decided to join the APC after careful research into the activities of political parties in the country.
“The process into any political party is the registration into the party and today is my first step and first day in the APC.

“I have checked, studied the different manifestos and made researches into the activities of all the political parties existing in the country today.

“I realised that even the blind can see and even the deaf can hear that APC is the party to beat.

“APC has brought dividends of democracy to many Nigerians including Plateau people and I made up my mind to join the like minds making such possible and that is why I am here today,” he said.

The former comptroller of forwarding Operation Unit (FOU) Zone C of Customs, said that after his personal research of political parties, he also consulted widely.

He stated that his intention as a man of the people was to contribute to the growth of his community, Kanke local government area, Plateau and Nigeria.

On his next line of action, the retired comptroller who is a fellow of National Security Institute said he was still consulting.

“I am still consulting, what I know is that a journey of 1000 miles begins with a step and this is the step that I have just taken,” he said.

He commended Gov. Simon Lalong and members of the State House of Assembly for their efforts in the provision of dividends of democracy to Plateau people.

Dimka said that governance was a continuum and that Lalong had played his part well, particularly in the execution of his legacy projects spread across the state.

He described the APC membership registration and revalidation as a worthy exercise that would help the party to get the data of its members.

He urged the people of the area and the state to come out in large numbers to register with the APC as there might be no second chance.

Kabwir Pada Ward APC Chairman, Mr Philip Jelek, said the APC was excited to have somebody of Victor Dimka’s pedigree in its fold.

Jelek said the arrival of Dimka would no doubt strengthen in APC in Kabwir Pada Ward, Kanke local government, Plateau and Nigeria.

According to him, the party is expecting more new members because of its outstanding performance over the years and its willingness to accommodate everyone.

He said that the registration/revalidation exercise was going on smoothly in the area.

PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG APPROVES BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has approved the appointment of Chairmen and Members of Boards, Parastatals, Commissions and Governing Councils of Tertiary institutions in Plateau State.

Governor Lalong said the members have been appointed based on their experience, track record of achievements and loyalty to the State and the APC Rescue Administration.

He charges them to bring to bear their wealth of experience in giving direction and focus to the Boards, Parastatals, Commissions and Governing Councils with a view to ensuring that the vision of the government is achieved.

Governor Lalong said their appointment is coming at a time when the State is dealing with COVID-19 and its economic consequences which has necessitated the harnessing of the human and natural potentials of the State to mitigate the situation and deliver the dividends of democracy to the citizens.

While wishing them success in their new assignments, the Governor advised them to be guided by the extant laws and provisions guiding their appointments and avoid any act that will stifle the activities of the agencies under their supervision.

Details of the appointments will be released by the Secretary to Government of the State Danladi Abok Atu.

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

SEN. PROF. NORA LADI DADU’UT ADVOCATES FOR RESEACH AND PROPER INTELLIGENCE GATHERING IN THE FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY.

The senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District has stressed the need for research and proper intelligence gathering in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. The senator made her position known at Plenary on the 10th of February 2021.

The day’s proceedings started at 10:52am while the Senate moved into a closed door session at 10:53am, however, the senate resumed from its closed door session at 11:26am.

The Senate President Dr. Ahmed Lawan, PhD reported that at the closed-door session, the senate deliberated on the issues bordering on workings of the Nigerian Senate in particular and the National Assembly in general.

The proceeding at the floor of the senate among other things included deliberations on public petitions, presentation of bills, executive communications, presentation and consideration of reports.

On the motion on general insecurity in Nigeria by Senator Ajayi Borrofice and 104 others, Sen. Prof Nora Ladi Dadu’ut added her voice to the general insecurity in the country, she thus, advocated for research in the fight against insecurity. While speaking at the floor of the senate, Sen. Prof. Nora said ‘’What we need to do in this case is to go into research on the causes and come up with something that will help to alleviate this problem’’.

The senate however, resolved to urge the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR to direct the National Security Adviser and the newly nominated service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police to device a proposal to rejig the nation’s security architecture and disposition of forces for more effective counter measures against the current security challenges particularly in the rural areas.

NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi FELICITATES WITH ENGR. GONEN GOFWEN AT 58

Nde Victor David Dimka fsi, on behalf of the DVD Movement has congratulated the President General of Ngas nation, Engr. Gonen Gofwen on his 58th birthday celebration.

Describing the celebrant as a dynamic leader, Nde Victor Dimka fsi said ngas speaking people of the State became more United during his tenure, adding that as a leader who understands the challenges facing ngas people over the years, he has been able to mobilise all stakeholders to collectively respond to some of those challenges.

” We have become more United now than before. Thanks to his enviable leadership qualities which he has demonstrated through his tenure as President. His recent endorsement by the Congress is testimonial to this fact”, he added.

While rating him as a leader who has exceeded expectation, he urged the President General to sustain the tempo so that ngas nation will claim its place of pride among other ethnic groups in the State ànd beyond.

He therefore, wish him many more fruitful years ahead, as.he continues to serve ngas nation.

Boniface Kassam
DVD Media Head

PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES PLATEAU APC CARETAKER CHAIRMAN CHIEF LETEP DABANG @65

Governor Simon Lalong has felicitated with the Plateau State APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Chief Letep Mwelbish Dabang on the occasion of his 65th birthday.

Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message described Chief Letep as a grassroots politician and mobiliser who has achieved tremendous records in the political landscape of Plateau State.

Lalong said Chief Dabang has continued to steer the APC in Plateau State to higher heights and delivered strategic victories that have consolidated the party as the leading party in the State and the nation at large.

While wishing him many more years of good health, strength and God’s divine wisdom, the Governor called on the APC Chairman to continue providing leadership that inspires, mentors and motivates party members to deepen the party in the State for good governance and democratic growth.

Lalong also appreciated Chief Letep for his support to the Rescue Administration and focus in growing the party particularly now that a door has been opened for members to revalidate their membership while new members are admitted into the APC.

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