NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi CONGRATULATES THE NEW MISKHAM MWAGHAVUL.

Former Comptroller of Customs, Nde David Victor Dimka fsi has congratulated Da John Putmang Hirse over his recent selection as the new Miskham Mwaghavul.

In a congratulatory message issued through his Media Aide, Boniface Kassam, the Captain of the DVD Movement in Plateau State said the selection of the new paramount ruler was the best thing that would happen to the Mwaghavul nation.

He described Da John Putmang Hirse as a seasoned public servant who will bring his wealth of experience toward enthroning peaceful coexistence among his people and Plateau State as at-large.

“Having served at the Federal level and rose to the position of a Permanent Secretary before becoming the Miskham Mangu and now the entire Mwaghavul nation, I have no doubt that the Mwaghavul people have made the right choice. He will bring his wealth of experience to bare as the paramount ruler of the entire Mwaghavul nation”, he said.

He therefore urged the new paramount ruler to ensure unity among his people and other ethnic groups in the State.

He prayed for God’s guidance and wisdom as he seats on the throne of one of the largest ethnic groups in Plateau State.

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GOVERNOR LALONG MEETS DIASPORA BIKER KUNLE ADEYANJU; RESTATES COMMITMENT TO POLIO ERADICATION, SPORTS AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has received Kunle Adeyanju the diaspora biker who rode from London to Nigeria.

Kunle who is in Jos as part of his advocacy for the fight against Polio met with Governor Simon Lalong at the oldest golf course in Nigeria, Rayfield 1913.

He said he is still going round the country to encourage Nigerians to keep on doing what they have done to fight against Polio so that the disease will not come back again.

Adeyanju stated that just last week, Polio was recorded in the UK and also reiterated the fact that Malawi, Cote D’Ivoire and Togo still have Polio. Therefore it is very important for the country to sustain its efforts to permanently kick polio out of Nigeria so that Polio will never return.

Governor congratulated Kunle Adeyanju for a successful trip from London and also welcome him to Plateau State, describing him as a hero and worthy ambassador of the nation.

Lalong also appreciated his effort in fighting against Polio, a disease which he said did a lot of damage to Nigeria and took a very long time to be checkmated.

The Governor also told him that he is a major donor in the fight against Polio by his reason of being a member of the Rotary International, a body that has led in the fight against Polio globally.

He assured him that the Government of Plateau State will continue to do its best to not only address polio related matters, but also handle other diseases that pose a threat to public health and safety.

Lalong also told Adeyanju that his administration has continued to create the right atmosphere for tourism and sports to thrive thereby making it possible for more people to visit Plateau State for leisure and business.

He also used the opportunity to appeal to Adeyanju to use the benefit of his visit to Plateau State to send out the correct information about the fact that a new Plateau that is peaceful, accommodating and investor- friendly has emerged out of the sustained efforts of the Rescue Administration.

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

GAGDI FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS ON EID-EL-KABR, DISTRIBUTES 430 RAMS, TWO TRAILERS OF RICE FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION

No fewer than 430 rams and 1700 (50kg, 25kg and 10kg) bags of rice were distributed to Muslim constituents of PKK by the member representing the constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, to facilitate a hitchfree 2022 Eid-el-Kabr celebration for the beneficiaries.

It is a sacrosanct tradition of the lawmaker to distribute food items and cash donations to his constituents during festive period in tandem with the spirit of giving and to also assist the less privileged members of the constituency celebrate without much hassle, this has been a yearly ritual he has maintained since 2015, when he was elected to the State Assembly.

This year’s celebration came at a time prices of foodstuffs and animals have skyrocketed, jeopardizing the chances of many households to provide for their families, hence the lawmaker’s intervention comes handy, as attested to by many of the beneficiaries.

Traditional rulers, party officials, various youths and support groups, as well as religious leaders from Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam local government areas benefitted from the lawmaker’s gesture, and were appreciative of the intervention.

Cash support raging from 10 thousand to 50 thousand naira were distributed to those some selected perambulation alongside the rams and rice to different individuals and groups to assist in buying soup ingredients. The cash distribution totals 5 million naira.

About 81 rams were shared to salaried village heads within Kanam Traditional Council, 25 to Jahr Chiefdom and 50 to Kanam Emirate Council, making a total of 156 to the entire traditional institution in Kanam LGA.

30, 10 and 12 rams were distributed to Imams of Jummat mosques in Kanam, Pankshin and Kanke local government areas respectively. Similarly, distribution committees in Kanam alongside leadership of KPY and Jos got 33 and 15 rams respectively.

Friends and relations got 54 rams, Jos based stakeholders got 50 while the Kanam APC caucus got 27 and some youth groups got 25 rams.

As for rice distribution, Imams of Jummat mosques got 234 bags, 500 bags were distributed to stakeholders in PKK, VOGA officials shared 100 bags, Babayo boys got 100 bags, youth groups in PKK got 300 bags, Kanam LGA Exco and Ward Chairmen 41 bags, while 247 bags were shared to village heads and traditional rulers.

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GAGDI MEDIA TEAM

OUR SUPPORT FOR YOUR AMBITION IS UNDILUTED, ARTISTS TELL RT HON YUSUF ADAMU GAGDI

In what appears to be a tacit approval of the competence of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to be returned to the House of Representatives, a group of artists have thrown their support behind his ambition.

The group, which included lyricists, composers, musicians and other creative artists, were at the Gagdi Support Group Foundation at Yingi, Rayfield, Jos, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 to confirm their support for his re-election to represent the people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency.

The group which was received by Pharm Mizim Dagung Haruna, Senior Legislative Aide to Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi, noted that the constituency has continued to be inundated with myriad of life changing projects and other social intervention needs that have never been witnessed before.

Describing Rt Hon Gagdi as one not satisfied with what he has done so far has exhibited uncommon passion for setting a record that would be difficult to beat.

Corroborating what has been said about Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, one of his aides, Comrade Saminu Maigoro, said Hon Gagdi remains committed to providing the people with life changing and people-oriented projects in virtually all communities in the constituency.

He told the guests who have composed songs, videos and other creative contents in honour of Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi to remain committed to the cause of selling him to the larger societyty.

Speaking severally, the artists, made glowing reviews of Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi’s contributions towards uplifting the lives of the people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency.

While pledging to work harder towards helping to sell his candidacy, the group prayed for his success in 2023 and offered suggestions on the way forward.

Those who attended the meeting included, MC Dan Angas, Ayuba Dutse, Xtra P, Jaafar Danja, Lasgidi, and Glamor amongst other 40 artists.


GAGDI STRATEGIC MEDIA COMMITTEE

July 6, 2022

HON. GAGDI HAS BEATEN THE BLUEPRINT SET FOR HIM BY PKK – GOBAK
A former Secretary to Plateau State Government, and an elder statesman, Chief John Gobak mni, OFR, has showered accolades on the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, over his achievements as a federal legislator.
Speaking to THE BEACON in his office today, Gobak said that Gagdi’s performance in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, and what he did to improve the welfare of his constituents is beyond their (PKK constituents) expectations and has the blueprint initiated for him by his constituents drawn from Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Local Government Areas.
According to him, when Gagdi newly won his election in 2019, he enlisted him (Gobak) as head of the team that will come up with a blueprint of what his constituents will like to be done for them. And he (Gobak) asked Gagdi why he wanted to kill his political career, knowing fully well that any blueprint presented to him, will serve as a yardstick of judging his performance. He said, “I asked Gagdi whether he will be able to accomplish all that will be prepared for him as a blueprint. He gave me the assurance that he will be able. We then set out to work by nominating from each local government of the federal constituency those that will come up with a very good and life bettering blueprint. After completing their assignment, we presented to him as a document and he launched it in Pankshin.”
Beyond our wildest imagination Gobak went on, Gagdi did remarkably well more than what was enunciated for him. “
On the issue of a single term of four years in office being advocated for by some of Gagdi’s constituents, Gobak said, “The All Progressives Congress, APC, has given Pankshin the Senate ticket of Plateau Central Senatorial District to Pankshin, the Governorship Ticket to Kanke and the House of Reps of PKK to Kanam. The party faithful of PKK deems it fit to return Gagdi for a second term based on his remarkable achievements. This has balanced the equation. Those saying there shouldn’t be second tenure for Gagdi, which local government would they want to take double ratio, and why would they want Kanam to go empty? The people of Kanam have presented him as the person whom they want to fill in their portion, and they are not complaining, why would someone from Pankshin or Kanke complain? Is the Senate and Governorship not enough for them? Is politics not give and take?”
Furthermore, he said that reward system is an active ingredient in boosting the morale of elective office holders to do more. “Gagdi has made a very great impact on the lives of his constituents and we are praying that he will do more if he wins again, “he added.

Rt. HON. YUSUF GAGDI TO BE UNVEILED AS AMBASSADOR FOR THE 2022 OPSH PEACE AND UNITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT / SECURITY AND LEADERSHIP YOUTH SUMMIT

The commitment of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency to creating various platforms for the utilization of the energies of the youth to national development has been praised.

This was the view of the representative of Major General IS Ali, General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division and Commander, Special Task Force Operations Safe Haven (OPSH), when he visited him in his office at the Gagdi Support Group Foundation in Jos Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

Represented by Navy Captain HA Hassan, the Sector 1 Commander,Major General I.S Ali, noted that the choice and recognition of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi as Ambassador for the 2022 OPSH Peace and Unity Football Tournament/Security and Leadership Youth Summit was instructive given his pedigree in the area of youth empowerment and his youth friendly disposition.

While responding, the Senior Legislative Aide to Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi, Pharm Mizim Dagung Haruna said the choice of his boss was well conceived, as it was an idea whose time has come.

He noted that Gagdi over the years, has remained consistent in his drive to ensure that the youth are given a place in the scheme of things to showcase their endowments.

He reiterated the fact that one of the things which the Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi is closely associated with was the burning passion to unite young people through various initiatives.

Present during the meeting were members of the Operation Safe Haven Youth group led by their Coordinator Domtur Victor.


GAGDI STRATEGIC MEDIA TEAM
July 6, 2022

EID-EL-KABIR: GOVERNOR SIMON LALONG ADVOCATES UNITY, LOVE AND BROTHERHOOD

Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governors Forum Simon Bako Lalong has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir.

Governor Lalong in a Sallah message congratulated the Muslim Ummah for commemorating another significant event in the Muslim calendar which brings to fore the message of sacrifice, love, tolerance and unity as preached by the Holy Prophet (PBH).

The Governor urged Muslims to celebrate this significant spiritual event by reflecting on the issues that Nigeria has been confronted with such as insecurity, intolerance, religious bigotry, ethnic bias and poverty among others that can only be tackled when there is unity, collaboration and sacrifice among all Nigerians.

He said the matters that are weighing down national progress are such that Nigerians must look beyond parochial and selfish interests to enable people from all strata of society get equal opportunities contribute to solutions irrespective of their backgrounds.

While expressing optimism that Nigeria will surely overcome its challenges, Lalong challenged all stakeholders to work hard in building values and ethos that promote national agenda, equity, justice, fairness and respect for diversity particularly now that political activities are in top gear.

He also called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for Plateau State and Nigeria and support the government as it works hard to fulfil its electoral mandate to the people.

Lalong also urged those in the holy land to pray and offer supplications to God for divine intervention in the affairs of the nation.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
8th July 2022.

NORTHERN GOVERNORS MEET MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE OVER NLTP/L-PRES IMPLEMENTATION AND SECURITY FOR FARMERS

The Northern Governors Forum has met with the Minister of Agriculture Dr. Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar over the National Livestock Transformation Programme and the State Level Project Socialisation on Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in the region.

The meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja was chaired by Simon Bako Lalong, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State. It was attended by Governors of Kwara, Niger, Kebbi, Kaduna and Deputy Governors of Benue, Kogi, Bauchi and Nasarawa States.

Speaking to journalists after the meeting held behind closed doors, Governor Simon Lalong said the engagement was necessitated by the concern of the Northern Governors over the implementation of the programmes which have direct bearing on the lives of the people.

He said the Governors are worried over the slow pace of the implementation of the National Livestock Transformation Programme which was conceived to tackle the challenges confronting herdsmen and farmers.

He said because agriculture is the main stay of the North, the Forum welcomes the introduction of the new outfit Livestock, Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) which it believes compliments the NLTP and will yield a positive result.

Lalong explained that the meeting was fruitful as the Governors got assurances from the Minister of Agriculture that the Federal Government will continue implementing all programmes in partnership with the States for the benefit of the people.

On security for farmers, he explained that the implementation of the programmes would also help in addressing the security challenges which farmers were experiencing in their farming activities.

He said “We are not sleeping the issue of insecurity as it has been a matter of concern where in some places farming activities have been interrupted. We are working with other stakeholders especially the security agencies to see how to help farmers. This is the time that farmers would need a lot of our support and assurance to produce food for the nation”.

The chairman also explained that the meeting discussed the revamping of the textile industry through the Northern Nigerian Development Company as a way of addressing unemployment and crime.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State & Chairman Northern Governors Forum.
7th July 2022.

NORTHERN GOVERNORS MOURN OPEC SECRETARY GENERAL DR. MOHAMMED SANUSI BARKINDO

The Northern Governors Forum has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden demise of Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Dr. Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a statement said the Forum received with shock the death of the OPEC Secretary General who was on official duties in Nigeria when his death occurred.

Lalong said the death of Dr. Barkindo is a great loss to his immediate family, Nigeria and the international community because of his contributions to the energy sector and development of oil and gas in Nigeria and throughout the world.

He said Dr. Barkindo was a technocrat who distinguished himself in the field of oil and gas having put in many years in the industry and rising to head the NNPC where he led many reforms and initiatives to transform the industry.

Governor Lalong said Dr. Barkindo gave a good account of himself when he was elected Secretary General of OPEC as he led the Organisation through some of the most challenging periods in global energy crisis and the COVID-19 Pandemic by ensuring recovery and stability.

Lalong said the Northern Governors Forum is proud of his achievements and support towards the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), and exploration of oil and gas prospects across various parts of the country including the Northern Region.

While commiserating with the family and people of Adamawa State, Lalong prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and comfort the family.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman Northern Governors Forum.
6th July 2022.

Senator Daduut mourns elder stateswoman, Ngo Naomi Jugu

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos

Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial district in the National assembly Prof Nora Ladi Daduut, has expressed sadness over the demise of elderstateswoman and frontline politician Ngo Naomi Jugu who was called to glory last Tuesday at the age of 82.

Daduut who described the death of Ngo Naomi Jugu as a huge loss to her immediate family, Berom Nation, Plateau State and Nigeria at large said she would be greatly missed by people of the state and country.

While sympathizing with her family, the Senator said the late Naomi Jugu touched the lives of many while alive.

Senator Daduut in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos said she received the sad news with great shock stressing that Ngo Jugu was a great mentor and an astute politician whose death is a great lost to the people of Plateau.

She prayed to God Almighty to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and give the family, the fortitude to bear the lost.