Plateau State University Bokkos is strengthening its existing partnership with the United States to address food security in Africa through sustained research. The university is currently hosting one of the few demonstration sites on the continent for the evaluation of biotech potatoes resistant to late blight, a U.S. government initiative known as “Feed the Future.”
This is contained in statement dated 8th November 2024, signed by the Acting Public Relations Officer of Plateau State University, Masara Kim and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State.
The multi-locational confined field trial project is being executed in Nigeria, Kenya, and Indonesia, with PLASU being one of three centers in Nigeria. On November 7, officials handling the project visited the university and expressed their readiness to sustain the project due to the university’s cooperation and commitment to its success.
Dr. Charlse Amadi, the project’s Principal Investigator for Nigeria, disclosed plans to commence the third phase of the project, known as Multi-Locational Confined Field Trial (MLCFT) 3. This phase will involve genetically modifying potato varieties that are on the brink of extinction due to late blight to make them resistant and reintroduce them to the consumer market.
Dr. Amadi appreciated the support and cooperation of the university, expressing confidence in the project’s sustainability. “We have put in place sufficient capacity building and training and should be able to sustain this project even after foreign funding is withdrawn,” he said.
Dr. Steve, a representative of Michigan State University, expressed delight in the partnership and its potential to improve food security. He commended the quality of expertise donated by the university for the project, acknowledging its reliance on local partnership. “Your population trusts you more than they trust me as a stranger, and that’s why we partner with you in every country,” he said.
Acting Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, Prof. Shedrack Best, expressed the university’s commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the project and the success of future research. “Our researchers are patriotic, resilient, and deeply committed to finding solutions to human problems and are ready to partner in any way to make this a reality,” said Prof. Best. “We are a rural university located in the potato headquarters of West Africa and are best suited for this intervention.” He invited more support and partnerships in the future.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has extended his warmest congratulations to the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Martin Luther Agwai on the joyous occasion of his 76th birthday.
Governor Mutfwang Congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 8th November 2024, signed by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr. Gygang Bere and made available to Gnews in Jos, plateau State.
He described General Agwai as a role model and mentor to countless personnel in the Nigerian Army, whom he groomed to step into his shoes before his retirement.
Stressed that his commitment and dedication of Lt. Gen. Agwai in the pursuit for peace and unity in the country is a tastement to his selfless service to the nation and humanity.
Governor Mutfwang praised the remarkable contributions of the retired Nigerian Army General, whose stewardship during his reign as the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff shaped the nation’s security architecture and the stability of the country.
He described Lt. Gen. Martin Luther Agwai as a beacon of hope and an exceptional leader who has consistently sought for solutions to the many challenges facing the nation.
Reflecting on the moral upbringing of Gen Agwai, Governor Mutfwang expressed delight that the General grew up in a Christian home and became the President of the Christian Students Fellowship at Government Secondary School, Zaria in 1967.
He praised his moral integrity and tireless efforts in promoting peace and unity in Plateau State, and the nation at large.
On behalf of his family, the government, and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang extended his heartfelt congratulations to Lt Gen Martin Luther Agwai on his birthday celebration, praying for God’s blessings of immeasurable joy, good health for him to continue to offer wise counsel.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Governor of Plateau State, Amb. Fidelis Tapgun on the passing of their beloved sister and former Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Josephine Tapgun.
In a condolence message, Governor Mutfwang described the demise of Ms Josephine Tapgun as a profound loss not just to the Tapgun’s family and the Gamailand but Plateau State and Nigeria at large.
He acknowledged the outstanding contributions of late Josephine Tapgun during her stewardship at the Federal Ministry of Trade and Industry, where she distinguished herself and introduced fresh perspectives to the growth and development of the nation’s economy.
Governor Mutfwang paid tribute to Josephine Tapgun’s steadfast commitment to selfless service, noting that her contributions extended far beyond Plateau State, touching countless lives across the nation.
While words cannot ease the pain of such a monumental loss, Governor Mutfwang prayed that the Almighty God, the God of all comfort, will surround them with His grace and peace during this period of mourning.
On behalf of his family, the government, and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, the Governor expressed his deepest sympathies to the entire Tapgun’s family. He prayed for God’s comfort, strength, and courage to uphold them during this period of immense grief.
As Nigerians currently going through excruciating economic hardship of Bola Tinubu’s led Government,the retired Permanent Secretary in plateau state government , Alhaji Yahaya Mavo has decried the strangulating and suffocating policies of Mr.president which he said the people are no longer finding funny.
Said for Nigerians to survive the administration of Tinubu for the next four Four years,there is urgent needs for the adjustment of the unfriendly economic policies deliberately meted on innocent Nigerians.
Mavo made the lamentation during an interview with journalists on the state of the nation in his office in Jos, plateau State recently.
He said Nigerians have never had it so bad since the nation independence in 1960 as it’s presently is under the administration of Tinubu whom he said have failed the country woefully.
He highlighted the undoing of the government of Tinubu that has bring untold hardship to the citizens,to include the government focusing on revenues generation without recourse to the standard of living of the people, hence the suffocating and strangulating policies.
He comdenmed the unilateral removal of petroleum subsidy by the federal government without prior consultations which is the economic life of the country that have worsted the high cost of living.
Mavo explained further that the way the government is operating,he is trying to make the country profit oriented institution without looking at the social aspect as Government suppose to provide social services to the people.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Government have failed the people of Nigeria because there suppose to be social impact that would make the people to benefit from the government in power which Tinubu’s led APC Government could not do.
Stressed that he is in support of the government trying to generate revenue for country, which is a good moves and initiatives that should not be at the detriment of the people which informed the government hasty move to remove subsidy from petroleum which brings the economic hardship we are facing now.
“When you look at the revenue the government is making now,it triple what is being realized by the previous administrations which they shared among themselves, Federal, States and local governments.”
He revealed that transportation is very vital not only in business,but in moving the people from one place to the other , even at the city centre.
Ones it’s tampered with for economic gain either negatively or otherwise,it cascade down all the facets of the economy which the nation is presently witnessing.
Said it’s as a result of the subsidy removal, that resulted to the high cost of goods and services as the final cost of transportation is being shifted to the consumers.
There is currently a bill before the National Assembly on tax,this bill is not to reduce the tax or taxes been paid by Nigerians who are already suffocated and strangulated rather to increase it, however asked Nigerians to brace for more hardship.
The Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, and Plateau State Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, mourns the demise of one of IHVN’s Board members, Ms. Josephine Tapgun who also was Minister of State for Commerce and Industry under the Umaru Yar’Adua administration.
Dakum eulogized Josephine who was an expert psychologist, saying she has contributed a lot to the growth of IHVN through her membership of the board and has paid her dues to the country by deploying 20 years into the federal civil service where she worked in various positions, and also as Minister of the Federal Republic.
The former Commissioner of Health and Information, lamented that Josephine’s death is a great loss to IHVN, her family, kinsmen, Plateau and the country at large, and prayed God Almighty to reposed her soul.
Dakum further commiserates with the Tapguns over the irreparable loss of their dear sister, aunty and cousin, calling on them to take solace in God the giver and taker of lives; adding that God knows why she had to leave now that her Labour and resourcefulness are much needed.
He prayed that God Almighty would comfort and grant her entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The Plateau State Police Command today received members of the National Defence College Course 33 who were on study tour to Plateau State, as part of their training program.
The tour which focused on the topic; *”Strengthening Institutions for National Security and Development in Nigeria: Plateau State in Perspective”* sought to provide valuable insights on the security challenges on the Plateau and how it affects development within the State.
During the tour, the participants had the opportunity to engage with the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, his Management Team, and other critical stakeholders in the State. They also explored various strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the security and development of the State.
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, *CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc* during his address, provided the participants with a better understanding of the complex dynamics of security and development in Plateau State and Nigeria at large; thereby equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to address the country’s security challenges.
The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has today concluded her three-day empowerment program and skill acquisition workshop which commenced on November 5, 2024.
The program was aimed at equipping members with valuable skills and knowledge to enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities.
During the workshop, the participants were able to produce various products including Tomato Juice, POWA Vita Swallow Flour, and Tomato Paste. These products not only showcase the creativity and ingenuity of the participants, but also serve as potential income generating opportunities for them.
In attendance was the Commissioner of Police and his Management Team, as well as other invited guests. The CP encouraged the participants to strive towards excellence in all their endeavours, and put this knowledge and skills they have acquired to foster the economic growth and stability of their families.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has extended his heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, and the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, following his demise.
Governor Mutfwang condolence message is contained in a press statement dated 7th November 2024 signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr.Gyang Bere and made available to this medium in Jos.
Governor Mutfwang described Gen. Lagbaja’s death as a tremendous loss not only to his family and the Nigerian Armed Forces but also to the people of Plateau State, where he was a steadfast advocate for peace and security. Gen. Lagbaja’s efforts, the Governor explained, fostered an environment where citizens could carry out their daily lives in safety and harmony.
Governor Mutfwang stated that Gen. Lagbaja was a man of exceptional intellect, integrity, and compassion, who distinguished himself throughout his military career.
He noted that Gen. Lagbaja’s commitment to national and international assignments in pursuit of peace and stability left an indelible legacy, adding that this underscored the depth of his service to the nation.
“Gen. Lagbaja’s legacy of justice, fairness, and his steadfast dedication to the peace and security of Nigeria should serve as an enduring inspiration to all, particularly the young officers in the Nigerian Army,” Governor Mutfwang said.
He highlighted Gen. Lagbaja’s unflagging dedication to restoring peace nationwide, with particular efforts in Plateau State, where he played a crucial role during the December 2023 Christmas Eve tragedy in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas.
Governor Mutfwang stated, “It is with profound sorrow and deep sympathy that I extend my heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the family of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
While words cannot ease the pain of such a monumental loss, I pray that the Almighty God, the God of all comfort, will surround you all with His grace and peace during this difficult time. May the Lord grant you the fortitude to bear this loss with strength and courage.”
On behalf of his family, the government, and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang offers his deepest sympathies to the President, the Nigerian Armed Forces, the bereaved family, and all those mourning the loss of this distinguished officer. He prayed for God’s comfort and strength to uphold them through this time of profound grief.
In an effort to strengthen security operations across Plateau State, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has handed over the first batch of refurbished and rehabilitated vehicles to security agencies to enhance their ability to respond swiftly to emerging security challenges.
The decision to refurbish all out-of-service vehicles owned by security agencies in the state was reached during a recent Security Council Meeting, where Governor Mutfwang promised to provide the necessary tools to support the safety and security of citizens of Plateau State.
The Secretary to the Government of the State, Arc. Samuel N. Jatau, presented the vehicles to representatives of the security agencies in a ceremony held at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
He expressed appreciation for the tireless efforts of security personnel in safeguarding lives and property, particularly in rural areas. “This initiative is aimed at fortifying the existing partnership between the state government and security agencies,” Jatau said, adding that the vehicles would significantly enhance their capacity for rapid response.
Governor Mutfwang underscored his administration’s unwavering commitment to supporting security agencies in fulfilling their constitutional mandate. “Ensuring the safety of lives and property remains a top priority for our administration,” he stated.
The refurbished vehicles were allocated as follows: Operation Rainbow received 5 vehicles, the Department of State Services (DSS) 7, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 4, the Nigeria Police Force 4, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) received a share as well.
On behalf of the benefiting agencies, the Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr. M. Ishaku, extended his gratitude to Governor Mutfwang for the timely intervention. He assured the Governor that the vehicles would be strategically deployed to maximize their impact on community safety.
David Olusegun, the consultant overseeing the refurbishment project, reported that 32 vehicles were earmarked for repairs under the first phase, with 21 now ready for deployment and an additional 11 expected to be delivered within the next two weeks.
He added that funding for the repair of vehicles slated for the second and third phases has been secured, with a view to boosting the mobility of security personnel across the state.
This initiative marks another milestone in Governor Mutfwang’s commitment to enhancing security infrastructure and ensuring Plateau State remains safe for all its residents.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.
The president announcement is contained in a State House Release dated 6th November 2024, signed by hi Special Adviser on information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga and made available to his medium electronically.
The statement revealed that the Chief of Army Staff passed away on Tuesday night 5th November 2024 in Lagos after a period of illness.
Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.
His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course.
Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.
He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States.
An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership.
Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.
President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation.
In his quest to drive economic growth in Plateau State through an agricultural revolution, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has joined prominent world leaders at the World Food Prize Foundation event, held at Des Moines, Lowa, United States of America.
The gathering served as a platform to explore sustainable solutions to food security challenges on a global scale, with a special focus on Africa.
Serving as a Special Guest of Honour, Governor Mutfwang renewed his administration’s unwavering commitment to revitalizing Plateau State’s economy by transforming its agricultural value chain.
He announced plans for an ambitious agricultural program aimed at elevating food production, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable economic growth for the state.
Governor Mutfwang emphasized his administration’s political will to implement impactful initiatives designed to uplift the well-being of Plateau citizens.
He outlined ongoing efforts to foster peace, enhance security, and establish a business-friendly environment in Plateau State to attract both local and international investors.
Speaking on Africa’s agricultural potential, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, stressed the critical need for Africa to shift from food security to food sovereignty.
He threw more light on the Bank’s Special Agro-Processing Zones project, saying it is a continental initiative that includes Plateau State as a key participant. The aim, he said is to streamline agro value chains and boost food production efficiency.
Other leaders in attendance included President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, Ambassador Kenneth Quinn, President of the World Food Prize Foundation, Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State, and the 2023 Nobel Laureate Heidi Kühn, among others.
Their shared commitment further underscored the collective resolve to enhance agricultural resilience and food independence across the continent.
Sequel to our press release dated 23rd 2024 where one 38 years old male, from Portharcourt was kidnapped by unknown hoodlums who requested for the sum of Ten Million Naira (₦10,000,000) only from his family, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, is pleased to announce to the general public that two (2) suspects have been arrested in connection to the kidnap.
This is contained in a press statement dated 6th November 2024 signed by the Command Public Relations Officer (Ppro) , DSP Alfred Alabo and made available to this medium in Jos .
The suspects, one Aminu Abdullahi, 30 years old, of Gold and Base Rayfield area of Jos South LGA and Suleiman Mohammed, male, 20 years, of Dutsen Kura Basa LGA were arrested around Gold and Base, on 5th November 2024 at about 12:45pm following a diligent search carried out by our team of detectives at Rantya Division.
In the cause of our investigation, the victim identified Suleiman Mohammed as one of the individuals involved in the kidnap exercise.
During interrogation, Aminu Abdullahi confessed that Suleiman Mohammed had given him money on two separate occasions, amounting to Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000.00k) and Five Thousand Naira (₦5,000.00k) only. Our investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.
The Police Boss assures the general public that he will continue to do all within his power to ensure that the relative peace currently being enjoyed in the state is sustained. He also urges anyone with useful information related to this incident to come forward and assist us in our investigations.
As an additional effort to ensure a peaceful Plateau, the Commissioner of Police has made available the following GSM numbers for all residents to report any suspicious activity around their communities:
*POLICE CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY NUMBERS:*
07059473022
08038907662
08075391844
09053872296
Any misconduct by our officers within the State can also be reported through the following GSM numbers:
*PLATEAU STATE COMPLAINT RESPONSE UNIT (CRU) NUMBERS:*
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina has flaggs off a three-day Empowerment/Skill acquisition workshop organized by the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) Plateau State Chapter.
The workshop which took place at the Police Officers Mess, Jos 5th November 2024 was aimed at improving the capacity of members of the association, and empowering them to support their husbands, and take better care of their children. The workshop also aimed to foster self reliance and self confidence among the women, thereby empowering them for self sustainability and better productivity.
Some of the products produced include; Tomato Paste, Tomato Juice, Liquid Soap, Izal, etc.
The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, while flagging off the seminar, commended the leadership of the Police Wives Association (POWA) for such an initiative, stating that the workshop would go a long way in building the women and ensuring that they are not rendered hopeless in the event where they lose their husbands, considering the exegesis of our jobs as Police officers.
He further extended his appreciation to the co-sponsors of the workshop; “The Great Commission Movement” who have taken out time and resources to invest in the lives of our dear wives.
The (POWA) Chairperson ,Mrs Esther Abosede Adesina in her address, commended the women for their resilience and commitment to the activities of the association. She further promised the women that the association will organise more of these programs going forward, for the benefit and betterment of her members.
Activities marking the 2024/2025 academic session have begun at Plateau State University, Bokkos, in line with the approved academic calendar.
This is contained in a press statement dated 5th November 2024 signed by the university Acting Public Relations Officer Nasara Kim and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to the statement,November 5th ,the university’s senate approved the commencement of full academic activities effective November 4, with online registration for returning students.
The university has also released the first list of candidates admitted for the 2023/2024 academic session.
By this arrangement, the university aims to set the pace in strict adherence to universal standards and ensure early grooming of students to compete favorably with their counterparts in other universities nationwide.
“We want to change the popular perception that no academic activities happen within the first week of resumption and prior to Christmas,” said Chairman of Senate and Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shedrack Best, through Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Prof. Moses Pyefa Galadima.
Prof. Best directed lecturers and faculty members to start lectures unfailingly on Monday, November 11.
During the meeting, Senate ratified management’s decision approving a two-installment payment option for tuition fees of 70% in the first semester and 30% in the second semester.
The Senate approved 24th November as deadline for payment of fees by Returning Students in the first semester, after which they are to pay a late registration fee of N10,000.
Also considered was a report on efforts to address security concerns. This includes the allocation of 90% of hostel accommodations to new students and 10% to returning students.
Senate also discussed efforts at fully digitizing the university’s operations. Lecturers and faculty members were encouraged to utilize the university’s portal for the management of student records, courses, and results.
Other reports reviewed and ratified by the senate include measures to regulate commercial motorcycle movement within campus to enhance student and staff safety, efforts to regulate union levies and departmental charges, and efforts to enforce the ban on sale of handouts by some lecturers.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has congratulated the Secretary to the Government of Plateau State (SGS), Arc. Samuel N. Jatau, on his election as the National President of the renowned Gindiri Old Students Association (GOSA).
Governor Mutfwang’s Congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 4th November 2024 , signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs,Dr.Gyang Bere and made available to this medium in Jos.
Governor Mutfwang further commended GOSA for its exemplary transition of leadership, expressing confidence that Arc. Jatau’s emergence will inspire renewed vigor toward realizing the association’s vision and objectives.
He applauded the association for organizing a successful national convention that reflected the unity and progress of members, and urged Arc. Jatau to galvanize all members to uphold the association’s legacy and strive for continuous growth.
Describing Arc. Jatau as an exemplary role model and mentor to many students, Governor Mutfwang affirmed his belief in Jatau’s leadership capabilities.
The Governor stated that under the leadership of Arc Jatau, he foresees a transformative tenure focused on advancing GOSA’s mission and safeguarding the interests of its members.
He noted that Arc. Jatau’s appointment offers a unique opportunity to implement innovative ideas that will enhance the association’s influence and contribute to elevating educational standards at Gindiri.
Governor Mutfwang was optimistic that GOSA is poised to benefit from meaningful solutions to address longstanding challenges, promoting a brighter future for the institution and its students under the leadership of Arc Jatau.
He extended his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the government and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, praying for wisdom, good health, and resilience for Arc. Jatau as he embarks on this noble responsibility.
The Plateau State Local Government Election Petition Trial Tribunal ,has disclosed the numbers of petitions filed by the aggrieved political parties seeking the order of the court to disqualify the winning party in October 9th Chairmanship and Councillorship seats .
The secretary of the Election Trial Tribunal,Mr Nashom Gidado Butswat who spoke with our medium at the secretariat venue of the seating on Monday ,4th November,2024 at West of mines ,Jos North LGA .
He said,so far at least no fewer than 26 petitions has been filed before the election tribunal ,and out of the numbers we have 7 petitioned for chairmanship seats with 19 for Councillorship seats respectively.
Butswat explained further that Wase LGA Chairmanship the tribunal received two petitions from the Social Democratic Party,SDP, and All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) .
The following LGAs chairmanship candidates for Kanam SDP vs PDP ,Kanke SDP Vs PDP , Pankshin SDP vs PDP,Jos North SDP vs PDP, Qua’anpan SDP vs PDP .
However,the trial tribunal has already issued 14 days notice of reply which was also served on all the political parties and notice for service .
Butswat stressed that the 19 wards Councillorship seats were from Shendam ward between APC Vs PDP ,Kwapkilik ward APC against PDP ,Nyak ward APC vs PDP , Shendam (B) ward APC vs PDP ,Peoship ward APC vs PDP, .
Riyom LGA,Bum ward LP vs PDP ,Fangroi LP vs PDP,Tse Ward LP vs PDP .
Jos North LGA:
,Ali Kazaure ward PDP vs NNPP .
Wase LGA:
Gudus Wase LGA APC vs PDP,Gimbi /Finau ward APC vs PDP, ,Gaji ward Wase Tofa Ward APC vs PDP,Saluwei ward APC vs PDP, Bashir Ward APC vs PDP,Yuli ward APC vs PDP Nyalun ward APC vs PDP,Lamba ward APC vs PDP, while Mangu ward PDP vs APC respectively.
The Nigeria Youths has take to the center stage by lamenting abyssal destruction of the nation by our political leaders who refused to leave the political leadership even when they aware they are no longer relevant in the schemes of things.
As the Youths accused the two popular religious body in Nigeria of cooperating with the politicians by eating the crumbs from their political table and did their bidding instead of using their respectives religious offices to hold them accountable even when they are derailing.
Youths under the auspices of “Youths Enlightenment Initiatives of Nigeria(YEIN),”made the lamentation during their Enlightenment campaign on the needs to wrestle leadership positions from the present crops of Nigeria political leaders who has failed the country held on Saturday 2rd November 2024 at Gida Gede Hall in Jos, Plateau state capital.
YEIN National Chairman of the Mustapha Bala Getso said similar program have been conducted in other states like Kaduna,Kano and now they are in Jos with the aim of Enlightening the people of the state , specifically the Youths on the needs to wake up,come out to clear the mess the country political leaders have dragged us into.
Mustapha further explained that looking at the last #End Bad Governance In Nigeria# protest across the 36 state of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, though not properly planned,it was obvious that the citizens of the country in particular,and the Nigeria Youths are tired of recycling of political leaders who can best be described as out of use,and no longer have anything to offer.
He stressed that Youths did not want to results to self help which may be undemocratic hence the Enlightenment/Sensitization to create awareness on the Youths of the needs to work on changing the crops of political leaders that have drawn the country backwards since the county’s independence in 1960.
He lamented that its common to see leaders in Nigeria who have stayed in position of authority for Eight years without nothing to show but still remain in power.
Lamented that this groups of political leaders, though they are not performing ,use their financial muscles,wealth they acquired through dubious means to pave way for themselves during elections which is why you see them holding sway from on positions to another.
Mustapha decried the current exchange rate of Naira to America Dollar as the Youths in the country are now in despear and states of disappointment of the happenings in the country with no hope for better tomorrow in Nigeria.
Nigeria which is hitherto the giant of Africa, have loss recognition because it can no longer feed her citizens.
No county move forward without the active participate of her Youths ,as a result,the Nigeria Youths can no longer stand aloft why our leaders is drowning us and our next generations into abyss as the time to wake up and act is now if we most have future to bequeath to our next generation.
“We have identified few individuals in the country that can transform this country if they are giving an opportunity to proof themselves Nigeria .”
“The movement is not political, religiou,and tribal because as Nigerian are suffering under the present Tinubu led APC administration,there is no separate market for the Muslims Ummah and Christians it affects all of us.”
He denied the insinuations from some quarters that the movement is being sponsored by those behind the political mask,”because I transport myself down to Jos purposely because of this program because the survival of these our great nation is dare to our existence”.
He called on the Youths to wake up from slumber and take their destiny in their hands with the view of changing the country for better from the present sets of Leaders.
The Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who came prepared to deliver dividends of democracy has, over this one year in office, remained firm, focused, resilient and steady in fulfilling his social contract with the people of Plateau state.
Interestingly, the people had dared the odds, mobilized themselves and voted H.E. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and the Hon. (Mrs.) Josephine Piyo as Governor and Deputy Governor, respectively.
However, despite the monumental distractions before his assumption in office, numerous areas of tremendous positive impact abound, which has further made popular “The Time is Now” Administration. With daily accolades and testaments emanating from citizens ranging from all walks of life in Plateau state, below is a summary of some of these achievements, in sectors bearing direct impacts on the citizens.
1. SECURITY OF LIVES AND PROPERTY
a. On the subject of security for lives and property, Governor Caleb Mutfwang personally interfaced with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and secured his listening ear towards redefining the true nature of insecurity in Plateau State.
b. Governor Mutfwang through his sincere efforts and using a multifaceted approach/strategy has restored security and sanity to Mangu, Barkin-Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, Bassa and other Local Government Areas which came under severe attacks prior to his assumption into office.
c. Mutfwang as Governor visited Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Riyom, Barkin-Ladi, Bassa and Mangu LGAs barely two days after swearing-in to office as Chief Security Officer of the State as a strategy to better understand their plights and sharpen Government’s response.
d. GCM paid courtesy visits to all Security Chiefs in Abuja over the incessant attacks in Plateau. This aggressive advocacy paved way for all service chiefs to undertake on-the-spot assessments of the security situation on the Plateau, resulting in the successes being recorded today.
e. Such security advocacies yielded the relocation to trouble communities of the GOC/Commander-OPSF all in a bid to command troops from the forefront. This was a first time occurrence in the history of insurgencies and security attacks in Plateau State.
f. The Governor has convened multiple and regular Security Council Meetings, marking a sharp departure from the ugly practice in past years.
g. The revitalization of the moribund state-owned security outfit “Operation Rainbow” was achieved within few months after inauguration and is now poised to restore a healthy community-security agencies relationship in tackling security challenges.
h. The training of 600 personnel to be injected into the Operation Rainbow for security intelligence/early warning signals was achieved under this Administration.
i. The appointment of a renowned security expert as Special Adviser to the Governor on Security has resulted in many positive security gains in the state.
j. A visit to the national headquarters of NEMA in Abuja has attracted substantial relief materials for IDPs in Plateau.
k. Plateau State under the able-leadership of Governor Mutfwang has set up a toll-free State Security and Information Centre (SIC) for citizens to report concerns on insecurity in local communities.
2. ROAD AND ALLIED INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Numerous and critical road infrastructure all over the state have been (and are being) overhauled, overlaid with asphalt to facilitate free movement of traffic in the under-listed roads.
This is in keeping with the promises to modernize the state, especially, Jos metropolis, (the city-centre) for better growth, development and better exploitation of the state’s tourism and other potentials.
a. Road maintenance and allied works on Farin-Gada to Gada Biyu, Polo Roundabout to Police Headquarters roads.
b. Road repair works from Gold and Base roundabout to Rayfield, from Dadin Kowa, via D. B. Zang junction to Bukuru Expressway way, Plateau Specialist Hospital roundabout through to Hill Station roundabout and roads.
c. Ola Hospital Roundabout, Masallacin Juma’a street, Zololo Junction, and Angwan Rukuba Roads.
d. Attracted Federal Government intervention on the construction of Barkin-Ladi to Mangu Road.
e. British Boulevard road networks, Tafawa Balewa Street Jos and Plateau Riders road to Terminus Market among several others.
f. Revitalizing Railway line within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
3. WORKERS’ WELFARE
a. Cleared five months inherited workers salaries amounting to over N11 billion.
b. Approved payment of gratuities, death benefits and pensions from 1985 using a phased payment approach.
c. Approved the disbursement of the 90% Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for medical workers/doctors.
d. The Administration is up-to-date in the payment of salaries of civil servants.
e. Approved the disbursement of 75% Hazard allowance to other health workers, including the Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) and the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives.
f. Approved the implementation of the white paper on the recommendations of the committee set up to review last minutes employment by the immediate past administration with a view to putting things in their right and proper public service perspectives.
g. Upholds the values and ethics of the civil service as a deliberate step towards fostering an environment where all sectors and players can positively thrive and achieve governmental mandates.
h. Approved the training of workers towards efficient service delivery.
4. EDUCATION
As a fulcrum for any society, Education has received tremendous attention for a total turnaround of fortunes in the state. Some achievements recorded so far are;
a. Government paid N200 million to bail-out Plateau State Polytechnic from total collapse as all it courses were long overdue for accreditation.
b. Securing full international postgraduate scholarships to some Plateau Engineering students in a foreign University.
c. Visited the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja and advocated for the agency’s increased attention to the urgent funding needs to especially Plateau schools which have been adversely affected by conflicts.
d. Paid N300 million to save Plateau State University Bokkos to avert the loss of course accreditation of some of its core programmes.
e. Subsidizing tuition fee for students of Plateau State University Bokkos.
f. Revived the payment of students’ scholarships/bursary for Plateau indigenes.
5. AGRICULTURE
a. Reviving the Agricultural Services Training Company (ASTC) for use by farmers.
b. Mobilizing ASTC to farming communities in Mangu, Barkin-Ladi, Riyom and Bassa LGA to assist farmers continue with farming season which was abruptly interrupted by attacks.
c. Ploughed 900 hectres of land for farmers by deploying about 29 tractors from ASTC.
d. Flagged-off the distribution of 200 trucks of fertilizer to farmers across the state.
e. Revitalizing the Plateau Agricultural Development Project (PADP) and other government agencies to join the crusade for dry farming in the state.
6. THE ENVIRONMENT
a. Government declared a state of emergency on the environment in Plateau state as a means to raise awareness and stress the importance of the environment to our collective livelihood.
b. Government restored sanity, cleanliness and orderliness by galvanizing the moribund environmental sanitation machinery of government (the Plateau State Environmental and Sanitation Agency – PEPSA) into action.
c. Reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise to encourage and ensure that cleanliness and improved livelihoods are achieved.
7. HEALTH
a. The State Ministry of Health addressed promotion backlog and other anomalies for medical and health sector workers towards a more improved service delivery and stemming the tide of mass migration out of the service.
b. Concluded arrangements and will soon sign the MoU between the State and Federal Governments towards the smooth take-off for the new National Orthopeadic Hospital Jos and the Federal Medical Centre Wase.
c. The soon-to-be inaugurated Plateau State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System – PLASEMSAS -; (a domestication of the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System), having been on-boarded, accommodated and personnel trained, will serve to address cases of medical emergencies in the state.
d. Collaborated with the Federal Ministry of Health and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) towards overhauling oxygen supply and related services within hospitals in Plateau state. The first phase completed (located at JUTH) and subsequent phase designated at Shendam and Pankshin General Hospitals to cater for all zones in Plateau state.
e. Activated, supported and paid almost 90million Naira counterpart funding for the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PLA-DMCMA) towards accessing over 590million Naira funding (from the Global Fund) to effectively run the workings of the Agency which will soon commission the new and ultramodern warehousing and office facilities in the state.
f. Worked alongside SightSavers/Christian Blind Mission to renovate, equip and commission the Eye Unit at General Hospital Pankshin. Additionally worked with same partners to support the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness Survey in the State.
g. The State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Global Health Supply Chain-Procurement Supply Management (GHSC-PSM), Breakthrough Action Nigeria and the U.S President’s Malaria Initiative has executed the free donation of estimated 5 Billion Naira worth and almost 3 million treated mosquito nets, having paid counterpart funding.
h. Revamped the Inspectorate Unit and enrolled more health facilities on the state official database alongside the supervision of Pharmacies/Patent Medicine shops (achieved together with the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria towards restoring sanity, improve service standards and ethical procedures in healthcare delivery.
i. Embarked on aggressive and strategic in-house training of personnel around various medical and health sub-sectors towards better service delivery.
j. Engaged and energized the State Medical Advisory Board which has screened more than 35 and approved 20 medical requests for treatments within and outside the country.
k. Spear-headed the establishment of the Plateau State Humanitarian Emergency Operation Centre (PSHEOC) in response to attacks in some Local Governments of the State.
l. Received and adequately managed some interventions from different partners towards better healthcare provision in the state.
9. AGENCIES
Many Agencies of the Plateau State Government have equally made their different marks as can be herein found:
I. THE PLATEAU STATE HOSPITALS MANAGEMENT BOARD
The Leadership of the PLA-HMB embarked on a broad-based system strengthening and rejuvenation efforts in a bid to improve towards more efficient service delivery. Some projects/initiatives achieved can be found as follows:
a. Purchase of Ultra Sound scanning machines to Shendam, Tunkus, Dyerok, Angware, and Barkin Ladi General Hospitals and the first time ever purchase of an X-Ray machine (plus adequate housing) for the Comprehensive Health Centre Dadin Kowa, Jos.
b. Opening of newly constructed General Hospitals at Mabudi and Kanke inclusive of drugs and other consumables supplies with a view to bring quality secondary healthcare services to patients.
c. Purchase and distribution of hospital furniture, bedding and other items to outlets.
d. Turnaround Maintenance of hospital equipment and boreholes across all facilities.
e. Setting up, furnishing and equipping of the NHIA/PLASCHEMA office with computers and other gadgets to ensure more adequate service delivery.
f. Furnishing of offices within the Board headquarters to create an enabling environment for work to thrive and increased personnel productivity.
g. Timely and efficient execution of staff related matters (more appropriate postings, conversions, promotions and discipline).
II.PLATEAU STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, JOS
The new Management at the PSSH-Jos, ably headed by Professor Christopher Sabo Yilgwan as CMD assumed office on the 2nd August 2023. Management embarked on
a. Settlement of over 112 million Naira drug and reagent debts met on ground.
b. Reformed from a chaotic to a more streamlined, transparent and effective drugs and other consumables related procurement process for the hospital.
c. Refurbished poor water systems in the hospital inclusive of sinking new motorized borehole in conjunction with a UK-based Non-Governmental Agency (TASTE); ongoing water reticulation into patient wards; maintenance of prior-abandoned pumps; ground water storage provisions, etcetera.
d. Turned around previously poor lighting with the procurement and installation of over fifty (50) functioning solar-powered flood lights.
e. Installation of multiple security cameras.
f. Migration from paper based Medical Record to Electronic Health Management System presently at 50% completion.
g. Completion at 98% of the new Diagnostic Laboratory building, Admin and EPU.
h. Completed awards for listed contracts;
Equipping of diagnostic Laboratory.
Procurement of One Hundred (100) numbers bed and mattresses for the hospital.
i. Lack of specialist Medical Doctors
j. Currently recruiting 23 Medical Consultants across 7 disciplines to cover different hospital service areas.
k. Expanding Residency Training in to/with four (4) core clinical areas.
l. Formerly opaque financial system
now revamped with the training of three Accounts plus Audit staff and the institution of daily audit rounds ensuring strict adherence with typical practicing ethical standards.
m. Previously commissioned Radio diagnostic centre (met under lock and key for claimed contractual liabilities) presently undergoing Test Commissioning of the equipment (a necessary precondition for installation or use of equipment) and payment of contractual liabilities completed. NNRA Inspection and Licensing underway as the centre opening currently imminent.
III. PLATEAU STATE DRUG AND MEDICAL COMMODITIES MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DMCMA)
The Plateau-DMCMA, since its establishment in 2022, has not been able to become fully operational, thus not making significant progress in fulfilling its mandate. With the inception of the Mutfwang-Administration, a few key accomplishments have been made, viz;
a. Mapping out of distribution channels to ensure equitable access to healthcare facilities across the state.
b. Payment of the counterpart contribution of the state Government of the ongoing Pharma-grade Warehouse at No. 59 Murtala Mohammed way, Jos.
c. Ongoing Media visibility exercises that positively showcase the agency and enlighten the populace on operations, functions, and workings of the agency.
d. In-house preparedness to ensure seamless implementation of an efficient procurement system and ensure timely acquisition of drugs and/or medical commodities.
e. Working out monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the availability and utilization of drugs and medical supplies.
f. Entering collaboration with healthcare providers and stakeholders to address healthcare needs in Plateau State.
g. Taking considerable steps towards sustainable domestic resource mobilization.
h. Viable options of local manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals, while harmonizing partnership with local and international Pharmaceutical industries.
IV. PLATEAU STATE CONTRIBUTORY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (PLASCHEMA)
Created by law in June 2019, PLASCHEMA effectively took-off in January, 2021 to enhance healthcare accessibility for Plateau populace using health insurance and allied services. Herein are found some remarkable achievements within the last one year;
a. Paid five months arrears and now up-to-date in payment of capitation and fee-for-service for facilities and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs).
b. In collaboration with our local partners, Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS), a house to house verification of Basic Healthcare Provision Fund beneficiaries (including subsequent realignment, reallocation and reenrolment exercise) was carried out in the Northern zone.
c. Under the leadership and direction of His Excellency, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, payment for the backlog of 327 million Naira counterpart fund to the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund was made with funds deployed towards premium payments for the poor and vulnerable across the state.
d. Advocacy and sensitization to the following;
Transition Implementation Chairmen with the 17 LGAs now committed to paying Equity fund and have provided offices for PLASCHEMA.
In targeted areas of Barkin Ladi and Bassa Local Governments, in partnership with Women and Children in Support of Community Initiatives (WOCCI) which resulted in increased uptake of health insurance.
e. Development of a three (3) year Strategic Plan as well as the 2024 Annual Operational Plan while currently developing home grown ICT solutions to efficiently manage the Agency’s information systems and data.
V. PLATEAU STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITATION AGENCY (PEPSA)
During this one year period, PEPSA embarked on a proactive mission to guarantee a clean, safe, and protected environment in Plateau State, aligning closely with Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s vision. The agency undertook the following initiatives:
a. Conducted a thorough assessment of the current state of waste management and sanitation practices in Plateau State, analyzing existing policies, infrastructure, challenges, and opportunities.
b. Flagged off a drainage distillation campaign in Jos and Bukuru Metropolis ahead of the rainy season, focusing on gutter cleaning to prevent flooding.
c. Held several meetings with agency staff to understand their roles and responsibilities and gauge their perspectives on the agency’s operations and challenges.
d. Emphasized Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s vision for waste management, environmental protection, and sanitation in Plateau State, including exploring innovative approaches and technologies for improving efficiency, sustainability, and environmental outcomes, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
e. Initiated dialogue and collaboration with key stakeholders, including government departments, local authorities, community groups, businesses, and NGOs, recognizing the importance of building partnerships for effective waste management and sanitation initiatives.
f. Developed a comprehensive action plan and strategies (including collaborative tours to partners and other agencies) to achieve the established goals.
g. Worked with other agencies of Government to enforce Executive Order 003 for the regulation of buildings/traffic and partnered with the Gbong Gwom Jos, the Media, etcetera, towards fulfilling agency mandates.
h. Collaborated with other organizations, leading to the donation of six waste collectors from Jos Green Centre, enhancing PEPSA’s waste management capabilities.
i. Commenced a waste clearance exercise at Terminus market premises to relocate roadside traders, facilitating the free flow of traffic and preparing the capital city for operations of the new Metro Buses.
j. Participated in roundtable discussions with the World Bank team and other stakeholders on the preparation and implementation of the 2024 Annual Work Plan for the SURWASH program.
k. 23. Conducted working visits to explore waste management models and identify areas for enhancement. PEPSA’s Director General engaged in knowledge exchange with counterparts such as the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) to improve waste management practices in Plateau State.
l. Conducted assessments of the dumpsites in Plateau State with the view to inform future waste management strategies of the state and agency.
MINSTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s vision to modernize legacy structures and develop extensive road networks throughout Plateau State’s 17 LGAs has led to significant progress. Within his first year, the Governor ordered the continuation of construction on several key road projects, garnering public approval.
Notable developments include: Advancement on the 6.9km Rukuba Road Satellite Market-Tudun Wada-Sabon Gari network, with an extension to Mado, Wild Life Park, by Jolex Construction Co. Nig. Ltd; ongoing construction on the 5.65km Utonkon-Nunku-Keana link road, with an extension to Akila Machunga road.
The nearing completion of the 9km span flyover bridge by P W Nig. Ltd., currently at the asphaltic wearing course stage; additional efforts involve re-engaging contractors for the Jos-Bukuru metropolis road networks and resuming work on abandoned 5km projects at Local Government Headquarters since 2014.
Community members have expressed their appreciation for: The 7.14Km Chwelnyap road network, connecting key areas including Three Container, Yan Trailer, and Main Market; the 24.10km road rehabilitation within Jos South LGA and the 13.5 km upgrade of slum areas in Raku Belleng, Ramun Gyel, Rohol Kak, and Gyel Bukuru; the construction of a 6.5KM network at Angwan Rogo, with a bridge to Hawan Idi/Ali Kazaure, and a 12.1KM network covering Amma Street to Apata.
To enhance service delivery, the construction of the Fire Service Headquarters at Bukuru, Jos South LGA, is underway. Approval has been secured for the rehabilitation of the Central Mosque Jos and while the former Tati Hotel is undergoing rehabilitation to serve as office spaces for MDAs.
A significant MOU has been signed with Goye Associates under a PPP arrangement to construct three Truck/Bus Terminals at Mararaban Jama’a, Mista Ali, and Babale, which are anticipated to create 5,000 jobs for the local populace.
The administration has successfully negotiated for the acquisition of the 80-unit Federal Housing Estate in Laminga, Jos East Local Govrnment area, to be used as Civil Servants’ Quarters.
Additionally, the Ministry has obtained the necessary approvals to allocate 200 hectares of land throughout the state for a large-scale, affordable housing project, in partnership with the Federal Housing Authority. This initiative has also attracted private investors interested in constructing smart cities and film studios in various locations, which are anticipated to generate employment opportunities and enhance the State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
MINISTRY OF WORKS
Governor Mutfwang has authorized the payment of outstanding certificates for the construction of previously abandoned roads, including the Barkin-Ladi-Mangu and Hawon Kibo roads, reflecting his commitment to establishing a robust road infrastructure within the state.
These projects, initiated during the Jonah David Jang administration in 2013 and later neglected by the APC government, are now a priority for completion under Governor Mutfwang’s administration before the commencement of new initiatives.
The “Time is Now” administration has prioritized the rehabilitation of the Fobur-Angwarre bridge to prevent the isolation of the Local Secretariat from Jos. This bridge, originally constructed during the Jang administration, is crucial for maintaining accessible roads in the area.
Furthermore, Governor Mutfwang’s administration has forged a collaborative agreement with the Federal Works Controller in Jos, aiming to foster a beneficial partnership for the state. This collaboration has led to the rehabilitation of a collapsed bridge in Shendam Local Government Area.
Ongoing projects include the rehabilitation of the Hawon Kibo road, the Barkin-Ladi-Mangu road, the Shewr roads in Pankshin, and the continuation of construction from Mararaban Demshin to Demshin-Demshin2- Angwan Rina-Shargan-Bakin Kogi, among others. The Ministry has implemented measures to ensure that contractors promptly resume work at various sites across the state.
JOS METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Under the guidance of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Jos Metropolitan Development Board has taken significant strides in realizing the long-standing Jos Master Plan through the strategic execution of Executive Order 003.
The recently appointed General Manager, Mr. Hart Banket, has spearheaded a public advocacy campaign with the management team to facilitate the plan’s implementation.
The Board has reinstated building lines stretching from Yakubu Gowon Airport Heipang to Bauchi Road Jos, a move aimed at revitalizing the Jos Bukuru Metropolis and enhancing the city’s aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the Board has focused on improving the work environment to boost service efficiency.
This includes the acquisition and setup of a Geographical Information System (GIS), procurement of professional cameras for media documentation, and the refurbishment of the GM and Directors’ offices to improve working conditions.
Renovations have also been undertaken, including the remodeling of the boardroom, reception area, fence, and gate; landscaping of the premises; and the introduction of staff welfare initiatives such as transportation provisions and allowances for corps members.
Key achievements of the Board include the repair of all neglected and malfunctioning vehicles, the acquisition of a Hiace bus for staff transportation, the painting of curbs throughout the metropolis, and the refurbishment of various roundabouts, including Maraban Jama’a, Plateau Hospital, and Polo Roundabout.
COMPILED BY GYANG BERE, DIRECTOR OF PRESS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE
Plateau State University is advancing its academic offerings, increasing its programs from fewer than 20 in 2005 to over 52. On October 28, the university, led by Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Shedrack Best, welcomed two Resource Verification Teams to evaluate its preparedness for these new programs.
Professor Best highlighted the institution’s rapid growth, noting the expansion from three faculties to nine at its permanent site. He emphasized that program development is a key aspect of his mandate and assured that his administration is dedicated to leaving a significant legacy.
The Acting Vice Chancellor also affirmed the university’s commitment to creating an environment that fosters research, teaching, and community service, aligning with the institution’s core mission.
The verification teams included:
A team led by Professor Ademola Ajayi from the University of Ibadan, assessing the creation of a Department of Religious and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Arts.
A team led by Professor Abdulrahaman Ndanusa from Federal University of Technology Minna, evaluating the establishment of a Department of Statistics.
Additional teams reviewing facilities for a School of Medical Sciences and Pharmacology, with oversight from the National Universities Commission.
Plateau State University Bokkos consoles with Butura community over its prominent son and Galadima Mr Bulus Mador,who was the university community relations leader.
Until his death,Mr. Bulus Mador, the Galadima of Butura was Chairman of the joint community relations committee for the university and the host community.Mr. Mador played a crucial role in resolving disputes between the university and the Butura community.
Leading the university delegation Professor Best described Mr. Mador’s demise as a significant setback.
“His passing has dealt a deep vacuum and caused a major setback in the university’s ongoing infrastructural and academic expansion drive,”
He added ,”He spent the whole day holding meetings with university and community representatives on Saturday [October 26], and was supposed to continue the meeting the following day but passed away before the meeting time,”
The District Head of Butura, Engr. Dr. John Makwal Mallo, and a representative of the deceased’s family, Danladi Mahanan, expressed gratitude for the university’s solidarity and love, urging for sustained unity between the institution and its hosts.
Mr. Mador’s legacy will be remembered as one of unity and cooperation between the university and its host community as his efforts will continue to inspire future generations.
The All Progressive Congress(APC), stakeholder in Plateau State Hon.Ishaya Itse has congratulates Dr.Nentawe Yilwada over his Ministerial appointment by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
As the appointment of Dr. Nentawe did not Come to the people of plateau ,by extension Nigeria as surprise considering his track records ,educational background,sensitives position he held at different times and as candidate of APC 2023 governorship election in Plateau state.
The appointment of the erudite scholar to say the least is a “Round Peg in a Round Hole ” that will not only make the people of plateau state proud but Nigeria as a whole where his assignment as Minister will covered.
Hon.Itse advice the New Minister to understand that the responsibility bestowed on him is enormous,and should ensure he make the people of plateau,Bola Ahmed Tinubu to justify the reason for his choice as one of his cabinets.
However charged the people of Plateau to pray for Dr.Nentaw in his New National assignment devoid of party affiliation, tribal sentiment and religious difference.
And congratulate him, pray God to direct him on how to pilot the new Ministerial position for the benefits of the people of Nigeria, and to the Glory of God.
The All Progressive Congress(APC), stakeholder in Plateau State Hon.Ishaya Itse has congratulates Dr.Nentawe Yilwada over his Ministerial appointment by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
As the appointment of Dr. Nentawe did not Come to the people of plateau ,by extension Nigeria as surprise considering his track records ,educational background,sensitives position he held at different times and as candidate of APC 2023 governorship election in Plateau state.
The appointment of the erudite scholar to say the least is a “Round Peg in a Round Hole ” that will not only make the people of plateau state proud but Nigeria as a whole where his assignment as Minister will covered.
Hon.Itse advice the New Minister to understand that the responsibility bestowed on him is enormous,and should ensure he make the people of plateau,Bola Ahmed Tinubu to justify the reason for his choice as one of his cabinets.
However charged the people of Plateau to pray for Dr.Nentaw in his New National assignment devoid of party affiliation, tribal sentiment and religious difference.
And congratulate him, pray God to direct him on how to pilot the new Ministerial position for the benefits of the people of Nigeria, and to the Glory of God.
The All Progressive Congress(APC), stakeholder in Plateau State Hon.Ishaya Itse has congratulates Dr.Nentawe Yilwada over his Ministerial appointment by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
As the appointment of Dr. Nentawe did not Come to the people of plateau ,by extension Nigeria as surprise considering his track records ,educational background,sensitives position he held at different times and as candidate of APC 2023 governorship election in Plateau state.
The appointment of the erudite scholar to say the least is a “Round Peg in a Round Hole ” that will not only make the people of plateau state proud but Nigeria as a whole where his assignment as Minister will covered.
Hon.Itse advice the New Minister to understand that the responsibility bestowed on him is enormous,and should ensure he make the people of plateau,Bola Ahmed Tinubu to justify the reason for his choice as one of his cabinets.
However charged the people of Plateau to pray for Dr.Nentaw in his New National assignment devoid of party affiliation, tribal sentiment and religious difference.
And congratulate him, pray God to direct him on how to pilot the new Ministerial position for the benefits of the people of Nigeria, and to the Glory of God.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has congratulated Dr. Nentawe Yilwada on his nomination and confirmation as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
Governor Mutfwang’s Congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 30th October 2024 signed by his Director of Media and Public Affairs Dr.Gyang Bere and made available to this medium in Jos.
Governor Mutfwang described Dr. Yilwada’s appointment as well-deserved. He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the honour done to the people of Plateau State.
Governor Mutfwang emphasized the need for strong collaboration and partnership between the federal and state governments to enhance the welfare and well-being of the people of the State.
He said, “My dear brother, I received the news of your nomination, screening, and appointment as the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction with profound joy. The people of Plateau State and I are grateful to God Almighty and Mr. President for finding you worthy of this privilege and honor. I urge you to serve Nigeria with dedication and to make Plateau proud by delivering impactful results,” he stated.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with federal agencies to attract development and improve the living standards of citizens of the state.
On behalf of the government and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang extended his best wishes to Dr. Nentawe Yilwada, praying for continued wisdom and good health as he undertakes his new responsibilities.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening border security in partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in order to enhance the safety of Plateau citizens and Nigerians nationwide.
Governor Mutfwang, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Arc. Samuel N. Jatau, made this commitment on Wednesday while hosting the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, and her team at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
Welcoming the NIS delegation, Governor Mutfwang said Plateau State remains a hospitable home for all Nigerians. He commended the Comptroller General for her remarkable service since assuming office and expressed confidence in her capacity to bring innovative solutions to Nigeria’s border security challenges.
Governor Mutfwang stressed the importance of technology in border management and applauding the NIS’s recent efforts in digital surveillance and control. “The deployment of advanced technology by the Nigeria Immigration Service in border management is a timely and essential initiative. In today’s world, driven by technology, effective border surveillance is crucial,” he stated.
In her remarks, the Comptroller General Kemi Nandap expressed gratitude to Governor Mutfwang for the warm reception and explained that the NIS was in Plateau State for its 2024 annual conference. She noted that the conference, with the theme “Enhancing Border Security and Migration Management in a Globalized World: Challenges and Opportunities for Nigeria”, aims to critically review the NIS’s operations to identify areas for improvement.
She further extended her thanks to the people and government of Plateau State for their hospitality, nothing with satisfaction, the longstanding collaborative efforts between the NIS and Plateau State. “Our partnership with Plateau State is rooted in shared progress, and I am confident that this alliance will continue to thrive in the interest of national security,” she remarked.
Comptroller General Nandap also outlined recent technological advancements within the NIS aimed at strengthening border safety. “Our primary focus remains on the safety of Nigerians and the integrity of our borders. Under the renewed hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NIS has integrated cutting-edge technologies essential for effective border management,” she added.
Plateau State University Bokkos has consoles with Butura community over the demised of its prominent son and Galadima Mr. Bulus Mador,who was the university community relations leader.
Until his death, Mr. Bulus Mador, the Galadima of Butura was Chairman of the joint community relations committee for the university and the host community. Mr. Mador played a crucial role in resolving disputes between the university and the Butura community.
Leading the university delegation Professor Best described Mr. Mador’s demise as a significant setback.
“His passing has dealt a deep vacuum and caused a major setback in the university’s ongoing infrastructural and academic expansion drive,”
He added ,”He spent the whole day holding meetings with university and community representatives on Saturday [October 26], and was supposed to continue the meeting the following day but passed away before the meeting time,”
The District Head of Butura, Engr. Dr. John Makwal Mallo, and a representative of the deceased’s family, Danladi Mahanan, expressed gratitude for the university’s solidarity and love, urging for sustained unity between the institution and its hosts.
Mr. Mador’s legacy will be remembered as one of unity and cooperation between the university and its host community as his efforts will continue to inspire future generations.
Magistrate Court sitting at Abattoir in Jos, Plateau state has on 29th October 2024 Discharged and Acquitted the Publisher of “Gnews”and Two others over defamation of character and other criminal suits filed against them by the Staff of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) , Joshua Isa Dimlong.
As the complainant in the matter Isa Dimlong have voluntarily told the court about his decision to drop the charges against the Defendants and embrace the option of out of court settlement.
The case in the last adjournment was adjourned till 29th October 2024 ,for continuation of hearing, however,when the matter come up,the prosecutor told the honourable court that the complainant, Isa Dimlong have told him to withdraw the case as they (complainant and Defendants) have resolved to embrace out of court settlement.
The counsel to the Defendants barrister Bawa Represented in court,did not object to the withdrawal, as he pointed out that the complainant have the right to do anything with his case within the confine of the law .
Bawa however plea with the court not only use her discretion to discharge his clients,but Acquitte them for the matter not to resurrect again even in any form from any court of law citing section of the law to back his argument.
The other two Persons standing trial along side with the publisher of “Gnews” Alex Giwa over defamation of character include,Mrs Gokep Ritkatmwa and Mr. Barryson Zanni who were 2nd & 3rd Defendants respectively.
Earlier in the court, there was drama as the case which was billed for 11am suddenly come up after 9am without the knowledge of Defendants Counsel and Defendants.
The presiding judge was furious when she discovered the antics , accused the complainant Isa Dimlong and police prosecutor of trying to play game capable of painting the temple of justice in bad light.
At the heat of the discussion,the complainant Dimlong told the court that his decision to withdraw the case is because he want to transfer the matter to another court, which by interpretation he is not having confidence on the judge handling the matter.
The judge told him she is not against him transferring the matter to anywhere, but it most be done in accordance with the laid down Court rules and law.
She further accused ITF Staff and the prosecuting Police Officer of trying to ambush the Defendants for reasons best know to them.
It would be recall that the complainant has in June 2024 dragged the Defendants to court over a publication cautioned “ITF Staff lsa Dimlong Standing Trial For Abuse/Attempted Murder as Wife seeks for divorce”.
In another similar development, the complainant Isa Dimlong has filed the same case at the magistrate court (8) sitting at the premises of the State High Court ,the matter is however slated for Thursday 31st October 2024 for mentioning.
Tarok Nation under the auspices of Tarok Progressive Youths Association (TAPYA), World wide has disowned one Mr T.N Timkat who is heading for self destruction, described him as a political conflict merchants,and Warned against igniting fire in an ocean over his rejection of the Ministerial Nomination of Nentawe Yilwada.
As the association send Stern warning to Timkat and his co-travelers as trying to toll the path of political conflicts which is an ill wind that do any person, persons good and toll with causion.
The warning of Tarok Progressive Youths Association (TAPYA),is contained in a press statement dated 28th October 2024, signed by by the association National President Amb.Miri Timnan Nyantau (MTN),made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State.
He said the association is compelled 𝒕𝒐 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 statement 𝒊𝒏 𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝑻.𝑵 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒌𝒂𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒓 𝑵𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒘e 𝒀𝒊𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒅𝒂 𝒂𝒔 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆.
The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined other Nigerians and leaders beyond the nation’s borders in extending warm and heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency, Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on the occasion of his 57th birthday.
Governor Mutfwang Felicitation is contained in a press statement dated 27th October 2024 signed by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr.Gyang Bere and made available to journalists in Jos, plateau.
In a congratulatory message, Governor Mutfwang lauded Governor Fintiri’s remarkable leadership, in the transformation and progress of Adamawa State. He described Governor Fintiri as not only a cherished brother and friend but also a symbol of peace and unity, who has inspired growth and progressive change in both Adamawa and Nigeria as a whole.
Governor Mutfwang commended Fintiri’s leadership style, which has been marked by humility, integrity, and compassion. These qualities Governor Mutfwang noted have earned him profound respect and admiration among his people and beyond.
On behalf of his family, the government, and the people of Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang conveyed his warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on this significant milestone, praying for good health and strength to continue his mission of delivering purposeful leadership to the people of Adamawa State.
The Plateau State Police Command, Jos is pleased to inform the good people of Plateau State of our recent breakthrough, where our gallant officers repelled kidnappers and rescued the victim.
This is contained in a press statement dated 26th October 2024 , signed by the Command Public Relations Officer DSP Alfred Alabo and made available to this medium in Jos
On 23rd October 2024 at about 10pm, we received a distress call from one Orit Dimka, male of Dong Kasa reporting that his friend, one Njin John Kwatsen, male, 38 years old who resides in Portharcourt, but came to Jos on a visit has been missing for some time now and his vehicle was discovered abandoned on the roadside.
That after some time, he received a call from an unknown number informing him that his friend has been kidnapped and is in their custody. He was requested to pay the cash sum of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000.00k) only as ransom for his friend’s release.
Upon receipt of this report, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc* immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Rantya division to mobilize men and race to the scene.
While conducting a search/rescue mission around the mountainous forests of Rantya area, our team of Police officers traced the kidnappers to their den where they were engaged in a gun duel. Due to the superior firepower of our men, the hoodlums fled for their lives, abandoning the victim who was rescued unhurt and reunited with his family.
Mr Njin John Kwatsen the victim while at our station, expressed immense appreciation to the Plateau State Commissioner of Police and the entire Nigeria Police Force for their swift action and relentless effort to ensure that he was rescued.
CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc uses this medium to assure the good people of Plateau State that the Command under his watch will continue to ensure the safety and security of lives and properties throughout the State.
Plateau State University Bokkos has received a significant facelift, as the Acting Vice Chancellor unveiled a brand-new signature that announces the university to the world.
During the unveiling, Professor Shedrack Best stated that the facelift aligns with his administration’s commitment to elevate Plateau State University onto the global stage.
“Since my appointment as the Acting Vice Chancellor, I have closely observed everything from the point of entry. One of the earliest things I mentioned was that I did not like the appearance of the university. I believe that a university is a place of knowledge, intellect, and an enlightened community, and the front of the university should convey its pedigree and dignity.”
He further remarked, “I was not pleased with the presence of an electric transformer located where we are standing, so we began discussions on how to address it. The owners of this transformer, despite it being on university land, charged me eight million naira to relocate it.
I negotiated with them, and while they were unwilling to budge, I eventually paid seven million naira. I will not pay the remaining balance,” he joked as he proceeded to cut the tape announcing the new signature.
He believed it was a fair deal, noting that since the university pays the electricity bill, there was no need to be overcharged for moving the transformer, which has now made way for the new signage.
The Vice Chancellor noted, “When you come to Plateau State University, whether you’re leaving or arriving, this will announce the university.
Let me also thank those who worked hard to make this possible—from those who facilitated the relocation of the electric transformer to the management of NESCO.
After many months, I believe this work could have been completed earlier had the transformer not been in its original location. I want to thank them and the technical team in the Directorate of Works and Physical Facilities.”
Professor Shedrack Best expressed appreciation for the committee led by Architect Richard, who conceptualized the design. He stated, “The entire design, bill of quantity, and construction is one hundred percent internal.
‘I commend the technical team from the Directorate of Works for creating this edifice for PLASU. It confirms that, given the right support, we have people who can make PLASU beautiful, and I will continue to promote these efforts.”
Reflecting on his assumption of office, he mentioned that his administration aimed to improve the university’s appearance. “When you look around, you will see that we have made significant changes; we removed the tree that obstructed the view of the university’s name and gate.
This ensures you can clearly see that this is Plateau State University without struggling to read the signage.”
He continued, “We have taken down the tree, restored the university’s name prominently, illuminated the area—only those who visit at night will truly appreciate the lighting—and we have installed new flags.”
Professor Shedrack Best sincerely thanked his management team for their support in making these changes possible. He urged Architect Vivian’s team from the Directorate of Works and Physical Facilities to maintain cleanliness around the grassy areas to prevent attracting cows, emphasizing, “If cows start coming here, lured by the grass, it will diminish the value and quality of what we have achieved.”
He stated, “We must distinguish ourselves from surrounding communities as a university. When visitors come here, they should come to learn something. We cannot import inferior habits and bring them to the university; instead, they should learn from us how to live decently in a modern world.”
At the Faculty of Law, where a new statue of ‘Lady Justitia’ was unveiled, Professor Shedrack Best remarked, “We have also made efforts to clean the surroundings after erecting the statue. This work was also done entirely by our internal staff at the Directorate of Works and Physical Facilities; we did not contract anyone else.”
While unveiling the Lady Justitia statue, he highlighted that the previous statue was too small, stating, “We needed to create a statue that would not only represent the Faculty of Law but also Plateau State University.”
They sourced sculptors to create an imposing statue, resulting in the current ‘Lady Justitia’, who symbolically represents blind justice, unaffected by bribery. “We hope to train judges in this faculty who will uphold the ethics of the legal profession without engaging in corruption.”
Leading his management team, the Acting Vice Chancellor, accompanied by the university coach Agwom Yohana, inspected the sports complex. He expressed dismay at its condition, describing it as non-existent and unbefitting of a university. He directed the school coach to develop a master plan for a sports complex that reflects the stature of Plateau State University.
In a closing remark, the Registrar of the university, Yakubu Ayuba, expressed gratitude to Professor Shedrack Best for his foresight and commitment to transforming Plateau State University, affirming the administration’s pledge to support him in ensuring the best for the institution.
The needs for the voice of women in plateau state to be amplified ,and their stories worth telling which will contribute in sharping their future had been advocated.
As the Women folks in the state ,and by extension Nigeria in general have been encouraged to rise and unit in the pursuit of a world where women will continually strive for excellence in plateau , Nigeria and the world as a whole.
The advocacy was made during the inaugural ceremony of No Woman: No Nation initiatives by the state Chairperson Dr.Ruth Nendi Obadiah held 24th October 2024 ,at Zang Secondary School Hall Bukuru ,Jos South local government, plateau state.
The state Chairperson said the women Empowerment Initiative “No Woman: No Nation”is Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), formed by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to empower women through Economic Independence , Leadership Development , Skills Enhancement, Connecting Government and Professional institutions with Humanitarian developer’s for better society across entire Nigeria.
Dr.Obadiah stressed that Educate woman,the girl Child on health , Rights and Opportunities , Gender balance,a peaceful and conducive business environment for women to strive.
She further add that “No Woman:No Nation” initiatives would help to foster community engagements, Advocacy, Social Mobilization towards a new dawn in Nigeria , where States, local governments electoral wards ,and polling units will be infuse to discharge its fundamental rights,a corrupt free society ,and proper dissemination of information flow from useful humanitarian growth.
The Chairperson revealed that the activities of the initiatives after the inauguration of the state and local government EXCOs , will focus on agriculturally Seren advantage by intervention with the distribution of of our produced liquid fertilizer for free across the (17), local government council’s coordinating units.
She further reiterated that the initiatives will also intensify hands in training Women on how value chain attracts productivity of their made in Plateau State products that will compete favourably in the international space with dynamic export packaging standards.
The initiatives according to her,will also advocate for policies in mainstreaming and promoting gender equality, supporting survival of violence and abuse.
Dr. Ruth revealed that the inauguration of the state chapter of No Woman: No Nation,marks significant milestone in our journey to stardom,in creating a more inclusive , equitable and a just society for the women ,as this chapter represents critical steps towards our mission to amplify women’s voices , promote gender equality and foster meaningful social change to womanhood in all ramifications.
In her speech ,the Founder of No Woman: No Nation initiatives in Nigeria ,the First Lady of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Represented by the National President of the initiatives, Ambassador Prince Akintola Oluwasayo Julius , said the essence of the NGO is to move all Women under one roof.
The First Lady commend the governor of Plateau State ,Caleb Mutfwang for his developmental strive in the state just within the space of one year in office as governor of Plateau State.
She also commend the governor for carrying everybody along in his Government especially women who were appointed into various key positions as a bold steps towards gender inclusiveness and giving women the chance to demonstrate potentials embedded in them.
Challenged the women in the state to leverage on the inauguration of the state chapter EXCOs and settle down for work.
The dignitaries that graced the occasion include,the wives of the local government chairmen of the 17 Local Government of the state, the state governor Representative , Royal Father’s, Clergy and others numerous to mention.
The high point of the inauguration, is the presentation of certificates of appointment to the Newly inaugurated EXCOs.
The Plateau State Government has entered into a formal agreement with Aviare Global Concepts Limited to reconstruct Plateau Resort and Hotels Limited to international standards.
This ambitious project is aimed at revitalizing the state’s tourism sector and significantly boosting internally generated revenue.
The agreement, known as the Heads of Terms, was signed at the Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. Representing the Plateau State Government was the Managing Director of the Plateau Investment and Property Development Company (PIPC), Hon. Danlami Jelka, alongside the Chairman of Aviare Global Concepts Limited, Mr. Kudla Satumari. The signing was overseen by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.
In his remarks, Governor Mutfwang expressed delight at ending the years of neglect that have plagued Plateau State’s legacy properties. The Governor emphasized the importance of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the revitalization of the Plateau Hotel:
“I want to start by thanking all members of the private sector for the confidence and trust they have shown. It was a moment of pride when we signed the MoU for the reconstruction of Hill Station Hotel, and today, we have taken another significant step with the MoU for Plateau Hotels.”
“We have numerous assets that have remained underutilized for years, and now, we are turning them around for the better. I’m pleased to see the hospitality sector in Plateau State proving to be resilient and attractive. Restoring the symbol of our pride is a commendable achievement,” he added.
Governor Mutfwang explained that the reconstruction effort will not only enhance the state’s beauty but also attract tourists seeking quality accommodation in Plateau State. He reiterated his administration’s dedication to fostering a business-friendly environment.
Hon. Danlami Jelka, Managing Director of PIPC, gave an overview of the Heads of Terms, noting that upon completion, the hotel will adhere to international standards, thereby elevating the hospitality offerings of the state.
He explained that eleven firms indicated interest in the rigorous process by submitting proposals. However, Aviare Global Comcepts emerged winner in view of the robustness of its financial and technical plans.
Hon. Jelka said both parties agreed that the lease term shall be an initial 20 years commencing from the date of the Refurbishment, Rehabilitation, Operation and Transfer. The project when completed will create employment opportunities for the youths, revenue generation to boost the state’s economy, Asset Optimization, profit sharing and annual lease fee among others.
Mr. Kudla Satumari, Chairman of Aviare Global Concepts Limited, said his company has an impressive 31-year track record of successful national and international projects. He assured the state of his commitment to deliver quality results:
“I have never failed to meet my targets, and I am committed to completing this project to the admiration of all. I urge the Plateau State Government to offer the necessary support to ensure we meet the agreed specifications and timelines.”
This marks a new chapter for Plateau State, as the administration continues to leverage private sector partnerships to harness the state’s tourism potential. General Manager, Plateau State Tourism Corporation, Mr. Chuwang Pwajok was part of the signatories to the Heads of Terms.
The Nigeria Police Force Plateau State command, has commended the Governor of Plateau State Barr.Caleb Mutfwang for his unalloyed support for the fight against crimes and criminality in the state.
As without the support of the Governor in the fight against the monsters called crimes in the state, the Command would not have achieved tremendous successes in the fight against criminals in the state.
The Commissioner of police in the state, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 during press briefing held at the command headquarters in Jos , plateau state capital.
The police commissioner also extend his commendation to the people of plateau state for their cooperations before , during and after the 9th October 2024 Local Government Elections that look place through out the state ,as he said their cooperations has led to the successful and hitch-free conduct of the election, which has place the state on the National radar for peaceful conduct of election.
And thank the Inspector General of police (IGP),Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun for the provisions of critical operational assets which have facilitated the successes recorded throughout the period under review.
Cp Adesina revealed that the command under his watch has put in place a series of strategies in other to prevent Crimes and ensure the security of lives and properties within the state and it environs the intensification of efforts towards ensuring the arrest of suspects.
Some Of the major breakthrough of the command according to the CP include: the arrest of suspects that specialize in Trafficking children from the state to other parts of the state .
Adesina explain that on12th October 2024 the men of the Command received a report at “A” Division police station that on the 11th October 2024,they returned from work only to discovered that four of their children were missing.
He further explained upon enquiry, they where informed by their neighbor’s daughter that they where seen with one Comfort, female who usually comes to visit her friend ,one Adamu Bawa in the Compound to buy her biscuits.
Stressed that upon the receipt of the report,our men immediately swung into action which led to the rescue of the Four (4) Children and Two(2) Suspects.
The Police boss in the state said the case is still under investigations , and the suspects will be charge to court when investigations are concluded.
Other arrest made during the period under review according to the Commissioner of police were unlawful possession of locally made
Firearms,and recovery of firearm,arrest of suspects for being in possession of live ammunition and arrest of suspect for armed robbery and recovery of locally made pistol.
The Commissioner urged the citizens of the state that in time like this,the role of our communities in maintaining peace and security cannot be overemphasized.
However thank good people of the state for their continue support of the Nigeria Police and their input in the fight against crimes and criminality.
Encourage the citizens of the state to continue to partner with the police force to ensure a better and more peaceful plateau state.
Thank the media for their support so far ,as their support and partnership has been crucial to the promotion and maintenance of peace in plateau state .
“Therefore, encourage you to keep
up the good work and always ensure that the good people of the state are fed with accurate, timely and verify information.”
At Governor’s lodge Asokoro, Abuja yesterday, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has taken a significant step towards uniting the Nasarawa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). As the leader of PDP in North Central Nigeria, Governor Mutfwang initiated a peace-building process aimed at resolving internal conflicts and promoting unity within the party.
Governor Mutfwang appealed to stakeholders to prioritize peace and unity, emphasizing the need to confront common enemies of democracy together. He constituted a committee co-chaired by Hon. Labaran Maku and Hon. Musa Elayo to facilitate dialogue and reconciliation.
The committee comprises representatives from both sides, including Hon. Francis Orogu, Hon. Luka Zhekaba, Dr. Mike Omeri, Sen. Suleiman Adokwe, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Adamu Oyanki, and Major General Nuhu Angbazo (rtd). Each party is expected to add two representatives, making it a five-member team. Governor Mutfwang’s Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Hon. Letep Dabang will serve as an advisory member.
The committee’s terms of reference include fostering an all-inclusive dialogue, promoting fairness and honesty, and addressing contentious issues. To ensure a smooth process, Governor Mutfwang directed that all congresses and litigation be put on hold pending the committee’s outcome.
This development is a welcome step towards peace and unity in Nasarawa PDP. Governor Mutfwang’s leadership and commitment to reconciliation are commendable. The success of this initiative will strengthen the party’s prospects in future elections.
May God bless Governor Mutfwang with wisdom and strength to complete this noble endeavour. May Hon. Labaran Maku and Musa Elayo guide the stabilization process successfully. May the nominated stakeholders find understanding and unity.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, today joined former Head of State, His Excellency Gen. Yakubu Gowon, GCFR (Rtd), for a family thanksgiving service in celebration of his 90th birthday. The event took place at the Diocese of Abuja, Anglican Communion, St. Matthew’s Church, Maitama, Abuja.
The church was filled with praise and worship, as those in attendance expressed gratitude to God Almighty for the exemplary life of the statesman.
The occasion featured Gen. Gowon, a revered statesman and a key figure in Nigeria’s unity, delivering the New Testament reading from Philippians 2:1-12.
In his remarks, Gen. Gowon expressed deep appreciation to the church for the opportunity to worship and thanked all who traveled from far and near to honor him on this remarkable milestone.
He extended special gratitude to Governor Caleb Mutfwang for attending the service, despite having just returned from an official trip to Sweden with the Vice President.
Gen. Gowon spoke fondly of his dual affinity with Plateau and Kaduna States, where he was raised, while emphasizing his foremost allegiance to Nigeria. He underscored the invaluable nature of peace and called on Nigerians to earnestly pursue harmony with one another.
Delivering the sermon titled “Have the Mind of Christ,” the Resident Bishop, Ven. Amb. Dr. Tiwatope A. Elias-Fatile, drew from Philippians 2:1-12, urging believers to embody Christ’s character in their daily lives.
He emphasized that the mind of Christ is manifested through humility, obedience, holiness, love, and forgiveness, and that life without Christ is meaningless.
Governor Mutfwang commended Gen. Gowon for his steadfast love, commitment, and dedication to Nigeria’s peace and unity, affirming that the people of Plateau State are proud to celebrate this joyous occasion with him.
Special prayers were offered for the former Head of State, asking for God’s continued blessings, strength, and courage to guide younger generations and provide wise counsel for a united Nigeria.
The event rounded up with the cutting of a special birthday cake presented by the church to honor Gen. Gowon’s humility and selfless service to God and humanity.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, and his entire family following the passing of his brother, Barr. Timothy Buba, a former Chairman of Jos North Local Government Area.
Governor Mutfwang condolence message is contained in a press statement dated 19th October 2024 signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr.Gyang Bere and made available to this medium.
Governor Mutfwang described Barr. Buba’s death as a profound loss not only to the family but also to the entire Plateau State.
He acknowledged Barr. Buba’s outstanding leadership during some of the most challenging times as Chairman of Jos North, where his resilience and dedication left an indelible mark on the community.
Governor Mutfwang paid tribute to Barr. Buba’s steadfast commitment to selfless service, noting that his contributions extended far beyond his immediate community, touching countless lives across the state.
He lauded him as a man of exceptional integrity, compassion, and humility whose acts of kindness, generosity, and empathy were felt by all who knew him.
On behalf of his family, the government, and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, the Governor extended his deepest sympathies to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Barr. Buba’s wife, children, and the entire family. He prayed for God’s comfort, strength, and courage to uphold them during this period of immense grief.
Plateau State University Bokkos has reiterated its commitment to the training and retraining of its staff to ensure optimal performance.
Registrar of the institution, Yakubu Ayuba emphasized this commitment during a one-day training workshop for non-academic staff.
The initiative according to Yakubu Ayuba aims to enhance both academic and administrative growth within the university.
“The recent introduction of a series of training programs for staff members, both within and outside the university, underscores our dedication to staff development,” Mr. Ayuba stated.
He expressed gratitude to the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Shedrack Best, for supporting such initiatives.
The training, which targeted staff members in the Executive Cadre, marked the second session organized for the Registry Department this year.
The first phase, held last summer, focused on Administrative Officers from levels 7 to 16. This latest phase included Executive Officers from levels 6 to 13, responsible for managing university records.
The Registrar acknowledged the crucial role of executive officers in university operations, highlighting their responsibilities in effective record management.
As the lead paper presenter, he emphasized maintaining high work ethics and a dedicated approach to duty.
Other presenters included, Mathias Mwandat, Principal Executive Officer at the Records and Documentation Unit, who discussed record and information security concepts, processes, and significance and Dagau Nenrot Veronica, Administrative Officer at the same unit, who provided an overview of records management and its implications for institutional growth, advocating for digital literacy and a transition in record management practices.
The training featured an interactive question-and-answer session, during which participants expressed appreciation to the Registrar and the university management for this initiative.
Rhoda Falam, Deputy Registrar, emphasized the institution’s serious approach to record management and congratulated participants for the opportunity to share knowledge.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined other Nigerians and leaders within the country and beyond in celebrating the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), GCFR, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
The celebration of 90th birthday of the Former Military Head of state by governor Mutfwang is contained in a press statement dated 18th October 2024 signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr.Gyang Bere and made available to this medium in Jos, Plateau state.
In a congratulatory message to the distinguished Statesman, Governor Mutfwang extolled General Gowon’s exceptional leadership qualities, which he noted have played a critical roles in maintaining Nigeria’s unity and fostering its growth as a sovereign nation.
He remarked, “It is with profound humility and immense joy that I join the global community in celebrating your remarkable 90th birthday. You are not only a cherished father figure and beacon of peace to millions of Nigerians but also an iconic statesman whose life and legacy continue to inspire transformative change. Your unwavering commitment to a unified and peaceful Nigeria has left an indelible mark on our nation’s history.”
Reflecting on General Gowon’s leadership during one of Nigeria’s most turbulent periods, Governor Mutfwang praised his wisdom and diplomatic acumen. He noted that, as a Military Head of State, Gowon steered the country through challenging times and ensured Nigeria’s survival as one indivisible entity.
He further acknowledged that General Gowon’s renowned post-civil war declaration, “No Victor, No Vanquished,” embodied the spirit of his Reconciliation, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation program, which was instrumental in healing the nation’s wounds and rebuilding its economic and social fabrics.
Governor Mutfwang commended the revered elder statesman for his leadership style marked by humility, integrity, and compassion, which has earned him global respect and admiration. He stated that as a son of Plateau State, a proud Nigerian, and a respected global citizen, General Gowon’s legacy extends far beyond the realm of politics.
On behalf of his family, the government, and the people of Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang conveyed his warm congratulations to General Gowon on the significant occasion of his 90th birthday anniversary, praying that the day brings him immense joy and cherished moments with his loved ones.
He further prayed for God’s continued blessings on General Gowon, asking for good health and the strength to keep mentoring younger generations while offering wise counsel for the betterment of Nigeria.
Jos Plateau has always been a destination platform for various reasons. Sadly however, for being on the wrong side of insecurity; the state almost became a pariah environment.
Tried as much as it was humanly possible to extricate itself, its people and communities from the prism of wrong accusations; that further took away the innocence of the state.
In the estimation of some people, Plateau could not be trusted to be a good host. They alleged that Plateau was hostile to visitors, while not taking into consideration the tribulations the state kept going through.
The more the murderous attacks on the state increased, the deeper its fortunes sank. But before long, the picture of the innocence of the state had made inroads into the hearts of many; who hitherto had been made to believe Plateau and its people were hostile.
Love or hate Plateau State, it remains the ‘Home of Peace and Tourism’. It is a destination, which, in the estimation of many, has not been fully utilised; as its peers have long been in the big leagues of the states benefiting from tourism.
Those who sought to obliterate the peace of the Plateau people may be uncomfortable that the never-say-die spirit is, in the main, back and working for the good of the state.
If anyone gave Plateau the space to bring life back to tourism and other recreational initiatives, it is the people themselves; who, knowing the power of the state’s endowment would not want it to be wasted.
There is no hiding the fact, Plateau State has entered a phase of using its enormous endowments to develop its tourism industry. It does not need to be told, tourism is the new black gold, here and in many states.
When the Jos Family Christmas Festival, an initiative of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, began in 2023, it was not meant to be an experiment. It was an idea whose time has already come.
In fact, it was not meant to test the waters, it was the harbinger of the good things that were being expected in the tourism industry. The maiden voyage, in all honesty, indicated that it was well received; and it needed to be continued, but on a bigger scale.
No wonder, in an industry where there are willing partners to invest in the initiative, all that there is to start is the buy-in of the government. It is possible for this, given the enthusiasm of the Plateau State government.
At the unveiling of the Jos Family Christmas Festival at the Usuji World Events Centre on October 14, 2024, a clearer picture of what the initiative was all about was revealed, thanks to the Plateau State Tourism Corporation.
Its key partner, Eco System Africa through its CEO Rume Ogane, reeled some of the major events expected to hold in the month of December.
With a theme: Beautiful Experience, the number of activities expected during the festival are varied and interesting. The assignment has been well noted and well organised as to get value in entertainment and business activities.
Consider a few of them: Food landscape, bonfire, art exhibition, little Miss Tourism, cultural afloat dance driving round the city, runway fashion show and family cooking competition as well as family dance competition among others.
They are uniquely put in place such that theatre performances, raffle draw, music, poetry and spoken words will be done in partnership and collaboration. The bottom line is for the festival to be unique to Plateau but competitive with others outside the state.
If you are not in Jos for the month of December, pray, say where else you would like to be? Attention will shift to Jos the ultimate tourism destination, as other partners: Plateau International Firm Festival, Tour Plateau, Jos Hikers Polo Club have keyed into the initiative.
The festival, in the words of George Chuwang Pwajok, General Manager of the Tourism Corporation is to ‘drive tourists’ traffic to Plateau, to experience our unique landscape, rich culture, and hospitality. Instead of brief stops, we are creating immersive experiences where visitors can connect with our people, culture, and environment’.
But even more, the goal for the initiative is to make Jos as the must-sought after holiday spot, thereby bringing economic growth and supporting local businesses thrive.
When Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang made him the General Manager of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, Chuwang Pwajok did not need handouts to get to work.
Long before he was handed the job in the third quarter of year 2023; for many who knew, he was an insider in the industry already.
They knew that It was just a matter of time before the latent acumen resident in him would manifest itself in the industry.
They were not wrong. The space created for him came pretty expected and more interesting given the state’s desire to be far removed from just being considered in name as ‘Home of Peace and Tourism’.
The ideas he initiated that started to manifest almost immediately, having mounted the saddle were what anyone in the industry would expect.
Without desparaging some of the past activities the industry had done, it is without doubt that lessons have been learnt; what is being planned is a resolve to get better than what used to obtain.
Mr Incredible, Nigerian rapper and Honorary Special Adviser on Entertainment and Creativity for Plateau State, Jude MI Abaga, is enthusiastic that it ‘is an opportunity for global recognition of our arts, culture, and people’.
Hon Ibrahim Musa Ashoms, Plateau’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, speaking matter of factly, reminded Nigerians that Plateau’s climate is ‘perfect, our people are welcoming, and our landscape is breathtaking’.
The state is indeed ‘fully prepared with enhanced security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all’. There can be no better assurance of the safety of the visitors than this.
Echoing this sentiment, Sir Rume Ogane, CEO of Eco Systems Africa and a key festival partner, insist that ‘My Jos Is Safe’ slogan should be on the lips of every tourism lover. If everyone did, the city’s appeal would be felt everywhere.
With enhanced security, diverse entertainment initiative, and a commitment to economic growth, the Jos Family Christmas Festival is set to make Plateau State a festive hub for visitors from far and near.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined the Vice President of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima, on a significant two-day visit to Sweden.
The high-profile delegation, which includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, heads of key government agencies, and parastatals, departed Abuja on Thursday to represent Nigeria in a series of bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.
The visit which is being undertaken on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, focuses on high-level discussions with prominent Swedish officials, including Crown Princess Victoria and the Prime Minister of Sweden.
The bilateral talks aims to strengthen cooperation in several key sectors, including information and communications technology (ICT), innovation, education, digitalization, sustainable transport, mining, and agriculture.
Vice President Shettima and Governor Mutfwang participated in a technical session with “Team Sweden,” which consists of various entities engaged in partnerships with Nigeria. The session highlighted investment opportunities in health, education, the digital economy, and sustainable transportation, with the goal of fostering mutual growth and development.
The visit provided a platform for strategic discussions with influential stakeholders in both the public and private sectors, setting the stage for future collaborations that could drive Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
The Bill before the plateau state House of Assembly ,presented by the office of the state Anttorny General and commissioner for justice seeking to create the office of Anttrony General in plateau state has receive the nod of stakeholders in the justice system .
The Bill currently before the state House of Assembly committee on judiciary and privileges when passed into law, will help to close the vacuum created by the absence of the position of Attorney General in the state as it’s obtained in other countries,and scale up judicial system.
The Chairman plateau state House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary and privileges Hon.Kalamu Idris Dal, disclosed this in his welcome address during Public Hearing on a Bill for Law to Establish the Plateau State Anttorny General Office 2024 held on Wednesday 16th October at Victoria Gowon Hall New Government House Little Rayfied Jos, Plateau State.
Hon.Kalamu said the reasons for the invitation is because you are stakeholders in the judicial system , hence your input , sincere and honest recommendations is very imperative that will help to scale up roboost judicial system in the state which will make it pace setter among other states of the federation by extension other countries of the world.
Although this arm of government is saddled with the responsibility of law making,but critical stakeholders have to be carry along hence the reason for inviting almost Twenty Eight (28),of such stakeholders.
The Chairman hope that at the end of the discussion which he believed to be fruitful, the invited critical stakeholders would be able to make positive inputs and recommendations that will be useful when the proposed Bill is eventually passed into law.
Given the historical background of the Bill ,the initiator who doubled as Attorney General and commissioner of Justice in the state ,Barr.Philimon Dafi , said the office of Anttrony General have been in existence before independence , in United States of America,the position have been in existence for more than Three Hundred (300), years .
Daffi said as against the backdrop, it’s worth saying that plateau state,by extension Nigeria is even lagging behind in creating the office of Anttorny General that would help to bridge the judicial vacuum hitherto created because of it absence of creation.
The law officer in the state highlighted some of the innovations of the Bill to include, creation of the office of Solicitor General , that would help to solve the problem of controversies occasion by death,as we most have legal representation, integration of legal representation,and the establishment of legal academy and other innovations when the bill eventually pass into law.
The Chairperson Equal Opportunity Commission ,and the Former Attorney General and Commissioner for justice in the state,Hon.Olivia Dazem praised the initiator of the of the bill Philimon Daffi for his foresight which she said is apt and timely.
However called other stakeholders to support the passage of the Bill into law because it would have alot of positive impact on the people of the state.
Other stakeholders who spoke at the Public Hearing aligned themselves with the Chairperson of Equal Opportunity Commission in the state ,Hon.Olivia Dazem’s Submittision of the aptness of the Bill.
In his remark Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state , Daffi said today the people of Plateau have made history and promise that the people of the state will leave to reap what they have sown today for supporting the passage of the Bill that would add value to their lives.
In his closing remark,the chairman of the committee Hon.Kalamu Idris thank the stakeholders for their separate contributions.
Said as law maker,they didn’t see anything wrong with the Bill, stressed that within the geography of North Central Zone of the country there is no state that has embark on Bill like this one,so when the bill is eventually pass into law, plateau would be pace setter.
Further add that plateau state need to think above her present situations , urged those who are yet to summit copy of their submissions ,have till Wednesday 23rd next week to do so as the committee may not accept any documents after that date.
Dignitaries present at the occasion include, the State Anttorny General and commissioner for justice of the state, Philimon Daffi,Chairman of the Committee in the House of Assembly hon.Kalamu Idris , NBA Pankshin branch, state High Court, CSO, Human Rights Organisation,Nuj,and host of others too numerous to list.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang Of Plateau State has assured prospectives tourist to the state adequate Security during and after tourism expedition .
Barr. Mutfwang revealed government under his watch have scaled- up security to ensure the security of lives and property to give confidence to tourist,during and after tourism exploration in Plateau.
The governor disclosed this during the official Unavailing of 2024 Jos Christmas Festival held in Jos , plateau State capital Monday 14th October .
Governor Mutfwang Represented by the Commissioner of information and Communication ,Hon. Musa Ashons said the government of Caleb Mutfwang led administration in the state have provided surveillance security drone that covered Three(3) kilometers, which have changed the security architecture of the state.
The 2024 Jos Family Christmas Festival which has it Theme; A Beautiful Experience, governor Mutfwang further revealed he has put other security measures in place, and advice those coming into the state not to be afraid, as the state is peaceful,the environment is fertile, call on all to come to plateau, enjoy themselves and have beautiful Christmas in the state.
Stressed his government has created a laudable atmosphere, tranquility and peace in the state, which means the land is fertile and oiling.
” Advice those contemplating traveling out of the state to seek for tourism Haven elsewhere ,to have rethink as the state is endowed with climatic and admirable conducive atmospheric conditions that cannot be compared to any place in the world”.
“This inform the reason while the state have to kick-start the preparations for the Christmas early enough in the month of October,so as it will start in full swing by November.”
However highlight the activities lined up for the event to include,Bike Rider, Hikers and those who may want to visit various locations in the state to enjoy Seren beauty of the state, Christmas Carol, PRTVC Christmas Tree lightening and other line- up activities.
The governor further disclosed that the state have over 53 ethics groups competing with other nationalities,said the event is going to be bee hives of activities during the period under review.
Disclosed that OPSH and other security apparatus in the state have being motivated to ensure that the security are well up-scaled for any eventuality.
Earlier in his welcoming address,the General Manager (GM), plateau Tourism Corporation,Hon.Chuwang Pwajok said what the State tourism corporation, and indeed governor Mutfwang is trying to do is to showcase not something an individuals will claim credit at the long-run.
Hon.chuwang further add that this unveiling event is very important and significant.
“This is our own way on the Plateau in trying to build a legacy and foundation that will anchor on full true meaning and celebration of Christmas”.
“So before Christmas festival provide us an opportunity as people, community, to engage with one another, and build a law, the sense of community and oneness that are always in known for that will really project plateau as a home of peace and tourism.
“So what we are doing here today, is by inviting all critical stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality sector, and announce to you that the State is ready to compete, project and to present itself as a premier Christmas holiday destination as far as Nigeria is concerned.”
“What we are deliberately doing is to make sure that Plateau in all festivals, We are not trying to make it a government affairs ,the private sector should take the ownership, we want the Citizens of Plateau to take ownership of the festival, that Is the only way we can ensure the substainability of the festival.”
The General Manager continue,the idea is to build the month of December into a holiday month in Plateau State, so that our friends, love one, association will find a place to came and spend their special holiday in the state.
This is just the reasons behind jos family Christmas festival ,we are not trying to compete with Calabar and other places in the country,but we are trying to bring what we know is unique in Plateau, like our peaceful weather, we are endowed with abundance natural attraction, wonderful natural and rocks formation that Plateau is blessed with, so what we are doing in this Family Christmas festival, is to build activities that will help our people and State to experiences the wonderful blessing God has given unto us.
The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission,PLASIEC,is set to conduct rerun election for Counsellorship in six wards across the state.
The conduct of the rerun Counsellorship election is contained in an announcement dated 12th October 2024 signed by the commission’s Chairman, Plangji Daniel Cishak and made available to journalists electronically read thus:
We wishe to inform the public that a re-run of the local government elections for Councillorship positions will be conducted in six wards across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.
The re – run elections will be conducted in Kishika ward of Bokkos Local Government Area as well as Jemkur and Turaki wards of Langtang South.
Re-run elections will also be conducted in Gindiri 2 and Kasuwan Ali wards of Mangu Local Government Area.
Qua’an Pan local government on the other hand will conduct re -run elections in Luukwo ward.
The specific date for the re-run will be announced in due course.
We encourage all eligible voters in the affected wards to stay informed and participate in this important democratic process.
Time is an integral part of human life; hence, the need for effective management. Associate Professor Shehu Alade, Librarian at Plateau State University, Bokkos, made this assertion in his paper presentation titled “The Wholistic Librarian: Trait of Self-Management for Effective Service Delivery” at the 14th Annual Conference of the Medical Library Association of Nigeria held at Kaduna State University.
Professor Alade emphasized the importance of time management, highlighting three key aspects,The essence of time,How to plan time and How to keep track of one’s time.
He advised on creating a to-do list, prioritizing tasks, delegating functions, utilizing internet services, and avoiding procrastination. “When you draw your to-do list, you can keep track of time, plan your day, month, and year,” he said.
On money management, Professor Alade stated, “It is what makes the world go round.” He advised on the importance of savings, investments, and living below one’s means.
In his PowerPoint presentation, Professor Alade discussed interpersonal relations, emphasizing its positive and negative aspects. He highlighted tips on making friends, strengthening networks, and avoiding fault-finding.
“Relationships are a state of connectedness with others,” he noted. “Maintaining good relationships with colleagues, neighbors, and clients is crucial, as relationships can be top-bottom-horizontal.”
Other topics covered included,Reducing interpersonal conflicts,Communication,Group dynamics,Learning, Crisis management,Health management and Self-esteem.Othets include Spiritual aspect and Positive thinking.
Acting Vice Chancellor Plateau state University Bokkos Professor Shedrack Best has reiterated his administration’s commitment not just to prioritize welfare of staff and students but also revamp the infrastructural deficit confronting the university.
Professor Best disclosed this while awarding contracts to various contractors and appreciating the continued support of Tertiary Education Fund.
The contracts awarded were for the completion of the long abandoned Mass communication department building which was initiated in 2019 now awarded to EKORUDA NIGERIA LTD under the 2013-2016 and 2024 annual intervention by Tertiary Education Fund.
Renovation of 600 capacity lecture theater awarded to BISHAM INVESTMENT LTD under the years 2021-2024 merged TETFUND projects, maintenance, Intervention and Renovation of faculty of social science awarded to NICHODAV NIGERIA SERVICES LTD under the years 2021-2024 merged TETFUND projects maintenance.
Still others are Construction of students Hostel awarded to SAKALANTA INVESTMENT LTD under the year 2024 TETFUND special intervention and Construction of 2.455km fencing with solar lights awarded to CAPITAL TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD under the year 2024 TETFUND special intervention for security infrastructure.
Procurement of furniture and equipment awarded to RINBANG NIGERIA LTD under the year 2024 TETFUND annual intervention.
Handing over the award letters to the contractors through the consultant, Professor Shedrack Best re-echoed the need to maintain quality and standard.
Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Professor Keziah Ayuba, the vice Chancellor informed the contractors, that standard will not be compromised.
“We are really greatfull to the able leadership of the visitor in the person of Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for his leadership quality,that have really helped the plateau state University to have a strong relationship with Tetfund and the NUC”
Professor Shedrack Best added “that’s why we are here today to ensure that ,the university maintain that strong bond between itself and Tetfund and NUC”.
As regards standard and quality, Professor Best said “you are going to give the university that face , that’s required of the quality that we desire…..you will not disappoint us, when you begin the work at the university,give it you best..”
Professor Best noted that, in line with the Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang’s ‘Time is now philosophy’ Plateau state University is set for excellence.
Lead consultant of the projects Benjamin Ijei assured of delivery while reminding the contractor to abide by the right channel of communication.
“I will like to advise the contractor to ensure quality work,we will not relent and will be very strict in our monitoring and evaluation,we will not give you any certificate without properly certified what you have done”
Responding on behalf of the contractors, Greg Lawani of capital Technical services Ltd assured of quality work according to specifications.
The commencement and completion of the projects ranges from twelve weeks to twenty four weeks.
In a remarkable display of interfaith harmony, the Youth Fellowship of the First Baptist Church Jos will face off against Nurudeen Muslim Society, a Muslim group, in a friendly football match to commemorate the church’s 113th anniversary.
“This football match is more than just a game; it’s a symbol of our commitment to peace, tolerance, and unity,” said Rev. Sunday Fabunmi, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Jos. “For decades, our church and My Muslim Society have coexisted peacefully, and this match will further strengthen our bond.”
The Church and Mosque share a common fence, and their harmonious relationship has been a beacon of hope in a state often plagued by religious tensions.
“We believe that sports can bridge the gap between different faiths and foster understanding,” said the Church Pastor.
“We’re excited to join our Muslim brothers in this friendly match, promoting peace and tolerance in our community.”
The anniversary celebration and football match aim to promote interfaith dialogue and cooperation, foster a spirit of unity and understanding, encourage peaceful coexistence among religious groups, and demonstrate the power of sports in building bridges.
The Youth Fellowship Leader, Bro. Seyi Mafolasire emphasized, “As young people, we’re committed to spreading love, acceptance, and peace. This match is a testament to our shared humanity and the possibility of harmonious coexistence.”
The football match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Baptist Science Grammar School, Bauchi Ring Road, Jos, at 3 pm. The event will be attended by community leaders, clergy, and members of both organizations.
“As we celebrate 113 years of God’s faithfulness, we’re reminded that our greatest strength lies in our ability to come together despite our differences,” The Church Secretary, Mr. Adefemi Olayinka, said. “May this match inspire others to emulate our example of peace and unity.”
This heartwarming initiative serves as a shining example of interfaith cooperation and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the celebration service will be held at the Church auditorium on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at First Baptist Church, 43 Adebayo Street, Jos, Plateau State. The service will commence at 7:30am.
Retired Perm.Sec. Ministry of Budget plateau State Prince Sani Yahaya Mavo said the people of Wase LG has resolves to dump the All Progressive Congress APC, to PDP in Wase Local Government because of the party’s abysmal failure to deliver the dividend of democracy to the people of the council for the 8 years they held sway at the helm of affairs of the council in particular and the state as a whole.
Yahaya Mavo explain that government move the people base on her policies and programs, which the APC at the National level can be described as Anti- Masses which informed the reasons why the people, including the Wase local government decide to dump the party and join People Democratic party PDP, to emancipate themselves from suffocating policies of APC.
Mavo who is from Mavo Ward, in Wase LG, was speaking in an interview with journalists during the collation of LG results at the Plateau State independent Electoral Commission(PLASIEC), headquarters 10th October 2024.
He added the only way people of the council,by extension the state could free themselves from slavery occasion by bad policies meted on the citizens by APC led government in the local government is through overwhelming vote against the party in the LG election which they have just done.
Further revealed that the leadership of APC in Wase LG,is one man show without recourse to other members of the party ,in fact the people were not carried along in the schemes of things as its regards to the party’s activities,the act members were not happy about.
“It is on this premise, I told my people from Wase local government that I have being in government for the past 35 years ,out of these years,I have served different governors ,both civilian and military,I told them the ineffectiveness of the policies of APC in the state in general,and Wase in particular.”
“So if we most develop,you most go with the government of the day,the government in power.You don’t expect development when you are in Opposition party.”He maintained.
“So to get this seamlessly,you have to follow Governor Mutfwang led government that is obviously doing marvelous job in state as development is concern,and ready to carry everybody along in his administration.”
“That is why I tell my people come let join the bandwagon, that is why you see Sharp vote difference in just conducted council election that give PDP edge over APC in Wase Local Government.
He debunked the insinuations that Wase have been the home of APC for the past Seventeen Years with plethoras of developments littered across the length and breath of the LG.
Mavo said on the contrary there is no development commensurate with the Eight(8), years the APC administration held sway in the council.
He gives an instance of the road from Lantang through Wase and that of Dengi to Wase which as we speak ,is nothing to write home about,and practically unpassable.
Assured that there would be more APC members who are waiting to decamp to PDP in few days from now.
Lauded the home coming of Wase decampees to PDP, because the people of Wase local government originally were PDP family , added that APC will witness more decampees if they did not address their anti masses policies currently ravishing the unity of the party.
He called on the Newly elected chairman of the council to consolidate on his past achievement as Transition Implementation Chairman(TIC), said the performance of the Newly elected Chairman is not in doubt because he had been tested and trusted before and can’t afford to fail the people of Wase Local Government.
The Member Presidential Campaign Council in 2023 general elections Hon.Ishaya Itse has extended his condolences to the Former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and Former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, over the death of her son, Mr. Richard Adamu Tallen.
In a condolence message, honorable Ishaya Itse commiserated with the wife of the deceased, described the loss of Richard as a colossal loss, not only for the Tallen family but also for the entire Plateau State.
He stressed that Richard’s support to his wife, mother and his contributions to the family were deeply admired by all,add that His untimely death, has created vacuum which will be very difficult to fill.
Hon.lshaya lamented that Richard,a promising youngman was expected to carry the values and legacy of the Tallen family with wisdom and integrity,his demise is heartbreaking not just for the family, but those who new him.
He described Richard as a young man marked by kindness, generousity, empathy and left indelible mark on the mind on those whose path ones Cross.
Honourable Ishaya Itse extended his heartfelt sympathies to Dame Pauline Tallen, wife of the deceased, his children and the entire family during this time of deep sorrow. He prayed that God would grant them the comfort, strength, and courage to endure the irreplaceable loss.
Embattled governorship Aspirant on the Platform of LP in plateau in 2023 general elections,Ambassador Yohanna Magif has wooed his supporters in the party to vote the All Progressive Congress APC,in bokkos Council’s Elections.
As he revealed he decids not to vote for labour party (LP), in the council polls because the vote will amount to wast as LP is presently engulfed with leadership crisis,is better to allow the parties which needs the vote to have it.
Ambassador Yohanna Magif was speaking to group of journalists in an interview during LG Elections in his polling unit Magif ,in Bokkos LG 9th October 2024.
He adjudge the exercise as free, fair and credible, as he said he is satisfy with the process of the election so far.
But frowned at reported cases of shortage election matters ,the act he described as unacceptable because if that is what is happening,it means something is definitely fishing.
Under which of the political party he has currently casted his vote as as labour party LP Member, Ambassador Yohanna said I decided to vote for the All Progressive Congress APC .
The reason is because as it stands, labour party right from the national level to the state,is bedeviled by crisis, so I would want to wast my votes and that of my supporters.
However Commends President Ahmed Tinubu led federal government for running all inclusive government by bringing everybody on board, particularly the signing into law LG Autonomy which has lingered for long ,the bill all the past administration had refused to append signature for fear of allowing the LG of financial freedom which the state government had use over the year as conduit financial pipe to render the Grassroot Arm of LG, practically impotent.
He stressed that his decision to vote APC is not be misinterprete that I have dump the LP party,far from that thought ,is just to Save the votes of the party faithful from wasting as it’s on the public domain that the party is currently engulf with crisis. Magif maintained.
has sweeped the entire Seventeen local government that makes the state.
The the council election held 9th October 2024 was adjudged peaceful ,free, fair and transparent.
The declaration of the results of the council is done at the Plateau State independent Election Commission (Plasiec) headquarters in plateau state on 10th 2024.
Although as at the time of this report ,there was no indication that there are aggrieved parties over results of the local government released so far .
Vigilantes and other federal government not legally recognized security body will not be allowed to participate in handling the security process in Plateau Council’s Elections slated 9th October 2024.
This is because we Nigeria Police constitutionally empowered by law to maintain internal security want to be fully in charge, and be accountable to the action and inaction of our officers and men during the state local government elections.
The police boss Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina made the revelation during the State holder’s meeting ahead state LG Elections held at the officers Mess Along Tudu Wada Road Jos North local government Plateau State 7th October 2024.
He said over times ,some of these Quasi Security Outfits were allowed to involve in the security of the previous elections in the state, but where there is little infraction,all the blame go to Nigeria Police without recourse to other unlicensed security.
On this very local government elections,the commissioner of police in the state said we want to stop that and watch where the problem we come from,if there is any, so that we can handle it timely.
He called on all to have faith on the electoral umpire Plasiec because with your cooperations ,I am sure they will conduct free,fair and credible Council Election contrary to the expectations of the people.
He said all boarders in the state will be closed at 12 midnight on Wednesday 8th October to avoid influx of illegal immigrants into the state,the movement of persons and vehicular movement will also be affected within these period to 6pm on Wednesday.These will give the security opportunity to monitor the election without interference.
Advice parents to talk to their children and wards the need to be law abiding during and after the elections to show our loyalty, Patriotism to our dear state.
However called on politicians to exhibit high level of maturity and avoid use of statement that could ignite election crisis.
Those at the stakeholders meeting include, security chiefs, leaders of various political parties, Civil Society group ,Media , Road Transport Workers and other stakeholders.
As the contest for National Chairmanship seat of All Progressive Congress APC intensify ,it behove on the Party stakeholders to look inward and be meticulous in considering very vital decisions on the personality that would pilot the affairs of the party to greater hight.
The Presidential Campaign Committee Member in 2023 General Elections Hon.Ishaya Itse said this is very imperative considering the political task the would be Chairman will be confronted with which needs somebody with political and other credentials to handle,not just anybody.
This is where the former Governor of plateau state, Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 9th Assembly,Chief Joshua Chibi Dariye come to mind as the most suitable Candidate for the position of chairman of APC .
Hon.ishaya said Chief Joshua Dariye Dariye as one time governor of plateau state for two terms ,was able to manage the unfortunate crisis which almost engulfed the state during his Administration was heard for political amateur to do.
Itse stressed that Dariye who held sway as senator Representing Central Zone of the state in the period under review, without menacing word is eminently qualified for the position of chairman of the party if most of the teething problems confronting the APC most be address to give it ample opportunity to reclaim power in 2027 general elections .
Chief Joshua Dariye is a man of the people, political mathematian, likeable by all ,and ready to make sacrifice even if it’s going to be at his detriment, which is what the party needs at this period of trying time.
For the interest of the party, which needs total internal overhaul , it’s necessary for all the governor’s of APC ruling state to come together and endorse Chief Dariye for the National Chairmanship position, to avoid the party going into extinction.
This is because we cannot sheer away from the truth that APC is currently bedeviled with many internal unresolved crisis threatening the unity of her members, which need an experience, resilience ,above all, matured National Chairman to bring together and remain the ever formidable party.
Called on the candidates having intention for the position, especially North Central Zone , where Chairmanship position of the Party is Zoned to, reconsider with the view of endorsing the candidature of Chief Joshua Dariye because he have the capacity, experience, charisma and what it takes to reposition the Party before 2027 General Elections.
Itse warned that if Care is not taking,and the party allow its self to be bedeviled with greed, sentiment and inconsequential reasons in electing the party chairman, they should forget power not only in 2027 but beyond.He maintained.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Plateau State Chapter Chairman ,Comr Tokji Mandin has presents flags to NNPP in LG chairmanship and Councillorship candidates in Plateau Northern Senatorial District with certificate of return to contest for the forthcoming LGs elections in the state.
The local council election is scheduled for October , 9th 2924 to hold across the 17 LGAs in the state by calling on the supporters of the party to come out enmass and vote for the party.
Comrade Tokji Mandin has presented flags to 17 LGAs Chairmanship and Councillorship Candidates, ahead the Local Government election in the state by admonishing them to protect their vote .
The chapter Chairman, Comrade Tokji Mandin emphasized that the people most shun indomie and salt given to them during the election to vote for unpopular person after which they will suffered .
The presentation of party flags held at the Jos North local Government Area, invites the general public to the official campaign flag-off of its Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates for the 2024 Local Government Elections on Sunday 6th October , Sarki street near Zololo Junction .
With the Keynote Address: “Empowering the People, Transforming Jos North”
Speaking at the event, Mandin urged the electorate in the state to vote NNPP candidates for good leadership and to enjoy more dividends of democracy.
He said if given the mandate NNPP under the leadership of Senator, Kwankwaso (Kwankwasiya ) had executed good projects and laid viable foundation for infrastructure development in Nigeria to address the problem education, poverty, unemployment .
The chapter Chairman of NNPP said voting for the party’s candidates would bring unprecedented development to the state.
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Mr Tokji said all the chairmanship and councillorship candidates had embarked on community projects that impacted positively in the lives of people in the state.
Speaking the Chairmanship candidate of NNPP of Jos North LGA , Hon.Adam Mazadu , appealed to people of Jos North LGA to vote massively for NNPP, considering the achievements which had impacted positively on the lives of the people under the amiable leadership of Musa Kwankwaso .
The chairmanship candidate asked party supporters to work tirelessly for the victory of the party in the coming election.
According to him,”we have a lot but due to time he reeled out that the problem associated with the good people of Jos North is lacking in public primaries schools and secondary, insecurity bedeviling them when given the mandate he would ensure the protection of lives and properties of citizens under hai watch.
He said,Jos North LGA is a commercial hubs of the state so we need to put aside our differences in religious and culture and promote togetherness because the forefathers never looked at the diversity.
Mazadu appealed that the people of Plateau State were not looking at the differences but imbibe the spirit of oneness so if they people vote him he would maintain the spirit.
He disclosed that his policy plan to the people of Jos North LGA was to empower women and Youths to remove them from poverty in the council .
Adams stated that owning to the high level of illiteracy and poverty in Jos North LGA many youths engage in unholy practice and they are destroying their future.
He pointed out that his administration will carry all people alone religious, ethnic groups,so without peace there won’t be meaningful development but emphasized on clearly defined leadership to solve many internal issues through democratic process.
Adams harped on using traditional institution to resolve many internal issues .
Ahead Oct 9th 2024 LG Elections in plateau ,the Counsellorship Candidate on the platform of People Democratic party PDP, Representing Vanderpuye Ward in Jos North local government has reiterated his his party , PDP, Unwavering assurance of victory in 9th October 2024.
As my assurance is as a result of the love my people of Vanderpuye Ward have for me and my party PDP.
Comrade Okoro Uzoma revealed the assurance in an interview with journalists during his door to door campaign to register his manifestos in the heart of his supporters for the Council’s Elections billed for 9th October 2024.
“My Unwavering assurance is stemed from the little assistance l have been able to demonstrate towards my community in Vanderpuye Ward when I am not officially elected as Counselor of the aforementioned ward.”
My people have been without portable drinking water for more than Ten (10) years because of the breakdown of bole hole which is the only source of portable drinking water in the community “.
However revealed that,”just of recent,I have to revamp it , presently the motorized bole hole is working optimally and the people of Vanderpuye Ward and it’s environs are happy with me.”
On the aspects of insecurity in the community,the people know what I, Comrade Uzoma can do,but I am using this medium to tell them ones again that when I am voted in power as the counselor of Vanderpuye Ward,I assure the people that they will be going to sleep with two eyes closed, because I will work with all relevant security outfits to put an end to insecurities in the area.
This is very important because Vanderpuye and it environs is gradually turning into business hubs of Jos North, by extension plateau state as a whole ,so the need to create conducive atmosphere for business to strive is important for the over all development of the community in particular ,and the state in general.
However called on the people of Vanderpuye Ward to come out En Mass on 9th October 2024 and vote PDP for social economic progress of the state in general,and Vanderpuye Ward in particular.
Ahead local government elections in plateau, Jos North Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the forthcoming Local Government election, Hon. Aliyu isma’il Yentifa has promised to prioritise water supply and revamp other social amenities hitherto neglected as primary health care sector is very vital for the nursing mothers to access free service, if elected.
Hon. Aliyu isma’il made this known while addressed the party’s supporters at Abba Na Shehu Street, Yantifa Market Space Along Bauchi Road Bridge, during the flag off campaign for Chairmanship and Councilorship Candidates of African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Jos the Plateau State Capital.
The Chairmanship Candidate of the Party Hon. Aliyu isma’il, assured the people of Jos North Local Government that if emerges as the Chairman, he will put the Council on the path of prosperity because he was a product of grassroot because he was not privilege to be born with golden spoon.
He highlighted some of the key and urgent sectors which needed proactive steps without delay when he is voted the Chairman Jos North Local Government in October 9th local government election to include Security, Healthcare, Portable Water Supply, Education, Women and Youth Empowerment.
Vowed to work assiduously to bring ever peaceful Coexistence in Jos North where all can resides anywhere in the council irrespective of Religion, Tribal and Ethnic linage.
Hon. Isma’il said, ” We believed, God does not made a mistake by joined us together with different faith and tribes in Jos North, in this movement, I have my Vice Chairman from Afizere, in person of Hon. Ezekiel Nyam, and the person that will serve as my Secretary Comrade Ibrahim from Irigwe, you see, we will run an inclusive leadership where all parts of Jos North will be treated equally”.
On healthcare, Hon. Isma’il said, “It is not easy for our Mothers to pay medical bills in this economic hardship, we are going to revive the primary health care sector for our nursing mothers to access free service in Jos North Local Government Area.
There is this popular saying that water is life ,have that in the back of my mind, portable drinking water is one of my primary focuses, Hon. Isma’il said he will support the Water Board for constant water supply to Jos North LGA.
The ADC Chairmship candidate who is a product of public school promise to collaborate with the state government to bring the government own secondary and primary schools up to standard with model facilities that will attract students, mostly those form poor homes to reduce the burden of their parents.
He however stressed that “Security will be at the top of my focus so that the people will enjoy peace, I will put the unconventional securities: the VGN, Hunters and Neighborhood Watch to look after all the schools in Jos North, by doing that, we automatically empowered our youth who are securing our Communities.
“We are promised to support market Women, at list 50 small business owners each with the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira monthly”.
On her part, the State Party Chairperson, Hon. Amb. Hanatu Gagara, expressed her gratitude for seen the large numbers of people who came from different angle of Jos North Local Government Area, to support the Chairmanship and Councilorship Candidates, according to her, that shows the Party ADC brought the choices of people as it’s Candidates.
Amb. Hanatu Gagara, stated that, “It is my desire to see us like this on the 9th of October 2024, assembled in mass to vote all our Candidates of (ADC)” she told her party suppers to go house to house and encourage people to come out and votes because they don’t want a voters apathy in Jos North.
“We all know the situations PDP and APC put us through in this country, we are facing an economic hardship, things are not moving well, we need total change that would bring solutions to these problems of this country, that is the reason why we are pushing this great Party (ADC) for the people to votes.
This party are not depending on anybody as godfather, it is we the people, our trust is in you the youths, we are the one that will do it by ourself, and we will not disappoint you by the grace of God, we will continue all the good things we started.
For that everybody should come out on the 9th of of October 2024 to bought our party the ADP which is symbolized the handshake, if doing so, by the grace of God, we will come back here on the 10th of October 2024 and celebrate our victory.
Ahead October 9th local government elections in plateau state, the Chairmship candidate on the platform of Labour Party (LP),in Bokkos Local government in the state, Major Yusufu Bukams has vowed to fight insecurity in the council and it’s environs to a standstill.
Bukams said he is not unaware that of recent ,the enemies of Bokkos local government ,by extension plateau state have turned the hitherto peaceful council to area where the citizens no longer free to carryout their businesses especially farming activity with the fear of being attacked,in most cases gruesomely killed.
Major Bukams flanked by his Deputy Hon. Rhoda Pewan made the vow on Saturday 5th Oct 2024 during official Flagging off campaign of the party in Bokkos local government of the state.
Addressing a large crowd of party supporters ,stakeholders and admirers Bukams outlined his vision for Bokkos, focusing on security as the front burner ,his administration will ensure that the issues of insecurity is taking with all seriousness because when the council is peaceful without fragrant disobedience to the rules of law,other development will fall in place.
He said looking at bokkos is agriarian which means the major occupation of the people is farming, so the in coming chairman,I will use both kinetics and non kinetics approach to ensure peaceful Coexistence return to the local government under my watch as Executive Chairman of Bokkos if the people give me the opportunity to serve by giving me their mandate on the 9th October 2024.
The Labour Party (LP), Candidate said looking at the other contestants from other political parties, I think without making mistake,I can proudly say I have Political edge over them in all ramifications particularly on the aspects of infrastructural development.
Major Yusufu who outlined his campaign three-point agenda, which includes improving security, revitalizing agriculture, and enhancing infrastructure.
“Security is critical; we are facing serious challenges with lives being lost. We need to fix that. In agriculture, Bokkos is known for its industrious people, particularly in potato farming. We intend to collaborate with stakeholders to provide necessary inputs such as fertilizers to boost yields,” Bukams explained.”
On infrastructure, he expressed concern over the poor state of roads in the local government, which have become largely inaccessible. “We will work to rebuild our roads and bridges. This is achievable, and we are committed to making Bokkos accessible again,” he said.
During the event, Comrade Bulus Kaze, the state secretary of the Labour Party, spoke on behalf of the state chairman, reinforcing the party’s commitment to justice and equal opportunity. “In line with our motto, ‘Equal Opportunity and Justice,’ we ensure that all we do is grounded in fairness. When selecting candidates through our primaries, we are committed in choosing the best among many, adhering strictly to the objectives of the Labour Party,” Kaze stated.
He further emphasize that the party’s elected representatives uphold these principles. “That is why our members, especially those in the House of Representatives, are known for their outstanding contributions. They are constantly reminded to align their actions with the party’s goals, and we ensure they remain accountable,” he added.
Responding to a question on what makes his campaign different, Bukams emphasized that the Labour Party offers a genuine alternative to previous administrations.
“We are the alternative because we will not repeat the mistakes of the past. We will prioritize youth involvement in security by working with local vigilante groups, hunters, and neighborhood watch teams, while also collaborating with government security forces.”
Bukams expressed confidence in the electoral process, commending the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) for its efforts. “I would rate them 70%. Though many people have doubts, the governor has assured us that the process will be free, fair and above all credible and we will hold him to that promise,” he concluded.
Bukams encouraged his supporters to remain hopeful, adding that if the results are not in line with the people’s will, they are prepared to take legal action to ensure justice.
The Executive Secretary Plateau Christians Board Rev. Wanson Yusufu Bagu, on behalf of the Board Chairman, Bishop Jwan Zhumbes, management and the entire staff of the Plateau State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board heartly facilitate with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Arm Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCF; the vice President, Kashim Shetima GCON; the Senate President, Rt. Hon. Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker House of representatives Rt. Hon. Tajuden Abbas; and all members of the National Assembly.
felicitate with His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State; the Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo; the speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Dewan Gabriel and all members of the State House of Assembly; the Chief Judge of Plateau State, His Lordship, Justice David G. Mann; the Chairman Plateau State Traditional Council, His Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba; members of the State Executive Council; the political class and indeed the entire citizens of Plateau State.
His Excellency sir, as we celebrate the nation at 64th, we want to say you have impacted positively on peace, security and good governance.
The Plateau state Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board remains committed to supporting you in moving the state to another level of progress and development .
The Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN) has congratulated Nigerians on the 64th independence anniversary, while also calling on the government to prioritize employment creation and job security.
In a statement signed by Dr. Olufemi Ogunlowo, President of EAPEAN, the association acknowledged Nigeria’s progress since independence but emphasized the need for concerted efforts to address the country’s employment challenges.
“As we celebrate our nation’s 64th independence anniversary, EAPEAN recognizes the significant strides Nigeria has made. However, we urge the government to tackle the pressing issues of unemployment, skills mismatch, and decent work deficits,” Dr. Ogunlowo stated.
EAPEAN highlighted the importance of private employment agencies in facilitating job creation and skills development. The association pledged to continue working with stakeholders to promote fair labor practices, improve employment opportunities, and support Nigeria’s economic growth.
Dr. Ogunlowo noted, “EAPEAN remains committed to partnering with the government, international organizations, and civil society to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s labor market. We believe that together, we can create a more inclusive and productive workforce.”
The association called on the government to implement policies promoting job creation and entrepreneurship, enhance vocational training and skills development programs, strengthen labor market institutions and regulations and foster public-private partnerships for employment generation.
EAPEAN reaffirmed its dedication to advancing decent work principles, fair labor standards, and social dialogue in Nigeria.
“Happy 64th Independence Anniversary to all Nigerians. We look forward to collaborating with the government and stakeholders to build a brighter future for Nigerian workers,” Dr. Ogunlowo concluded.
Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN) formerly known as Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria (HuCaPAN) is the umbrella organization of licenced Private Employment Agencies (PEAs) also known as recruiters in Nigeria.
It was midwife by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, with international guidelines from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2007 and registered under the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990 in 2010. It was formally registered in 2023 under the Trade Unions (Amendment) Act 2005.
EAPEAN provides a platform for Private Employment Agencies to interact with the regulatory body (government), labour communities and other relevant institutions within and outside Nigeria to develop and promote International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards and ethical practices in the recruitment, deployment and Management of Outsourced Personnel in Nigeria.
It partners international organizations such as the ILO, and IOM to standardize the PEA industry and ensure ethical and best practices. EAPEAN is a highly respected employers association and professional body.
Today, October 1, 2024, marks Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, and Comrade Taiwo Ayantunji, a human rights advocate, has congratulated Nigerians on this significant occasion.
However, his message comes with a strong critique of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Ayantunji condemned the APC’s “obnoxious policies” that have severely impacted Nigerians’ lives, crippled the economy, and skyrocketed inflation.
He noted that security has deteriorated since Tinubu’s assumption of office, while human capital development has nearly ground to a halt. The country’s economic hardship has been exacerbated by the removal of petrol subsidies and naira devaluation, leading to increased transportation costs and inflation.
“The National Assembly must wake up to their responsibility and hold the executive accountable for these retrogressive policies,” Ayantunji urged. “It’s time to reverse the policies that have stagnated our nation and pushed more Nigerians below the poverty line.”
Ayantunji’s statement echoes the sentiments of many Nigerians who feel the government has failed to address the country’s pressing issues. The federal government has declared today a public holiday to commemorate the anniversary, with the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulating Nigerians on this occasion.
As Nigeria celebrates its independence, Ayantunji’s message serves as a call to action for the government to prioritize the welfare and development of its citizens.
Key Concerns Raised by Comrade Taiwo Ayantunji included soaring inflation and transportation costs due to petrol subsidy removal and naira devaluation, increased insecurity since President Tinubu’s assumption of office, near-zero progress in human capital development and National Assembly’s failure to hold the executive accountable for retrogressive policies.
Will the government heed Ayantunji’s call and address these pressing concerns? Only time will tell.
The Counsellorship Candidate on the platform of People Democratic party (PDP), Comrade Okoro Uzoma Anthony has charged those still making decision to Join the party or not,to make inform decisions as quick as possible and Join the party he described as moving train before it zoomed off.
As he thank the Chairmship candidate of the party in Jos North Local Government Council ,Barr. Jk Chris for giving him the opportunity to associate with him to Prove himself as counselor Vanderpuye Ward to tap from his political anointing.
Uzoma Anthony stated this in his goodwill message during the flagg-off campaign ahead 2024 local government elections in the state held at Suzi Garden off Tafawa Balewa street Tuesday 1st October 2024.
Anthony who traced his political journey back to his Mentor Late G.N.S,of his blessed memory,thank JK Chris , Chairmship candidate of Jos North on the platform of PDP for giving him the opportunity to tap from his political wisdom and anointing.
Called on all to come out enmass on the 9th October 2024 slated for the council’s election, and vote overwhelming for people’s Democratic party (PDP),for Socio Economic Development of the local government,by extension wards including Vanderpuye.
Promised to work assiduously with tested and trusted local government chairman candidate JK Chris to ensure they being developmental projects to the door step of the people of the wards and local council as a whole.
Disclosed that as an individual who is still outside political power ,with his little fund in his disposal,he is able to revamp hitherto moribund motorized bole hole that had been abandoned for years by the previous administrations in the state.
Stressed if he can inconvenience himself to satisfy humanity ,even when I am not yet in power,you can imagine what to expect when you entrust your mandate on me come 9th October 2024, promised not to disappoint the people of Vanderpuye Ward,by extension, plateau state as a whole.
The immediate past Member of the state House of Assembly in the 9th Assembly, Hon. Esther Dusu vogue for the credibility of JK Chris and Okoro Uzoma as Counselor and Chairman respectively.
The only woman member in 9th State House of Assembly Esther Dusu urged all that the time to support our own is now ,and they should be supported to prove themselves.
The President General Idi- lgbo in Plateau state Mark Okuneke who doubled as the CEO of Beach Restaurant in the state,challenged JK Chris and Uzoma that they will not be speared if they renegade in their separate promises to deliver dividend of democracy to the citizens who queue on the scorching sun to ensure they triumph at the polls.
However urged the lgbos in the state to give them a trial by voting them come 9th October 2024 to fulfill our part of bargain and leave the rest for them.
Jos North Chairmanship candidate JK Chris, called on the people of the council to come together for peaceful Coexistence among the citizens of the council.
He further add that the call is imperative because no meaningful development can strive on the atmosphere of disunity and distrust.
He described Uzoma as dogged fighter, creative, who see to the end whatever he set his mind to do.
Assured that the people of Vanderpuye Ward will not regret the choice of Uzoma as their Counselor, urged them to give him chance to prove himself.
The highpoint of the occasion is the swearing- in of the various committee to which will pilot Uzoma and JK Chris campaign to victory ,and lunching of motorized bole hole the counselor candidate Comrade Okoro Uzoma Anthony renovated.
September 27, 2004 has remained a dark spot in our lives. It is a sad reminder of the loss of our father that date. I shall not bore you with the details of his travails; they are not necessary here.
Had he not died exactly 20 years ago this year, he would have been 94 years old.
He had been preceded by our mother’s on March 3, 2003. She worked in the background, particularly with us, her children, and women to support their families as a ministry.
Despite mother’s failing health as a result of a debilitating back pain, which saw her in and out of hospitals; she remained the mother any child would be proud of all seasons.
Indeed, we have always been. Any meeting of us discussing their life times, and the amount of reverence they have sown in our lives, always leaves us reeling in the nostalgia of their large presence in what we do.
The sad part as we remember them is the death of two of our older brothers, Philip and Josiah. They have more to tell if they were alive. Our joy is that, they finished well, and didn’t disappoint.
Before Hon Josiah YB Gobum went to sleep, he represented Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam in the Federal House of Representatives in 1999. His constituents should be the ones saying this, but we know, to God’s glory; he led well.
If not God, who would have thought that the son of a rural pastor could rise to such a position of prominence. Only the grace of God and the ministry of men could have sent him to that height.
Our upbringing under various roofs in different communities on mission work is instructive. He didn’t have much, but despite the pittance he got as a pastor; no father could be as passionate about education as he was, to send us all to school.
It is not about being boastful, they say pastors’ children are often in their world, working at cross purposes against their parents’ calling. They were called, all we needed was to support their ministry.
After Pastor’s College Gindiri from 1969 to 1972, the first port of call for mission work was Garga, a far flung non-descript village in Kanam. Initially, we were informed that he was on his way to Pankshin.
That did not materialise. Even though many things were considered, particularly our mother’s health. But the church is not a government parastatal, where someone’s influence could cancel a transfer.
His posting to Garga as first Pastor was fun. It was more fun when it dawn on us that to get there in those days, the truck was only available on a Thursday, being Ganjuwa, a local market day.
Our station, Garga is a long distance from Dengi, the local government headquarters. If there was no truck (gongoro), the only alternative was to trek the whole hog. No one wanted to miss the once-in-a- week-lorry if the need to travel arose.
We did several times; in fact, my common entrance and interview to go to form one were undertaken from Garga to Langtang on a bicycle. Tough task, but here we are some 49 years after, reminiscing the experience, and thanking God.
It was at Garga that we took farming seriously, engaging in cultivating cotton, millet, guinea corn, groundnut, maize and pumpkin. How will we not, father never relied on the church to feed him; he was born into a family of great farmers.
We discovered on coming to Garga, that the people were receptive. The Hakimin Garga, Alhaji Muhammadu Bawa was on the throne on our arrival. He loved people and together with his people, made our stay well documented and memorable until 1978, when another transfer was effected to Pankshin.
The church was neatly bonded, thanks to the different nationalities that had settled there. They came from Mushere, Ngas, Ron Kulere, Mwaghavul and Jhar.
The present Hakimin Garga, Alhaji Garba Muhammadu Bawa, is like his father. Meeting him last year, 2023 at Dogon Ruwa sparked feelings of a lost and found brother. He recalled all the names of my siblings without difficulties thanks to the bond built by his late father.
The house of one of the famous Islamic teachers resident at Garga, Mallam Ali Dandak as others were opened to us. Today, he and his children, as many others still consider us part of Garga. No society can exist without a mutually beneficial relationship.
Christmas or Sallah celebration in Garga was fun. The fact that we were always dressed in khaki shorts without a shoe did not draw attention; rather, we reveled thanking God in it and used same when school resumes in January.
Exchange of food items at Christmas and Sallah between adherents of the two religions was infectious. The dance procession from Ungwan Mission to the Hakimi’s Palace was a spectacle to behold each year.
We were born six, from a union that was contracted in 1952. Five happy boys and an ever smiling girl, Matan Kawu, Suzanne. She got married early enough in life, and made up for her education later.
Her husband, Michael Bilgas, a prince of the Dimlong family, buried himself in civil service work and evangelism, until life was snuffed out of him by an enemy’s bullets during one of the crisis in 2018 in Jos.
Simon (Saminu), Malam Dogo, God helping him has remained constant in nursing and church work. He, it was, who insisted at some point that because the church choir members were always not on time, he would rather pull out.
He did. Back in the day in Pankshin, he bought a talking drum to be used during Christmas and New Year church dances. With several church members, they would sing and dance round Pankshin until the early hours of the morning.
Kichime, the last of the six has been a footballer, coach, politician and social worker rolled into one. God also gave him a distinct ability to pick herbs for various ailments, a trade our father also built on without any formal training.
If these have not affected lives, his training in agriculture must have led many on the path of profitability at home and on large scale farming business across some communities.
As we grew, some cousins and other children were brought to live with us. All we were told by our parents was, they were our siblings. None of us bothered to ask where some of them came from. Indeed they became part of us, nonetheless, and we lived happily with each one of them.
There are still living wonderful cousins whose love for the Gobum family transcends just mere talkenism; they are a collection you can’t throw away. We are fond of them, just as they are of us.
Now we know better; the world can only grow better, if love goes around. They both love people to a fault, and expected nothing in return, because God is love himself.
Gender was not a consideration for whatever form of chores with our mother. Everyone of us went to the farm; cook; wash plates and clothes for the siblings; pounded and sieve grains; and to be fair, no one had room to complain, except when ill.
We have always relished in the fact that both parents are ‘still alive’. After all, each time we meet anyone who knew them, they also relish their different perspectives of who they were to them.
Come to think of it, what better memories can a son or his siblings keep of their parents than what people tell us of their impact in their lives and of communities, where they worked?
Our father was the radio man of the house; as he listened to news all day long, except if he was asleep. In fact, he was always with a transistor radio, sometimes even on the farm.
Indeed he was instrumental for me going into journalism. I knew each local and international radio stations as early as in primary school. I recall that in Pankshin, he would insist I buy a newspaper each day; even if it meant I stayed hungry.
Has anyone come asking for a record of an event in the past from him and did not get it? That was not possible; he kept every detail of any major event anywhere he was.
Not one event passed without entering his record book. Whether it was rain, accident , harvest, vaccination, birthday and visit, he recorded such. No wonder, our birthdays were never concocted.
From Tabulung, to Gyanggyang, COCIN Bible School Boi, Gindiri, Garga, Manung (Pankshin), Vel Fwor, Ballang Kalep, Ballang Shipang, Duk, Bwarak, Tambes, Chigwong, Dungung and Mwel, he was ever present.
Starting from Lerpye, Rong, Kubut, Gyanggyang as far back as 1959, it has been tempestuous in charting a course for all the local congregations. He was with his people at Tabulung from 1966 to 1969. Nevertheless, the story is not all negatives, it is one that makes us proud.
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Planting churches became a grace that did not fail him. A host of other places, God gave him the grace to plant churches but were not limited to Gajin Duguri, Zalli, Yalun, Dada, Kyaram, Gyembau, Yuli, Angwan Gyero and Gyangyang all in Kanam.
Where they existed, he visited to encourage and making new friends; that we are today beneficiaries of those relationships built over the years. Even if the benefit were not monetary, I am able to confirm that his investment in people far outweigh what will be put in the pocket.
I am aware it was tasking and discouraging particularly in Pankshin in those days where a new initiative was always viewed from the prism of territorial enlargement.
No wonder, such efforts were literally frustrated, insisting as we often heard, ‘why do we need to go outside Manung. What we have is enough to accommodate us.’
It is history today, there are numerous COCIN congregations scattered in Pankshin town, for instance, and even needing more, if the church wanted to.
Being at Manung (Pankshin) from 1978- 80, and Bible School Fwor as its Principal from 1980-85, our lives changed in different directions. Five of us were all in school, while Philip was long gone in 1976.
God opened a door for a bank job for me in 1980 at the Pankshin branch of Bank of the North Ltd. Even while I was on its payroll, I went to the School of Preliminary Studies, Keffi, and later transferred to Maiduguri; from where I left for studies in Zaria.
God laid in the heart of Mallam AA Abdulmalik, my manager then to assist me. That intervention helped sustain me while in my undergraduate studies.
We do not beat our chests. He was doing the work of His Master who had called him from pagan worship to the Kingdom. God is our witness, if we have added other extraneous details to his work.
Going through his tour of duty was an experience a pastor would love to have. The joy that you had congregations eager for the word was enough to cheer him on. The fact that new grounds were yet to be conquered, brought about the winning mentality.
It showed in virtually all the places he was transferred to. The local politics of the people was not a business he got involved in. It was mission work he was concerned about.
One day before the 1979 elections, since I have never heard him talk about politics, I asked him naively, thinking since one of the church elders, Nde Yakubu B Chigwong was an influential member of the NPP, he should be supporting that party or another. Since then, I knew that as a pastor they belong to all.
By the time they left Dungung in 1993 (having lived there from 1985-93) on transfer to Tabulung his place of birth, we knew it was time to prepare for retirement from active service in 1996. Dungung became a home we always dreamt to return to: Good people and hospitable to a fault.
Apart from his pastoral duties, he was found worthy to serve in other sensitive positions such that the ministry will not suffer. They included, but were not limited to RCC Secretary, Secretary Medical, Treaurer and leader of Extension Bible School etc.
On December 8, 1996, he retired from the services of COCIN. His later years were dedicated to teaching and reconciling people and communities. By then, we had come of age, but they were ever present in our activities. He knew why; as children, we could always be children.
He was brought home to finish what he had started. It was a home coming of some sort, of a son of the soil. He knew the terrain and very much understood the assignment back at home.
Tabulung may have been quiet but they had lots of friends. They were mostly children who found his company rewarding. They left their homes in droves early morning to visit ‘Khe Raskang’; a name they commonly called him with.
He taught them lots of things, just as we also learnt from them. Since they found him loving, they ate his food, played and slept on the stone pavement outside the house. They stayed long hours until their mothers or older siblings came to collect them.
Most remember, and identify us whenever we meet, as children of ‘Khe Raskang’. That, in itself is reassuring of the bond between them and us.
In our hearts, we are aware God has been merciful; keeping his promises to sustain and fully aware that his ‘goodness and mercy shall follow me (us) all the days of my life (our lives): and I (we) will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever’.
We know God’s plans will never fail. Only him has been our Ebenezer, and only he could have brought us this far.
The Social Media Influencer in Plateau State,Samuel Bature may just be heading for legal strangulation from the state Government who is directly hit by the defamation of character and other two charges against him.
This is as Governor Caleb Mutfwang has mobilized not fewer than Ten (10),able Lawyers form the state ministry of justice headed by the state Attorney General , Philimon Daffi for the legal battle against Samuel Bature,who is the Defendants in the alleged defamation.
The case which is before justice Kamyil in Court (8),in the state High Court sitting in the state capital,is slated for today 30th September 2024 for arraignment of the accuse person , Samuel Bature.
Samuel is currently slammed with (3) count charges which bordered on defamation of character , falsehood and malign the character and personality of the Executive Governor of plateau state,Barr.Caleb Mutfwang, with all the charges attached with relevant section of the law to buttress the charges against the Defendant Mr Samuel Bature.
The charges of Samuel Bature was read to his hearing on the language he will understand “English Language” by the court Clark thus :
That you, Samuel Bature, Male, 26 years old together with others now at large on or about 17th September 2024 at opposite NTA College Rayfield, Jos South LGA within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, without any lawful or moral justification made and published a defamatory statement against His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang and his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when you posted on the social media thus,
“Governor Mutfwang and his party the PDP’s desperation seems to have reached a crescendo at recent, with the uncovered plan to remove the APC house of Assembly members…”
you also tagged the picture of the Governor while accusing him of “purchasing a luxurious 2025 BMW Model, valued at a staggering N280,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Eighty Million Naira) only was discovered at his residence…this extravagance has raised eyebrows and spark widespread intrigue and surprise”.
These pieces of information which you published in Facebook and WhatsApp platforms went viral with the intent to ridicule and lower the reputation of His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State before the estimation of the general public knowing full well that it was a concocted story yet, you deliberately published it and you thereby committed the above mentioned offence.
That you, Samuel Bature, Male, 26 years old together with others now at large on or about 17/09/2024 at opposite NTA College Rayfield, Jos South LGA within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, without any lawful or moral justification made and published a defamatory statement against His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang
and his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when you posted on the social media thus, “Governor Mutfwang and his party the PDP’s desperation seems to have reached a crescendo at recent, with the uncovered plan to remove the APC house of Assembly members…”
you also tagged the picture of the Governor while accusing him of “purchasing a luxurious 2025 BMW Model, valued at a staggering N280,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Eighty Million Naira) only was discovered at his residence…this extravagance has raised eyebrows and spark widespread intrigue and surprise”.
These pieces of information which you published in Facebook and WhatsApp platforms went viral with the intent to ridicule and lower the reputation of His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State before the estimation of the general public knowing full well that it was a concocted story yet, you deliberately published it and you thereby committed the above mentioned offence.
Count (2) according to charges against the Defendant, which is statement of offence, injurious falsehood Contrary to Section 373 of the Penal Code Law of plateau State 2017.
That you, Samuel Bature, Male, 26 years old together with others now at large on or about 17th September 2024 at opposite NTA College Rayfield, Jos South LGA within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, without any lawful or moral justification made and published False Statement of fact intending to harm the reputation of His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang when you posted on the social media thus, “Governor Mutfwang and his party the PDP’s desperation seems to have reached a crescendo at recent, with the uncovered plan to remove the APC house of Assembly members…”
you again tagged the picture of the Governor while accusing him of “purchasing a luxurious 2025 BMW Model, valued at a staggering N280,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Eighty Million Naira) only was discovered at his residence…this extravagance has raised eyebrows and spark widespread intrigue and surprise”.
These pieces of information which you published in Facebook and WhatsApp platforms went viral with the intent to ridicule and lower the reputation of His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State before the estimation of the general public knowing full well that it was a concocted story yet, you deliberately published it and you thereby committed the above mentioned offence.
Count (3), Statement of offence Cyber Staking contrary to section 24 (b)of cyber crime Prohibition Prevention Act2015.
That you, Samuel Bature Male, 26 years and others now at large on or about 17/09/2024 at opposite NTA College Rayfield, Jos South LGA of Plateau State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, without any legal justification posted on Facebook and WhatsApp when you posted thus:
“Governor Mutfwang and his party the PDP’s desperation seems to have reached a crescendo at recent, with the uncovered plan to remove the APC house of Assembly members…
” you again tagged the picture of the Governor while accusing him of “purchasing a luxurious 2025 BMW Model, valued at a staggering N280,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Eighty Million Naira) only was discovered at his residence… this extravagance has raised eyebrows and spark widespread intrigue and surprise.”
These pieces of information which you published in Facebook and WhatsApp platforms went viral with the intent to ridicule and lower the reputation of His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State before the estimation of the general public knowing full well that it was a concocted story yet, you deliberately published it and you thereby committed the above mentioned offence.
Samuel plea not guilty to the three count charges.
The matter was adjourned to Friday 4th October 2024 for ruling on his bail application.
Member Representing Jos North Bassa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives Honourable Daniel Asama has called on Muslims Ummah in Jos North in particular ,and plateau as a whole to embrace peaceful Coexistence and leave in peace with one another.
As the member revealed that there is no meaningful development that can be achieved in the absence of peace.
The honourable Federal lawmaker made the admonishment during the celebration of Maulud in Jos North held at Zolo Junction in Jos North local government on 29th September 2024.
The Member represented by his Special Assistant Representing Hausa Fulani Comrade Dauda Gana said his principal would have love to be in attendance at the occasion,but due to the exigence of his office, he has to travel out of the country which is also for the interest of the state ,and country as a whole.
He said the member has ask him to tell the Muslims in the state as whole and in Jos North in particular that his heart is with them as they celebrate 2024 Maulud to mark the Birthday of Prophet Mohammed S.A.W.
He also want the Muslims to use the Maulud Celebration as deep sober reflection of the essence of the celebration which is peaceful Coexistence not only Muslims, but non Muslims alike.
The Member said the need to leave peacefully with one another is majorly premise on the ground that no meaningful development can be achieved under the atmosphere of disunity and crisis.
The Representative of the honourable Member who is wearing two cap at the event,first as the honorable member’s reprentative ,and as Hausa Fulani extraction further reiterated the Member House of Representatives resolved that under his watch as reprentative of Jos North Bassa Federal Constituency, he will ensure that the two different religion , Christians and Muslims live in peaceful.
A new leadership of the Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives, PIDAN, the umbrella body of all the Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities Development Associations, has emerged.
The emergence of the New Leadership to pilot the affair of the Association is contained in a press statement dated 28th September 2024 signed by the Public Relation officer (PRO),of the Association Stephen Sariki and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to the release, followed an election of the Association conducted on September 28, 2024, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Jos .
In the election, held under a friendly and family atmosphere, Amb Nanpo Danjuma Sheni emerged as the new President of the PIDAN.
Eventhough he was unopposed, Ambassador Sheni was affirmed by 53 of the 55 members of the PIDAN National Council.
Also elected alongside Amb Sheni are Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop, 1st Vice President; while the position of the 2nd Vice President when to Alpha Dakota John.
Other members elected into the new Executive Council of PIDAN are, Danjuma Auta, Secretary General; Pofun Joshua Ndom, Treasurer; while Prof David L. Wonang was returned as the new Financial Secretary
In the only contest in the election, Dankama Sunday Emmanuel, polled 27 votes to become the new Public Relation Officer, PRO, as against 26 votes won by Mr. Akos Z. Mashingil.
In an acceptance speech, Amb Sheni extolled the contributions of the outgoing EXCO, led by Prof Aboi Madaki and commended them for raising PIDAN to enviable position.
“The enviable position PIDAN has attained today is principally as a result of the hard work, sacrifices and contributions of the outgoing Executive Council; who worked tirelessly,” Amb Sheni said.
The new President assured that they will, with the cooperation of the Council try it’s best to, within the context of its constitutional mandate take the Association to greater heights.
He thanked Council members for the confidence reposed on them, assuring that the mandate bestowed on the new Executive Council, will not be misplaced.
Earlier in his speech, the outgoing President, Prof Aboi Madaki thanked the PIDAN family for the support they gave during their tenure, adding that their cooperation manifested in the raising profile of the Association.
Prof. Madaki acknowledged the significance of the election, saying that “Today represents a special day in the life of our organization because we have observed the growth of PIDAN from a small association with very little influence to an interesting organization with potentials representing the core interest of Plateau Autochthones and liaising with relevant stakeholders at home and in diaspora.”
The outgoing President added that because of constant engagements with membership of PIDAN, “We have witnessed the emergence of highly respected sons and daughters of Plateau taking the responsibility of leading their Autochthones Development Associations, thus enriching the quality of representation and perception of the public about PIDAN.
Prof Madaki tasked the new leadership to reposition the Association, adding that “PIDAN should be in a position to set the political and socioeconomic framework for development of the state and allow the politicians fill in the content of what is required to achieve the goals captured by the framework.”
Meanwhile, the inauguration and swearing in of the new Executive Council has been fixed for October 19, 2024.To this end, a 5 member inauguration committee headed
Agaldo Gideon, was constituted to handle the event.
The Director Personnel Management (DPM),Jos South local government of plateau state, Silas Babuje Dung has decried fragrant disobedience to observance of Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise in the state mostly by government officials hiding under flimsy excuses of official duty.
This exercise will not achieve it desired goal and objectives if it continue at this trend, hence the argent need for Governor Caleb Mutfwang interventions to ensure the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise did not die premature death.
The Director of Personnel Management in Jos South local government of the state Silas Babuje disclosed his displeasure in an interview with journalists during the monitoring of this month September supervision of the exercise in Jos South LG of the state 28th September 2024.
The Babuje said it’s not good to pretend about his month Environmental Sanitation which is mar by total non compliance ,you can see vehicle playing the road without recourse to today as environmental Sanitation. Even the pediatricians are just going about their business without observing the sanitation.
He called on Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defined the exercise ,for the people to know it importance.He further add if the people should seat at home and observe the exercise,it will help to check the cases of mosquitoes bites,hipatitis and diseases will not be there .
He said the only way forward is for the government to come out on the media to sensitize the public the importance of environmental Sanitation,and the need why the general public should take it seriously.
He said on our part as individual ,we should imbibe that popular adage which says Cleaningness is next to Godliness, stressed that we should ensure our environment is clean at all time.
In similar development ,the Director of administration of PEPSA Antonia Mrs said the assessment of the exercise is impressive this is because will went out for sensitization before the exercise.
Lamented the attitude of the pedestrians whose their attitude towards the exercise give course to worry.
Revealed that some of the defaulters arrested where made to pay fine as it stipulated by the commission.
He called on the the security agents complimenting the efforts of PEPSA to be serious with the exercise and enforce the exercise to the later as directed by the management of PEPSA not appear to be complying with defaulters.
Many Violators where arrested an where made to pay the fines.
The Chairman of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission(PLASIEC) Hon.Plangji Cishak has assured all residents of the State that under his watch the Commission will conduct a free and credible local government election slated 9th October 2024 .
The Chairman of the commission Cishak give the assurance during the Stakeholders meeting held at the Tamarald event centre Jos,on Thursday September 26th 2024 .
He assured all the contestants of a level playing field while recalling that in times past while elections where ongoing results were already being announced.
Revealed under his watch the State electoral Commission has evolved a digital Application called the Voter Verification System(VVS) which has been put in place to ensure a seamless and transparent process noting that Plateau State with a history of electoral violence especially at the third tier of government is determined to overcome.
Hon Cishak further enjoined all the political actors to eschew violence and follow dialogue as the present PLASIEC under his watch is determined to set a pace in electoral integrity that will be emulated all over Nigeria.
At the event where various Stakeholders including political party representatives,religious leaders,civil society organisations and the media etc.
Various Departments of the PLASIEC gave a scorecard of their readiness for the upcoming polls as well as Security Agencies who gave their assurance of neutrality in the democratic process.
The Plateau State local government elections will hold in the 17 local government Councils of the State on 9 October 2024.
Chukwuemeka Indigbo of Jos, and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, has apotheosized the soon to be the newest Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, from the shores of Plateau State, Barrister Gyang Zi, as he clocks a year older today.
The birthday felicitation message is contained in a statement dated 26th September 2024 signed by Media consultant to Professor Dakum Shabul Mazadu and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to the message, Dakum commended Zi for his numerous contributions in the judiciary and quest for justice for the downtrodden amongst his kinsmen and beyond in multiple fronts; saying as a young man in his forties, Zi has exhibited extraordinary zeal in the pursuit of his career and defence of the defenceless, and spokesman of the inarticulate and forgotten men and women of society, which have now rewarded him with the attainment of the zenith of the law profession’s status, SAN, a remarkable and great feat.
The Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections further lionizes Zi saying he enthusiastically and doggedly fought for the build up of viable and virile democracy in Plateau and Nigeria in its entirety by walking the talk on its tenets, and tenaciously contested Plateau North Senatorial District seat on the noble LP platform.
While wishing him more fruitful years, sound health, divine knowledge and wisdom, Dakum exhorted Zi to keep the flag of his penchant for sound and corrupt free judiciary and robust democracy flying with undaunted spirit and unquenchable flames of patriotism.
Court Orders Restatement Of Sacked Plapoly Recruited Staff, Ordered Payment Of Arrears Of Salaries.
By, giwa alex, Jos
Industrial Court Sitting in Jos , plateau state capital has described the unilateral sacked of the Newly employed Staff of Plateau State Polytechnic by the state government lack due deligence and null and void.
As the give Governor Caleb Mutfwang was given matching order by the court for the hitherto sacked of the institution to return back to their respectives duty and carry out their jobs deligently in line with the law that employed them
This directive was given by justice I.S Galadima of the industrial court sitting in the plateau state capital during the delivery of judgement between governor Mutfwang led government and sacked Newly employed Staff of Plateau State Polytechnic.
The court added that in addition to the restatement of the Claimant/applicants back to their original position,all their entitlement should be paid to them without delay which has spans from January 2023 to date.
The court in his judgement said although is unarguably that the employer has the power to hired and fired ,but he should exercise the power within the confine of the law.
Add that the applicants though on the payroll of the state government , does not mean they don’t have right on the constitution.
In a separate suits ,Hon Justice I.S .Galadima of National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) by Nguerep Banging Bitrus & 36 ors challenging Governor of Plateau & 2 ors . NICN/Jos /6/2024 for motion ,2.NICN /JOS/7/2024 ,Bulus Gorge Lambert &55 ors ,3 NICN /JOS/8/2024,Dake Emmanuel Chendu &99 ors ,4NICN/JOS/2024 ,Wulkwap Hoomen Danjuma ,5 NICN /JOS/10/2024 respectively.
Justice Galadima made an order restraining the Registrar, Rector of the Plateau State Polytechnic from recruiting or appointing replacement for the 99 workers who were unlawfully disengaged.
The Court also granted an order mandating the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, and the Rector/Registrar of the institution to reinstate the 99 workers immediately and pay them all outstanding salaries forthwith.
The 99 Claimant Applicants and others had submitted that followingn the advertisement for vacancies in 2020 they applied after following all the process and subsequently given the job.
Added that to their disbelief,their appointments were terminated through a memo dated 13th of January, 2023 without any notice and were not allowed to represent themselves before the Polytechnic Council.
In defense, counsel to the defendants- Attorney General of Plateau State and 3 others, Philimon Dafi Esq. Said the former Rector requested permission to recruit 99 academic and non-academic staff which was approved by the Governor, instead 435 persons contrary to the approval was employed.
The court further held that the claimants have established the existence of an employment relationship between them and the Defendants have shown that they were duly recruited into the services of the Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin-Ladi.
The court stressed that the Defendants failed to follow due process as stipulated in the polytechnic Conditions of Service.
“I must state that whatever approval that was given was not within the knowledge of innocent applicants who were duly interviewed and subsequently employed by the 3rd Defendant and issued staff ID Cards by the Head of Service who was also involved in the recruitment processes. “
“The Claimants cannot be made to suffer for whatever lapses exhibited by the officials of the Defendants.”
However described the disengagement as illegal ,null and void that Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang lack the power to suspend the staff and order payment of workers salary.
However, effort to speak to the Attorney General and commissioner for Justice,P Dafe prove abortive as he declined to make comment after the judgement by rushing into his jeep to avoid questions.
The Claimants counsel, Nantok Dashwar told our medium that upon hearing on parties in a suit brought before NICN the court gave his own judgement in favour of the Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin-Ladi staff that the governor lack the power to terminate the employment .
He explained further that the court agreed that the governor doesn’t have the power to terminate their appointment .
Dashwar told this medium that the court had directed for the reinstatement back to their respective offices with immediate effect in accordance with the law that protect all the Polytechnic so they are considered staff of the Polytechnic as the time of their engagement as staff of the Polytechnic.
According to him, the defendants are within their right to challenge and appeal the judgement , however,we are waiting ready for their action anywhere.
“This election is a jiggery-pokery executed by mephistophelean and accepted by megalomania and kakistocratic gbegbe post braggadocio after excessive ratiocination and phantasmagoria.
Describe it as a pooh-pooh and odoriferous election superintended by gargantuanly insalubrious bequeathing edolites bugaboo, malodorous and insalubrious government, it’s akin to a conundrum, it’s egregious.
How can a polling empire condone skyhigh mendacious and fallacities in modern age? Therefore we must demur against demuren, no onomatopoeic extrapolation intended.
The quotidian stentorian atribilous ululation is abyssopelagic. The country is on a precipice of pocalyptic crepscule with this kind of electoral malfeasance. The ungaga kungaga continues ad infinitum.”
Chukwuemeka Indigbo of Jos, and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, has commend the Member Representing Pankshin,Kanke andbKanam (PKK), Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Yusuf Gagdi, over his tireless and committed efforts in the legislation that led to the conversion of hitherto Federal College of Education Pankshin to Federal University of Education; saying well done.
The commendation is contained in a press statement dated 24th September 2024 signed by Media consultant to Professor Dakum,and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to Former Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections said, the conversion is a boost to the attainment of excellence in grooming teachers in the state, by extension Nigeria and beyond and would bring robust development to Pankshin and its environment.
Dakum called on Gagdi and other National Assembly members as a matter of urgency to push for the creation of a Federal College of Education in the state to complement College of Education Gindiri in the production of teachers as there is great paucity of them in the state which contributes hugely to the drop in the standard of education.
The Professor of Public Health, School of Medicine Maryland University Baltimore, USA, further appeal to Plateau State members of the National Assembly to ensure that more presence of the Federal Government is felt in the state in the creation of more institutions particularly technical and vocational training institutions; adding that they should investigate what halted the creation of National Sports Academy in Plateau State from continuing and to pick up from there and ensure its continuation.
While congratulating Gagdi, Dakum exhort him to do more, praying that God should grant him more grace, sound health, divine knowledge and wisdom as he discharges his legislative work.
The Management of Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB),has raised alarm as fake official of “Task Force Team”enforcing the ongoing plateau state government order oo3 which among other to remove illegal shops, structures in Jos/Bukuru metropolis have been uncovered.
The alarm was raised through an announcement Aired both in Electronic ,and Print Medium personally signed by the General Manager of the Board Arch. Hart Bankat and made available to this medium.
According to the announcement said,the attention of the Management of Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has been drawn to the activities of some unscrupulous elements parading themselves as Staff of the Board and officials of the TASK FORCE TEAM thereby collecting monetary payments from unsuspecting members of the Public.
This orchestrated falsehood created by certain individuals and executed by mischief makers is aimed at tarnishing the image and integrity of JMDB as well as the dedicated officials of the TASK FORCE TEAM.
The general Public is hereby strongly advised to desist from entertaining anyone posing as Staff of JMDB or officials of the TASK FORCE.
It has become necessary to inform the general Public that the Board has not authorized anyone or group to collect payment on its behalf, anyone found wanting both the giver and receiver will be treated as criminals.
All payments to government can only be made at the portal of Plateau State Internal Revenue Service only.
Where in doubt always visit our office at No 21, Ibrahim Dasuki Street, Jos for further clarifications.
JMDB remains committed and determined to firmly uphold its values to foster the physical growth of the greater Jos master plan.
The Management of Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB),has raised alarm as fake official of “Task Force Team”enforcing the ongoing plateau state government order oo3 which among other to remove illegal shops, structures in Jos/Bukuru metropolis have been uncovered.
The alarm was raised through an announcement Aired both in Electronic ,and Print Medium personally signed by the General Manager of the Board Arch. Hart Bankat and made available to this medium.
According to the announcement said,the attention of the Management of Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has been drawn to the activities of some unscrupulous elements parading themselves as Staff of the Board and officials of the TASK FORCE TEAM thereby collecting monetary payments from unsuspecting members of the Public.
This orchestrated falsehood created by certain individuals and executed by mischief makers is aimed at tarnishing the image and integrity of JMDB as well as the dedicated officials of the TASK FORCE TEAM.
The general Public is hereby strongly advised to desist from entertaining anyone posing as Staff of JMDB or officials of the TASK FORCE.
It has become necessary to inform the general Public that the Board has not authorized anyone or group to collect payment on its behalf, anyone found wanting both the giver and receiver will be treated as criminals.
All payments to government can only be made at the portal of Plateau State Internal Revenue Service only.
Where in doubt always visit our office at No 21, Ibrahim Dasuki Street, Jos for further clarifications.
JMDB remains committed and determined to firmly uphold its values to foster the physical growth of the greater Jos master plan.
The Management of Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB),has raised alarm as fake official of “Task Force Team”enforcing the ongoing plateau state government order oo3 which among other to remove illegal shops, structures in Jos/Bukuru metropolis have been uncovered.
The alarm was raised through an announcement Aired both in Electronic ,and Print Medium personally signed by the General Manager of the Board Arch. Hart Bankat and made available to this medium.
According to the announcement said,the attention of the Management of Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has been drawn to the activities of some unscrupulous elements parading themselves as Staff of the Board and officials of the TASK FORCE TEAM thereby collecting monetary payments from unsuspecting members of the Public.
This orchestrated falsehood created by certain individuals and executed by mischief makers is aimed at tarnishing the image and integrity of JMDB as well as the dedicated officials of the TASK FORCE TEAM.
The general Public is hereby strongly advised to desist from entertaining anyone posing as Staff of JMDB or officials of the TASK FORCE.
It has become necessary to inform the general Public that the Board has not authorized anyone or group to collect payment on its behalf, anyone found wanting both the giver and receiver will be treated as criminals.
All payments to government can only be made at the portal of Plateau State Internal Revenue Service only.
Where in doubt always visit our office at No 21, Ibrahim Dasuki Street, Jos for further clarifications.
JMDB remains committed and determined to firmly uphold its values to foster the physical growth of the greater Jos master plan.
The Management of Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB),has raised alarm as fake official of “Task Force Team”enforcing the ongoing plateau state government order oo3 which among other to remove illegal shops, structures in Jos/Bukuru metropolis have been uncovered.
The alarm was raised through an announcement Aired both in Electronic ,and Print Medium personally signed by the General Manager of the Board Arch. Hart Bankat and made available to this medium.
According to the announcement said,the attention of the Management of Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) has been drawn to the activities of some unscrupulous elements parading themselves as Staff of the Board and officials of the TASK FORCE TEAM thereby collecting monetary payments from unsuspecting members of the Public.
This orchestrated falsehood created by certain individuals and executed by mischief makers is aimed at tarnishing the image and integrity of JMDB as well as the dedicated officials of the TASK FORCE TEAM.
The general Public is hereby strongly advised to desist from entertaining anyone posing as Staff of JMDB or officials of the TASK FORCE.
It has become necessary to inform the general Public that the Board has not authorized anyone or group to collect payment on its behalf, anyone found wanting both the giver and receiver will be treated as criminals.
All payments to government can only be made at the portal of Plateau State Internal Revenue Service only.
Where in doubt always visit our office at No 21, Ibrahim Dasuki Street, Jos for further clarifications.
JMDB remains committed and determined to firmly uphold its values to foster the physical growth of the greater Jos master plan.
The General Officer Commanding 3 Division ,Jos ,who doubled as Commander Operation Save Haven (OPSH), Major General A.E Abubakar, Asistant Commandant of Corps, Nigeria Civil Defence Naomi Cishak (Mrs),Gwom Rwei of Jos South local government of plateau state where among notable personalities Conferred with Peace Awards by the “Early Warning , Early Response (EWER), Group”,a non religious non political organization aimed at mentioning peace with the use of dialogue and other conventional approaches at this year 2024 international World Peace Day Celebration.
As the group which said they have expanded their operation in ensuring lasting peace return to hitherto peaceful State of plateau, and regain it name as Peace and Tourism, have gone out of their way to train not fewer than Six groups with different numenclature but same goals and objectives according to the leader of the group, EWER.
The event held on Saturday 21st September 2024 is to mark international World Peace Day held at the Palace of the Traditional Ruler Jos South ,Da Gwom Rwei HRH Amb.Nga Dangyang .
The Awardees were Conferred with the Awards separately for their contributions towards the enthronement of Peaceful Coexistence in their area of assignments in the community in particular and the state as whole.
Earlier in their separate address,the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Rukuba ,who doubled as Commander Operation Save Haven OPSH, Major General A.E Abubakar commend “EWER” for organizing the event to mark international World Peace Day celebrated 21st September every year.
The GOC.Major General Abubakar said the Award will spur the security and non conventional Security personnels who put their lives on line to ensure peace return to Jos South,and the state as whole,to do more.
The Goc Represented by the Chief of Staff Operation Save Haven ,OPSH, Brigadier General M.O Agi remind the community that security is everybody’s business, advice them to collaborate with security personnels deployed to their communities,by given credible information which he said is the sure way to put an end to insecurities in the council and the state in general.
He said if it comes to the issue of security of plateau state ,those of us who Knows Major General Abubakar very well can attest to the fact he doesn’t compromise with security issues as it regards the state .”He is a man of peace,and love peaceful Co-Existence.
The Goc commend the Early Warning,and Early Response group (EWER), for ensuring peaceful Coexistence in the community,and Nigeria in general.
However called for the replication of the same program across other Local governments of the state.
Further commend the good work EWER have been doing in the State, which is not without the notice of the Goc A.E Abubakar and the Headquarters of Nigeria Army.
” The stakeholders and Advocacy meetings you have been holding to ensure peace in plateau state is not without the notice of the headquarters of Nigeria Army and Operation Save Haven OPSH.” However commend them charged them to sustain the temple.
“The Goc/OPSH is very much aware of what you are doing.”
“Security is everybody’s business, you know the community more than the security agents.”
“When you have organized community ,the issue of insecurity in the council,and the state can easily been address”.
The Goc thank the Royal Father for his stance on the issue of insecurity in the council, revealed that when he was posted to the state,the Sector 6 Commander Col.Sheriff Fagbemi secretly hinted him the Royal Father,Da Gwom Rwei Jos South is a man that wants peaceful Co-Existence.
However congratulate EWER as they continue to celebrate peace in the state , because without peace no meaningful development can be achieved.
The Assistant Commandant of Corps, Nigeria Civil Defence Corps in charge of Anti Trafficking Unit at the state headquarters Naomi Cishak (Mrs), called on the citizens of the state for all hands to be on deck if we most win war against insecurity in the state.
The Assistant Commandant add there will not be meaningful development in the atmosphere of insecurity, called all to cooperate with the security agents ,and give them credible information that could led to halt down all those elements hightening insecurity in Jos South,and plateau as a whole.
Called for all inclusiveness for the fight against insecurity in the state, charged the citizens of the community to report any suspicious group moving to truncate the peace movement of the people.
Stressed it is imperative as no development can be achieved without security of lives and property.
The Awardees of this year 2024 peace Award include: Goc 3 Division Abubakar And Commander OPSH, His Royal Highness, Gwom Rwei Jos South, Da Dr. Amb. Nga Dangyang. His Royal Highness, Gwon Rwei Za’aang Da Sir. Chris S. Mancha, KSJ, KSS, JP. His Royal Highness, Gyang Butt Balak, Gwom Rwei Vwang & Chairman Vwang District Head. Col. SO Fagbemi – Sector 6 Commander.
CAN Chairman Jos South, Rev Felix Ignatius. Pharm. Kandi Pam – Nerat Pharmacy. Ahmed Musa – Super Eagle Captain. Olivia Dazyem – Chairperson Gender and equal Right opportunity Commission. Thomas Pam. Ishaya Jatau Choji. Plateau Peace Building Agency PPBA.
As the World Mark International Peace Day Celebration, Commander Anti- Human Trafficking Unit Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps(NSCDC), plateau state command Assistant Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Plateau Command,Naomi Cishak has called for Peaceful Coexistence among the citizens of Jos South LG , by extension the state at large.
As the Commandant challenge the citizens of the council ,and the state at large to join hands with security agents drafted to their community following insecurity challenges ,to report questionable character and unsuspected person or persons working against the security of the state to security agents in their domain.
Naomie give the advice in an interview with journalists during the celebration of this year 2024 International World Peace Day Celebration held at the Palace of Jos South Royal Father Da Amb.Nga Dangyang ,21st September.
She stressed this is imperative because there will be no meaningful development that can be achieved under the atmosphere of insecurity of lives and property.
Commends the Royal Father ,Da Ambassador Nga Dangyang who is the Gwom Rwei of Jos South for his stance to ensure security in Jos South and it’s environs which has help in fostering peaceful Coexistence in the council,and the state at large.
It would be recalled that the Commandant Anti-Human Trafficking Unit in the state ACC, Naomi Cishak (Mrs),was among the Awardees on this year 2024 international World Peace Day Celebration for her tremendous contributions in restoring peace in the local government when she was serving at the council as security agents to oversee the council and it’s environs.
This year World Peace Day Celebration has it Theme as Cultivating a Culture of Peace.
The Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN) held its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos, on September 18, 2024.
The event brought together dignitaries from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, International Labour organization, International Organisation for Migration, International Returns and Reintegration Assistance, Nigeria Labour Congress, and captains of industry among others.
EAPEAN President Dr. Olufemi Ogunlowo welcomed attendees, acknowledging the challenges faced by the industry, including Nigeria’s economic slowdown, high inflation, and global economic sluggishness. He expressed gratitude to Hon. Barr. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, and Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for their support of the association.
Dr. Ogunlowo highlighted EAPEAN’s achievements stating that 29 new members joined the association; strengthened ties with government and social partners; registration as an Employers’ Association under the Trade Unions Act; launched the revised Code of Conduct for Private Employment Agencies in Nigeria; International partnerships with ILO, IOM, and IRARA and development of a framework for international recruitment of Nigerian migrant workers among others.
“EAPEAN membership has grown with 29 new members. The association has strengthened ties with government and social partners.
“EAPEAN has strengthened its ties with the government and social partners. The government, through the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, praised EAPEAN for its cooperation in regulating outsourcing in all sectors of the economy. This collaboration led to a breakthrough:
EAPEAN’s registration as an Employers’ Association under the Trade Unions Act.
“We are pleased to announce the launch of the revised Code of Conduct for Private Employment Agencies in Nigeria (2021), which took place on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the United Nations House, Abuja.
This significant event marks a major milestone in our commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in our industry.
“EAPEAN, in collaboration with the Centre for Migration Studies – Nnamdi Azikiwe University (CMS-NAU), social partners, and stakeholders, with support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has developed a comprehensive “Framework for the Engagement in International Recruitment of Nigerian Migrant Workers”.
The objective of this framework is to establish a structured and transparent approach to international recruitment, ensuring the protection of Nigerian migrant workers’ rights, promoting fair labor practices, and enhancing the overall migration experience.”
Dr. Ogunlowo emphasized the importance of training and development, urging members to take advantage of EAPEAN’s comprehensive training programs. He also addressed National Assembly investigations, advising members to decline invitations and seek EAPEAN’s guidance.
The AGM featured presentations from Bolu Adesina & Co., EAPEAN’s auditors, and discussions on the audited financial statements for 2023.
EAPEAN’s growth and initiatives demonstrate its commitment to promoting fair labor practices, protecting migrant workers’ rights, and enhancing the private employment agency industry.
Attendees included Mr. John Nyamali, Director, Employment and Wages; Mr. Wale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA; Barr. Ahmed Gobir, President of CIPM; Ms. Vanessa Phala of ILO; Mr. Amos Ojo of IOM; Comrade Funmi Sessi of NLC; and Mr. Roland Nwoha, Country Director of International Returns and Reintegration Assistance, Registrar of Trade Unions, Mr. Amos Falonipe; Ms. Mimi Badejo, Zonal Director South West Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and Mr. E.A Itemoagbo, Lagos State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment among others.
Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria (EAPEAN), formerly known as the Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria (HuCaPAN), is the umbrella organization of licensed Private Employment Agencies (PEAs), also known as recruiters in Nigeria.
It was midwife by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, with international guidelines from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2007 and registered under the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990 in 2010. It was formally registered in 2023 under the Trade Unions (Amendment) Act 2005.
EAPEAN provides a platform for Private Employment Agencies to interact with the regulatory body (government), labour communities and other relevant institutions within and outside Nigeria to develop and promote International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards and ethical practices in the recruitment, deployment and Management of Outsourced Personnel in Nigeria.
It partners with international organizations such as the ILO and IOM to standardize the PEA industry and ensure ethical and best practices. EAPEAN is a highly respected employers association and professional body.
The Former Presidential campaign council reprsenting North Central Zone in 2023 General Election , Honourable Ishaya Itse has passed vote of confidence on Provost Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science of Technology, Professor Sunday Etukudo for impacting positively on the academic and structure of the institution.
Honourable Itse who hails from the community where the Federal Medical Institution is located, Said before professor Etukudo takeover as the Provost of the college,to say the least,the college can be best described as glorify secondary school.
This is because most structures in the college where dilapidated,and fall-short of modern amenities for any medical college .As the school was lacking befitting facilities for it to be call Medical college, almost half of the course run by the college where not accredited which give room to question certificates of graduates from the school in the labour market.
Honourable Itse further said before the Provost took over the administration of the school,the road to the college was practically not passable especially during raining season because of the location of school closed to the dam , today all that has changed as the road to the college and it environs are tallied.
As part of the college corporate social responsibility, the Provost has constructed road ,sink bole holes for some of the host communities ,and even give scholarships to some children of the communities.
In addition to all these,some of the sons and daughters of the state have been given employment in the school through the influence of the Provost of the college, Sunday Etukudo despite the school is federal own institution.
Honourable Itse further revealed that the college hitherto grappling with accreditation problems, today over 95 percent of the course are now accredited while the others are waiting for the visitation panel to be accredited.
He berated those calling for removal of the Provost ,as enemy of the state and Nigeria because he has used his tenure as the head of the college to impact on plateau and Nigeria at large as the college has graduated qualified ,certified Laboratory Science practitioners scattered across the state and Nigeria as a whole.
He called on plateau state house of Assembly members to concentrate on their law making business that will help fast track the development of plateau,and avoid meddling into irrelevant matter capable of distracting their law making plans that will benefit the citizens of the state.
It’s not possible for the Provost to satisfy every body, but for those who have not be fortunate to benefit from plethoras of his generousity, should exercise patient as their opportunity will surely come instead of confrontation and blackmail, calling for his removal.
As the globe marks World Patient Safety Day, today, 17th September, 2024, whose essence is to raise public awareness and foster collaboration between patients, health workers, policymakers and health care leaders to improve patient safety; the Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, and Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore, USA, Patrick Sunday Dakum, has cautioned Plateau State citizens and the entire country to beware of self medication, and also advocated for enhanced diagnose of patients for accurate treatment of their ailments.
Professor Dakum’s caution against self medication is contained in a press statement dated 17th September 2024 signed by his Media consultant Shabul Mazadu and made available to this medium in Jos.
Dakum lamented that personal health which is the most precious thing in human existence, is mostly toyed with by most people who engaged in self diagnose and medication; as such, most of those involved ended up with complexities and complications of their ailments, leading to spending more on treatment where some lost their lives and some got deformed for life.
Dakum added that there are similarities of signs and symptoms of diseases, where if a patient is not properly diagnosed by a medical personnel, they will mistakenly be treating the wrong disease which can be fatal. Therefore, all ailments should be diagnosed by qualified medical personnel before treatment. This will help in boosting the patients’ safety.
Speaking on the 2024 Patient Safety Day theme, “Improving Diagnose for Patient Safety,” the Public Health Professor, and Plateau State Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, said as the world advances medically, there is the need for Nigeria’s medical sector to advance too, particularly in the aspect of diagnosing diseases.
He said improper and faulty diagnose of patients by medical personnel has led to deformity and death of many and also complications of their diseases; likewise lack of sufficient and modern laboratory equipment in most of the primary health care centres and hospitals hampered successful diagnoses leading to referrals and congestions where so many patients failed to make it and some suffered a lot.
Dakum called on medical personnel to seriously pay attention to their job when diagnosing patients to avoid errors; saying correct and timely diagnosis of diseases are intrinsic basics of patients’ safety because they are key to accessing the care and the treatment needed.
He called on governments at all levels to as a matter of urgency to equip primary health care centres, general and specialists hospitals laboratories with state of the earth equipment for ailment tests to help in improving diagnosing of diseases of patients, saying all absolete equipment must be replaced with modern ones.
Dakum said health is wealth and nobody can be effective in discharging their duties with with sickness, and that patients’ safety is paramount because to a large extent it guarantees their recuperation; consequently priority must be given to the health status of Nigerians stating with the individual citizens themselves before government’s intervention.
The former Commissioner of Health pleaded with the government to consider exit of qualified doctors from the shores of the country in search of greener pastures and the implication on the health of the citizens and stem the exit with favourable condition of service for doctors and nurses.
He posited by calling on citizens to patronize standard and approved medical centres for the treatment of their diseases as there are many quack medical personnel, and to not overlook any sign and symptom they see and feel in their body.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State,Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, Chief lmam of Jos Central Mosque,Sheikh Ghazali Isma’il Adam has called for peaceful Coexistence between the Muslims and Christians in Plateau State,by extension Nigeria at large.
As they said separately , is important because no meaningful progress can be achieved under the atmosphere of distrust, looking at each another on account of religious difference, disdain and contempt.
Mutfwang and Ghazali Adam were speaking sperately at this year 2024 55th Maulud Celebration held at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium on Monday 16th September 2024.
Governor Mutfwang Represented by the Commissioner of information and Communication in the state,Hon. Musa Ashons.
He said for Unity and Peaceful Coexistence among the two religious adherence, Muslims and Christians in the state, he ensured there was no sentiment and religious bigotry in constituting his cabinet.
He further add is the reason why most of the key cabinet of the governor is made of Muslims and Christians , however thank the Muslims Ummah for reciprocating the governor kind and God fearing gestures because so far they have not given the administration of Caleb Mutfwang any cause to regret his choice of appointments.
Stressed Maulud Celebration is an important event in lslamic Calendar,as against the backdrop,I am using this important event to felicitate with Muslims in the State,by extension Nigeria as a whole on the occasion of 55th Maulud Celebration.
However enjoined Muslims to use the Celebration for sober reflection for reasons of the birth of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) , is to redeem mankind.
In another similar developed,the Chief lmam of Jos Central Mosque,Sheikh Ghazali Isma’il Adam,said the celebration of Maulud is important in Islamic calendar because it gives room for true Muslims for sober reflection.
Admonished the Muslims Ummah in the state,by extension Nigeria to leave in peace with one another irrespective of religious difference.
Add that no meaningful development can take place on the atmosphere of disunity and distrust among the two religion in the state.
However thank Governor Barr.Caleb Mutfwang for his achievement and substance of peace in the state since assuming office as the Executive Governor of Plateau state.
Further thank Mutfwang for appointing Muslims in his administration without any religious discrimination in constituting his cabinet.
Dignitaries who attended the 55th Maulud Celebration, include,the commissioner of information and Communication,Musa Ashons, Representing Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Works,House and Urban Development,Ubandoma Joshua Laven, Water Resource and Energy Lawani Detti ,Deputy Speaker House of Assembly Madaki Isa Ajiji.
The Chairman of the occasion Honourable Yusuf Adamu challenge Muslims in the state to love one another and shun religious difference.
Hon.Gagdi was represented by Alhaji Suleiman Kutugi.
High point of the well attended event is Koranic recitation by selected lslamic schools in the state.
Chukwuemeka Indigbo of Jos, and Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, wishes the entire Muslim Ummah sub-nationally and nationally a happy Eid-el Maulud celebrations which is the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) being celebrated in the Third Month of the Muslim calendar.
DAKUM exhort the Ummah to use this period for sober reflections on the virtues left by Prophet Mohammed, and to work assiduously towards making it in the hereafter.
He Felicitation message is contained on a press statement dated 16th September 2024 signed by his Media consultant Shabul Mazadu and made available to this medium in jos.
Calls on them to extend the hands of love, friendship and brotherhood to one another especially to the needy in this trying and hard times where means of livelihood particularly victuals are very hard to come by, thereby making so many families starving.
The Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, further encouraged the Ummah to use the Eid-el Maulud period to pray fervently for the entire country that the Lord Almighty will salvage us from the current stagflation and hardship pandemic by granting our leaders the heart, sense of direction, wisdom and knowledge to govern well.
Dakum wishes them a blissful, safe and successful celebration.
As Muslim faithfuls will be observing Eid-ui-Maulud tomorrow,16th September ,the Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, has put in place proactive security measures to ensure a hitch free and peaceful celebration across the State.
The Police boss has drawn out an effective security plan for the event, by improving the operational assets of the Command and deploying all Tactical Teams such as the PMF, CTU, EOD and Anti-Kidnaping Unit (AKU) to nip crime in the bud.
The force assurance to provide security for the citizens of the state during the celebration is contained in a press statement dated 16th September signed by the Police Public Relation officer (ppro), DSP Alfred Alabo and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to the statement, said in adherance to the CP’s directive, deployment of Conventional Police operatives to strategic locations across the State to provide safety has also been carried out.
The general public is hereby, urged to be vigilant, report any suspicious activity and cooperate with the Police and other security officials deployed to maintain peace and order.
The security of all prayer houses, playing grounds, recreational parks and other public places within the state has been prioritized with high concentration of Police operatives to ensure a peaceful Eid-ui-Maulud.
The Command also wishes to call on parents and guardians to play their parts in ensuring that their children and wards do not engage in drug/substance abuse and all other forms of anti-social activities that could affect the festivity and plunge them into trouble.
The ban on the sale and purchase of fire works such as knockouts and other explosive devices is still enforceable. Also, there will be a ban on the operation of commercial tricycles also known as ‘Keke Napep’ on Monday, the 16th of September, 2024, while the total ban on the activities of motorcycles popularly known as (Okada or going) is still enforced within Jos and Bukuru Metropolis.
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The Commissioner of Police wishes all residents of Plateau State a peaceful and joyous Eid-ui-Maulud celebration in advance.
The Former Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung has said the Inter Faith Summit organized with Youths from different political and religion back ground is to prove government at all levels wrong that is not possible to gather Youths in one place for sensitization with the view of empowering them.
He said is possible , just that government lack the will power to do it , that make him giving flimsy excuses as escaped root on why the empowerment of the Youths is not feasible.
Honouring Solomon Dalung revealed this in an interview with journalists during Interfaith Summit organized by Prophet of God ,Isa EL-BUBA who doubled as the Founder of Ebomi Ministries International on the 14th September 2024 in Jos , plateau State.
Dalung who is one of these who spearhead #End Bad Governance In Nigeria protest 1st-10th August 2024 , said it is true and public knowledge that end hunger protest ended on the 10th August,2024.
The Former Minister said plateau know is known for contemporary protest in Nigeria,there are issues that militant against unity of Nigeria , among which he identify as ethnicity and religious bigotry, which serves as major tools of manipulation of the poor by the political class.
Dalung & EL-Buba
Further said having been able to demolish the wall,we realize that after winning our territory,there is need for us to occupy it, that if we fail to occupy it ,the politians will stage come back to occupy our territory with hunger and poverty.
With that in mind,the reason for this kind of summit ,is where we Will take stock of Youths,Men and women ,and to know their interest in the next Summit.
Added that in the next Summit, training shall be given to them on their area of interest which is going to emaciate them to be independent on their own,for them to think freely,and when they think freely, they should be able to exercise their political right.
” A hungry person have to think of his own, so after ethnicity, religious bigotry we where able to capture the territory of the political class”.
Dalung & EL-Buba, During interfaith Summit
“So the second war now, is hunger and poverty to prove the federal government wrong that the rhythoric about empowerment go beyond just bring one trailer load of rice and give it to some group to share while others are dying.”
“We want to tell them is possible to gather people , emancipate them without Kobo.The idea of impossibility is not true.”
“Most of the people who attended this event today are not leaving close by,some are even leave in other local governments and some in other states.”
“At the end of the day,alot of them we be emancipated ,this is our target ,this is how we move from where we are “.
Whether he ever gather this crops of our leaders together to educate them on leadership style,
” We don’t have the interest on these set of leaders , even if you spend all the money in the Central Bank, they have the mindset, their mind is already made up, that is why we are here.”
” Leadership has it skills, what we are doing now is to incurcate those leadership skills on these Youths and prepare them for future leadership.”
“When we reach the bridge , we will now tell the Youths there is no more bridge , they should build their bridge themselves,ones they do that, Nigeria will be emancipated.”
The Founder of Ebomi Ministry in plateau state is set to train and empower not fewer than Two Thousand Youths across the state to librate them from the clutches of hunger and poverty, the two most dangerous weapons used by desperate politicians to lure the Youths into crimes and criminality.
As the Prophet said the first empowerment you give to any person,is to first enlightening the person,as the country have been in this illusion for quite a long time.
Prophet lsa EL-Buba stated this on Friday 14th September 2024 during inter-faith Summit held at Luka Bentu Indoor Theatre in Jos, plateau state capital.
Revealed that the first phase of the summit is to seat with the youths who are the main target of the program , have interactions with them with the aim of finding out what they want.
The man of God who doubled as philanthropist said the era where you have to wait for power that be,or politicians who come to be elected into one political position and other is a thing of the past.
Now is time to start doing what the man of God described as citizenship engagement, where the citizens will reason what he/she can do to change his story.
He Condenmed the idea of giving them stipend which is common to politicians especially when they are canvassing for your vote, that they can go back to square one.
“We want to make sure that when they stand , they stand,and they can feed for themselves.”
On how he hope to manage the numbers of people who turned out for the empowerment program , EL-Buba was quick to say that should not pose any problems , stressed that the more numbers of people that are willing to participate for the empowerment ,the better which indicates their willingness to librate themselves from the antics of politicians who always lured them with as low as Five Hundred Naira to kill, snatch ballots boxes in most cases burn down the house of political opponents.
Revealed that God has been able to give him the wisdom to train the people in their large numbers, when the time for the harvest come ,it would amount to thing of joy.
“We are looking for people that cannot be manipulated by political class.”
On how the Inter-faith Summit relates to #End Bad Governance In Nigeria# protest held 1st to10th August 2924 ,
“We were able to make the citizens to be aware that they are in charge.”
Further explained that President Tinubu is the servant of the people,it is the leaders that are employed , engaged.
Secondly, after the protest we think of how do we build the people in terms of employment, said the reason for the summit is all about transformation, that the citizens should be able to build themselves to be self reliance.
Prophet EL-Buba was one of the men of God who took to the street to demonstrate #End Bad Governance In Nigeria #.
The highpoint of the event is documentation of those to be trained according to their area of interest.
Further revealed that they will be trained in various skills depending on their area of interest like Agriculture, Hair salon,capentary and host of other skills after which starter pack will be giving to every participant.
A Muslim leader Alhaji Nasiru Yakubu has described late Mrs Amonega as detribalized Christian who did not discriminate between Christian and Muslim despite obvious difference created by constant crisis occasioned by lack of respect for each others freedom of worship.
As the Muslims leader said the death of mama Amonega, devoted Christian have in no small measure to unite the two popular religion in plateau state,by extension Nigeria as a whole as both the adherence of the separate religious coverage under one roof to celebrate the life and time of woman of God mrs.amonega.
Alhaji Nasiru Yakubu make the exhortation speech when the Muslims Community in Bukuru Jos South local government area of plateau state paid a condolence visit to the family of the devoted Christian mama Amonega at Angwan Miango predominated Muslims Community where she stayed until her death recently.
The Muslims leader Alhaji Nasiru who led the condolences team to the house of the deceased, said the death of Amonega should serve as example to both adherence of the two religion in plateau state ,and Nigeria at large where she spent her entire live time before her demise at the reapful age of 99 years.
Alhaji Nasiru further said the late siege defies all warning by friend , family to relocate from Muslims community at the heat of the state unfortunate crisis to Christians area,the advice she ignored because of her believes on unity irrespective of religious difference.
The deceased, though from Bendel , present Edo state is a humanitarian who did not segregate anybody from her humanitarian activities irrespective of the religion you profess,but Carry all along with united heart and believe.
Before her death,she was a tailor with her tailoring shop located at “Yan Lilo” Bukuru when the two religion where coexisting,and leaving in peace and harmony, as brothers keepers and watch each others back. Stressed that when the relationship between the two appeared to have turned soar,Mama refused to relocate her tailoring shop from the community which people viewd as a risk for her to operate.
Alh. Yakubu describing the decease action as steps to unite the two separate religion, which he said worth of emulation.
However admonish all to emulate her life style,as this is the time for the citizens of the state in particular and Nigeria as a whole irrespective of your religion, tribes ethnic groups to reflect back and imbibe the spirit of unity she preach and demonstrated during her life time for her to be happy where ever she is now.
Shower praises on her for training her children according to her believes which is obvious in the way and manners they behave and treat their fellow human being irrespective of your background.
“When I see Mama’s Children the way they behave I am force to feel jealous because they treat everyone equal irrespective of your background just like their mother.
Call on all to use the death of Mama as opportunity for both Muslims and Christians to embrace peaceful coexistence and avoid castigating others at back which is against Holy Koran and bible.
” As a good Muslim and Christian, we should try to be a reason for someone to finds peace, God loves that”, he added.”
In his remarks, the son of the decease, Mr Victor Amunega commend the love showed by the Muslims community in Bukuru on his mother, and support given to the decease throughout at sick bed saying Mama took a good decision by stayed in Bukuru.
Late Mrs Elizabeth A. Amunega died on the 6th of September 2024, at the age of 99 years.
She is survive by children, brother, sisters and Uncles.
The Former Minister of Sports under president Mohammadu Buhari’s led Administration ,Hon. Solomon Dalung has raised alarm over plans by the National Association of Nigeria Students(NANS),plans to lured him into proposed protest against federal government hike of petroleum price.
Said this is the Union body who outrightly disassociated herself from August 1st -10th nation wide protest, for Nigerians to express their discontent of President Tinubu led government in the country that has practically reduced average Nigeria citizens to beggars , better still ,abject poverty,as their call for protest is a ploy for me to be slaughtered by their pay Master , federal government.
Honourable Dalung made the strong allegation in an interview with group of journalists in his residence at Sabo Bariki in Jos South Local government of plateau state.
The former minister who said he could not phantom how NANS who bluntly refused to take part in the End Bad Governance In Nigeria protest will suddenly turned back just less than a month, calling for protest just because Tinubu led government increases the price of petroleum pump Price to over a Thousand Naira per liter.
“To me is a ploy to lured me and members of my teams to participate on the protest to be arrested, or probably killed by their pay Master”
Said he can’t possibly phantom the reasons why the union could just take “U”turn for less than a month they declined participating on end bad governance in Nigeria,
“I think is a ploy to lure me, Solomon Dalung ,EL-Buba, Showore, Daji and other of our group who believe in justice and better future for Nigeria to be arrested, possibly killed by their pay Master.”
Dalung further added that if what he is thinking is what they are planning, they have failed woefully as they will not fall victims to their antics.
However advice NANS to look further for their victim or victims because they cannot fall for their cheap antics.
Recalled vividly how the union and traditional rulers disassociated themselves from last month August protest, advice Nigeria to support Tinubu government because is Authority from God.
The former minister was quick to reiterate his support for Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), because president Bola Tinubu ambushed them in signing Seventy Thousand Naira Minimum wage as against earlier Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand earlier proposed before the president.
This is with the agreement that he the president Tinubu is not going to increase fuel pump Price, after labour has fulfilled it own labour bargain,the federal government renegade on his own side of bargain by increasing the fuel pump Price which further plunge Nigeria into hardship and poverty.
The former governorship Candidate in 2023 General Election in plateau state, who doubled as leader of the party in the state and the Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, has called on all members and supporters of the LP to disregard the perpetrated interim change of party leadership in the state and to support the party Chairman, Grace Zamfara for a robust and successful outing at the October 9, 2024, local governments elections.
Dakum said Grace Zamfara is the legitimate chairman of the party recognized by the National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, and Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, PLASIEC, therefore all hands must be on deck and support be given to her and all chairmanship and councilors candidates of the party to win their elections.
Professor Dakum’s call is contained in a press statement dated 12th September 2024 signed by his Media Consultant Shabul Mazadu and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State capital.
Dakum commended his running mate (Hon. Edward Pwajok SAN KSM) for standing firm for the party, and thanked all those that attended the recent meeting at his (Hon. Edward Pwajok’s) House on Tuesday 10th September, 2024, for their commitment and unanimous decisions to ensure victory for the LP. at the LG elections.
He exhorted members of the LP to keep praying and supporting the party most especially now that efforts are being made to reorganize the party at the national to make it more formidable, viable and virile.
The 2023 LP gubernatorial candidate further added that the LP Presidential candidate in 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, his running mate, Ahmed Dati, Abia State Governor, himself, Pwajok and all faithful sub-national and national members of the party are working round the clock to ensure that LP gets bigger and stronger and respite for all Nigerians.
He called on all candidates of the LG elections to work assiduously and untiring as victory beckons at the horizon.
While wishing them good luck, he prayed for God’s divine providence, protection, wisdom, knowledge and understanding to excel in their electioneering campaigns and at the polls.
Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, and Plateau State Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, expresses sympathy to Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, and the entire citizens of the state over the unfortunate flood disaster that claimed lives and displaced over 414,000 people from their homes in some parts of the state.
Professor Dakum’s sympathy message is contained in a press statement dated 12th September 2024 signed by his Media consultant Shabul Mazadu and made available to journalists in Jos, plateau state .
Shabul Mazadu, media consultant to Prof. Patrick Sunday Dakum, reiterated in a press statement that Dakum lamented that the flood disaster has added to the numerous humanitarian crises Borno State has been wrestling with and commended the governor for exhibiting serious determination and commitment in de-escalating the gravity of the challenges and surmounting courage to overcome them.
He called on the National Emergency Management Agency to, as a matter of necessity, equip itself in all the states with enough flood disaster life-saving equipment now that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, has issued a stern warning of intense flooding in different parts of the nation, saying that if there were enough modern life-saving equipment, the casualty rate in the flood would have been less. Dakum further called on the Federal Government to equip the country with wildfire, earthquake, and other natural disaster fighting and life-saving equipment and not to wait until disasters occur, adding that preparation ahead voids regrets.
The former Plateau State Commissioner of Health and Information advocated for thorough maintenance of dams in the country with early warning signs of looming flooding or breakage of dams to save lives by making residents to avoid and flee danger zones.
Dakum consoled those who lost their loved ones in the disaster to see the unfortunate incident as the act of God, who knows why it happened, saying they should take heart and consolation in him. He further prayed to God to grant the bereaved the fortitude to bear the irreparable losses and also wished the injured speedy recovery. For those who lost their property, Dakum prayed for divine replenishment. Finally, he exhorted all citizens of the country to always be on alert and vigilant, particularly when there are warnings of floods and other natural disasters, to avoid being unawarely caught up.
The Executive Secretary Plateau State Christian Welfare Board,Rev.Wanson Yusufu Bagu has commended the efforts of media practitioners in news coverage by charging them to always give accurate and balance reportage while discharging their social responsibility to the society.
Rev .Bagu stated this during a courtesy visit to his office by the Independent Publishers of Nigeria,(IPA),Plateau State Chapter led by the Chairman,Mr Shabul Mazadu in jos.
The Executive Chairman of the board ,said he was delighted to welcome the Association Chairman Shabul Mazadu and his team as he was impressed and ready to collaborate with the body with readiness to partner together towards achieving meaningful development in the state.
Rev . Yusufu Bagu disclosed that the commission Commends the efforts the Journalists especially the IPA either whichever way you serve as a Journalist,I see this profession as more of risking your life in quest to bring out what is happening at the grassroots to the fore .
According to him,”I imagine the kind of vigour and determination Journalists put up in other to bring out news especially in a challenging environment, recalled vividly somebody says in one of this report that these people didn’t fear the consequences of reporting and then at the background you could hear the sounds echoing scaring in this situation we commend you for your service.
“I recall vividly in my own church we loss two Journalists in Jos North LGA here in their quest to bring us news because they where not mobile and they ambush them ,attacked and killed them mercilessly, that affects not only their immediate spouses, parents, relations including colleagues ,prayed God to continue to shead you and protect this your profession .
“I want to solicit that in your quest , you work hard to be faithful, sometimes we the listeners get shock when we know exactly what happened and then the report is not reflecting what happened .I said to some group of people that where we discuss early this year with some Journalists ,”he said.
Rev.Wanson Yusufu revealed that as a clergy your community is attacked about 30 people killed buried them on mass graveyard and then the next thing you hear on radio, print papers that only 10 people were killed then where are the remaining 20 people so we want the report to always be exactly what happened ,give us accurate information of what’s happening with the people ,then the people will be happy to read what you bring out .
He further stressed that his appeal is for the journalists to strive towards accuracy in all their reportage, be honest in your reporting and we will be happy .
Rev.Yusufu somebody else is overseeing the affairs of the commission so whatever I don’t have the autonomy to take the final decision but ensure that the right thing are done .
Earlier in his speech, Chairman of IPA ,Mr Shabul Mazadu expressed the publishers desire to partner with the commission in promoting the grassroots awareness campaign apart from going to holy land of Jerusalem there are other function perform .
Added thatbas publishers we are not reporters but employer of labour which need the cooperation of all a sundry to ease their work .
Adding, other Journalists are reporting what is happening but independent Publishers go beyond just reporting but are final gate keeper that allow all information to pass through the publications .
Shabul encouraged the partnership of the commission and Plateau State in projecting the state in good light before local and international community.
One of the major leaders’ albatrosses in the attainment of great feats is unsound loyalty from appointees, subordinates, and supporters. So many appointees and supporters push their principals into damnation and underachieving in the name of loyalty.
This they do because of their misconstrued concept of loyalty. They view loyalty as obedience, which is not. And feeling disagreeing with a bad cause is disloyalty.
Sound loyalty is one in which the loyalist exhibits total support in spurring their principal in the right direction for the attainment of excellent results and not the opposite, which is unsound and destructive.
One person that stands tall in practicing loyalty per excellence to his principals is Professor Patrick Sunday Dakum, as attested by his antecedents. Whoever and whatever he serves, he deploys his best for their progress and prosperity. Dakum’s loyalty to Chief Joshua Dariye as Commissioner of Health and Information, particularly health, which was his field, immortalized him (Dariye) to this very day.
It would be recalled that when Dakum was the Commissioner of Health, he advised and insisted that Dariye construct general hospitals and upgrade existing cottages to general hospitals. Dariye heardken, and today he is remembered for Tunkus, Dengi, and Angware General Hospitals.
In the same vein, Dakum suggested to him (Dariye) the creation of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, as an affiliate of the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA. Dariye agreed and gave his support.
The institute, which started with three people in 2004 today, has over one thousand workers and is spread to 23 states of the Federation.
During the commissioning of the seven-story twin towers in Abuja in June 3023, which cost over N8 billion, Dakum, who is the Chief Executive Officer, invited Dariye and gave him resounding acknowledgement before the international and national invited guests as intrinsic supporters for the creation of the IHVN.
How many political appointees of Plateau State Governors immortalized them via loyalty outside Dakum who immortalized Dariye? Which loyalty surpassed this?
Most of the governors allowed themselves to be used and pushed away true loyalists who wanted their progress simply for disagreeing with them over some issues. And today they ended up on the wrong side of history.
Dakum’s loyalty (as IHVN’s CEO) to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention as an implementing partner of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is remarkable, with hundreds of thousands of people receiving treatment and drugs for HIV/AIDS.
Coming to his church, the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, Dakum chairs the literary committee endowed with the responsibility of writing daily bread for the church for over twenty years and has never failed.
So far, the 2025 Daily Bread is ready, and he has already started working on that of 2026.
His loyalty to the Karl Kumm University Fund Raising Committee as Secretary while Prof. Alias Bogoro was chairman, and others led to the successful completion of the institution. Dakum’s loyalty to his church led him, along with others, to establish the Garki branch in Abuja.
When he was one of the presenters of Home Front, a family program on 90.5 FM in the nineties, Dakum gave his all, and the program became renown both in and outside Plateau State. Most people, irrespective of religious, age, and ethnic inclination, tuned to the program.
There are so many of such loyalties exhibited by Dakum under so many organizations, leaders, and agencies where he propelled them to greatness.
This loyalty is what every leader, government, country, agency, and organization needs to progress. Dakum indeed is an epitome of sound loyalty in Plateau and its trailblazer too.
The Former Minister of Sport under Former president Mohammadu Buhari’s Administration , Solomon Dalung has vowed to give Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), maximum moral support and joining them in forthcoming proposed Nation wide protest against hike in fuel pump Price by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu government, occasioned by his abrupt removal of fuel subsidy.
This is because Tinubu ambushed the labour union , cajoled them to reduce the proposed minimum wage from #250,000 to #70,000 which the government failed to respect his own side of trade dispute bargain.
Honourable Dalung made the vow in an interview with journalists at his resident in Sabo Bariki,Jos South local government when speak on the current state of Nigeria nation to selected journalists ahead the nation wide protest by NLC to express discontent of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies which has reduced Nigeria citizens to beggars.
Dalung give assurance of the protest,said when Executive body of NLC who is currently in meeting to strategize on the next line of actions to take regarding the planned Protest, himself and others of his cohorts in the like of Prophet EL-Buba,Showore ,Daji and the host of others who believe in justice and better Nigeria will come out in full force to support and back NLC to ensure that Bola Ahmed Tinubu respects the will of Nigerians and reverse back the pump Price of fuel.
Threatened that the next protest will be the father of all protest as all the Airports, Seaports in the country will be the first target of the aggrieved protester to be shut- down across the country to stop Bola Tinubu, Ministers in his cabinet and other government functionaries from escaping from the country like during the last.Ten days protest where all of them escaped from the country with their families.
Dalung however outrightly disassociated himself from National Association of Nigeria Students(NANS), calling for protest, as he said the call by the body should be view with skeptism because this group of Nigeria Students disassociated themselves from Aug ,2024 (10) days protest along side with the traditional rulers because it could be a trick to drag him Solomon Dalung out on the street to protest to be slaughtered by their pay master.
Barr. Dalung questioned the intentions of National Association of Nigerian Students NANS, calling for protest against Tinubu’s outrageous fuel pump increase which has impact negatively on the living conditions of every ordinary Nigerians, when just last month August 2024, they disassociated themselves from the peaceful protest, Tagged End bad governance in Nigeria.
Dalung recalled vividly,last month, August to be precise when the issue of #Endbadgovernaceinnigeria started,this group of people,the likes of traditional rulers and students union in the country where the first to distance themselves from the (10),days protest.
“They cited the Book of Romans in the bible written by Paul that leadership come from God.They said then instead of us protest against the bad governance of Tinubu government,we should support by praying for him.”
However questioned how all of a sudden they changed their mind to roll out the drum of Protest against Tinubu’s government which they vehemently resisted and opposed less than a month ago,left much to be desired.
The Ex-Minister questioned the biblical interpretation of the traditional rulers who disassociated themselves from the peaceful on myopic concept of interpretation of Apostle Paul’s letter in the Book of Romans about honouring your leaders in authority because authority come from God.
Dalung disagree with the traditional rulers who misinterpreted the Book of Romans , the inspiration of writing come from Apostle Paul on honouring of leadership, stressed is not all Authorities come from God.
He take analogy from the recent local government primaries held at lantang LG of plateau state,where each delegates were induced with unresisted 1.4 Million each to vote a particular candidate,which automatically means if by para- venture, the candidate eventually win the election,the soul of the affected local government have been montage,and you expect me Solomon Dalung to respect such leadership whose Authority obviously is questionable.He maintained.
He reiterated the will ness to offer him and other patriotic members of his group who have been fighting to release Nigeria from the clutches of bad governance ,to give their moral support to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), when the deal -day for the father of all protest will take place ,that will make or mar the Tinubu Anarchist government.
I thought I will only rest on Lalong’s Delusion of Grandeur Phase 1, but I saw the need to continue till further notice.
The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Simon Lalong, who also was Plateau State former governor, is one person who sees politics as synonymous to ambition animated by unbridled quest for leadership and power to perpetrate self enjoyment and despotism.
Little wonder during the 2023 electioneering campaign of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, then presidential candidate of the APC in Kwara State on January 18, 2023 said it is the turn of the Presidential candidate to chop, so they should vote for him as president. He said, “Asiwaju has done good. It is his turn, it is your turn, it is our turn.
If you chop alone, you will die alone. He didn’t chop alone, so it is his turn to chop. And that is why Emi Lokan is very important.”
Imagine what Lalong said, Emi Lokan is very important not to better the lives of Nigerians, but to chop.
He succeeded in telling Nigerians his concept and mentality of politics as selfish aggrandizement, and interpreted governance as feeding trough, and not a call to service.
This mentality propelled him into fighting anything good that is a threat to his political ambition, as a result, Plateau lost so many fortunes tailored towards progress and prosperity of the state.
Let’s see some of the ways he trampled the state’s fortunes to secure his ambition.
Chief Obafemi Awolowo said, “Strong and courageous, resourceful and self-confident people are never afraid of rivals and competitors.”
Lalong wasn’t resourceful, courageous and self-confident despite having ample opportunities to be by virtue of being in government, as such, fear shrouded him and led to his despotism.
In 2018, during the APC Plateau South Senatorial District primary, Lalong went for Ambassador Ignatius Longjan of blessed memory, to be the party’s flag-bearer against Dame Pauline Tallen, whom he didn’t see as pushover in 2023 when he comes to contest Plateau South Senatorial seat.
His concern was not who will work for his Senatorial District and progress it, but someone he can easily pushover.
With this in mind, he blatantly refused to give a level playing ground at the APC’s Plateau South Senatorial primary.
When he saw Pauline Tallen gaining upper hand, he frustrated and delayed the primary for good three days, and finally used thugs to cause trouble and when Tallen dispersed, they secured the opportunity to give his candidate the ticket whom he felt will be a pushover.
The unfortunate death of Longjan brought another opportunity for a by-election. Lalong then went for a technocrat despite entreaties from party juggernauts to support a politically exposed person who will serve the Senatorial District well and make the APC strong at the grassroots in that zone. But Lalong vehemently refused and went for Nora Daduut whom he made the APC Senatorial flag-bearer using government’s might to push over in 2023.
When then Qua’an Pan LG chairman, Hon. Isaac Kwallu, exercised his constitutional right of vying for the senatorial seat, Lalong forced him to step down and later got him impeached through a kangaroo means, because he was afraid of his (Isaac’s) popularity.
Kwallu proved he was more popular than Lalong by winning the Mikang/Shendam/Qua’an Pan Federal Constituency election in 2023, whereas Lalong lost his Senatorial election after forcing Daduut not to contest with him at the party primary. He was defeated with 50,000 votes gap to a political novice.
Fear pushed Lalong to fight then member representing Mikang/Shendam/Qua’an Pan Federal Constituency, Hon. Alphonsus Longgap Komsol.
The most shameful thing Lalong did was to hijack the Federal Polytechnic Shendam which was passed into law at the instant of Komsol.
Komsol, despite being in separate party with his predecessor Johnbull Shekarau, acknowledged his (Johnbull’s) efforts of raising the bill in the House of Reps for the creation of the Polytechnic but could not continue by virtue of the elapse of his tenure.
Lalong never gave Komsol the kudos so that the people of the southern Zone will think he (Lalong) brought the school.
He knew if he gives Komsol the kudos, he (Komsol) will gain upper hand in the Zone because of his underperformance in bettering their welfare. However to his shame, the people knew and knocked Lalong down with a loud bang to stemming Komsol who bettered their welfare.
Komsol since going to the National Assembly, he yearly supplied trucks with 46,000 bags of fertilizer each, refurbished and constructed schools, ICT centres, secured employment to so many youth, women empowerment and so many other progressive and prosperous services, which scared Lalong out of his wits.
Then President, Muhammadu Buhari, promised to zone Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, to North Central during his second term in office.
And when the time came, Pauline Tallen’s name was suggested, but Lalong quickly threw his support for George Akume from Benue State, preferring the position to go to Benue than Plateau because of fear that Tallen could eclipse him politically.
The impasse on the position continued unabated until Buhari decided to maintain the status quo by retaining the first term SGF, Boss Mustapha.
It did not end there. During the 10th Assembly, when Rt. Hon. Idris Wase former deputy Speaker of the House of Reps and member representing Wase Federal Constituency, and Rt.
Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, threw their hats in the ring for the Speakership of the House of Reps, instead for Lalong as the DG Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation to wade in and resolve the issue for one of them to stand and others give their backing so that Plateau could get the seat, he started lobbying for the SGF, and that was how Plateau lost the Speakership and the SGF.
Plateau has suffered so many losses because of Lalong’s self-centered politics and chop I chop concept.
Next we shall see how Lalong’s 8 years reign harmed the Southern Zone, then Plateau and others.
This is contained in an announcement dated 7th September 2024 signed by the media and information officer of Operation Save Haven Major Samson Nantip Zhahom and made available to journalists in jos.
In line with the efforts of the Military High Command to ensure quick passage of information by members of the public to security agencies, the Military has activated active toll-free line for ease of communication in emergencies or complaints to Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Operations Room.
The toll-free line is specifically to serve as the fastest available means to the populace to report cases of insecurity within their communities to Headquarters Operation SAFE HAVEN for prompt action.
The general public is kindly enjoined to call the number below and report any security breach or any other issue of security interest within Operation SAFE HAVEN Joint Operations Area.
Headquarters Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Jos can be reached via toll free Mobile phone Number
Ahead local government elections in plateau state, three man trial and Appeals Tribunal Judges has been charged to approach their duty with the true sense of responsibility , wisdom and Unwavering Commitment to justice.
As l am confident in the ability of discharging these responsibility with deligence and integrity .
The Chief judge Of the state , Justice David Mann made the assurance in his speech 9th September 2024 during the swearing-In of Three man trial judges and Appeals Tribunal Judges ahead of the state local government elections in the 17 local government across the state.
Justice Mann told them that the role they are about to take is an honor and solemnly duty ,and it’s profound and important in ensuring they are being fair, transparent,just as guardian of integrity of our elections.
Justice Mann further remained the newly Sworn-In local government elections Tribunal that they are entrusted with the task of adjudication ensuring every voice is heard ,and every concerned address.
Further reminded them of their oath of office they have taken today 9th September 2024, they should remember that their work have impact on the trust and confidence like the public place in our electoral system.
He stressed that the decisions they take will help to shape the future of the state democracy in general and across the 17 local government in the state in particular, especially as it concerns ushering into office those saddle with the responsibility of local government accountability in the like of the recent supreme Court decision on local government autonomy.
The two panels set-up ahead the 9th October council’s elections in the state include,trial Tribunal and Appeals Tribunal.
In his address on behalf of panel,the chairman of Appeal Tribunal , honourable NJ Dai thank justice Mann for finding the members worthy for the appointment despite other eminently qualified members.
Promised the panel will deliver justice accordingly,charged the citizens of the state to pray for them for wisdom to discharge the duty placed on their shoulder without fear,favor ill -will.
The killings, Kidnappings and terrorist attack ravaging the country which seems to have deferred solutions have been linked to the handiwork of the Nigeria Federal Government and it’s sponsored security agencies aiding and abetting the heinous crime against the Nigeria nation and humanity for their financial and political interest.
As the Federal Government and her sponsored Security Agencies can’t claim they were privy of the Insecurity currently bedeviling the country for over a decade now, the security personnels doing little or nothing about it.
Pastor Jerry Tongle Datim who doubled as the coordinator of Human Right Watch in plateau State ,made the shocking revelation in an interview with journalists in Jos, plateau State capital.
Pastor Jerry who said he was already a full grown man during Nigeria Civil war , further explained he was leaving in one of the nation’s barracks then with his parents and knows the ways and manners the issues of Insecurity were being handled.
Lamented that today, the police, Army, Directorates of State Security Service(DSS),DMI,and others saddled with the responsibility to handle the Insecurity in the country has made mess with the whole system, described it as strash which he claimed is no longer nothing to write home about ,as the security apparatus are completely washed out.
“I “m” bold to say this because I was fortunate to have speak to group of securities personnels who said they are recouping their money they extended to be recruited into the force.”
“The recent kidnap in Sokoto State of a Paramount ruler ,and the killings of over 150 people where the security personnels claimed they were not aware of the kidnapped ,not until the victims where killed by the bandits.”
“No fewer than Sixty-Five persons were kidnapped in Yobe State,the Security head in that axis said the people kidnapped and killed by the bandits where not Nigerians, but from neighboring countries.”
Berated the DSS for encroaching on the work that suppose to be for Nigeria police ,and jettison his duties of getting security report and summit it to the police for investigation and prosecution which I was doing today.
“Today, they arrest, prosecute, that is not security, those people perpetrating heinous crimes, Kidnappings and killings all over the country are human being like you and l,the security personnels will not tell us Nigeria that they don’t know where they are.”
“I would not miss words to say that all the kidnappers, bandits, Boko Harams that have been ravaging the country for over a decade now, which seems to differed solutions are been sponsored by Federal Government of Nigeria.”
The Coordinator of Human Right Watch in the state, Jerry further said he had repeatedly revealed this ,and the federal government sponsored attacking Dogs in the like of DSS, Police,Army and other government security apparatus lunched manhunt on me and tagged me National risk.
However maintained that wouldn’t stop him from saying what he knows is the truth , nothing but the truth.
“We have arrested some of them sometime back,they confessed that their Sponsors will released them, truly, they where released without any explanation, today go to any correctional center across the country,you wouldn’t see any convicted bandits, Boko Harams,and kidnappers.”
” They have been released because their godfathers ,who are the sponsors of these criminal acts have instructed them to be released”.
However pity Governor Caleb Mutfwang led government because his hands are tighted ,and he can do little or nothing about the Insecurity going in the state because those sponsoring it are in the corridor of power at Abuja.
In case of plateau state, from 2nd-6th September 2024,not fewer than Fifteen vibrant Youths in the state have been massacre in cold blood,no Fulani have been arrested in connection to the gruesome killings,and the security in the state keep mute about the killings.
“If Governor Mutfwang talk, they will make his government ungovernable because the sponsors of the killings in the state are in Abuja.l have the course to accused one of the Operation Save Haven(OPSH), Commander in the state, General Anthony, which I told him he was aware of the distributions of arms to these bandits,he couldn’t say anything because he on their payroll.”
He decried intimidations and harassment by the agents of the government, said any body who wants to say the truth ,where rounded off by security agencies who could not fight and defect bandits, kidnappers and Boko Harams ravaging the North-East of the country for over decade.
The Human Right Watch Coordinator in the state vowed to continue talking ,shout where necessary he did care if they arrest,but the right thing must be done.He maintained.
The leaderships of Churches and Mosques in Nigeria has come under sledge hammer of Pastor Jerry Datim as he accused the religious leaders , both Churches and Mosques in Nigeria of working for the government of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cause hardship for the citizens.
As Jerry who doubled as Human Right Search and Rescue Coordinator in plateau further revealed that the leaders of the two religious institutions in the country have failed the people of Nigeria beyond description for allowing themselves to be use by Tinubu led Satanic government to discrete the separate hitherto respected religion they profess.
The Human Right Coordinator in the state, Pastor Jerry Tongle Datim made the strong accusations in an exclusive interview with this medium in Jos, plateau State capital recently.
He further berated the Churches and Mosques for completely failing the citizens of Nigeria ,and pointed that the Bible and Koran has predicted the era of bad leadership which is synonymous to the administration of President Tinubu.
Added that the Church,and Mosque can no longer speak the truth because they have compromise the leadership faith by eating from the corrupt, wicked, Satanic,and unremorseful administrative plate of Tinubu government and they now speak from the two side of the month.
“That is why they are busy building buildings while the citizens are dieing of hunger and starvation,and they are celebrating ,and God will not forgive them.”He stated.
“The Two religious leaders are dancing with the government of the day,in plateau state for instance,we have ‘Three’ senators,how many of them cried out as people of plateau were constantly killed on daily basis “.
However decried the level of hunger in the country under Tinubu government.
” You go on the street,you see people begging , food prices beyond the reach of average Nigeria citizens,and their prices has practically hit the roof top.”
” In Kwara State, protest is currently going on to express their displeasure of the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,in all of these,did you hear the Church and the Mosque speak “. He questioned.
“This is because the government of Tinubu will give them their palliatives at the end of the day, which they will share among themselves “.
“They are always with president Tinubu in Abuja, when they want to talk,he ask them to keep quiet,is his money that bring him to power, when I give you did you reject?”.
“As far as I am concerned, there is no Church and Mosque in Nigeria, as he described them as money makers, Vendors for President Tinubu’s APC,government “.
Stressed that the men of “God”in Nigeria are very few,and overwhelmed by the outrageous numbers of bad ones.
The Human Right Coordinator said in all of this these,the only remedy to wrestle the soul of Nigeria Nation from the grip of Ahmed Tinubu government, and to redirect it to the path of progress is for the citizens to raise up for “Revolution”.
“What Nigeria need now is complete, revolution,our revolution will not go through social media,it will come as surprise to the people of Nigeria.”
“So if we want to save Nigeria, don’t talk,leave it the way it’s “. He maintained.
In one fell swoop, three professional Journalists: Ezekiel Ademola Major Adeyi, Taye Obateru and Godfrey Dana’an have been elevated to the rank of Professor in different fields.
The three are of the Department of Political Science and Mass Communication of the University of Jos respectively.
All of them were in the field and practicing before relocating to the University of Jos. One would conclude that it was a move to greener pastures; however, knowing them as we do, it was to enable them be at the best of the trade.
It is interesting, all three kept going as if they were infected by an academic bug. The three are products of the same university, but for their higher degrees, they were received from various universities at home and abroad.
The bottom line is not where those degrees were acquired; it is in the quality of what they have impacted in the lives of the students who have passed through them.
We must not be oblivious of what the society has benefited in various ways from their reportage and activism over the years. They had reported on various subjects and taught different courses; thus changing the pathways of many students to become what they are today.
Those who know, will admit the place of both endeavours: Get the experience of both worlds, and it won’t be surprising when one is being celebrated the next day.
The celebration, therefore, cannot be lost in the deluge of congratulatory messages received from those who know their worth. They are, in several respects, worthy of the encomiums they have received; what with a challenge to do more.
Journalists need both worlds for greater visibility and impact. It is however to be noted, their craft is what sells them as well as draw the attention of the world to their works.
All of them are imbued with the finest of craft in their mouths and with their working tools. Since their elevations, their proteges have inundated media spaces with what they have been blessed with; but more for coming under their tutelage while in school.
But, it is important to note the quality of scholarship they brought to bear since joining the staff of the two departments in the University.
Those who have felicitated with them on their elevation, say they are not surprised; given their diligence and sheer commitment to academics. Now that the feat has been attained, the other caps being awaited will come without any hassles, knowing that they deserve such.
Let me state without being invidious, the trio are ‘home boys’; one should be proud of. The reader will soon get to know, and appreciate why they are referred to as ‘home boys’.
Ezekiel Ademola Major Adeyi is from Ogbomoso, Oyo State, but was born in Mangu Halle, and had his primary education at Baptist Transfered Primary school Dorowa Babuje, Barakin Ladi LGA Plateau State. He attended Ogbomoso Grammar school, Ogbomoso in the then Western state.
He is now a Professor of Governance, Identity Politics and Development Communication, and the current Head of the Department of Political Science all of the University of Jos.
Both of his parents were buried in Mangu, Halle. He joined the Nigeria Tribune in 1987, moved to Punch 1994, and then to Tell Magazine 1999. Major left for University of Jos in 2004.
Taye Obateru is from Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. He joined Vanguard in April 1987 and was in Ilorin until he was transferred to Jos in November 1987.
For many years, he was Deputy News Editor, Middle Belt for Vanguard Newspaper. He is now a Professor of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.
The last of the ‘home boys’ but certainly not the least, Godfrey Dana’an is from Kwalla, Qua’an -Pan LGA of Plateau State.
He is the second child of a Catechist who worked with the Catholic missionaries in Kwande. Had he not set sight on academics, he would have been a priest; taking after the vocation of his father.
His primary and secondary schools were at Transfer/RCM School Kwalla and St. Murumba’s College, Jos.
He joined The Nigeria Standard in 1999 and left for the University of Jos in 2004. He was secretary of PPC Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. It was in PPC that he enrolled for the bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication at Unijos.
It was also at PPC that he volunteered to join the team that established The Word of Life newspaper (a publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos) and became the editor of the newspaper after the death of Mr. Peter Kuptong.
Dana’an prepared for the journey in journalism. Consider these: Diploma in Mass Communication (Unijos), BA Mass Communication (Unijos), MA Mass Communication (UNN), PhD Media and Cultural Studies (University of Salford, Manchester, UK).
Together with Taye Obateru, he also received professional training at the Scripps College of Communication, Ohio University. They are both beneficiaries of the Salford and Ohio training programmes.
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor on October 1, 2020. The current promotion is Professor of Communication and Media Studies, with effect from October 1, 2023.
Dana’an currently Heads the Department of Mass Communication, University of Jos, having assumed this position in May 2021 and was re-elected for another two years in 2023.
Dana’an is a visiting professor at PLASU, National Open University, National Film Institute Jos and St. Augustine’s Major Seminary, Jos, and was also a visiting lecturer at Bingham University, Karu.
From the family of the state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, their hardwork, dedication and commitment to excellence in Journalism have been acknowledged and celebrated.
There is everything right for them ‘to continue to impact lives by imparting knowledge and building the capacities of young persons to meet current challenges, particularly in the media industry, in line with global standards’.
Being aware they are NUJ’s ambassadors on the campus; they’re first treated as journalists, on account of their pride in the profession.
It is acknowledged that there are a lot more of young journalists who are going to be shepherded in the industry by them in the years ahead.
It is a milestone, for which Journalists are proud of; knowing that this elevation to their new rank may ‘raise the level of the teaching, mentorship, guidance and example you have sacrificed for all these past years’.
This, for me, and perhaps for many more, to celebrate them; is to task them further. They will be able to overcome, knowing them as we do.
Following the All Progressive Congress (APC), plateau Stakeholders meeting held recently at the party’s Secretariat Kalwa House, honourable Ishaya Itse has commend the immediate past Governor of plateau State now serving Senator Representing Plateau South Senatoral Zone in the National Assembly, Rt.Hon.Simon Bako Lalong for his leadership stand to reposition the party in the state.
Hon. Itse commend Senator Lalong, who doubled as the leader of APC in the state for recognizing his presence at the Stakeholders meeting ,which is a pointer he wants long lasting reconciliation and united APC in the state.
Hon.Itse in his commendation message, said with the uncommon leadership qualities exhibited by the Senator shows the love he have for the party ,and his desire to see members remain one indivisible family ,and to reclaim it position as the ruling party in 2027 general election,and Oct 9th 2024 local government elections in the state as litmus test.
He called on the former Governor to continue in that feats which history will not forget him as leader who redirect the party to the path of peace and success in the state during his time
Said with the genuine intervention to reconcile ,unite and reposition the party in the state ahead subsequent elections, he have decided to respect the decisions of the leadership of the party,Rt Hon.lalong and other stakeholders and to recognize Hon.Rufus Bature as the chairman of APC on the Plateau for interest of the party and peace.
However used the opportunity to call on other party stakeholders to join hands with the good intention of Lalong for the party to bounce back after her defect in 2023 General Election by Opposition party in the state, People’s Democratic party (PDP).
The party stakeholders meeting witnessed members of the state house of Assembly elected on the platform of the party, National Assembly Members, and others.
Ahmed Isah of Brekete Family Apologizes to Plateau Men for Stereotypical Comments, Clarifies Intentions For Positive Change
Following widespread outrage over his remarks stereotyping Plateau men as drunkards, popular media personality Ahmed Isah of the Brekete Family has issued a heartfelt apology to the people of Plateau State.The apology comes in response to strong reactions from prominent citizens, including Hon. Hitler Joshua Pwajok, the Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization and Engagement to the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and other concerned residents.In his statement, Ahmed Isah expressed regret for his controversial comments, acknowledging that they had provoked anger and frustration among Plateau citizens. He explained that his intention was to prompt action against wrongdoers, but he admitted that his delivery was inappropriate and offensive.“Wetin make I dey talk somethings like that na make the good people, make the thing pain them, so that dey go concentrate on wrong people make them do the right thing. But I want to use this medium to apologize. Please, I am sorry, everybody for Plateau is good. Nobody is irresponsible. Abeg I am sorry, I am very sorry,” he stated.Ahmed Isah went on to acknowledge the reactions of many Plateau citizens who were displeased by his remarks, clarifying that his intention was to encourage general improvement, not to disrespect the state’s people. “Say many people provoke, say dem no like the way I talk am. And me na because I want general improvement na him make I talk am,” he explained.Furthermore, he offered a direct apology to all Plateau residents, both men and women, with a special focus on the men he had unfairly singled out in his earlier comments: “I am sorry to all the Josites both men and women, most especially the men wey I take do example.”The apology has been widely anticipated, following calls from various leaders and citizens who condemned the initial remarks as harmful and offensive.
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