MESSAGE OF HOPE TO GOD’S PEOPLE
“Do not be a terror to me; you are my refuge in the day of disaster.” Jeremiah 17:17 NIV
The life of a believer is not always rosy. Currently we are facing unprecedented times.
The entire planet is facing a Pandemic called “COVID-19” or the Coronavirus. Fear, uncertainty, panic and desperation are spreading faster than the virus itself.
World powers, great countries including our country Nigeria and States have been put on lockdown; people are being told to take shelter in their homes or houses. Schools have been closed. Businesses are shrinking as a result nations economy is almost at its lowest. Churches have cancelled normal services and unlike anytime in modern history people are perplexed and wondering what to do and asking when will this Pandemic ends.
Very sad is the people’s behaviour which seems to suggest that they do not believe the Pandemic is real and consciously violate Government preventative measures aimed at controlling the spread of the virus.
For those who are called according to His purpose, who know and should do the needful we must show example as we can be rest assured that God has everything under control. The unusual times will eventually come to pass one day.
Sometimes the outside world and even some believers including some Christian leaders assume that because we claim to know God and have Jesus as our personal savior we have somehow risen above the stresses of life. And because of this belief, some have taken the issue of COVID-19 lightly. They see it as lack of trust and faith in God when Churches are partially closed and people are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. That is very far from the truth. The Christian life is filled with strife and whatever affects the society affects our members as well. And as good shepherds we have the divine mandate to not only stand in the gab but prevent and rescue our members from what may harm them.
Yes, at times life is glorious, and at those times we can easily see the hand of God at work in our lives. Other times, as we are in, life becomes a bitter battle for us to stay afloat.
But we are to be encouraged by our trust and faith in God to hold on and, praise His name, even more than ever before. He has never let one of His children down, not one of them has ever been forsaken and at the appointed time we shall not only be conquerors but even more than conquerors.
Thus; as we continue in another face of the lockdown, and the number of infected persons is on the increase, let us live wisely. Do not sacrifice your health in the guise of looking for daily living and by so doing infect yourself and others. Let us hold unto the promises that His love never fails; that He will never allow us be put to shame; that His strength is perfect when our strength is gone.
Remember, discouragement is a thief. It will steal your vitality, your zeal, your joy, your peace, and your contentment. If discouragement dwells long with you, its friends will soon join. Their names are fatigue, hopelessness, despair, self-pity, depression, doubt, and bitterness. Sometimes, discouragement can be so strong that you even don’t want to go on living.
Therefore regardless of the challenges and inconveniences let us continue to trust; lean; hold tightly as we walk through the valley of the shadow of COVID-19, longing and hoping for the day of victory; for another trip to the mountain top in which we have full confidence will come one day.
We can stand tall through the painful toils, because our Redeemer lives and He is our refuge through every storm of life.
Have you been barely holding on lately? Remember, He has a firm grip on your situation, He cares for you, and His grip is much tighter than yours will ever be! 
Have a Coronavirus free day and week in Jesus name.
Signed:
Rev Dr. Soja Bewarang
CAN Chairman Plateau State Chapter

The Plateau State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), under the Chairmanship of Hon. Nandom Pyennap Exodus has today slammed a suspension on its immediate past Chairman in the State Hon. Yakubu Chocho, his Deputy Hon. Amos Gombi and eleven others.

The suspension was made available to Journalist in a press released signed by Hon. Akims Mamot James MNBAIS,MBAL, FNAS,IFAL,IFAS,M ILB the Plateau State Publicity Secretary, said Sequel to meetings of the State Caretaker Committee led by the legitimate Chairman of the party in Plateau State Hon Nandom Pyennap Exo.

The party has suspended the following members of the party for gross violation of party Constitution and conducting themselves in a manner that has cause the party great damages.

This members have constituted themselves as nuisance to the state chapter on various degree of involvement against the progress of the party in the state chapter.

Some are aspirants who are molesting innocent party faithfuls, through extortion of funds for their intending aspirations and its read as follows:

PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY
CARETAKER COMMITTEE

SUSPENSION NOTICE

Sequel to meetings of the state caretaker committee led by the legitimate Chairman of the party in Plateau State Hon Nandom Pyennap Exo.

The party has suspended the following members of the party for gross violation of party Constitution and conducting themselves in a manner that has cause the party great damages.

This members have constituted themselves as nuisance to the state chapter on various degree of involvement against the progress of the party in the state chapter.

Some are aspirants who are molesting innocent party faithfuls, through extortion of funds for their intending aspirantions.

Hon. Yakubu Chocho
Hon.Amos Gombi
Hon. Emma Tuwang
Hon. Simon Domle
Hon Benedict Shignuhul.
Hon. Christ Hassan.
Hon. Mrs Martina Dakur.
Hon. Iliya Zakari.
Hon. Felix Pensual.
Hon. Mali Maton.
Hon. James Pam.
Hon. Binchen Jantur.
Hon. JT Akans and other Out gone State Excos.

The party have also constituted a disciplinary committee to be inagurated on Friday 29th,May 2020
At the state party Secretariat Jos by 1pm.

Thanks for your usual cooperation.

Hon. Akims Mamot James MNBAIS,MBAL, FNAS,IFAL,IFAS,M ILB

PDP State PRO
For caretaker committee
Plateau State.the

PRESS RELEASE

PLATEAU STATE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAUCUS DONATES TO COVID-19 FUND.

In what could be described as “putting aside political differences” for the progress of Plateau State, members of the National Assembly Caucus from the State were at the Government House, Rayfield in Jos to present their donation to Governor Simon Bako Lalong towards the fight against COVID-19.
The delegation which was led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Idris Maje, donated an undisclosed sum of money to the Plateau State COVID-19 Trust Fund so as to assist Government deal with the pandemic.
The Deputy Speaker said the donation was in appreciation of the measures taken by the State Government so far in dealing with the pandemic through several measures.
He said “We have noted with delight some of the major steps you have taken to curtail the disease especially by restricting movements which has done a lot to limit the spread of the pandemic. We have seen you deploy technology in the borders to enforce the movement of people which largely limited importation of the disease”.
They asked the Governor to continue his initiatives which are aimed at saving the lives of the people and making sure Corona virus is defeated in Plateau State.
Governor Lalong who expressed appreciation for the gesture of the National Assembly Plateau Caucus said the donation again shows their patriotism and unity towards the progress of Plateau State.
Lalong said “Your presence here is a show of unity and solidarity for the good of our people. I have keenly followed what you have been doing individually for your constituents and other vulnerable people in the State. Nevertheless, you have deemed it necessary to contribute to the State COVID-19 Trust Fund. We are very grateful”.
He used the opportunity to also commend them for putting the interest of Plateau State high on the agenda of the National Assembly which has attracted a lot of goodwill from the Federal Government to the State. He also appreciated them for supporting President Muhammadu Buhari by passing quality legislations for the development of the country.
Lalong also used the opportunity to speak on the profiling and transfer of Almajiri children to their States of origin where he explained that the decision was taken by the entire Northern Governors in order to protect the children who were abandoned and became at risk of contacting COVID-19 and even spreading it.
He said “Although many are trying to politicise the matter, I can assure you that it is the best decision we have taken in the interest of these Almajiri children who for years have been suffering and left at the mercy of the streets. You will recall that the President’s wife, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari convened a summit at the Villa which was attended by the President, Sultan, Governors from the North and religious leaders. The decision was to stop the Almajiri system completely and we believe that we have the best chance to do so in order to improve the lives of these children and give them proper education and care”.
The Governor therefore appealed to the legislators to continue to support the Government in ensuring that the program succeeds despite the misinformation and improper tagging of economic migrants to the other parts of the country as “Almajiris” which he described as most unfortunate and improper.
The Governor in company of the National Assembly members later took possession of an ambulance, 2 ventilators, 10,000 surgical masks and other accessories donated to the State by NNPC/IPPG initiative.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
25th May, 2020.

Immediate past Chairman Plateau State Youth Council
Dr Fabong Jemchang on Monday handed over all necessary documents to the Plateau state ministry of Youths and Sports .


Speaking at the occasion in Jos , Jemchang said having been served with the press release from the ministry of Youth and Sports development Plateau state last saturday on the decision of the ministry to take over the PYC ,i forward my handover notes .

He said the Council under his leadership came into being on May 22 2017 and the tenure ended terminated May 22 2020 .
The ministry of Youths and sports development through the commissioner allocated 3 offices with tables and 8 single chairs to the council .,files of the last adminstration were handed over to me after i took over in May 2017 by Sir Emmanuel Dashe who is the EX Officio of the council .

He said ” ” I wish to on behalf of the EXCO , the central working committee , the 17 LGA chairmen of the Youth council and Youths of Plateau state hand over the properties of PYC .

“We shall give account of our stewardship to the Youths council at the General Assembly to be organised by the ministry after the Covid 18 pandemic .



Plateau state ministry of youth and sport development has evoked the doctrine of necessity directing the State EXCO of the Plateau Youth Council to hand over all necessary documents to the ministry pending the lifting of ban on public gatherings due to covid-19 global pandemic. This was due to the fact that the tenure of the EXCO has expired on the 22nd May, 2020




Fabong before now had said that he was determined more than ever to midwife the process of a new administration immediately Government lifts the ban on social gathering.

Fabong made this known while addressing newsmen in Jos the Plateau state capital on friday .

He thanked the Youths of Plateau for their support at all times.

PRESS STATEMENT

JOS NORTH LGC BOSS CONGRATULATES, MUSLIMS, SUES FOR TOLERANCE, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE

The Chairman, Management Committee of Jos North Local Government Council Hon. Shehu Usman has felicitated with Muslims in Jos North and beyond on the successful completion of the month – long Ramadan fasting.

Hon. Usman expressed gratitude to Muslims and residents of the area for remaining steadfast despite the situation the state found itself following the outbreak COVID 19 and urged them to use the occasion of the Eid el-fitri celebration to make supplications for themselves, the Local Government, Plateau State and the Country at large.

The Chairman described as regrettable the situation where Muslims in Jos North and beyond cannot observe usual Eid el fitri prayer this year, occasioned by the pandemic, but on them to see the situation as part of the sacrifice all Muslims have to make at this time.

He stated, “it is gratifying to note that we are concluding this year’s Ramadan on a good note despite the current COVID 19 pandemic ravaging the whole world. I praise Almighty Allah for allowing Muslims in Jos North Local Government to join the Muslim Ummah in making supplications for forgiveness of our Sins’.

The Chairman sought the continued support and cooperation of the Muslim Ummah and residents of the area in adhering of face masks, observing social distancing, regular washing of hands and eating immune boosting foods, among others.

He promised to continue to make life more meaningful to all residents of the area through godly and humane policies, reiterating his administration’s commitment to the socio – economic transformation of the Local Government Area.

The Chairman used the occasion to identify and congratulate Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau state, Speaker and members of the Plateau State House of Assembly on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and assured them of the Local Government unflinching support to the rescue administration in the state.

In another development, Management Committee Chairman of North Local Government Shehu Usman has expressed his condolences to the good people of Jos North Local Government over the sad loss of Alhaji Shehu Mai Manja.

The Chairman in condolence message said Alhaji Shehu Mai Manja contributed immensely to the growth of the APC in Jos North Local Government during the 2019 General Elections and prayed God to give his immediate family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Philip Eplong
Senior Information Officer

One John Jasper Nanzing,a native of Langtang has been arrested around Riyom local government area..

Until his arrest, Mr Nanzing have been parading himself as a captain in the Nigerian Army,he sometimes dressed as an Air force of officer.

According to information made available to Freelance Reporters Online, Mr Nanzing have scam a lot of people especially women at FCE Pankshin,Plateau State University Bokkos,Unijos and many other places.

Mr Nanzing has since been transferred from Riyom to STF HQter Jos for further investigation.

Details soon.

HON VICTOR LAPANG FELICITATE WITH MUSLIM UMMAH
24/5/2020
I Hon, Victor Lapang on behalf of family,Youths and Sports Loving People of Plateau State heartly Rejoice and Felicitate with the Muslim Ummah on the Plateau as they Mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration and Conclusion of the Ramadan Fast.

As we celebrate and rejoice on this Day, it is my Fervent Prayer and Belief that the Prayers, Supplication of the Ramadan and Spiritual Lessons learnt of Love, Justice,Equity and Peaceful co~existence with others continue to live amongst Us.

As we are faced with the Covid-19 Pandemic I urge everyone to imbibe all Health Guidelines of Physical Distancing and continue Praying to Allah(SWT) to heal our Land and Safe us from this Deadly Virus which has continued to Reck Havoc.

May we continue to live on Total Consciousness of the Message of the Holy Month and Reach out to those in Need as these were the lifestyle of Prophet Mohammed.
Sign
Comr, Ken Dabilong(Special Assistant Media & Protocol)
For
Hon Victor Lapang(Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development)

RE: JANG, USENI DISOWNS CARETAKER COMMITTEES, RESOLVE TO REPOSITION PDP

The attention of Senator Jonah David Jang has just been drawn to a false report by a discredited online news medium Universal reporter who over time has continued to publish fake news especially as it relates to happenings on the Plateau.

In order not to give credence to a lowly rated Yakubu Basari and his sponsors, we have in the past ignored all of his fake news. However, we have decided to respond to his latest story which is intended to mislead the very few who still read his concocted write up.

In the light of the above, we wish to state categorically that Senator Jonah David Jang welcomed the decision of the NWC of the PDP in appointing members of the last exco as caretaker committee after the expiration of their tenures, we salute the courage of our great party in taking that decision which could only have been done by divine wisdom because doing otherwise would have thrown up a greater challenge.

To set the record straight, at no time did the Senator shut his door against Yakubu Chocho and members of his committee.

People Democratic Party on the Plateau is a united family and shall continue to be so.

Senator David Jang calls on all party faithful who have genuine complains to approach the party with their concerns as the PDP has a robust conflict resolution mechanism.

Clinton Garuba
Media Consultant to Senator Jonah David Jang

OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER PLATEAU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. May 24 2020

HON Na’anlong Daniel CONGRATULATES MUSLIMS ON EID-el-FITR.

The member representing the good people of mikang and majority leader of Plateau state house of assembly has asked the Muslim faithful in his constituency and plateau at large to emulate the virtues of prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) as they celebrate Eid-el-fitr.

Hon. Na’anlong also enjoined the faithful to use the period to offer prayers for peace, unity, prosperity, healing of the land ,and rapid development at all levels of governance in the constituency and plateau.
He used the occasion to call on all Muslims to put into practice Lessons learnt during the Ramadan period and to love and share with the less privileged in the society as exemplified by prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).

The member said when every citizen upheld and practiced the teaching from our holy books, peace and tranquility would reign in the society.

Hon. Na’anlong further advice people to ensure that all the preventive measures put in place by the government should be obey and adhere to such as use of face mask, hand sanitizers and social distancing.

Once more congratulations on the occasion of 2020 eid-el-fitr and successful completion of fasting and prayers to my Muslim brothers and sisters.

Stay safe

NMT..

THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Of MIKANG LGA AND PLATEAU STATE ALGON CHAIRMAN HON EZEKIEL VUELGAP facilitate with Muslims.

May 24 2002

“On behalf of the executive, legislative arm of Mikang LGC, my family and the entire peace loving people of mikang,
I rejoice with the Muslim Ummah as you mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan today. Although, this year’s Eid- El Fitr celebrations came at a difficult & challenging time due to the #covid19 pandemic, I urge you to offer special prayers for God to bring the end to this global scourge and for wisdom for our leaders to overcome the challenges being faced in the area of security and the economy.

“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr today, it is my hope and prayer that Ramadan’s spiritual lessons and the Holy Prophet’s teachings of piety, love, justice, fairness, equity, peaceful co-existence with others, tolerance, honesty and dedication to duty will remain with us all for the benefit and greater glory of our dear nation.

“May the lessons and blessings of the Holy Month also permeate into us all, and positively influence our attitudes towards our fellow brothers and sisters irrespective of religion or place of origin; and promote greater commitment to the peace, unity and stability of the nation.

The chairman emphasized that prayers by the faithful are needed more than ever at this critical time even as he is optimist that the world will get medical breakthrough for a cure against the deadly Corona virus soon.

On our part we will continue to carry everyone along and peoples oriented programs and projects for the betterment of our locality.