GOVERNOR LALONG PROMISES MORE SUPPORT FOR POLO AS 2022 JOS POLO TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF

Freelance Reporters, Jos

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong has promised more support to the game of polo which he described as one sport that has put the name of the State on the national and international map.

Governor Lalong spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Jos Polo Tournament in Jos where he also inaugurated a new Polo Club recently constructed.

The Governor appreciated the President of Plateau State Polo Club, Murtala Ahmadu Laushi and his team who has done a lot to transform the Club to be one of the best in the country.

He said the return of polo and other social activities in the State is as a result of the restoration of peace to the State which has attracted many people to the Home of Peace and Tourism.

He said though he has not tried the game of Polo, the assurance by the Club to admit him and put him through is a motivation he wants to consider.

The Governor called on the people of Plateau State to sustain the peaceful and mutual existence that has existed since his assumption of office because the peace has attracted people to Jos and businesses are flourishing.

In his remarks, President of the Jos Polo Club Murtala Laushi ascribed the successes recorded in transforming the Polo Club to the peace restored in the state and the all inclusive governance style of Governor Lalong.

He thanked Governor Lalong for agreeing to relocate the annual Trade Fair from the Polo Club in order to sustain the quality of the field and the infrastructure.

The President of the Plateau State Polo Club informed the Governor that 42 teams are in Jos to compete at the Polo Tournament including participants from South Africa, Argentina and the United Kingdom.

The Governor took out time to watch one of the matches which was thrilling with world class Polo players playing.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
27th December 2022.

PLATEAU DEBATE GUILD PRESS STATEMENT: SELECTION OF GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES TO APPEAR IN THE 2023 PLATEAU GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE

Freelance Reporters, Jos


The Plateau Debate Guild (PDG) will be hosting the Plateau Gubernatorial Debate for the 2023 Elections in January 2023. Its objective is that the debate will be a platform for healthy, intelligent and robust interaction among the Gubernatorial candidates to stimulate an issue-based political environment; enable the electorate to listen to the manifesto of the gubernatorial candidates and make an informed choice during the 2023 elections, and also provide a basis for holding political office holders accountable.
The PDG will not be able to host all 18 candidates for a debate due to the constraint of resources. Therefore, it intends to host four (4) candidates in the planned Plateau Gubernatorial Debate in January 2023.
To objectively select the four candidates to appear in the debate, the PDG wishes to communicate the following decisions:
A public opinion poll conducted by the PDG will select the top four candidates to appear in the debate in January 2023. This poll will have both virtual and market survey components of equal weight (50% each). This selection process will be participatory, people-centered, and the only criteria for appearance.
The online voting process will commence Monday, 26 December 2022- at 12 noon and end Friday, 30 December 2022 by 11.59 pm.
The link to the poll will be circulated widely and campaign teams can equally share it with their supporters. Kindly note that this has nothing to do with your choice of a candidate during the elections.
The market survey component will entail our teams going to major markets within the three senatorial zones in Plateau State to administer the questionnaire on the selection of candidates for the PDG Gubernatorial Debate. The timeline for the survey is between Monday, 26 December 2022 and Saturday 31 December 2022.
You can reach out to us at plateaudebate@gmail.com for feedback and enquiries.
Thank you.


Dr Daniel Meshak
Director-General, Plateau Debate Guild

Alfred Mangai
Secretary, Plateau Debate Guild

THE Ag. PROVOST,COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY VOM,MR DANLAMI SAMBO FELICITATES WITH RT HON SALEH SHEHU YIPMONG ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY

THE AG. PROVOST OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY VOM, PLATEAU STATE, MR. DANLAMI SAMBO FELICITATES WITH THE PEOPLE’S REPRESENTATIVE RT. HON. SALEH SHEHU YIPMONG, MEMBER REPRESENTING DENGI STATE CONSTITUENCY AND DEPUTY SPEAKER PLATEAU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY.

On behalf of the board chairman and members, management,staff and students of the college of Nursing and Midwifery Vom, the Ag. Provost Mr. Danlami Sambo warmly felicitates with and congratulate the people’s representative Rt. Hon. Saleh Shehu Yipmong wishing him a happy birthday celebration.

The provost felicitated with the Deputy speaker in a statement signed by him personally, where he appreciated God for his life, described him as a humble and dedicated true servant of the people, man of impeccable character, a rising star,a consummate human development strategist,and a ray of hope for the present generation who through actions and deeds have unambigiously demostrated high values and contributed immensely to the development DENGI constituency and Plateau at large.

While congratulating him on the celebration of his birthday,he prayed to God to grant the Deputy Speaker long life, peace of mind,sound health,more wisdom, and strength to continue to play his role in the development of the state through sound legislation.

It is my prayers that God almighty will continue to grant him his heart desires. He added.

Signed.
Mr. Bako Danlami Sambo. RN, RNE, RPHN, B.SC, M.SC, FWACN, P.HD IN VIEW

MAY CHRISTMAS BRING PEACE, LOVE AND HAPPINESS TO OUR HOMES, AND NATION,SAYS SENATOR DIMKA

MAY CHRISTMAS BRING PEACE, LOVE AND HAPPINESS TO OUR HOMES, AND NATION, SAYS SENATOR DIMKA

As Christians mark Christmas today, I join the Body of Christ in celebration and enjoin all to imbibe the spirit behind it.

In the light of the above, Christians have a responsibility to show love and care, sign posts that have remain the hallmarks of the season.

I am not inconsiderate of the current challenges facing the nation and what families go through in order to survive. That being said, I sincerely hope that the season will usher in peace and understanding between people and communities.

I pray that by reason of the season, the lessons of Christmas will permeate our hearts and minds through out the period and into the New Year, 2023.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!


SENATOR HEZEKIAH AYUBA DIMKA,
Senator representing Plateau Central and chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics

December 25, 2022

MAY WE BE GUIDED ALRIGHT TO BEAR FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THIS 2022 CHRISTMAS__Dr Soja Bewarang

MAY WE BE GUIDED ARIGHT TO BEAR FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THIS CHRISTMAS 2022

“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit, and the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him. The spirit of wisdom and understanding. The spirit of counsel and might. The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.” Isaiah 11:1–2

The Lord has graciously brought us to another end of the year. As we are privileged to celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year. May we hear the words of the Angels; “FEAR NOT I BRING YOU GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY——”

And as prophesied in Isaiah
hundreds of years before the coming of Jesus, of one who had come from the line of David, a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.;

God, I pray that this Christmas and as we move into 2023 may everything I do, may your spirit lead, guide, and direct me. May your spirit of wisdom, understanding and counsel and might and knowledge. May your fear totally direct everything I think, say and do your spirit’s power in me would make me a witness just as you promised Jesus.

I pray this for every single person who reads this right now. That, first and foremost, they would trust in you, Jesus. They would trust in you to save them from their sins, to restore them to relationship with you, oh God. Then, oh God, I pray for every single person who’s reading this, who has trusted in you for the forgiveness of sins.
God, I pray that you would guide them, direct their every thought, their every word, their every desire, their every action, their every decision.

God, please help them to walk in step with your spirit, just totally following the leadership of your spirit in them. Above all else, help them to live a spiritual, spirit-filled life that they would be empowered by your spirit with boldness to share the gospel.

So God, especially at Christmas when we have opportunities, so many opportunities to talk about Jesus.
 gift to all who cross your path.

Let Christmas be a true season of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

As we celebrate your coming in the fullness of the spirit 2,000 years ago, we praise you for your life in us today and we pray for the fullness of your spirit in us. In every way, we pray. In Jesus’ name, amen
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, A HOPEFUL AND PEACEFUL NEWYEAR
Rev Prof Soja Bewarang

GAGDI: CHRISTMAS IS A SEASON TO LOVE AND SHOW CARE TO PEOPLE

GAGDI: CHRISTMAS IS A SEASON TO LOVE AND SHOW CARE TO PEOPLE

On this day, and significant as it has being in the calender of Christendom, we join the people’s representative, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi in celebrating Christmas with the body of Christ.

As Rt Hon Gagdi has always preached in seasons like this, Christians must use the occasion to show love and care to all. It is in the exhibition of such virtues that Christmas would make meaning.

It is in the realization if his show of love for the people, we note with satisfaction that Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has remained committed in advancing the causes of his people without discriminating against any section.

In the last three and a half years of his representation, he has transformed communities that make the Federal Constituency of PKK with projects, empowerment initiatives, employment and such like; thereby causing to change the lives of his constituents.

As Christmas is celebrated, we make this solemn commitment on behalf of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi that he will remain focused and committed to representing the people of PKK, while seeking for a fresh mandate in 2023.

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

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December 25, 2022

CHRISTMAS: GOVERNOR SIMON BAKO LALONG URGES COMPASSION, LOVE AND HOPE

CHRISTMAS: GOVERNOR LALONG URGES COMPASSION, LOVE AND HOPE

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has joined Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria and around the world in celebrating Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ which he said is significant because of the message of hope, love and compassion it carries.

Governor Lalong in a Christmas message said the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ gave hope to mankind and restored humanity from destruction.

He said Christmas celebrations should therefore be a period where Christians demonstrate the attributes of Jesus Christ to the world and live up to his teachings by their conduct.

While rejoicing with Nigerians, he said the celebrations should not be overshadowed by challenges that the nation is passing through because there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Lalong advised Christians to extend their love to those who are underprivileged or persons of different faiths just as Jesus did during his earthy Ministry which earned him reverence and honour that is still being celebrated today.

He called on Nigerians to unite and focus on living sacrificially as well as working for the general good rather than being selfish, which is contrary to the lifestyle and teachings of Jesus Christ.

The Governor while wishing Nigerians peaceful celebrations, called for vigilance against criminals who might be planning to use the yuletide period to cause chaos and engage in activities that endanger peace and security of citizens.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
24th December 2022.

2023: GAGDI’S CAMPAIGN COUNCIL TAKES UP,AS HOPE IS REKINDLED FOR PKK,DISTRIBUTES TWO TRAILER-LOAD OF RICE WORTH 48M,SHARES 20 COWS AND A WHOOPING N50M TO PUT SMILES ON CONSTITUENTS AT CHRISTMAS

2023: GAGDI’S CAMPAIGN COUNCIL TAKES UP, AS HOPE IS REKINDLED FOR PKK, DISTRIBUTES TWO TRAILER-LOAD OF RICE WORTH 48M, SHARES 20 COWS AND A WHOPPING N50M TO PUT SMILES ON CONSTITUENTS AT CHRISTMAS

For two days running, major APC stakeholders in PKK desiring for Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to return to the Green Chamber in 2023 met with the candidate to unveil his Campaign Council.

Addressing PKK stakeholders in Jos on December 22-23, 2022, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, who arrived straight from Abuja for the meeting, said the members of the Council were carefully considered and selected to prosecute the election in 2023.

The Council is to be chaired by Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, while the Deputy Chairman is Rt Hon Emmanuel Goar I, and Paul Juryit, Deputy Chairman II, whereas the Director General of Campaign is Hon Phillip Dasun Peter to be deputized by Hon Sadat Garga. The Secretary General and Director of Research of the Council is ND Shehu Kanam.

The three chairmen of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam; Hon Kakmena Audu, Hon Henry J Gotip and Hon (Dr.) Dayyabu Yusuf Garga are Co-Deputy Chairmen.

The Council, made up of the crème de la crème of politicians, are battle ready to prosecute the battle for the soul of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam federal constituency. The full details will soon be made available after all stakeholders have been brought on bought.

The inauguration is expected soon, and It will be performed by no other person than the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Femi Hakeem Gbajabiamila.

Fresh from the unveiling of his Campaign Council, today, December 24, 2022 in Pankshin, Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi distributed 3400 bags from two trailer load as well as giving out various sums of money to different categories of people for the yuletide.

At the end of the event, a whopping N50 million was spent to put smiles on the faces of individuals, families, and organizations during the festive season. The items which were shared included two trailer-load of rice, 20 cows and money worth 50m naira to individuals, organizations and various groups in PKK.

In an interaction with the Committee responsible for the distribution, Gagdi expressed expressed satisfaction, however, assured groups that have not benefitted, that their cases would be looked into and provision made.?

The palpable show of happiness was written on the faces of those who came to collect the items, even as they prayed for his success in the 2023 general election.

While addressing the sea of heads at his constituency office in Pankshin during the event, Gagdi reiterated the fact that he was not unmindful of the challenges they are going through.

He said he was prepared more than ever before to serve PKK, as such, he needed the continued buy-in of his constituents in 2023.

He however made a solemn pledge that the plans he had for PKK after 2023 were unbeatable and eye-popping. He told the crowd that what they needed to do is to support the aspirations of Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe as Governor of Plateau State.

In the last four years, it has become a trademark of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to return to his constituents by blessing them in various ways, just so that he can uplift their spirits and make them comfortable.

This development has been God, because We Have Always Trusted in Him!

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December 24, 2022

GOVERNOR LALONG MEETS HIS SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL; INAUGURATES HOSPITALITY OUTFIT IN SHENDAM

GOVERNOR LALONG MEETS HIS SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL; INAUGURATES HOSPITALITY OUTFIT IN SHENDAM

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong and APC Senatorial Candidate for Plateau South District has met with his Campaign Council at the Zonal Headquarters Shendam.

He was received on arrival at the Senatorial Campaign Headquarters by the Zonal APC Chairman Alhaji Abdullahi Musa and the DG Campaign Hon. Nanvel Nimfel.

Briefing Governor Lalong on the activities of the Campaign Council so far, the DG Hon. Nanven Nimfel said the team has continued to carry out a robust engagement across the wards and units of the six local governments of the zone.

He said the candidacy of Governor Lalong for Senate has been well received by people at the grassroots who are optimistic that he will perform well and deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the zone.

He assured the candidate that the team is working round the clock in carrying out door to door campaigns aimed at not only selling his candidacy, but also that of other candidates of the APC including Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for President.

Responding, Governor Lalong thanked the Campaign Council for their efforts and said while he is away on assignment as DG Tinubu/Shettima Campaign, he has been receiving reports of their fantastic work across all structures of the party.

He said from all indications, Nigerians are determined to return APC to power at all levels including the Plateau South Senatorial Zone which is a home of the APC.

He admonished them to remain dedicated and committed to the mandate as well as avoid distractions from those who want to deceive the people using all forms of methods.

Earlier the Governor had commissioned a hospitality facility, the Shendam Marriotte Hotel.

Governor Lalong commended the brains behind the wonderful facility as well as the management consortium, Efan Hospitality Group for making a bold move to come to Shendam.

He said “As the motto of the Hotel suggests, Shendam Marriotte Hotel is a “Diamond in the South” which seeks to close the gap in the hospitality industry in this part of the State. Prior to this development, there has been perennial shortage of accommodation for guests who come to Shendam or the other parts of the Southern Zone for business, leisure or conferences”.

The Governor said with the expansive road networks that the Rescue Administration has developed in Shendam and neighboring towns, there is huge potential for economic activities in this zone.

He also informed the gathering that the Transmission Company of Nigeria has resumed work to complete the Makeri-Guratop-Pankshin 132 KVA Line which will supply power to the Central and Southern parts of Plateau, as well as parts of Taraba and Bauchi States within the next three months.

The Long Gamai Miskoom Martin Shaldas III welcomed the facility which he said will boost the profile of Shendam that is a gateway for people coming to Plateau State through Taraba State.

Managing Director of Efan Hospitality Group Martina Akintola said the organisation decided to establish the hotel in Shendam because of peace, prospect and warm reception of the people of the area.

She assured that the best services will be offered when this critical power project is completed and commissioned, the entire Central and Southern Zone will witness a massive boost in economic activities.

The Governor later inspected the facility together with other top dignitaries.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
24th December 2022.       

VICE CHAIRMAN, KOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION,JOS BRANCH, PRINCE SEKAT SABO CHARGES CHRISTIANS TO SHOW LOVE,UNITY AS THEY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Freelance Reporters, Jos

Vice Chairman, Kor Development Association, Jos Branch Prince Sekat Sabo,The Yandar Ngas has Challenged Christians to see Christmas as a season that rekindle hope despite the challenges that the nation is going through.

The Vice Chairman made this known as Christmas message to Members of Kor Community resident in Jos and environs.

This he said although Christmas is celebrated globally with varying degrees of merriment, many people are yet to fully grasp the significance of the season.

Prince Sekat Sabo urged Christians to accord the event its spiritual significance and work hard to share with others who are in need in this period.

On security, Prince Sekat Sabo advised Kor citizens to be vigilant at their places of worship as bad elements are on ground not to see the progress of our Nation.

He however Said those who have criminal intentions and work with the aim to destabilize society and cause trouble should be rejected.

Prince Sekat Sabo expressed hope and Confidence that with the prayers been offered by citizens of Nigeria, all the challenges being experience this year will surely come to pass

He called for continues prayers for elected leaders,at all levels, traditional rulers especially The Ngolong Kor,HRH Nde Solomon Chinnang B. Sekat, and Kor traditional council to enable them achieve the desired peace in our Land.

Prince Sekat assured Kor Community in Jos that the Association under their watch will continue to work with. Critical Kor stakeholders resident in Jos and environs to provide the devidence Of Democracy in the Community.

Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year. Sign:

Prince Sekat Sabo
Vice Chairman,KODA Jos Branch