GOC 3 DIVISION DONATES SOLAR- POWERED BOREHOLE TO JEBBU COMMUNITY … It is a demonstration of our goodwill – GOC
The GOC 3 Div/ Comd OPSH, Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali yesterday 8 Jun 22 commissioned a solar-powered borehole which he donated to Jebbu community in Bassa Local Government Council of Plateau State. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the GOC noted that the borehole aimed at addressing a critical need of the people was a demonstration of the goodwill of 3 Division and Nigerian Army to the good people of Jebbu community who are neighbors to Maxwell Khobe Cantonment. Speaking further, the GOC observed that a situation where the people have to cross the fence to get potable drinking water in the Cantonment will be a thing of the past. He stressed that the water facility would allow children to concentrate on their studies rather than seeking for water. The GOC urged the beneficiaries to jealously protect the facility.
Earlier in his remarks, the Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics, Col MT Nagudu remarked that when the need for the borehole was identified, the GOC directed the engagement of a competent contractor who executed the quality work within a period of 2 weeks.
Appreciating the GOC for the kind gesture, the Vice Chairman Bassa Local Government Council Mr Joshua Ishaku noted that the project has relieved the Council the effort of providing water to the community. Also, in his remarks, the Acting Paramount Ruler of Rukuba Chiefdom Ati Adamu Ingmale thanked the GOC for the gesture and wished him God’s protection and more wisdom in the discharge of his duties. in her vote of thanks on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Priscilla Yusuf expressed gratitude to the GOC for providing the borehole. She noted that the borehole would end their daily search for potable water. She prayed God to grant the GOC more strength, wisdom and blessings in the days ahead.
POSTPONEMENT OF SWEARING-IN OF NEW HIGH COURT JUDGES BY GOVERNOR SIMON LALONG.
The swearing in of 4 new Judges of the Plateau State High Court and a Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal by His Excellency Governor Simon Bako Lalong earlier scheduled for 12noon of Thursday 9th June 2022 has been put on hold due to some logistics considerations.
A new date for the event will be communicated please.
The Government regrets all inconveniences that may be caused by the postponement.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 8th June 2022.
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has done it again.
After pivoting the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Chairman of the Ondo State Governorship Campaign and delivered the party in the South West state in 2016, Lalong’s ideas have again ruled at the just concluded APC presidential primary.
With the successful conclusion of the APC primary, Governor Lalong’s fight for justice and equity which has ensured peace in Plateau State for the over seven years he has presided over affairs in his state, has been transcended to the national level.
This is the big takeaway from the just concluded presidential primary which held at the Eagle Square in Abuja and which many have applauded for its sensitivity to Nigeria’s multiculturalism as well as equity and fairness for the nation’s unity.
While the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) went ahead to choose their candidate based mainly on linear and partisan consideration, the APC was more considerate as it took into cognisance the feeling of a large section of the country and decided that in the overall interest of Nigeria give all sides a sense of belonging.
This is based on the understanding that since the North, with President Muhammadu Buhari, would be completing eight straight years by 2023, that it is only fair that the South should take the next shot at the presidency.
But this this did not happen by chance as some of the leaders of the APC, mainly the APC Northern Governors had to stick their necks out to ensure that the right thing is done.
Governor Lalong of Plateau State who chairs the Northern State Governor Forum (NSGF) was at the forefront of this campaign for equity and justice which eventually paved the way for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to emerge as the presidential flag-bearer of the APC.
The 14 governors took a position that the presidential ticket of the APC should go to the southern part of Nigeria for fairness.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues at the conclusion of the meeting, Lalong also asked aspirants from the northern region to withdraw from the race to clear the path for the aspirants from the South.
He said, “It is a question of honour for the APC, an obligation that is not in any way affected by the decisions taken by another political party” and to a large extent, it was this position that provided the paradigm shift for the party to go for elections rather than consensus and paved the way for Tinubu to clinch the party’s ticket.
As many have rightly said, if there’s any group of persons that deserves praise for seeing that the APC respected the principle of zoning and takes into cognisance the sensitivity of the populace, it is the APC Northern governors.
Now that the APC presidential primary is over and Tinubu has been announced as the candidate of the ruling party and given the flag, there is the need to focus on what will improve his chances at the general elections.
Whatever choice the presidential candidate makes at this stage, will give an indication of his understanding of the nation’s political dynamics and give a glimpse of his vision for the country.
The time for the submission of candidates to INEC is nigh and there is no time to waste in seeking what would give an advantage to the APC ticket.
Luckily, Governor Lalong is no stranger to Tinubu as the two have worked together for years.
When Lalong was chairman of the Conference of Speakers, he coordinated leaders of the state legislature across the country to cooperate and give in their best for governors to run their states smoothly at the time Tinubu was governor of Lagos State.
The Plateau Governor is also well known for charting the course for justice and equity to reign and that is why he has been able to restore peace to a state which before his administration, had been torn by crises and insecurity.
On assuming office in 2015, Lalong made sure his cabinet reflected all the ethnic groups in the state and this doused the tension over appointments in the state.
The Governor was to go ahead to administer the state with equity and fairness and by being fair to all.
This had sent a strong message across that the Governor is fair minded and not biased against any group and that has helped him to rule the state in peace.
He has been well commended for not showing discrimination in the siting of projects in his state as his structural intervention are evenly spread across the length and breadth of the state.
The Governor had also created chiefdoms for perceived marginalized groups and gave all in the state a sense of belonging and allowed democracy, rather than imposition to thrive when electing local government chairmen.
This was why In 2019, his colleagues governor found him worthy to be elected as the chairman of the northern governors’ forum which comprises 19 members.
On assuming the Chairmanship, Lalong had promised not to betray the people of the region and his colleagues by championing issues that are of best interest to the country.
This is exactly what he has done to the APC by being a catalyst to the election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential flag bearer of the APC.
The APC which will now be focused on how to win the 2023 elections must not lose sight of the fact that it needs someone whom the whole country can relate with and not one whose identity only amplifies our natal divisions.
Even as the APC presidential primary was going on at the Eagle Square in Abuja, some fifth columnists went to work trying to discredit the envisaged victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu by circulating fake text messages that the Jagaban Borgu is set to pair up with an adherent of his faith to wins at the general elections next year.
The move which was cut short by the media Team of Bola Ahmed Tinubu was aimed at poisoning the minds of delegates and the electorate towards the APC when it became apparent that Tinubu was set to clinch the ticket.
In response, the BAT media Team said Tinubu is not known for jumping the gun and will address issues concerning his ambition when it is official that he has clinched the ticket.
With Lalong, the far North, the North Central and the entire country would have a stake in the Tinubu presidency.
PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR CONGRATULATES ASIWAJU BOLA TINUBU OVER APC PRESIDENTIAL TICKET
Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the Presidential standard bearer of the APC in the forth coming general elections.
Lalong in a message described the victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the keenly contested APC Presidential Primaries as a well deserved one considering his experience, capacity and investment in the growth of Nigeria’s democracy.
Governor Lalong said the overwhelming victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at the Primaries vindicates the position of the APC Northern Governors that power should shift to the Southern part of the country in the interest of equity, justice and unity.
Lalong said the Jagaban has remained a colossus in the Nigerian political landscape since the military era where he coalesced with others to push for return to civilian rule and also played a key role in the emergence of the APC which eventually ended the rule of the PDP.
He expressed confidence that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s victory represents the confidence of the party that he has all it takes to lead the APC into the general elections and ensure victory for the party in the Presidential and other elections.
While assuring him of support and collaboration for the battle ahead, Lalong urged him to use his wide reach and political sagacity to ensure that the process of reconciliation and enhancing unity is pursued with vigour and determination so as to enable the APC retain power and consolidate on the legacies of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 8th June 2022.
AN ARDENT APC MEMBER FROM PLATEAU CONGRATULATES TINUBU.
An ardent youth and foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Hon. Katlong Simon has congratulated the winner of the just concluded Presidential primary Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu for clinching the ticket to fly the flag of the largest political party in Africa in the forthcoming presidential election slated for February 25th, 2022.
Mr Katlong made his congratulatory note available to his media team in Jos while x-raying the exercise which according to him, was adjudged to be free, fair, credible and acceptable to all the aspirants and the teeming members of the APC as well as true lovers of genuine democracy.
He applauded the untiring efforts made by the convention Planning committee led by H. E the governor of Imo state Hope uzodinma whose team ensured a level playing ground for all the aspirants before, during and after the primary .
He reiterated that the clarity and fairness with which the exercise took place is an indication that the APC is ever ready to continue with the leadership of this great nation.
He implored all other aspirants who lost to accept it in good faith and work towards the success of the party in the presidential as well as other elections.
He equally urged the winners at all levels to be magnanimous in victory and ensure that the olive branch is extended to other aspirants for the greater good of the party .
He emphasized that the party is a collective project for all members to continue to build hence the need for all to put all hands on deck to ensure resounding victory for the ruling party at all levels.
He prayed for continuous understanding by all party faithfuls and for genuine reconciliation of all aggrieved members (where possible) so that the party will be more formidable and ready for the task ahead.
PRINCE ROTDUNNA IBN SEKAT CONGRATULATES BOLA AHMED TINUBU.
On behalf of my self, my family and my entire supporters from Kor, Belning Ward Headquarters of Pankshin LGA, Plateau State, I congratulate the national leader of our great party, His Excellency and Distinguished Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu (The Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom) on your victory at the just concluded APC 2022 Presidential Primary Election in Abuja.
Your victory with such a wide margin has further demonstrated your acceptability and popularity as a visionary leader that is loved by all Nigerians.
In addition, the landslide victory is a testimony of the level of confidence reposed in you by Nigerians, which is attributable to your leadership qualities and experience in politics and sense of engagement.
Over the years, you have shown that you are a detribalized leader and your sincere service to humanity has brought you closer to the masses of this Country.
I therefore, call on you to quickly reach out to other aspirants and begin the process of building a formidable synergy that would ensure victory for our party come 2023.
His Excellency, Governor Simon Bako Lalong will swear in 4 new Judges of the Plateau State High Court and a Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal tomorrow Thursday 9th June 2022.
The newly appointed Judges are to be sworn in at an event scheduled to hold at the New Government House, Little Rayfield Jos by 12 noon.
All invited guests are expected to be punctual.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 8th June 2022.
Am not being sponsored By Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi or Any Body To Contest PKK house of representatives Election as being circulated in the social media and some mischief makers my manifesto speaks for me. This was made known in a press briefing by Hon. Ephraim Usman to clear the air over the rumours going round in the social media about his being sponsored by hon. Gagdi.
According to Hon. Ephraim ordinarily, I wouldn’t have even contemplated joining issues over a write-up by faceless person since in democracy, freedom of expression is encouraged to deepening the process. However, the said piece on the social media and being used to campaign against me is not even an opinion on my aspiration but outright falsehood, spurious, misplaced and malicious aimed at character assassination.
The said write-up and rumors summarizes the best definition of mischief. To further exhibit the motive, intend and purpose behind the malicious machinations, the sponsor of the write-up cooked up my being sponsored by hon. Gagdi or who ever. This is the height of insensitive, decay in moral occasioned by desperation.
Let me make it categorically clear that I have never been sponsored or supported by hon. Yusuf Gagdi The public is hereby, strongly advise to disregard the said rumors. Those who know me closely would attest to the fact that I am a man of the people owing to my background as a well cultured man. In my years of sojourn in the political terrain, I have never received an endorsement by any person or group to succeed. My manifesto has always been my selling point and I have always believe in team work irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliation.
I have made it clear and would still want to state here that my interest in the House of Representatives is because it’s the more vibrant of the two chambers. Based on my orientation as a politician, I have realized that it’s the House of Reps that people express themselves most and it also affords one the opportunity to meet and network fellow Nigerians from various backgrounds and competencies. It is also where the strategic population is concentrated because it is where you have the younger people with multi disciplinary backgrounds, exuding energy and knowledge on how the country can be governed.
Consequently, I have a vision to offer service and collaborate with Nigerians to deliver on key areas that affect my Constituency. These are: Peace and Security and developmental projects to add value to the people of PKK.
Again, I want to be judged as a reformist. I have considered the activities of the legislature and I am interested in driving the reform process to make it better.
Finally, I appeal to all contesting not just for the PKK primaries Election but any other election to engage more in revealing what they have for the electorates rather than engaging in campaign of calumny aimed at destroying the reputation of others. How shall we see one another after an election campaign so richly built with hate, bitterness and indeed venom all in a bid to winning.Thank you all.
Hon. Ephraim Usman for PKK house of representatives
NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi CONGRATULATES BOLA AHMED TINUBU.
On behalf of my family and the entire members of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, I congratulate the national leader of our great party, His Excellency and Distinguished Senator Bola Ahmad Tinubu (The Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom) on your victory at the just concluded APC 2022 Presidential Primary Election in Abuja.
Your victory with such a wide margin has further demonstrated your acceptability and popularity as a visionary leader that is loved by all Nigerians.
In addition, the landslide victory is a testimony of the level of confidence reposed in you by Nigerians, which is attributable to your leadership qualities and experience in politics and sense of engagement.
Over the years, you have shown that you are a detribalised leader and your sincere service to humanity has brought you closer to the masses of this Country.
I therefore, call on you to quickly reach out to other aspirants and begin the process of building a formidable synergy that would ensure victory for our party come 2023.
In this series today, I will look at the characteristic of the eagle.
I studied some birds sometime last year and I took interest in the EAGLE and came to realise that the eagle has some wonderful human traits.
The eagle is a bird that is bold, strong, courageous etc. It can stand alone and withstand the rigour of windstorm destruction. It has eye sight-focus that enable it to see a distance of 5km above the sky level.
What Gagdi is; Is an EAGLE, just like the eagle. **He is courageous* **He is bold*. **He is strong* **He is focused*.
What Gagdi is not will not be like the other birds who see challenges of windstorms and run away. Amid challenges, is where you see great men standing.
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