Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba, on Monday felicitated with Professor Nora Dadu’ut over her victory as Senator elect, representing Plateau South in the bye -election held last Saturday.



In a congratulatory message signed by his Press Secretary, Bulus Atang, the Speaker, described the victory of Professor Nora Dadu’ut of the APC, in the just concluded Plateau South Senatorial bye election as affirmation of the trust and confidence that People of Plateau South have in the APC led administration.



The Speaker while describing the bye election into Plateau South Senatorial seat held Last Saturday as not only successful but peaceful, transparent, free and acceptable further applauded the election empire, Security Agencies and all other Stakeholders for working together in ensuring that voters were mobilised to peaceful to cast their votes.



Abok Ayuba, advised the newly elected Senator, Prof. Nora Daduut to be magnanimous in Victory, adding that, since the success have already been achieved, She should put everything behind and carry everyone along in the journey ahead.



The lawmaker also thanked all those that worked hard to ensure that the election was not only won by the APC, but a successful exercise.



The statement further quoted the speaker reiterating that, the leadership and Members of the State House of Assembly look forward to having a harmonious and productive working relationship with Professor Nora, for the progress and development of Plateau State.

PRESS STATEMENT

NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT RESTRAINS WORKERS PROTESTS

The National Industrial Court holden at Jos, Plateau State, on Friday 3rd December, 2020 granted an order of Interim Injunction restraining the undermentioned whether by themselves or their agents, servants, privies or howsoever called from embarking on an industrial/state action or calling on any or all of its members to embark on any strike action or protest or any form of demonstration at all on the ground of non-implementation of the National Minimum Wage at the Local Government level pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for Interlocutory Injunction already filed by the Plateau State Government, the Attorney General of Plateau State and the seventeen Local Government Councils of the state.

For the avoidance of doubt, the persons so restrained by the National Industrial Court are:

1. Comrade Makwin Yohanna Arandong, President, National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Plateau State.
2. National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).
3. Comrade Gana S. Ayuba, Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers, Plateau State Chapter.
4. Nigerian Union of Teachers, Plateau State Chapter.
5. Comrade Selkur D. Stephen, Chairman, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter.
6. Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter (MHWUN).
7. Comrade Briskila D. Dabit, Chairman, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Plateau State Chapter.
8. National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Plateau State Chapter.
9. Comrade Angai A. Ayuba, Chairman, Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigeria.
10. Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigeria.
11. Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Plateau State Chapter.
12. Comrade Eugine Manji, Chairman, NLC, Plateau State.
13. Trade Union Congress (TUC), Plateau State Chapter.
14. Comrade Titus, Chairman, Trade Union Congress, Plateau State Chapter.

What this means in essence therefore, is that any such protest does not only amount to unlawful assembly, but contempt of court and shall be dealt with accordingly.

The Plateau State Government hereby warns the parties involved not to take the laws into their hands but allow the process of court to take its full course.

Government hereby assures its citizens, workers and non workers that it has their interest at heart and will not do anything deliberately to shortchange them in any way.

ALWAYS THINK PLATEAU AND ACT PLATEAU.

Dan Manjang,
Honourable Commissioner,
Information and Communication,
Plateau State.
6th December, 2020

The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has extended his warmest felicitations and the goodwill of his constituents to the Senator-elect at the December 5, senatorial by-election in Southern Plateau, Dame Nora Daduut on her well deserved victory at the polls, and looks forward with optimism, to work with her at the National Assembly for the betterment of Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole.

The lawmaker describes Nora’s victory as a milestone in the quest to advance women participation in leadership roles, while congratulating her for being the first woman in the northcentral Nigeria to be elected to the red chamber.

Hon. Gagdi was thankful to the governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Simon Lalong for providing the enabling environment for women to thrive in the political firmament of Plateau state, and appreciated the people of the southern zone for setting the pace as the first zone to produce a woman senator in Plateau State.

He indulges the Senator-elect to reciprocate the goodwill of the people of Plateau south and all those who contributed in making her electoral victory possible. This, he said, can be achieved by living above board and representing her people with the commitment and enthusiasm she is known for in handling responsibilities bestowed on her in her capacity as a mother and university don who attained the cresendo of her career by dint of hard work.

Signed:
Gagdi Media Team

Distinguished Senator-Elect,

I write to congratulates you on your historic election not only as an elected first female Senator from Plateau State,but as a Distinguished educationist with vast wealth of experience in community development and educational sector.

As a distinguished professor and a teacher,I believed the People of Plateau South will further witness an effective, efficient and tremendous benefits in your Legislative representation at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Even though you are coming at a challenging time,and considering the immense task that lies ahead of you,please be assured of my prayers and support.

I also want to congratulates His.Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State. Rt.Hon.Dr.Simon Bako Lalong KSGG,the entire All Progressives Congress(APC) Family on the Plateau,and the Prof.Nora Ladi Daduut Campaign Team for the resounding victory at the polls.

May this Victory further strengthen the bond of friendship amongst party faithfuls in the State for future elections,this is an opportunity to further reaffirm our unequivocal commitment to All Progressive Congress(APC) constitution and manifesto for the betterment of party members and Plateau citizens.

God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria;
God Bless Plateau State

Once again, Congratulations,
Professor. Dame.Nora Daduut.
Distinguished Senator-Elect.
Plateau South Senatorial District.

Signed.
Victor Dimka fsi

Distinguished Senator-Elect,

I write to congratulates you on your historic election not only as an elected first female Senator from Plateau State,but as a Distinguished educationist with vast wealth of experience in community development and educational sector.

As a distinguished professor and a teacher,I believed the People of Plateau South will further witness an effective, efficient and tremendous benefits in your Legislative representation at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Even though you are coming at a challenging time,and considering the immense task that lies ahead of you,please be assured of my prayers and support.

I also want to congratulates His.Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State. Rt.Hon.Dr.Simon Bako Lalong KSGG,the entire All Progressives Congress(APC) Family on the Plateau,and the Prof.Nora Ladi Daduut Campaign Team for the resounding victory at the polls.

May this Victory further strengthen the bond of friendship amongst party faithfuls in the State for future elections,this is an opportunity to further reaffirm our unequivocal commitment to All Progressive Congress(APC) constitution and manifesto for the betterment of party members and Plateau citizens.

God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria;
God Bless Plateau State

Once again, Congratulations,
Professor. Dame.Nora Daduut.
Distinguished Senator-Elect.
Plateau South Senatorial District.

Signed.
Victor Dimka fsi

PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG SALUTES CHIEF OF STAFF NOEL DONJUR @ 57

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated his Chief of Staff Noel Donjur on the occasion of his 57th birthday.

Lalong in a message of felicitation described the Chief of Staff as a committed technocrat who has demonstrated uncommon commitment to the success of the Rescue Administration and the development of Plateau State.

He said “I am highly appreciative of your zeal, passion and sacrifices towards the implementation of the programmes and policies of our administration. You have provided the necessary support and coordination that is enhancing governance and service delivery to our people”.

The Governor said with such commitment and dedication, will enable the administration to overcome all obstacles in fulfilling its mandate to the people.

Lalong while praying God to grant Mr. Donjur more years of good health, God’s protection and wisdom, the Governor urged him not to relent on his devotion towards the attainment of the goals of the Rescue agenda on the Plateau particularly at these challenging times.

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

His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has described the losing of Dass bye election by the ruling People’s Democratic Party PDP in the state as a will of God.

The Governor said his administration has accepted the defeat with dignity and sportsmanship.

Governor Bala said people of his government should not be divided by this temporary setback.

He remembered that, PDP lost 21 House of Assembly seats and 3 Senate seats in 2019 General Elections but Allah, gave them the victory in the gubernatorial election.

He enjoined stakeholders not play to the gallery by indulging in blame game, internal rancor, accusations and mistrust.

The Governor said as warriors, his administration and the party have to plan to regain their lost ground with chivalry, tactics and team work.

Governor Bala thanked and appreciate all dogged PDP Members for their support and contributions, adding that, the loss is a leason for all of us, but no one is to be blame.

Lawal Muazu Bauchi
Special Assistant (New Media) to Governor Bala Muhammad
06/12/2020

PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES FIRST PLATEAU FEMALE SENATOR-ELECT, PROF. NORA DADU’UT.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Prof. Nora Dadu’ut candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for making history as the first female Senator-elect in Plateau State.

Prof. Nora Dadu’ut who emerged winner of the Plateau South Senatorial District bye-election defeated her closest rival George Daika of the PDP for the nod to fill the vacuum created by the death of the former occupant of the seat late Senator Ignatius Longjan.

Governor Lalong said the victory of Prof. Nora Dadu’ut was not surprising as the APC is well rooted in the whole state particularly the Southern Senatorial District.

He congratulated Prof. Nora whom he believes will give quality representation to the people of the Southern Senatorial District and also represent the interest of the State at the red chamber.

He commended INEC and security agencies for working assiduously towards a successful election. He said the electorate also deserve special commendation for conducting themselves peacefully and ensuring that the execise was devoid of violence and malpractice.

Lalong also called on other political parties and candidates who lost the election to rally round the winner in the best interest of the zone and Plateau State as a whole.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
6th December 2020.

PLATEAU SOUTH DECIDES

LANGTANG NORTH
APC: 12241
PDP: 16841
Difference: 4,600

LANGTANG SOUTH
APC: 9321
PDP: 12439
Difference: 3,118

MIKANG
APC: 8425
PDP: 7887
Difference: 538

SHENDAM
APC: 18542
PDP: 10223.
Difference 8319.

QUAN-PAN LGA
APC: 12,784
PDP: 10, 641.
Difference: 2143

WASE
APC: 21838
PDP: 12,807
Difference: 9,031

TOTAL
APC: 83,151
PDP: 70,838
MARGIN OF WIN: 12,313

Hon Bala Ali Lukshi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the bye-election for Dass Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly.

His victory followed the conclusion of voting and counting of ballots in the election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the seat which had been declared vacant.

INEC’s Returning Officer for the election, Professor Ahmed Mohammed of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University announced Ali as the winner of the poll on Saturday at the collation centre in the state.

According to him, the APC candidate polled a total of 12,299 votes to defeat Lawal Umar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 11,062 votes.

The result was announced in a rowdy and tensed atmosphere after the agent of the PDP raised an objection to the results announced.

1. Wandi ward , APC 594. PDP 1149.

2. Zumbul/ Lukshi, APC 1522, PDP 674.

3. Durr, APC. 974 PDP 552.

4. Bununu south, APC. 1548 PDP. 1231.

5. Bundot. APC. 851 PDP 1033.

6. Baraza, APC. 1183 PDP 866.

7. Bununu central, APC. 3052, PDP 2544/

8. Dott. APC. 870 PDP 1133.

9. Bagel/Bajar. APC 718 PDP. 989.

10. Polchi. APC. 987 PDP 891.

Total……

APC= 12,299

PDP= 11,062.