The unseen hands fanning the ember of crisis in the labour Party LP, plateau State Chapter has finally been exposed ,and the reasons behind their action.

The crisis hitherto bedeviling the party is externally influenced , which can be best described as “The Hands Of Esue, and the voice Of Jacob” fuelled by

people on the corridor of power within and outside plateau state scared of Labour Party looking at the political fast lane LP is moving to capture power from the ruling APC, and return it back to the citizens of the State.

Counsel to the Governorship candidate of LP in the state, Edward Pwajok SAN,who doubled as running mate to the Governship Candidate Patrick Dakum made the exposure in an interview to journalists at the Federal High Court premises 9th December,2022, immediately after the Judgement of who is the authentic governship candidate of the party instituted by the embattled former Governorship candidate of the party Ambassador Yohanna Margif.

Edward further revealed that the other reason while some notable people who are already scared of LP in the state ,are bent of sowing seed of political discord among the members of the party ,is because the party in the state has provided the people of plateau an alternative political platform to elect their Representatives in the forthcoming General Elections which they are not comfortable with.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, further stressed that the APC and it traveling agents are moving round the clock to stopped at nothing, till they succeed in setting the members of the party against themselves.

Warned those behind the wicked plans that they have all failed the political permutations which the table will turn against them sooner or later, unless they retrace their steps.

Their annoyance is that they have run short of compendium of lies they are going to tell the people of plateau,by extension Nigerians after over Seven years of abysmal failure of All Progressive Congress APC, without accompanied the change they promised Nigeria people.

He advised the citizens of the state to go and get their PVC ready to push APC out of power now the legal tussles in the party is over, and the political coast is clear.

He warned some lawyers who instead of advising their client against filing frivolous cases that are bad , they rather instigate them because of their financial interest , as the supreme Court has come hard on those categories of lawyers as they will be fined adequately when luck run out of them

Earlier the Governship Candidate of the party Patrick Dakum advice the Electorates to go and dust their PVC ahead 2023 voting.

He advised voters to look at the family centered ballots paper when casting their votes .

GOVERNOR LALONG HOSTS PLATEAU BUSINESS COMMUNITY; PRAISES THEM FOR REJUVINATING STATE’S ECONOMY

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed appreciation to the business community for their support and collaboration which has resulted in the rejuvenation of the economic fortunes of the State.

Governor Lalong who was speaking at the 6th annual Governor’s Dinner with the business community at the Banquet Hall of the new Government House Little Rayfield Jos, said the level of faith and commitment exhibited by the business community gave a lot of confidence to the Rescue Administration to pursue economic revival and ease of doing business.

He said “This support has enabled us to undertake some of the laudable projects and programmes that has improved not only the GDP of the State but has uplifted the quality of life of many of our citizens. Indeed, you have been a solid partner with the State Government in areas of job creation and poverty reduction. When I assumed office as the Executive Governor of Plateau State, one of the critical goals of my administration was to make it easier for businesses to run efficiently. This is why we focused on improving the Investment Climate and the Business environment, by introducing innovative reforms in the processes and activities of the business related Government Agencies in collaboration with the relevant private sector actors with the aim of creating jobs and improving livelihood”.

The Governor explaines that his constant engagement with the business community gave him the opportunity to clearly understand and address some of the challenges that made entrepreneurship difficult in the past. This he said helped his administration to make job-creation a key consideration for all programmes in line with the State Development Strategy. Emphasis he said was also shifted towards empowering youths to become entrepreneurs rather than job seekers.

The Governor said through the creation of the One Stop Investment Centre (OSIC), the Multi Door Court House and the incentives given in land acquisition, infrastructure and tax holidays, the Government made it attractive for businesses to spring up thereby enabling MSMEs to increase their presence in the State.

He said before the end of his administration, the necessary legislations yet to be passed will be carried out while infrastructure will be improved upon to make it easier for businesses to operate and make profit.

Chairman Economic Advisory Council Nde Ezekiel Gomos said the Governor’s passion for ensuring economic growth and prosperity pushed him to focus on key issues that impacted on ease of doing business such as security, infrastructure, improved effeciency and effectiveness of government MDAs among others which resulted in Plateau being ranked 14th in the ease of doing business nationally, a better outing from previous positions that were not appreciable.

MD PIPC Mr. Chris Yilzak, DG PLASMIDA Bongkap Wuyep, Rep of PLACCIMA Dauda Gashit, Cyril Ogboli of the Coalition of Business and Professional Associations all gave kudos to Governor Lalong for not only giving a listening ear to the business community, but also carrying out most of the demands they presented which greatly improved the business climate.

This they explained was responsible for the harvest of awards that the State has been getting during the national MSME Awards among others.

Head of Policy and Strategy at GIZ Akin Amoware said the Rescue Administration under the leadership of Governor Simon Lalong has taken bold decisions to reform the business environment which have proven useful to business community and the citizens.

He explained that such reforms which are a continous process need to be sustained and enshrined in law to consolidate on the gains recorded.

The Governor launched the Compendium of Reforms produced with the Support of GIZ and thanked them for assisting the State to carry out most of the reforms.

Artisans in Plateau State also presented an award to the Governor for what they said was his passion for raising young entrepreneurs.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the
Governor of Plateau State.
10th December 2022.

GOVERNOR LALONG ATTENDS 1ST CONVOCATION AT COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE GARKAWA; OPENS RURAL HEALTH FACILITY AT HAMBIAK

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong wants Nigerian youths to see agriculture as a business that has huge potential for job creation and employment rather than a vocation for those who have no opportunity for white collar jobs.

Lalong while speaking at the maiden convocation of the Plateau State College of Agriculture Garkawa said such shift in mindset is necessary because the youths have the capacity to approach agriculture from a perspective of knowledge and research unlike in the past.

“Many youths unfortunately still see farming as a demeaning occupation and would rather stay idle looking for white collar jobs that do not exist. We have trained thousands through PLASMIDA, ITF and other partners, as well as empowered them to establish their farming businesses. Many of them today are doing well and putting food on the table” he said.

The Governor maintained that Plateau State is one of the most blessed destinations in Nigeria and the world with abundant agricultural potentials that are supported by the clement weather and natural endowments.

“Our rescue administration realising this fact, moved swiftly to change the tide by implementing the Development Plan which clearly showed that agriculture, mining and tourism are the key areas of comparative advantage that we need to leverage on to boost the economy of our State. This is more so when we have the natural blessings of unique weather which enables us to cultivate crops that are rare and in high demand” he disclosed.

While congratulating the graduands, the Governor said although the school did not conduct convocation in the past, the Rescue Administration has intervened to ensure that students are not stranded anymore.

He said “An institution such as the Plateau State College of Agriculture plays the very important role of producing the skilled manpower that will interface of farmers and train them on modern farming techniques which give more value. Our Rescue Administration has done a lot to improve the capacity of our farmers to adopt mechanised farming and the application of modern methods which consume less energy and yet provide higher yield. We have to mechanize and move away from the hoe and cutlass for better results. Already, we are providing the infrastructure that will ensure that agricultural products are seamlessly evacuated and on time to various markets around the country and elsewhere. This has resulted in the designation of the Yakubu Gowon Airport Heipang as a Cargo Airport by the Federal Government. In addition, we acquired the Inland Container Terminal to also be integrated to the Masterplan for agriculture in Plateau State”.

Lalong tasked the College to work hard in carrying out research and field work that will assist farmers address the challenges of crop diseases, marketing and storage of farm produce as well as mechanised farming which will go a long way in making farming attractive and profitable.

Commissioner for Higher Education Education Prof. Barnerd Matur Malau and his Agriculture counterpart Dr. Hosea Finangwai said the Lalong Rescue Administration has done a lot to improve Higher education in the State through improved funding, infrastructure and manpower.

In his remarks, Provost of the Plateau State College of Agriculture Garkawa Dr. Madang Dasbak thanked the Governor Lalong for giving the College attention and making sure that the first convocation is held.

He said over the years, the College has offered courses leading to the award of National Diploma, Ordinary National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in various aspects of agriculture. He also explained that the College has proposed 6 programs at HND level awaiting approval by the NBTE.

Chairman of the Governing Council Mr. Stephen Marah also appealed to the Governor to sustain his administration’s commitment to education as it has the potency to change the development trajectory of the State.

The Governor presented awards to 23 graduands who emerged best in various courses.

Earlier, the Governor had commissioned a model healthcare Centre in Hambuak, Derteng Chiefdom of Shendam Local Government under the Savings-Working for Results.

He said the facility will provide healthcare for rural people from adjourning villages with the neighbouring local government areas.

Commissoner for Health Dr. Nimkong Lar, Director General of the Plateau State Contributory Health Scheme (PLASCHEMA) Dr. Fabong Jemchang and Executive Secretary Primary Health Care Development Board Dr. Livinus Miakwap all described the establishment of the facility as very strategic which will grant access, reduce time to access and also improve the capacity to save lives since there will be resident health personnel in the centre.

Speaking on behalf of the community, Barr. Cletus Kangkum appreciated the Governor for his attention to the welfare of the people. He disclosed that the community has purchased an ambulance and donated to the centre as well as payed for health insurance for 100 indigent people in the area.


Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
9th December 2022.

GAGDI BERATES EDUCATION MINISTRY FOR DISREGARDING NATIONAL LAWS AS REPS DIRECT FOR BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION (FUE) PANKSHIN, OTHERS

The Member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has come hard on the Federal Ministry of Education for flagrant disregard for laws duly enacted by the National Assembly, which were assented to by the President, enrolled by the Supreme Court and gazetted by the Federal Government Printers, in fulfilment of all law making processes recognized by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

In a motion moved at plenary on Wednesday December 7, 2022, Gagdi decried the failure of the Federal Ministry of Education to capture the three newly created Universities of Education in its 2023 appropriation, but instead made budgetary provisions for the three institutions with their previous status as Federal Colleges of Education.

You will recall that the National Assembly had passed Federal Universities of Education, Pankshin, Ondo and Kontagora Establishment Bills in 2021, which were signed into law by Mr President earlier in the year, enrolled by the Supreme Court and gazetted by Federal Government Printers, to make them fully recognized as laws of the federation.

The visibly furious lawmaker chided the Federal Ministry of Education for making budgetary provisions for Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, which has no legal backing, but failed to recognize the three federal Universities of Education that have the full backing of the law.

Gagdi moved for the House to mandate the Committee on Appropriation to substitute the budgetary provisions for the three Federal Colleges of Education, as captured in the ministry’s budget with codes: 0517019009; 0517019013 and 0517019015, to suit their legal status as Federal Universities of Education.

Gagdi also moved that the House Committee on Appropriation provide adequate funding for all other educational institutions enacted by the National Assembly, including the National Hydrographic Agency Act, 2021.

The House approved all the prayers of the motion.

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PLATEAU APC FELICITATES WITH HON. NOEL DONJUR, LALONG’S COS @ 59.

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Plateau State Chapter, Hon. Rufus Bature on behalf of APC faithfuls in Plateau state, heartily felicitates with Hon. Noel Donjur, Chief of Staff Government House Administration on the auspicious occasion of his 59th birthday.
Reaching this milestone in one’s life is God’s divine grace and the entire party structures in the state joins you in celebrating this joyous moment.
You have lived a very worthy and impactful life given your contributions under successive governments in the state, first as the Honourable Commissioner of Works from 1999 to 2007 and now, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Plateau state.
As a renowned technocrat and politician, you are known to be a very unassuming, meticulous and calculative person, attributes which have added value to governance in the state.
As you mark this landmark event in your life the APC family in the state wishes you long life, good health and more grace to continue to serve our dear state and humanity.

Signed:
Hon. Sylvanus Namang,
APC State Publicity Secretary

GOVERNOR LALONG FELICITATES WITH CHIEF OF STAFF NOEL DONJUR @ 59

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has felicitated with his Chief of Staff Noel Donjur on his 59th birthday.

Lalong in a message described Donjur as a technocrat who continues to contribute enormously to the implementation of Government projects and programmes by bringing his professional knowledge and experience to bear.

He said the celebrant is a team player with ability to network in finding solutions to critical policies of Government as well as ensuring that set targets are realised.

The Governor said the Chief of Staff who is a long standing ally and confidant, exemplifies competence, honesty, capacity, patriotism and diligence which have been displayed over the years in both his public and private life.

Lalong while wishing him good health, wisdom and strength, said he hoped the celebrant will continue continue to make himself available for more service to his community, Plateau State and Nigeria.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
7th December 2022.

“TINUBU WILL PRIORATISE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIGER DELTA” GOVERNOR LALONG, DG APC PCC TELLS BAYELSANS

Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong says the duo of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Jagaban and Senator Kashim Shettima will work for the interest of the Niger Delta particularly Bayelsa State that is one of Nigeria’s source of oil.

Speaking at the APC Presidential Campaign Campaign in Yenagoa Bayelsa State, the Governor said Bayelsa is the home of great people who are hardworking, peaceful, brilliant and loving.

He said Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu knows the importance of the Niger Delta and Bayelsa State to the economy of Nigeria and has captured clearly the actions he will take to ensure that the people benefit more from the God-given resources that are found here. He is a man who believes in equity, fairness and justice.

He said more importantly, Asiwaju and Shettima know the challenges of the region particularly as it relates to the environment which explains why he was highly devastated by the recent flooding that engulfed most parts of the State and others.

He explained that Tinubu is a man who has a lot of experience in the oil industry, business and administration which will enhance the safety and protection of the people and environment.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu said he was elated with the rousing reception accorded him by Bayelsans which shows that they are fully behind the APC and are committed to making the party proud.

The APC Presidential Candidate said his Renewed Hope agenda has encapsulated energy security and transition in a manner that will be economically, socially, and environmentally beneficial to the people. He said he will continue with the diversification of the economy started by President Buhari.

Speaker House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila said by voting for Tinubu, Nigerians will be voting for a brighter and promising future.

Minister of State for Petroleum Timipre Sylva said the people of Bayelsa have decided to go all the way for APC and Asiwaju because of his track record.

He said they did it before when they elected a Governor and will show again their passion for the party during the 2023 General elections.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham,
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the
DG, APC Presidential Campaign Council & Governor Plateau State.
1st December 2022

APC GIDA GIDA RECEIVES DONATION OF A CAMPAIGN VEHICLE

On Tuesday the 29th of November 2022 the APC Gida Gida Support Group who have been working assiduously at the grassroots for the election of Tinubu/Shettima and Nentawe/Botmang including all the All Progressives Congress Candidates in Plateau state received a new branded bus to fast track their engagements across the state and ease their movement during the campaigns.

Presenting the bus in Jos the Grand Patron of the group Sir Joseph Ari KSM. Said he has a firm belief in the group arising from their track record of achievements and can’t be overlooked as such this gift is to propel the group to put in their best to propagate the APC candidates across the board. He also used the opportunity to call on all relevant stakeholders, to partner with the group to galvanize the existing support and network at the grassroots. He also reiterated that no support is big or small as it is a worthy sacrifice considering the quality of candidates the APC has presented for the forthcoming election.

In her statement of thanks, the Convener of the group Honorable Henniet Wapmuk said this gift is one of the biggest motivations for an active and versatile group like the APC Gida Gida Support Group she used the opportunity to call on all members not to relent on the existing efforts they have put in selling the mandate of the APC candidates in the state.

In a separate remark, the Chairperson of the group Honourable Mrs. Regina Naantuam thanked the Grand Patron for his kind and wonderful gesture saying the group will not go to sleep but rather ensure the APC coast home to victory in the 2023 general elections.

The APC GIDA GIDA is a campaign Support Group operating in synergy with other support groups of like-minds that are working towards ensuring electoral victories for the APC at the grassroots and beyond. It is a reliable and viable political platform geared towards galvanizing the APC family, with a special focus on women and youths, aimed at maximizing support for all the APC Candidates.

APC GIDA GIDA MEDIA

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION,DENGI-KANAM,FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NYAK-SHENDAM (ESTABLISHMENT) BILLS

The House of Representatives today, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 passed bills for the establishment of Federal College of Education, Dengi to replace the upgraded Federal University of Education, Pankshin and the Federal Polytechnic Nyak – Shendam LGA of Plateau State.

It is to provide legal framework for the earlier established Federal Polytechnic Nyak, which was created by Mr President on the request of Governor Simon Bako Lalong through executive fiat. The bills are referenced HB.1871 and HB.1897, respectively.

The two bills were sponsored by the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, were earlier in the year, presented for consideration on the floor of the House by the Chairman House Committee on Tertiary Education on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 and expeditiously passed by the House today, readying them for presentation to the Senate for concurrence by Tuesday next week, after which Mr President will assent to them, in fulfilment of the processes required by law.

While the Federal Polytechnic Nyak, has already been established with the administrative structures in place, but without the legal framework being fashioned out.

The signing into law of the establishment bill if supported by the Senate will now make the institution recognized by law to enjoy funding from the federation account and assume the status capable of presenting and defending its budgetary provisions in the National Assembly.

A visibly elated Gagdi was full of gratitude to his colleagues for the tremendous support accorded him in ensuring the bills passed through the rudiments of lawmaking without undue delay.

He assured that his cordial relationship with the leadership of the Senate will play a role in ensuring the speedy concurrence of the bills, giving their significant importance to our national life.

Meanwhile, the Maritime Trust Fund Establishment Bill, HB.1243, sponsored by Rt Hon Gagdi, which was earlier passed by the National Assembly, but declined assent by Mr President due to a manifest defect, was reviewed by the House of Representatives, effecting necessary alterations and passed by the House on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. It will also be sent to the Senate for concurrence.

If signed into law, these would bring to six, the number of bills sponsored by Gagdi to receive Presidential assent, thereby making history as the first lawmaker in Nigeria to sponsor six Private Member Bills to receive Presidential assent within a legislative session, since the establishment of Nigeria’s National Assembly as a bicameral legislature.

The other three bills sponsored by Gagdi, which have already been signed into law are: Police Act 2020, the Federal University of Education, Pankshin Act 2021 and the National Hydrographic Agency Act 2021.

Despite his sterling records of legislative prowess, Gagdi also holds a record of excellent performance in constituency outreach, project execution, as well as human development and empowerment.

He perfectly blends his lawmaking duties and oversight functions with a constant touch with his constituents.

Hardly a week passes by without Gagdi having at least ten engagements to attend in his constituency. This, according to his supporters and admirers alike, accounts for the grey hair adorning his head, despite the fact that he is only 42 years old.

With such a workaholic representative, who is never found wanting in any of the tasks bestowed on him by virtue of his position as the member representing PKK, it would be highly suicidal not to VOTE GAGDI AGAIN in 2023 for whatever primordial considerations, people might want to introduce.

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November 30, 2022

NORTHERN GOVERNORS MOURN ELDERSTATESMAN PAUL UNONGO

The Northern Governors Forum has mourned late elderstatesman Dr. Paul Wantaregh Unongo.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said the late Paul Unongo was an achiever who served Nigeria with passion and patriotism.

Lalong who described him as a thorough intellectual and notable politician said the deceased played a great role in the democratic journey of Nigeria and will be remembered as one who stood for justice, equity and fairness.

He said as Minister for Steel Development in the second Republic and pioneer Secretary General of the Nigerian People’s Party (NPP), Unongo demonstrated capacity and ability to work with Nigerians from all works of life and different parts of the country towards building a greater nation.

The Northern Governors Chairman also recalled that Unongo was the Convener and former Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum which took special interest in issues regarding the development of the region and the nation at large.

He said such interventions drew attention to, and mobilised support for the plight of the people of the Northern Region particularly in the areas of peace and security, agriculture, education, health and infrastructure among others.

Unongo according to the Governor never failed to speak out on national issues and advance solutions to resolving them.

While commiserating with his family, Government and people of Benue State, the Northern Governors Forum prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman Northern Governors Forum.
30th November 2022.