Chief Kefas Ropshik “Kefiano” Donates Food to Less Privileged at New Year
2023 is coming with great hope to the less privileged as over 500 Widows and 400 Orphans got food items from Chief Kefas Ropshik Wungak “Kefiano” on Monday 2nd January, 2023 to celebrate his Birthday.

The event which held at Mees Palace was well attend by the business community, political stalwarts and well wishers including Plateau Music Superstar Panshak “Iceprince” Zamani to identify with the Celebrant who according to them is impacting the lives of the masses significantly.

While presenting the food items to the beneficiaries, Chief Kefas Ropshik said he is delighted to share with the less privileged from what God has blessed him with to assist them considering the harsh economic situation which he said has brought untold hardships to the people.
“It is a difficult period for a lot of people and what we are doing here is not our doing but the will of God who has blessed us so we can bless other people. In life, some people’s blessings may come from you and one must be ready not to hoard such blessings but give them out to attract more from God who is the source.
Though things were difficult for us business wise, we still deemed it fit to do what we are doing to identify with the less privileged; put smiles on their faces and give them a sense of belonging in the Society. It is always usual for me that one should always reach out to those in need. I am not doing this because i have more than enough, i am going out of my way to put this together to impact the lives of the people” he asserted.

He urged the people not to allow their background and present situation determine their future.
“Do not disappoint the sacrifices being made by people to you.
When i die, I don’t want to be remembered by the amount of money I have but the number of lives I will touch positively when I die” he said.

He admonished the people to elect credible Leaders who will provide good governance and transform the Nation in the forthcoming general elections.

Miracle Kefas, an Orphan from Barkin Ladi Local Government Area fron the Kefiano Orphanage who lost his parents during the crisis that affect his community couldn’t hide his joy and thanked Chief Kefas Ropshik for catering for their education and welfare since they were affected by crisis.

Mrs Monica Kefas a Widow and Member of Total Women Foundation (TOWOF) appreciated Chief Kefas Ropshik for identifying with them and putting smiles on their faces at their most trying moment.
She prayed God to bless him more so he can reach out to more persons who need same humanitarian intervention.

Each of the Widows got bag of Rice with hundred bags of same going to the orphans to cater for their feeding.

Chief Kefas has been carrying out this humanitarian gesture for 13 Years now and many have benefitted with hundreds on scholarship and others being part of his medical outreaches and other empowerment programmes.

By Prince Sekat, Jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated his Principal Private Secretary Barr. Cletus Kangkum on his 70th birthday.

Governor Lalong in a goodwill message said Barr. Cletus Kangkum has lived a life full of humility, hardwork, honesty and diligence as well as impacted so many people.

He said the celebrant is an accomplished administrator who performs his duties without fear or favour while mentoring the younger generation on the ethics, essence and rudiments of public service.

The Governor said such experience and quality service is what Kangkum has been carrying out since he joined the Rescue Administration in his present capacity and efficiently ensured that the office of the State Chief Executive functions seamlessly.

He also commended his devotion to God and contributions to the Church and the gospel, which he said has helped him raise children that are contributing meaningfully to society.

While wishing him many more years of good health, God’s protection and peace, Lalong urged him to continue to sustain his reputation as a reliable, honest and diligent man whose passion for justice, equity and fairness remains sacrosanct.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
31st December 2022.

By Prince Sekat, Jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has signed into law the 2023 Appropriation Bill of 149.9 Billion naira passed by the State House of Assembly.

While signing the budget into law in the presence of the Speaker House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Yakubu Sanda and Chief Judge David Mann, the Governor commended the State House of Assembly for giving due attention to the budget and passing it in record time in line with the provisions of SFTAS.

He said as the last budget of the Rescue Administration, the Government will do its best to implement the budget and smoothly bow out by handing over a virile economy to the next administration.

Lalong said the synergy between the three Arms of Government will continue as it has yielded positive results which are evident in the smooth running of Government and implementation of critical projects and programmes.

The Commissioner for Budget and Planning Dan Hirkop said the House of Assembly had raised the earlier budget of 139.3 Billion naira to 149.9 Billion having considered other issues such as injection of more staff into the workforce as well as transition to the next administration among others.

He said approved 2023 budget consists of recurrent expenditure of N84.153 Billion and capital component of N65.594 Billion.

Meanwhile the State Executive Council has approved the transmission of Draft Bill for the creation of the Plateau State Senior Secondary School Education Board to take charge of all secondary education matters.
Briefing newsmen after the Executive Council Meeting, the Commissioner for Secondary Education Mrs. Elizabeth Wapmuk said the creation of the Board will make management of secondary schools in the State more efficient and productive as funding, recruitment and human resource management will be better handled.

Commissioner for Information and Communication Dan Manjang said the council also the Council has recieved a request by the United Nations for the establishment of the Peace University in Plateau State. He said the Government is working with the UN to fine tune details of the venture.

He also disclosed that the modalities for the creation of Development Areas is still ongoing while the Council has advised traditional institutions which are yet to fill vacant stools to do so as soon as possible.

Manjang also announced the approval for the Debt Management Strategy of the State as well as recieved reports from two sub councils.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
29th December 2022.