SALES OF ADMISSION FORMS INTO THE BASIC NURSING PROGRAMME FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION.
Application are invited from suitable qualified Candidates for Admission into Basic Nursing of the College of Nursing and Midwifery,Vom for the 2023/2024 Academic session.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates seeking admission into Basic Nursing MUST posses a minimum of five (5) credits passes in WAEC,NECO, or NABTEB, obtained at not more than two sittings. The five credit passes must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry,Physics and Biology.
Interested Candidates are expected to obtain application forms from the Academic Registry of the College in Vom, on payment of a Non-refundable fee of N7,500. Candidates are required to effect payment using the Remitta platform from any Commercial Bank of their choice. The RRR print out obtained from the Bank is to be presented to the Bursary Department for the issuance of receipt and collection of application forms from the Academic Registry of the College in Vom.
The following documents must be attached to all duly completed forms.
Two certified recent passport size photograph.
Photocopies of certificates.
3.Photocopy of receipt of Purchase of the form.
Local Government indigene certificate and Declaration of Age/Birth certificate.
Admission forms for the 3023/2024 Academic Session commences on Monday, April 17,2023. The closing date for the submission of duly completed forms is four weeks from the date of this advertisement. Candidates are to note that there will be no extension of date of sale of application forms.
The entrance of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi into politics may have been providential. For those who know, it was the progressive mentorship he received from Rt Hon Usman Zumunta Musa, (one time Deputy Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, now late) in the early years of his sojourn that unlocked his potentials for meaningful contributions to his people, state and indeed nation.
The manner, with which he took his fate headlong, changed the course for the better for the people; who deserve his intervention in various ways over the years. Even if some people did not give him the chance to be impactful on the political turf; it was because some had thought he was young with youthful exuberance. But those who thought in that direction have since been proven wrong.
Having learnt the ropes, he set out to put into practice the art in the general elections of 2011. He lost narrowly to Hon Sadat Garga, the incumbent of the Labour Party (today he is in the same camp with Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) who contested under the Peoples Democratic Party.
However, in 2015, the story changed for good. He beat all comers at the game and won the election to represent Kantana State Constituency in the state House of Assembly. That election was instructive as it became a turning point of his political journey, thanks to the fact that his constituents stuck with him despite the All Progressives Congress wave that swept across states that election year. He won on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Fate smiled on him soon after in the 8th Assembly: He achieved what his mentor had become during the height of his political days in the House of Assembly. He was made the Assembly’s Deputy Speaker, working with his colleagues towards making good laws for the state.
While majority of the people of Kanam local government were APC, they elected to give Yusuf Gagdi the mandate to represent them. They didn’t regret as he gave a good account of himself, in the Assembly. However, before long, he returned to the platform where his heart was: He cross-carpeted to the APC where his people were.
That action didn’t go down well with some members of the House, particularly of his meteoric political ascendancy in the state; but more so for dumping the party that brought him to limelight, they thought he should pay for the ‘sin’ of abandoning them mid-stream. If they thought they reduced him; he turned it to his advantage.
Before long, the musical chairs swung badly against him in the Assembly. He lost the position of Deputy Speaker in circumstances which cannot be explained, as there was nothing established against him by any known committee of the House. But knowing the nature of politics, he took the development with equanimity.
He navigated through several other challenges before the impeachment. Earlier, he resigned from a teaching job, unarguably realizing he would be impactful in the lives of the people if he went into politics. He made no mistake, as his choice proved all doubting Thomases wrong.
His impeachment from the Deputy Speaker’s position in the House soon turned out to him for good. The election turned out to his advantage; thus sending him to the Green Chambers in the National Assembly in Abuja in 2019 to represent Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency.
But it was not his entrance to the National Assembly that was the news; what became significantly different was his approach to representation. Never in the history of the federal constituency has the communities been blessed than his arrival on the scene; but overcoming all that stood in his way, he was able to change the narrative in more ways than one.
The Gagdi-born parliamentarian understood the nature of what the people wanted and the service to deliver became one to beat in the execution of projects of various nature, empowerment and other initiatives that touch on the essence of the peculiarity of the constituency.
Gagdi showed tenacity and consistency, never choosing who and what community to bless. The empowerment, employment and touching lives in various ways increasingly became a seed in every community, big or small in the 36 federal wards; his presence was felt.
No wonder, his mantra, In God We Trust, became a movement which embraced the critical mass of the society, youth, men and women. They understood Gagdi’s trajectory to offering service to the people. It is little wonder that when it was time to reciprocate the gesture, they chose willingly to be on his side during the 2023 general elections.
The people of the constituency became the better for it, but more importantly, Nigeria benefitted from his work as a member of the Federal House of Representatives. He was blessed to have Speaker Femi Hakeem Gbajabiamila and his colleagues closely working in the areas of good laws.
In the last four years, he became a history maker, setting the record of being the first federal lawmaker in Nigeria since the establishment of the National Assembly experience to have sponsored about 12 private member bills and over eighteen motions. Six of those have received Presidential assent. Some of them include: Police Act 2020, Federal University of Education Pankshin Act 2021, and National Hydrographic Agency Act 2021 among others.
It is no longer news that the race for the Speakership of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has since started. The gladiators for the office are varied with different political backgrounds and antecedence to boot. What we know is that it may not go to the last day before the winner will emerge among the lot.
Several names have been known in the public space to have indicated interest to contest for the office of Speaker, House of Representatives. Some of the returning lawmakers who have indicated interest to step in the shoes of Rt Hon Femi Hakeem Gbajabiamila include the incumbent Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Idris Maje Wase, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, House Committee Chairman on Navy, who are gearing up for the top job come June 2023.
Interestingly, both of them are from Plateau State in the North Central Zone, while others such as Muktar Betara Aliyu; representing Biu/Kwaya federal constituency of Borno State and Aminu Sani Jaji, a former chairman of the House of Representatives committee on National Security and intelligence in the 8th Assembly who has been reelected to represent Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji federal constituency of Zamfara State.
The position as other principal positions is expected to be zoned to various geopolitical areas of the country. The others who have publicly declared interest and are lobbying their colleagues are current spokesperson of the House, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Tajudeen Abbas, Sada Soli, Princess Mariam Onuoha, Makki Abubakar Yallerman, Abdulrahaman Olawuyi and the House Leader Alhassan Ado Doguwa. However, it should not be forgotten that those who are yet to declare their interest are wooing behind the doors their colleagues and other major stakeholders for support for the project. There may be more contestants.
It will be recalled that when Gagdi debuted in 2019, into the national parliament, he ‘quickly got involved in the internal politics at the time, aligned with the “progressives” camp and eventually became the chairman of Navy Committee, a committee ordinarily would not be given to a first timer. He did not disappoint the House; neither did he fail on the home front, as he gave a good account of his capability while he served’.
It is no longer news, the ‘permutations have commenced over who will be speaker in the 10th Assembly, it has become necessary to draw attention to the need of zoning the position to the North-central as it is the zone that has the least representation on the seat. This will ensure fairness and equity and give all the zones a sense of belonging in the next administration’.
Convinced that his capacities are not in doubt to lead the 10th Assembly, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has since made his intentions known to his colleagues in the House and major and critical stakeholders who know who is deserving of the office. Those who have an idea of the capacities of Gagdi have been quick to point out his qualities and why he stands in a better stead to be Speaker.
A few Nigerians may recall that it is only the North Central geo-political zone that has had the shortest stint of three months on the position of the Speaker, House of Representatives’. In 1983, during the short-lived second tenure of President Shehu Shagari, Hon Chaha Biam from Benue State was elected and served from October to December 1983. All the other geo-political zones have benefited variously ‘with the return to democracy in 1999 uninterrupted for almost 24 years, has given all the geopolitical zones in the country, the opportunity to produce speakers of the House of Representatives for reasonable number of years except the North-central’.
Speaking of why his zone should be considered for the position, Gagdi has this to say: I’m from the North Central and the region deserves to be Speaker if you are zoning it to Northern Nigeria. It’s only North Central that has not produced Speaker in the past years. North West has done it four times, the names are there. The North Central too has contributed to APC. The six governors in the North Central as it is; all of them are APC except Plateau State. so by the special grace of God, North Central has done its best to the APC and if the party zoned to North Central you will see more robust commitment from my side in ensuring I become Speaker of the 10th Assembly’.
Little wonder, in the last couple of weeks, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi and some of his colleagues supporters have traversed the length and breadth of Nigeria meeting governors, governors-elect and representatives from all political parties that would be inaugurated in the House in June 2023 to explain why he stands as the best candidate who is able to lead the 10th Assembly if given the chance.
It is not surprising that the campaign has gained traction with major power blocks that understand and have keyed into the movement to enthrone him as Nigeria’s Speaker. But beyond that, he made the people of the federal constituency which he represents the center-piece of what he does.
No doubt he has all it takes to lead the House of Representatives as its Speaker. He has the knack for pursuing the common good and also endowed with youthfulness, political ingenuity, tactician, and capable of managing diversity in the system; without injuring the sensibilities of those working with him, even as his cosmopolitan nature speaks well of him wherever he goes.
It is the bridge of goodwill he helped built across the country that is currently working for to his advantage. More importantly, his interests spread beyond the North Central for progress and development; while giving support to all without discrimination, thus dwarfing the records of any who has passed the same road.
Already, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has made a promise: I want to be a Speaker for the Nigerian people. I don’t want to be a regional Speaker. God willing I will be a Speaker for the Nigerian people irrespective of tribe, religion. I will be saying that my primary responsibility is to add value to the people of the country,
‘The qualities that I will expect from the next Speaker are capacity, sincerity, honesty and commitment. I want to see a just Speaker, one that will protect the interest of the people of all the geopolitical formations in Nigeria irrespective of population and what have you’.
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF ADMISSION INTO BASIC NURSING PROGRAMME OF THE PLATEAU STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY,VOM FOR THE 2022/2023 SESSION STREAM “B”
1. The Plateau State College of Nursing and Midwifery,Vom wishes to inform all Candidates admitted into the Basic Nursing Programme Stream “B” that Registration and lectures commences on the 17th April,2023.
2. Successful Candidates are therefore advised to report to the Academic Registry of the college for the collection of clearance letter and details of tuition fee and other sundry charges on payment of a non-refundable acceptance fee of N10,000.00 for Basic Nursing at any commercial bank of their choice on the Remita (RRR) Platform.
3.Prospective Candidates are advised to generate their RRR in favour of College of Nursing and Midwifery,Vom from any cyber cafe of their choice before proceeding to the Bank for the payment of acceptance and tuition fees without which payment will not be accepted.
4. Failure to complete all Registration processes on or before 28th April,2023 will have their admission annulled and we shall proceed to fill such vacancies.
5.All payments made after the closing date will not be honoured. Banks and Candidates are to note and comply strictly with this directive, please.
Announcer: AUDU BAPPIDAK SAMBO. Public Relations and Protocol Officer. (CONMVOM)
Adhoc workers’ protest grounds activities in Plateau Health technology college Pankshin
Activities at the College of Health technology in Pankshin local government council of Plateau state Area, were on Thursday grounded following protests by Ad hoc workers of the institution.
The workers who gathered at the School entrance in Pankshin as early as 8 am blocked the entrance gates and prevented movement into the school premises.
Leader of the protesters Wambutda Wugokwe, who spoke to our correspondent lamented that the reason for the protest is the non confirmation/absorption in the ongoing replacement of workers and the non payment of 45 monthly stipends .
He added that the the protest was an opportunity to bring the attention of the government and other relevant agencies to the alleged injustice and unfair treatment which they had suffered in the institution for the past years.
They vowed to continue the protests if their demands were not met.
Plateau 2023 – INEC officials allocated votes to PDP during ,the election – says APC Candidate Dr Nentawe Yilwatda
APC governorship Candidate Nentawe Yilwatda has revealed how a PDP card carrying member was employed by INEC and assigned to Mangu, the home Local government area of the PDP candidate to conduct the March 18th election.
Nentawe who disclosed this in his petition before the governorship election petition Tribunal in Jos, stated that Professor Henry Hentuang Longpoe was posted to Mangu Local government area as collation officer.
According to him, it was to the knowledge of INEC that Professor Longpoe was an aspirant for the Shendam Constituency, for the state House of Assembly and yet appointed him the collation officer of Mangu local government area.
Nentawe pointed out that Professor Longpoe, had severally identified with the interest and aspirations of Caleb Mutfwang as evidenced in his face book and other social media platforms.
Similarly, Nentawe fished out the collation officer of Naraguta ‘B’ registration Area, where he interrupted the collation process by unlawfully taking over the duties of the Ward collation officer.
He maintained that in the unlawful acts of the collation officer, he collated only the results of the polling units where Mutfwang had more votes including over voting and refused to accept results in those areas where elections were conducted.
The petitioner averred that INEC agents, in an attempt to conceal the over voting in the result sheets Form-EC8 A changed or altered the initial entries in the scores of the Political Parties.
Nentawe pleaded that the March 18th election was vitiated by non-conduct of elections or cancellation of elections in several polling units across the state adding that there was no accreditation of voter with the use of BVAS.
He therefore prayed the tribunal to determine that Mutfwang having not been sponsored by the PDP or any political party is not qualified to contest the governorship election.
The APC governorship Candidate further prayed the tribunal to declare Mutfwang’s election as the governor of Plateau state as null and void for non compliance with the Electoral Act,2022.
Nentawe urged the tribunal to declare him as the winner of the election having scored majority of the lawful votes cast at the election and set aside the certificate of return and compel INEC to withdraw same from Mutfwang.
THE ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, VOM PAID COURTESY VISIT AND PRESENTED A LETTER/CARD OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PROVOST OF THE COLLEGE, MR. BAKO DANLAMI SAMBO.
_12TH APRIL, 2023._
The Academic Staff Union of the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Vom paid a courtesy visit and presented a congratulations letter/Card to the Provost, College of Nursing and and Midwifery, Vom (CONMVOM), Plateau State on 12th April, 2023. Mr. Bako Danlami Sambo received the team in his office at Vom in the company of the outgoing Registrar, Mrs. Desgwom Prisca.
The Academic Staff Union team was led by the Chairman, Mr. Malau Samuel Zakka, Mr. Davou Habila Daze, Secretary, Mrs. Martha Gyang, Treasurer, and Mr. Rotji Dakup, Financial Secretary. Mr. Malau congratulated the provost on his appointment and commended the CONMVOM Management Team for their excellent work since they came on board. He recognized all the efforts being made towards advancing CONMVOM, and also highlighted the need for the CONMVOM Management Team and the Union to meet periodically to discuss issues relating to the growth of the College .
In his response, the Provost acknowledged the cooperation the management had enjoyed over time from both Academic and Non-Academic Staff. He reiterated the need for the two unions to collaborate for greater effectiveness and promised to further deepen the relationship by concurring to the scheduling of meeting to provide an avenue for discussions on how to move the College forward.
The outgoing Registrar, Mrs. Prisca Desgwom while giving the vote of thanks on behalf of the management, appreciated the leader of the Union and his team. She reiterated the need for both parties to keep brainstorming on ways to collectively advance the institutions.
It will be recalled that Mr. Bako Danlami Sambo RN, RNE, RPHN, RNA, BSC.M.SC, FWACN, and PhD in view was appointed Provost of the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Vom by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Dr. Simon Bako Lalong (KSGG) on the 20th February, 2023.
Signed: Audu Bappidak Sambo. Public Relations and Protocol Officer (CONMVOM)
May the peace and blessings of the most high God be with you now and always. Dr Finangwai offers special prayers to Christian’s faithfuls in plateau and Nigeria as a whole as they celebrate 2023 Easter.
GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES CHRISTIANS AT EASTER; CANVASSES FORGIVENENSS AND RECONCILIATION
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Christians for witnessing the commemoration of another Easter marking the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ which brought salvation to mankind.
Governor Lalong in an Easter message expressed delight that God has continued to preserve Nigerians and demonstrated his love and compassion for the peace, unity and progress of the nation.
He said through his death and resurrection, Jesus Christ has demonstrated selflessness and redeemed humanity from condemnation and choas, giving hope and optimism for a good life on earth and eternity.
The Governor therefore asked Nigerians to embibe the spirit of forgiveness, sacrifice and reconciliation which are the dominant virtues that Jesus Christ bequeathed to mankind as a result of his death, burial and resurrection.
Lalong also reminded Nigerians that this year’s Easter is being marked at a moment when the nation is undergoing a democratic transition which calls for more love and resolve to eschew all forms of bitterness and anger towards building a greater country.
He wishes the Christian faithful a fruitful celebration and prays that the reason for the season will continue to prevail in their lives now and always.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 9th April 2023.
GAGDI FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIANS ON THE OCCASION OF 2023 EASTER CELEBRATION
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the cross of calvary is the fulcrum of the Christian faith and the prove of glory days for Christians in the hereafter.
It is in the light of the foregoing that I felicitate with the entire Christendom on the auspicious occasion of 2023 Easter celebration.
May tranquility abide in our hearts, and our ways be righted in tandem with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who was nailed on the cross for the salvation of mankind.
Once again, Happy Easter!
Signed: Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, Chairman Committee on Navy and Speakership contender for the 10th Assembly.
The Generation Next Campaign Council has advised the People’s Democratic Party to stay away from the APC governorship Candidate Nentawe Yilwatda until after the election petition tribunal completes it’s sittings in the state.
Reacting to a newspaper report and rumours that talks are on to stop the party from going to the tribunal, spokesman of the campaign council, Shittu Bamaiyi stated that no amount of pressure would stop the APC and its governorship Candidate from challenging the outcome of the March 18th governorship election.
He further stated that the Electoral Act of 2022 gives an aggrieved party the right to go to the tribunal where there is a perceived injustice or illegality during the election.
Shittu remarked that, it is therefore not out of place for the APC and Nentawe to proceed to the tribunal to challenge the outcome of the election in the face of glaring electoral malfeasance perpetrated on that fateful day.
He noted that for the PDP to think that by exerting unnecessary pressure and sending emissaries would make the APC to withdraw the case from the tribunal, is just a fallacy.
According to him, no amount of sugar coated promises and enticements, would make the APC and its candidate to betray the trust and confidence entrusted to them by the people of the state.
Shittu advised the PDP to concentrate on putting up its defence if at all it has any, rather than embarking on a wild goose chase which at end of the day will not yeild any result
He emphatically stated that the APC has harvested enough evidence and witnesses to present at the tribunal to prove that the governorship election was massively rigged in favour of the PDP.
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Shittu Bamaiyi Spokesman Generation Next Campaign Council.
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