The Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency and the PDP Plateau North Senatorial Candidate, Hon. Simon Mwadkwon Ph.D has urged the newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) from his Federal Constituency, Senatorial Zone, State and Nation at large to be patriotic and good Ambassadors as they go into the work of maintaining law and order and protecting the society against criminal elements. The Federal Lawmaker made the disclosure when some newly recruited personnel of the NSCDC paid him a visit to appreciate him for assisting them to secure the employment opportunities. He urged them to be committed to the peace and stability of the Nation.
According to Dr. Simon Mwadkwon, the Personnel are stepping into a new terrain and should put patriotism above any other sentiments in order to guarantee a more safer, secured and better Nation where people can go about their legitimate endeavors without any form of molestation and harassment.
“It is pertinent for you to display uncompromising integrity, hard work and professionalism as you carry out the duties of your new offices. “I know the task ahead of you is a herculean one considering the level of our deteriorating security, but you must be ready to overcome the insecurity bedeviling our Nation and free us from the shackles of crimes. “In no distant time you will become senior Officers and you must work towards achieving a more peaceful and secured Nation” he said.
The Personnel who took turn to speak appreciated the Lawmaker for facilitating and lobbying the opportunities. They promised to be good Ambassadors and not to disappoint him and the Nation by working diligently and meticulously to reduce crimes.
GOVERNOR LALONG FELICITATES WITH APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, SEN. ABDULLAHI ADAMU @76
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has felicitated with APC National Chairman, His Excellency Sen. Abdullahi Adamu on his 76th birthday, describing him as a gift to Nigeria.
Lalong in a congratulatory message described him as a man of vast experience in politics and governance as well as a patriotic Nigerian who has contributed immensely to the development of the nation.
He said “Sen. Adamu is one of Nigeria’s finest politicians who has deployed his experience, capacity and vast knowledge in building democratic institutions as well as mentoring the younger generation for the task of service and dedication to national ideals. His long political career has been very valuable in the democratic journey of the nation as he played various roles at the Local, State and national levels effectively”.
Governor Lalong said the APC National Chairman since taking the mantle of leadership of the ruling party, has brought in stability, understanding and push for robust reconciliation which is repositioning it for effective service to Nigerians especially ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The Governor noted that Sen. Adamu has also done a lot to boost the nation’s agriculture by engaging in farming and also contributing in the passage of various legislations that have boosted food production in the country during his term at the National Assembly where he headed the Senate Committee on Agriculture.
While wishing him many more years of good health, God’s blessings and divine protection, Lalong urged him to continue to serve the nation and also grooming younger ones towards making Nigeria great.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 23rd July 2022.
GOVERNOR LALONG PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE DELOH NAOMI JUGU
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong was among thousands of sympathizers who converged on ECWA Unity Church Rayfield Jos to pay last respects to Deloh Naomi Jugu who died recently at the age of 82.
Governor Lalong described her as a mother who was loving, principled and passionate for the development of Plateau State and Nigeria as well as resolute for the protection of the lives of women, children and the less privileged.
He said Ngwo Naomi Jugu was a fearless politician who never tolerated injustice but would rather give up her rights and comfort to fight for equity, fairness and justice.
The Governor said her life story is one of Service, diligence and excellence because she carried out her assignments with the fear of God and love. This made her serve various Governments in the State and at the National level in many capacities.
Governor Lalong said she left indelible footprints in the sands of time which will need to be filled by those she has mentored and raised in the area of politics, community service, business and education among others.
In his sermon, Rev. Ayuba Ashishe challenged Christians and Nigerians of other faiths to bear in mind that they will one day give account of themselves before God who has the records of their activities.
He said the Book of Revelation in the Bible is very clear that every soul with stand before God to be judged according to his deeds without discrimination or any escape. He said Late Deloh Naomi Jugu was a committed Christian who did her best to follow the ways of God at all times.
The family of the deceased appreciated Governor Lalong for his support, respect, and love towards Mama Naomi Jugu while she was alive and even at her death.
They described her as a caring and loving mother who did not only raise her biological children, but also trained many who have become great persons in politics, business, education among others.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 22nd July 2022.
OPERATION SAFE HAVEN TRAINS PLATEAU VIGILANTE ON INFORMATION GATHERING
The Special Task Force codenamed Operation SAFE HAVEN has trained 165 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on community watch and security information gathering process in Riyom local government area of Plateau state.
Delivering his keynote address at the passing out ceremony at Riyom Township Stadium, the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali said security of the communities requires continuous collaboration and support of the people. He averred that timely sharing of information with the security agencies is key to peace and security of the communities.
The Commander who was represented by the Deputy Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, DCP Mohammad Rabiu reminded the trainees of the oath of allegiance to which they swear and warned them to be more vigilant and impartial in the discharge of their duties.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Commander Sector 6 Riyom, Colonel Hassan Gwani revealed that the trainees were drawn from various communities that cut across religious and ethnic background. “The trained vigilantes are to work with the security agencies in monitoring activities of criminal elements and report accordingly ” he said.
In their seperated remarks, the Honourable Member Representating Riyom in Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon Timothy Dachung and the Chairman Riyom Local Government Area, Hon Mafeng Gwalson applauded Operation SAFE HAVEN for initiating measures to secure the communities on the plateau. They alluded the improvement of the security situation on the plateau to the new measures recently employed by the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali. The speakers noted the importance of security patrols, vigilnace, and continues collaboration with the community members in taming the tide of insecurity on the plateau.
Delivering his vote of thanks, the Ata Ateh of Ganawuri, His Royal Highness, Da Yakubu Chairman, pledged the continues support of community leaders and the people of Riyom to troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN. He expressed optimism in the capacity of the troops to secure the people when given the necessary support.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of writing materials to primary school pupils and oath taking ceremony, administered by the Chief Magistrate of Riyom, Justice Noknaan Dreakat.
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ISHAKU TAKWA Major Military Information Officer OPSH 21 July 2022
Troops of Operation SWIFT RESPONSE of 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) in a joint operation in charge of Joint Border Drill Patrol have intercepted 2 Filling Stations involved in smuggling petroleum products around the border town at Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The troops deployed for anti-smuggling operations on patrol with the customs personnel and other security agencies during routine patrol observed that all the filling stations at Imeko Afon Local Government Area were closed.
Further investigation revealed that most of the Filling Stations closed during the day are active at night.
Consequent to this revelation, the troops in conjunction with personnel of Operation SWIFT RESPONSE conducted a dawn operation on 16 July 2022 and discovered 2 Filling Stations siphoning Premium Motor Spirit into Jerry cans at Imeko. On sighting the troop the suspected fuel attendant and buyers fled the scene.
Accordingly, a search behind the station and its surroundings led to the recovery of filled jerrican already loaded into vehicles and ready to be smuggled out.
At the end of the operation, a total of Two Hundred and Three (30 Litres) Jerricans were confiscated out of which One Hundred and Forty-Eight were filled with PMS.
Additionally, One Dane Gun, 3 Generators, 4 Vehicles, and 6 Motorcycles were discovered hidden in the bush path. Other items ceased included.The operation was well coordinated in a professional manner and items ceased have been handed over to the Nigeria Customs Service.
It would be recalled that following the escalation of activities of smugglers around the border communities across the country, the Federal Government inaugurated the Anti-smuggling Outfit Tagged Operation SWIFT RESPONSE comprising the personnel of Army, Customs, Police, and other security agencies to checkmate activities of the smugglers which have a detrimental effect on the economy.
The National Security Council on Thursday announced that it is considering a nationwide ban on motorcycles and mining activities in the country as part of its strategy to curb terrorist activities, checkmate loopholes and cut off their sources of funding.
Addressing state house correspondents after the meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami stated that investigations are still ongoing especially to establish the correlation between mining and motorcycles which they suspect provide funding for the supply of arms to the terrorists.
Malami who noted that terrorists had moved from the conventional ways of funding their activities to mining and ransom taking, disclosed the government was not unaware of the economic consequences of the proposed resolutions, particularly the motorcycle ban but it has become imperative in order to guarantee the nation’s security.
Recall that terrorists and other criminals resorted into using motorcycles to carry out its operations across the country.
YAKUBU JANG & CLINTON GARUBA: Faces of the New Cabal running PDP on the Plateau.
Former Governor Jonah Jang, his son Yakubu Jang and Clinton Garuba, Jang Media Consultant and Manager of JAY FM 101.9 visit to Port-Harcourt recently to see Governor Nyesom Wike has been criticised by many PDP faithfuls who alleged it is another avenue to collect more money for Campaigns without the Governorship Candidate of the PDP Caleb Mutfwang in attendance.
Remember,when Wike Visited Plateau State before PDP Presidential Primaries, there were wranglings about how the dollars given developed wings.
A lot of PDP faithfuls allege that these were the same people that singlehandedly picked the Governorship and Deputy Governorship Candidates of the PDP in their House and convinced Dara Jang to do their bidding.
A flash back to the recent PDP Gubernatorial Primaries has it that it was Wike’s Dollars that did the magic of delivering Caleb Mutfwang when it was obvious Kefiano was coasting home to victory,he ended up in second position despite joining the PDP few months to the Primaries, it was Wike that saved the Jang Camp from imminent disgrace as Dara does not give Money to those he supports, a concerned PDP member laments.
It is even alleged in some quarters that Ngo Josephine Piyo is a place holder to be replaced soon by the cabals.
It is also instructive to note that this faction spearheaded by the duo of Yakubu and Clinton has hijacked all key positions in the PDP leaving PDP stalwarts like J.T Useni,Fidelis Tapgun,I.D Gyang,Eddie Pwajok,D.T Sango to lick their wounds in perpetual non-inclusion.
The recent resignation of Pamson Dagyat ,a staunch supporter of Baba Jang may not be unconnected to the dominance of Yakubu Jang and Clinton Garuba who have hijacked the running of the PDP with the Chairman Chris Hassan doing their bidding.
This has sent shivers and mutual suspicion amongst PDP faithfuls who fear that the Governorship candidate might just be a puppet in the hands of the over ambitious cabals.
Many PDP faithfuls promise to resist this tactical imposition and continuation of a political dynasty that is self centered and deceitful.
Attempts by this writer to reach the duo at the time of this report proved abortive.
IPA BESTOWS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ON HON. PAM BOTMANG The Independent Publishers Association, IPA, has recognized the immense and remarkable achievements of Hon. Pam Botmang, Plateau State Commissioner of Works by bestowing an Award of Excellence on him today, at his residence in Rayfield, Jos. Speaking at the event which was graced by the Commissioners of: Information and Communication, Science and Technology and Education, Honourables Dan Manjang, Gyang Musa and Dan Philip Hirkop, Jos South Local Government Chairman, Gideon Dandareng, and many well-wishers, IPA Chairman, Shabul Mazadu, lauded the services rendered by Botmang over the years. He said, “Botmang, when he was in his mid-twenties, started his odyssey in service to the society in the late nineties precisely 1998, where he embarked on his journey in the private sector at Hamstang Limited in Lagos, as a commercial officer, and progressed to commercial Manager and General Manager. While also in the private sector, he held many positions both in associations and organizations some at the same time and others at different intervals such as: he played a role as a Director of Grand Cereals and Oil Mills Ltd Jos, Nigeria from 2015 – 2018. He was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indigenous Shipping Agents & Operators Association of Nigeria (ISAOAN) Lagos, Nigeria 2011 – 2018; he was also a Director, Tenti Greens Farms Ltd Vom, Nigeria 2009 – 2018; Managing Director/CEO, Sapphire Shipping Limited Lagos, Nigeria 2009 – 2018; An indigenous and fully licensed shipping and logistics service company within major seaports and airports across the country with the headquarters in Lagos Nigeria. He set up the Platinum Services Ltd which has since been operational and is standing tall amongst such ventures in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos where is providing a full range of logistic services to clients across the globe. This made him an employer of Labour since his early thirties and has remained so. Platinum is a licensed shipping company with wide range of professional shipping services in general agency practice, special agency, owner’s protection/supervision, crew manning and all types of claim handling, Disport Agency, Ship Owners’ Representatives/Protective Agents, Ship Charterers, Maritime Brokers, and supply of Bunkers. Botmang’s company which flourishes to the admiration of all has two subsidiaries with staff strength of 55.” Mazadu further commended the awardee for his stamina, prowess and sagacity in handling many positions at a time and discharging them excellently coupled with carrying his co-workers along via good rapport. He said, “Hon. Botmang has distinguished himself in all his areas of endeavours by being committed to his job, discipline and with excellent rapport with co-workers. His outstanding performance and pedigree, humility, vision and penchant for prosperity, unity and progress, endeared Dr, Nentawe Yilwada, the APC gubernatorial candidate to pick him as running mate seeing they float on the same visionary pedestal of transforming Plateau into a glorious haven.” Commending the award on behalf of the Commissioners, Hon. Dan Manjang applauded the giant strides of Botmang both in the public and private sector, saying they are worthy of emulation. And that the award was well deserved. On his part, head of their neighbourhood, said Botmang is a very good neighbour who treats them well, and that all of them are throwing their support for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Nentawe Yilwada whose running mate is the awardee. According to him, the qualities exhibited by Botmang and his subsequent selection as the gubernatorial running mate, is convincing that the candidates will surely elevate Plateau when given the chance to govern. He further attested that the award was well deserved. Jos South Chairman, Gideon Dandareng, commended Botmang saying he has offered so much to Plateau and that the award was well deserved. Responding, Hon. Botmang, thanked IPA for the award saying it will spur him into putting in his best in service to mankind. He further admonished youths to imbibe the spirit of success, independency and of service to the society.
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party has emerged victorious in Osun’s governorship elections, defeating Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress.
The results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission registered that out of the votes counted across the state, Mr Adeleke received 403,371, unseating the incumbent, who scored 375,027 votes.
The ruling party APC won 13 LGAs while the PDP won 17 LGAs
Mr Adeleke’s good showing had been apparent throughout voting hours across the southwestern state on Saturday.
Mr Adeleke’s win at Osogbo Local Government Area, receiving 30,401 votes out of the total 54,997 cast votes, while Mr Oyetola garnered 22,952 votes. He also made inroads into other opposition strongholds, including in Ile-Ife, where he pulled a surprise in Ife North Local Government Area.
The candidate’s victory was also buttressed by the inability of the ruling APC to garner as many votes as it anticipated from Iyiola Omisore’s stronghold in Ile-Ife. Mr Omisore used his popularity in Ile-Ife to deliver a slim victory for Mr Oyetola in 2018 after his third-party candidacy forced a run-off between the APC and PDP.
In this cycle, Mr Adeleke retained the support of his nephew David ‘Davido’ Adeleke and top PDP politicians like Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki and some party governors. Messrs Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde shunned Mr Adeleke’s campaign over undisclosed grudges.
The opposition had touted the exercise as a harbinger of the 2023 general elections, in which Nigerians faced the question of whether to remove or retain the party in power.
The ruling APC had downplayed expectations about the message Nigerians are likely to hold from the election’s outcome, saying it should not be seen as a referendum on its overall popularity, which it maintained was growing.
Mr Adeleke, a former senator who was the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2018 cycle, emerged as the party’s guber choice on March 10 after slugging it out with Dotun Babayemi.
Messrs Adeleke and Oyetola had sought the job in 2018. The election was initially declared inconclusive by INEC, and a rerun was slated on 27 September 2018. Mr Oyetola was declared the winner after the run-off. At the final count, Mr Adeleke polled 255,023, losing with less than 500 votes to Mr Oyetola, who scored 255,505 and was returned elected.
Mr Adeleke challenged the result as fraught with irregularities and ruling party tampering, but the Supreme Court affirmed Mr Oyetola’s victory on July 5, 2019.
SECTOR COMMANDER TASKS PROMOTED OFFICERS TO BE PROFESSIONAL AND REMAIN APOLITICAL
The Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai Major General Koko Isoni on Friday 15 July 2022 charged the newly promoted officers of the Sector to continue to be more professional in carrying out their duties. He made the charge while decorating some of the promoted officers in Damaturu.
Gen Isoni further urged them to remain apolitical and continue to carry out their duties professionally in defense of the country and its constitution. He commended the newly decorated officers for their bravery and urged them to continue the good work, and ensure synergy with other security agencies and all stakeholders.
One of the decorated officers was Anyanwu Kennedy, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Sector 2 OPHK, Damaturu, Yobe State. Others include MS Shehu and Y Tela were promoted from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain expressed happiness and promised to justify the reposed on them by protecting the territorial integrity of the country.
The decoration ceremony was graced by the Commander, Sector 2 Engineers Brigade, Brig Gen JO Ememe, Commander, Sector 2 Equipment Support, Col E Odede, the Executive Secretary, Yobe State Emergency Management Agency Dr Mohammed Goje among other members.
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