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by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lalong Has Sworn In Abdulmalik Yusuf As The New Chairman Qua’an Pan LG

Governor Bako Lalong Has Sworn In Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna As The New Chairman Qua’an Pan LG

By, giwa Alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong of plateau state has sworn in the New Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of plateau state Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna, following the impeachment of the suspended Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Hon. Isaac Kwallu by the Legislative Arm of the LGA.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong sworn in the Deputy Chairman Hon. Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna as substantive Executive Chairman
at a brief ceremony at the New Government House Little Rayfield-Jos plateau state capital

The Governor Lalong said the event was coming in rather unusual circumstances because of the impeachment of the former Chairman by members of the Legislative Arm who had accused him on various acts of misconduct.

He also recalled that the former Chairman was earlier suspended by the Plateau State House of Assembly, given this development and in line with extant laws, he said it became necessary to swear in the former Deputy Chairman, Hon. Abdulmalik Yusuf Haruna so as to ensure that there is no vacuum in the administration of the Local Government.

He charged the new Chairman to live up to the responsibility of running the Local Government and meeting the aspirations of the people.

“Remember that you are to serve the people honestly and diligently as the people are yearning for development at the grassroots.

“He further stressed that to hold this office in trust and to deliver good governance to the people of your Local Government with the fear of God”.

Governor Lalong charged the new Chairman to ensure that resources are utilised in line with the realities of Covid 19 where government funds have become scarce.

He urged him to ensure prudence and give priority to programmes and projects that have direct impact on the lives of the people.

In his response, the new Chairman Hon. Yusuf Abdulmalik Usman said he considered his swearing in as an act of God, saying he was ready to work with all stakeholders particularly the Management Team and Members of the Legislative Arm as well as the traditional and security institutions.

He added that,

“I will deploy my experience within the Local Government System to mobilise and reconcile all parties that may have been aggrieved because of the developments in the Local Government in recent times. ”

“I will also do my best to uplift the standard of living of the people in order to make them feel the impact of Government”.

He however appealed to the people of Quan’pan to give him the support needed to work for the peace and prosperity of the Local Government Area as a whole.

Born in 1969 in Kurgwi, Quan’pan Local Government has a Bachelors Degree in History from the Nasarawa State University Keffi.

He was a Counselor representing Kurgwi West from 2004-2007.

by Alexander Aleburu

APC Desperation: Begs Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki, Aminu Tambuwal, Samuel Ortom, Others, To Return Back To The Winning Party, Ahead Of 2023.

APC Desperation : Begs Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki, Aminu Tambuwal, Samuel Ortom, Others, To Return Back To The Winning Party, Ahead Of 2023

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By, giwa Alex, jos
In what can be best described as the act of desperation for political power, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has on Sunday, called on prominent Politicians who had defected from the party, to return back to the ruling party.
It mentioned former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, who left the APC for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and others who left for other political parties.
The call comes after Senator Barnabas Gemade and a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and others, joined the APC, after a stint at the PDP, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Gemade, a former National Chairman of the PDP, was said to have recently abandoned the Social Democratic Party, SDP, on which stable he contested the Benue North-East Senatorial District election in 2019, to rejoin the APC, which he left at the wake of the election, which he ended up losing at.
After Gemade defected back to the ruling party, an emboldened APC said that it is open to welcome back Atiku, Tambuwal, Ortom, and any other former member.
by Alexander Aleburu

 Governor Lalong Assures Archbishop Kaigama Personal Prayers And The People Of The State As He Mark 62 Birthday.

Governor Lalong Assures Archbishop Kaigama Personal Prayers And The People Of The State As He Mark 62 Birthday.

By, giwa Alex, Jos

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has assured His Grace the Archbishop of Abuja lgnatius Kaigama his personal prayer and that of the plateau people as he 62 birthday.

Governor Lalong assurance message is contained in a press statement dated 2nd August, 2020, signd by Director of press and public affairs to the governor, Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state.

Lalong in a congratulatory message described Archbishop Kaigama as a man of God whose passion for peaceful coexistence and justice is legendary.

The Governor recalled how the Archbishop worked tirelessly while in Jos to bring people together and encourage them to dialogue, forgive and reconcile with one another irrespective of their differences.

“We cannot thank His Grace, Archbishop Kaigama enough for the role he played in ensuring that peace returned to Plateau State. He demonstrated the true essence of the love of God by embracing people from different religious, ethnic and social backgrounds and motivating them to love one another at all times”, Lalong said.

While wishing him God’s divine protection and peace, Governor Lalong reminded Archbishop Kaigama that Plateau State will continue to remain his home as the people have enormous respect for him because of the love, generosity and goodwill he showed them in his many years of

preaching the gospel in the State.

He assured him of his personal prayers and that of the people of Plateau State as he continues to carry out his duties as the Archbishop of Abuja.

by Alexander Aleburu

Deputy Speaker Plateau State House Of Assembly Rt.Hon. Saleh Shehu Yipmong  Felicitates with Muslims Ummah, Bare His Mind On Other State Issues.

Deputy Speaker Plateau State House Of Assembly Rt.Hon. Saleh Shehu Yipmong Felicitates with Muslims Ummah, Bare His Mind On Other State Issues.
By, giwa alex, jos
The Deputy Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly Hon.Saleh Shehu Yipmong has convened the message of peace to all the Muslims ummah in the state, and Nigeria all over as they celebrate Eid-El-Kabir and called for self sacrifices, with the admonishment that Almighty Allah gives internal peace regardless of their religion lineage.
As he said for God to allowed us to belong to different religion, is not by accident, by his own wisdom make some Muslims and others Christians.
The Deputy speaker representing Dengi constituency at the state assembly give the felicitation message in an interview to our correspondence at his residents along Rayfield in jos , plateau state capital.
Yipmong admonished but Christian and Muslims to live in peace with on another in line with the word of prophet Mohammed peace be upon him “I created you not to fight against anybody neither yourselves.”
On how the present administration was able to achieve peace in the state, he stressed that it wouldn’t have be possible but with the concerted efforts of everybody in the state.
“You know peace is not only one persons efforts , is a collective thing , seen the sincerity of purpose the government is showing, I want to believe that it has contributed to the achievements.”
He added that if government is saying one thing and the people are doing different thing , the people would be in disarray , this is government that say things the way its , and act it in the same manner, therefor anyone thinking is that he is keying into the philosophy of the government .
He further add that the present administration of governor lalong make a lot of deliberate policies and efforts which has been made over the years.
” You remembered in 2015 , Plateau state House of Assembly in his wisdom inaugurate peace committee which was then headed by then Deputy speaker forwarded it resolutions to the government and the government in his own wisdom lnuagurate another committee which also colaborate and synigise that of the House of Assembly which I think in the end , plateau people and Nigeria at large is a testimony of what had happened.
“Like as I said earlier that is a show of commitment especially on the side of the government with the creation of the Peace Building Agency by this administration has shows the theoretical aspects, “.
I think these are lots of efforts significantly , there are other people who say significant peace, the peace is not there , I want to state categorically here that there is nowhere in the world where you achieved hundred percent peace .
Even the so call developed countries, we can cite an examples where some vices happened , I think peace is a process we are reducing it to a level where the other indicators seems it before now.
The House of Assembly has never disagree with the executive, which is an indication that he is always right?
The Deputy speaker said, this is democracy , when it is time to say the truth , we say it the way its .
I have never seen where government come and people applaud him that he is doing well , I challenge anybody to go into history book and look at the Parliament that would come on board and plateau people we say you are doing well, however, we are honorable people , we are elected by our various constituencies to come and represent them, from 2015 to date, as I said earlier , there was deliberate policies to bring about peace on the plateau which led to the creation of Peace Building Agency , plateau people expect the Parliament to say no.
Plateau expected the Parliament to say no to the creation of PLSMEDA which the House of Assembly unanimously agreed on which every year turned over two thousand jobs for plateau state origin going into businesses , I think these are significant efforts the government has make.
But you know that its a back log of history people are looking, if the Parliament are daggar drawn against the government , then the people will feel the Parliaments are working .I think that is not the bases which the people elected us into the Parliament, even if they call us whatever names they wish, as long as we are adding values to the society.
On the recent removal from office as chairman of Kanam by governor lalong lalong,
Yipmong said he may not be speaking for the government, as the removal of the chairman was unanimous judgement from the plateau State House of Assembly .
There was incursions into the law by the local government which concerted efforts where made to reconcile the warring groups to no avail.
He added that, local government is a components of Plateau State House Of Assembly, is equally mandatory or given right by the constitution to make law for the local government , that is why I equally believed that the law governoring that of plateau state may be different from that of Nasarawa , Benue and other States in Nigeria, in that wisdom , there was an abuse in those laws that led to the suspension by the the state House of Assembly, some chairmen, the decision have been taken , we are waiting for the time to come.
On governor lalong’s intension to extend the tenure of the transition chairmen of local governments, and lobby of the House of Assembly,
The Deputy speaker advised that issues should not be make out of the matter, there are two separate local government that are involved here.
There are some local government that are duely democratically elected in consonant to the law of the land.
The inability of some local government to attained the needed peace we so much talked about , and the propensity, because there are some reported cases of insecurity that the government will recieved and will be showing the swinging position of peace in those local government area , the government feels if we can go this far to maintain this relative peace , we are talking about , I think those are areas that termed volatile should be suspended for sometime.
“The local government elections where not conducted there and there were caretakers.
ln the wisdom , you can say you are given caretakers chairmen three years tenure.
In given caretaker chairmen in those local governments, there are
time line with the indicator that the government we conduct election very soon. The House of assembly will not allow vaccum in those local governments , similarly, there should be extension of the sitting caretakers .
On his feelings as plateau particularly his constituency join the oil producing States and his call to the people.
He lauded the development , l think every meaningful society will be happy about that, as happy as we are, as subject of Nigeria, we are also mainful of historical development of mining Oil and Gas in Nigeria.
As much as we are happy , for whatever will derail the community from peaceful society to unflinching society , we will all whole hearted resist it.
As stakeholders all hands should be on deck , as we moved from non oil producing state to oil producing state to maximum benefits to the people that is our concern .He maintained
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Legal Practitioner Frowns At The Way Presidency Is Handling Magu’s Investigation

By, giwa alex, jos

An legal practitioner in plateau state has come hard on the president Mohammedu Buhari over the manner the presidential panel handling the corruption investigation case of the former Efcc boss Ibrahim Magu.

I expect with the monumental corruption allegations hanging over the neck of the former Efcc boss Ibrahim Magu, his investigation panel should have been conducted in public glare for all Nigerians to know what is actually amiss.

Barr.Dalan who is a principal partner legal adviser inter -Party advisory Council (IPAC)expressed his dissatisfaction in an interview with journalist in his office number 25 Ahmadu Bello Way , jos , Plateau state.

Dalan said the investigation panel set-up by Mr president and headed by justice Salami , I am not having problems with it as the president have the prerogative to set up panel .

But my dissactifaction is on the area of choice of venue of presidential villa for the investigation panel.

Dalan also condemned the closed door manner which the Malami led presidential investigation panel choose to adopt .

” I Expected that with the amount of financial allegations levelled against the former Efcc chairman, Ibrahim Magu, the trial should have been open to the general public where all Nigerians will follow what is actually amiss .

He further condemned the secrecy of the trial of Magu , on the ground that he is free citizens of Nigeria that is been paid from tax payers money which the people deserve to know what is happening as the trial progress.

Dalan further stressed that carrying the investigation sitting venue to the villa is totally wrong and has cut shot of transparency in the entire process .

And quick to add that the way Magu was removed and allegations of corruption level against him is something for all Nigerians.

The legal practitioner called on the presidential panel to be impartial judge by doing the right thing and ensuring that they carried out thorough and aggressive investigation without any bias so that at the end of the day, Nigeria’s will give them pact on the back.

He however warned against what had happened in the time past, where cases of this nature die natural death or swept under the carpet.

” Barr.Dalan called for fair hearing for the accused person Ibrahim Magu as enshrined in section 36 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and contempilated by the organs of the law of the land of Federal Republic of Nigeria constitution of 1999 as amended.

On the issue of covid-19 currently ravaging the entire world , I am deeply saddened by the situation , i think all should be concerned about the way the pandemic is killing people.

He frowned at the way the pandemic was initially handled in Nigeria , I am of the perspective view that the entire process was poorly handled by the government which was not transparent.

“The health experts , at the initial stage where not given that responsibility by the government to handle the issue of Covid-19 in the way and manner it will help to stop the spread of the virus.

He accused the government of trying to hijacked the whole process at the beginning of the pandemic.

Which he said has contributed largely in the wide spread of the pandemic across the various state of the county.

” It took consertive efforts by well meaning Nigeria to advice the Federal , State or local government level to allow health professional to handled issue of Covid-19 in term of advice , protocols the country should follow to mitigate further spread of the pandemic.”

The Barr.laud the government for by ensuring the entire country is lockdown by various organs either presidential , or state that has help in not small measure in the spread of Covid-19.

He berated Nigeria’s who did not abide to the directive given by the the health expert and the government which has put the entire country at health risk.

“Yes the government have given an order, the health professionals has also done their part , the question now is that are Nigerian following the Covid-19 protocol ?, as directed by both the government and health professionals , having been following the discussion around the Covid-19 disease especially in Nigeria , you will agreed with me that we Nigerians are not also helping ourselves.

He further add that quite a number of us the Nigeria were not helping ourselves and the entire system .

” One of the Covid-19 protocol given to the Nigerians by the government and the health professional is that you should wear face mask , observed social distancing , wash and sanitize your hand regularly.

“When you go out on the street, we refuse to obey this simple instructions on the whole , government have share of the blame , so also the Nigerians who are not still obey simple instruction , as far as the Covid-19 is concerned.

He however advice the government that Nigerians are watching and more conscious of what is happening in the country than before.

” My advice to the government is that let the right thing be done by the panel headed by Justice Salami.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Igbo Leader Urges President Buhari To Stop The Killings In Southern Kaduna,  Congratulate DG ITF And wishes Muslims Happy Sallah Celebration

Plateau State : Igbo Leader Urges President Buhari To Stop The Killings In Southern Kaduna, Congratulate DG ITF And wishes Muslims Happy Sallah Celebration

By, giwa Alex, jos

The leader of the Igbo Community in plateau state lgwe Ozas Samuel the Chi Onye -Ndu Ndigbo has called on president Mohammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency weigh into the incessant killings mostly Christian in the southern Kaduna.

This important to avoid reprisal attack that may not be good for state in particular, and by extension the whole of Nigeria as large.

The leader of the Igbo Community in plateau state Igwe Ozas Samuel give the advice in interview with journalist in his office at number 18 Rwang Pam street in jos the plateau state capital.

Igwe Ozas condemned the way and manner people of Christian extract are been massacre daily without any arrest by the security agents saddled with the responsibility of protecting life and property, and are been paid by the government with tax payers money.

“I strongly believed that the killings going on in that state is not by any means above what the government will handle in restoring lasting peace in the state.

Igwe used the medium to congratulate the Director General of industrial training fund ITF , Sir Joseph Ari over his reappointment for the second term in office by president Mohammadu Buhari.

He described the reappointment of Ari as the good things that has happened to the commission considering the turned around of the commission under Mr Ari’s first four years in office.

He thanked president Buhari for reconsidering the ITF boss to continue the good work he started especially in skills acquisition.

Similarly, the Igbo Community Leader congratulate the Muslims Ummah in plateau state over the Eid-El-Kabir celebration .

He urge them not to use the celebration as only on merry making but reflect on the good virtues of Prophet Mohammed.

He advised the Muslims to use the celebration as sober reflection to pray for Nigeria and those in authority to Allah to have Mercy on us to come and heal the ills in our society.

On the recent pandemic which is ravaging the whole continent including Nigeria, which has bring untold hardship to many families, the Igbo leader used medium to call on the government at all levels to come to the assistance of the people in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

He decried the hardship many families are currently going through occasioned by the Covid-19 which has pauperise many homes.

Igwe Ozas call on the government to come to the aid of the citizens because those currently dieing of hunger are more than those infected by the pandemic.

“Last time there was information that the federal government would start paying all Nigerians some stipends as palliative , but till this moment, nothing has been heard about it.”

He advice the citizens of plateau state to comply with NCDC directives to control the spread of the pandemic since there has not be any cure for the disease for now.

“Wear your face mask , maintain social distancing , endeavour to watch your hands at regular interval and use hand sanitizer” he advised.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Igbo Leader Urges President Buhari To Stop The Killings In Southern Kaduna,  Congratulate DG ITF And wishes Muslims Happy Sallah Celebration

Plateau State : Igbo Leader Urges President Buhari To Stop The Killings In Southern Kaduna, Congratulate DG ITF And wishes Muslims Happy Sallah Celebration

By, giwa Alex, jos

The leader of the Igbo Community in plateau state lgwe Ozas Samuel the Chi Onye -Ndu Ndigbo has called on president Mohammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency weigh into the incessant killings mostly Christian in the southern Kaduna.

This important to avoid reprisal attack that may not be good for state in particular, and by extension the whole of Nigeria as large.

The leader of the Igbo Community in plateau state Igwe Ozas Samuel give the advice in interview with journalist in his office at number 18 Rwang Pam street in jos the plateau state capital.

Igwe Ozas condemned the way and manner people of Christian extract are been massacre daily without any arrest by the security agents saddled with the responsibility of protecting life and property, and are been paid by the government with tax payers money.

“I strongly believed that the killings going on in that state is not by any means above what the government will handle in restoring lasting peace in the state.

Igwe used the medium to congratulate the Director General of industrial training fund ITF , Sir Joseph Ari over his reappointment for the second term in office by president Mohammadu Buhari.

He described the reappointment of Ari as the good things that has happened to the commission considering the turned around of the commission under Mr Ari’s first four years in office.

He thanked president Buhari for reconsidering the ITF boss to continue the good work he started especially in skills acquisition.

Similarly, the Igbo Community Leader congratulate the Muslims Ummah in plateau state over the Eid-El-Kabir celebration .

He urge them not to use the celebration as only on merry making but reflect on the good virtues of Prophet Mohammed.

He advised the Muslims to use the celebration as sober reflection to pray for Nigeria and those in authority to Allah to have Mercy on us to come and heal the ills in our society.

On the recent pandemic which is ravaging the whole continent including Nigeria, which has bring untold hardship to many families, the Igbo leader used medium to call on the government at all levels to come to the assistance of the people in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

He decried the hardship many families are currently going through occasioned by the Covid-19 which has pauperise many homes.

Igwe Ozas call on the government to come to the aid of the citizens because those currently dieing of hunger are more than those infected by the pandemic.

“Last time there was information that the federal government would start paying all Nigerians some stipends as palliative , but till this moment, nothing has been heard about it.”

He advice the citizens of plateau state to comply with NCDC directives to control the spread of the pandemic since there has not be any cure for the disease for now.

“Wear your face mask , maintain social distancing , endeavour to watch your hands at regular interval and use hand sanitizer” he advised.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Rejoices With Muslims On The Occasion Of Eid-El-Kabir Celebration.

Governor Lalong Rejoices With Muslims On The Occasion Of Eid-El-Kabir Celebration.

By, Alex giwa, jos

Governor Lalong of plateau state and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum has rejoiced with Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of another Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

And urged them not to allow the impact of the Corona virus pandemic to demoralise their faith.

Governor lalong felicitation message is contained in a press statement dated 30th July , 2020, signed by the Director of press and public affairs to the governor , Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.

Lalong said this year Eid- El -Kabir celebration comes at a peculiar time when the world is working hard to tame the Corona virus pandemic which has altered the way of life of people across the world.

He said, “Although the Muslim faithful is marking this year’s Sallah in unusual circumstances of restrictions, the essence of this spiritual event cannot be neglected.

” This is the time to demonstrate the virtues of peace, love, sacrifice and tolerance that are taught by the Prophet Mohammed”.
He urged the Muslim ummah to exercise patience with restrictions that have been imposed to curtail COVID-19 as the guidelines issued are meant to prevent the spread of the disease and protect the people.

Governor Lalong also reassured the people of Plateau State that his administration is taking proactive measures to ensure that the economy is boosted despite the the setbacks occasioned by the pandemic.

He urged the entire people of Plateau State to continue to live in peace with one another, and consolidate on the tranquility currently pervading the State, calling on them to report all suspicious activities to security agencies who have made elaborate plans to tackle crime and criminality during the festive period.

by Alexander Aleburu

Lalong Happy With The Appointment Of Barr.Amos Azi As Chairman Investments And Securities Tribunal.

By, giwa Alex, jos
Governor Simon Bako Lalong says he is excited with the appointment of another illustrious son of Plateau State, Barr. Amos Azi as the Chairman/CEO of the Investments and Securities Tribunal by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Lalong in a congratulatory dated 25th July, 2020 signed by the governor Director of press and public Affairs Makut Macham made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital, said the appointment of Barr. Azi is the right decision of putting a square peg in a square hole, considering the many years he has spent in the industry.
Lalong urged him to use his vast knowledge and wealth of experience as a lawyer who has deep understanding of the capital market to promote stability of the market and guarantee the security of investors’ interests.
He appreciates President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Finance Mrs. Zainab Ahmed for identifying Barr. Azi and trusting him with such great responsibility, and assures that the appointee will demonstrate the true Plateau spirit of patirotism, excellence, hardwork and integrity in discharging his duties.
He reassures the people of Plateau that he will continue to lobby for the appointment of credible sons and daughters of the State into Federal positions so as to support the next level agenda of President Buhari and the APC and also bring development to the State.
by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Mourn Northern Legal Luminary Abdul-Rasaq SAN , Condole Kwara State Governor.

Northern Governors Mourn Northern Legal Luminary Abdul-Rasaq SAN , Condole Kwara State Governor.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors Forum has commiserated with their colleague, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq and the people of Kwara State over the death of his father and statesman Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Folorunsho Abdul-Razaq SAN (OFR) who died at the age of 93.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a condolence message dated 25th July, 2020 signed by Governor lalong’s Director of Press Affairs Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state described the death of the first lawyer from Northern Nigeria as a great loss to not only the people of Kwara State, but to the entire region and the nation at large.

Lalong said ,

“we are saddened by the passing of this great man who brought pride and dignity to his family, the Northern region and Nigeria through the many responsibilities he handled during his life time.

“Governor Lalong said though his death is painful, we should also celebrate his achievements particularly in the legal profession where he set the pace by mentoring and inspiring many in the profession, using his influence as Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers and a Senior Advocate”.

Governor Lalong also noted that the late

Abdulganiyu Abdulrasaq at various times also contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria as member of the Northern House of Assembly; Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Ivory Coast; member of the Federal Parliament; and Federal Cabinet Minister of State for Transport among other duties he handled effectively.

The Northern Governors urged members of his family particularly his wife Hajia Raliat, children and grand children to accept his passing as the will of God and take solace in the fact that he fulfilled his assignment on earth and left lasting legacies which should be sustained.

by Alexander Aleburu

Fulani’s National President Calls For Investigation And Arrest Of The Perpetrator Of Recent Kaduna Killings

By, giwa alex, jos

The National President of Jon Jam ,Alh Saidu Maikano Adamu has called on the governor of Kaduna state Nasiru El- Rufai to as matter of responsibility investigate and fish out those behind the heinous killings of innocent people in Southern Kaduna and bring them to Justice, as he said the killings going on in some parts of Kaduna state is total reprisal attacks over the 1992 genocide in Zengore (kattab ) were thousands of Fulani herders were maimed and massacre .

The National Youth president of Jon jam accused the natives of Southern Kaduna people of displacing them in Madakiya,Walijo,Kachia Marwa Zankuwa’a and Zengore the present day kattab settlement’s.

He however condemned the killings of Southern Kaduna people by calling on government of Governor Nasiru El -Rufai to fish out the perpetrators and punish them to prevent incessant attacks.

Speaking to our correspondent via phone interview ,Adamu said the unwarranted killing of innocent Nigerian is barbaric .

He said the crisis of Zongo kattab in 1992 were thousands lost their live during the heinous attack was what led to the present recurrent dastardly act .

Maikano maintained that since the killings of Fulani herders in zongo kattab community ,no single person was punish so this make us to believed there was no Justice on the side of government .

According to him ,some people have seen the killings of Fulani herders as a way of promotion of tribal and ethnic agenda during the late Patrick Yakowa as the best but we emphasis that whatever happen dialogue remain the base option .

Maikano said ,government should ensure that those who are found wanting and are behind the killings should be arrested and punish irrespective of the religion and ethnic linage without looking at their religious back because we have seen too much lost of lives .

Adamu urged federal government to step in and effect the arrest of the culprits sponsoring the killings by putting all the require measure to prevent further breakdown of law and order .

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : OPSH Rearrests Escaped Prisoner

By, giwa Alex, jos

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN deployed at RARIN-SHOU Village of Barking Ladi local government of Plateau state, have rearrested Mallam Mohammed Ibrahim, one of the 6 notorious inmates that escaped at High Court BARKIN LADI on 23 July 2020 .

The rearrests was made possible following a manhunt operation launched by OPSH to rearrested the escapees.

This is contained in a press release dated 24th July, 2020, signed by media officer of the Operation Save Haven(OPSH) , Major Ibrahim Shittu and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

According to the press release, the rearrested criminal has since been handed over to the Nigerian Correctional Service Plateau State Command.

However, efforts are ongoing to rearrests the remaining ones, and charged anybody with useful information that would led to the remaining escaped inmates should please contact the nearest OPSH location or the Nigerian Police.

by Alexander Aleburu

Gyang Bere Of The Sun Newspaper Now Chairman Plateau State Correspondents’ Chapel .

Gyang Bere Of The Sun Newspaper Now Chairman Plateau State Correspondents’ Chapel .

By, giwa Alex, jos
Gyang Bere of the Sun Newspaper correspondence in jos, plateau state capital is now the new chairman of the state correspondents’ Chapel .
Gyang Bere emerged the Chairman in a keenly contested rerun Plateau state correspondents’ chapel election held on the 24th July, 2020 at the (NUJ) secretariat along Abrahim Taiwo Road in Jos plateau state.
In his speech the New Chairman of correspondents’ chapel , Gyang Bere promised to work with all members of the chapel irrespective of the role anybody may have play during the electioneering campaign.
Gyang urged the members of the chapel to praise the New Exco when they have done something commendable and don’t fail to call any member of the exco to order when they are going against the mandate which bring them on board.
He promised his administration is going to run all inclusive government , and call on all who contested with him to join hand with his administration to move Correspondents’ Chapel to another level of development.
Here thanked the state government for exhibt

ing high level of neutrality throughout the electioneering campaign, and promised to work and be voice to the voiceless in the state, and by extension the society at large through the instrumentality of the pen to stop the wanton killings in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ)plateau state chapter Paul Jattu advice the New Exco of the correspondents’ chapel to exhibit the virtue of leadership by always be patience with it member, and avoid using confrontation on issue that would have been resolve with maturity.
Paul advice the New chairman to use his office as a unify factor to unit the members of the chapel together for the common goals of the chapel.
As he call on the incoming exco to as matter of urgency call a meeting for the reconciliation of members who may have be aggrieved over the out come of the election.
The Director of press to the governor, Dr.Makut Machan advised the losers in the election to be magnanimous in defeat, and further adviced the winner to bring the losers on board and work with them for the over all progress of the chapel.
He commended the journalist in the state for their developmental reportage which has creat peaceful atmosphere between journalist, government and by extension the citizens of the state.
The commissioner of information and communication in the state , Dan Manjan thank journalists for their cooperation with governor lalong administration and begged them to be patient with the government because we know what we suppose to do for the journalists but due to some constrain that couldn’t be possible.
The New Excos to pilot the affairs of the chapel for the next three years include,
* Gyang Bere——Chairman
*Douglas Francis——–Vice Chairman
*Pam Musa——Financial Sec
*Martha Nyam—–Treasurer
*Jude Dangwam——Auditor
* John F.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Congratulates ITF DG Joseph Ari , Over His Reappointment.

Governor Lalong Congratulates ITF DG Joseph Ari , Over His Reappointment.

By, giwa Alex, jos

Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the Director General of the Industrial Training Fund, ITF Mr. Joseph Ntung Ari on his reappointment for another term of four years.

Governor Lalong congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 23rd July, 2020, signed

by the governor Director of press and Public Affairs Makut Machan and made available to this medium in Jo’s, plateau state.

The Governor described the reappointment of Joseph Ari as another good omen for the agency and Plateau State giving the track record of achievements of Mr. Ari in the last four years.

He said “I am not surprised by the reappointment of Mr. Joseph Ari by Mr. President for another term because in the last four years, he has rebranded and refocused the organisation by making it a frontline skill development and job creation machinery that has empowered millions of Nigerians.

” This the Governor said has given hope to many youths and reduced the fruitless hunt for non-existing white collar jobs, thereby reducing crime in the society”.

The Governor while wishing Mr. Ari a fruitful tenure, assures him that Plateau State Government will continue to partner with the organisation in empowering its citizens through skill development and entrepreneurial development.

He also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for considering more sons and daughters of Plateau State for appointment into Federal Government Agencies, assuring him that they will continue to give their best at all times.

by Alexander Aleburu

N81 Billion NDDC Probe: Can Of Worms, As Senate Indicts Akpabio

N81 Billion NDDC Probe: Can Of Worms, As Senate Indicts Akpabio

By, giwa Alex, jos

As the fire over the disappearance of 81Billion Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)funds rages on, there are more Can of worms as Senate investigating the allege missing money has unrevealed more hidden facts.

Information made available to this medium via online revealed that lawmakers in the National Assembly are calling Mr president Mohammadu Buhari to as matter of argency to sack the Niger Delta born minister for malfeasances.

The Federal lawmakers which constituted committee to investigate how the monies sunked on the commission under the watch of the former governor of Akwa Abom state now minister of (NDDC) Godswill Akpabio suddenly developed legs and disappeared left the projects the funds earmarked unattended to.

They also call on Mr president to without delay take over the affairs of the commission while the minister is to refund 4Billion as investigation into the matter continued.

It would be recalled that at the beginning of the probe by the committee, Akpabio indicted the lawmakers that over 60% of the commission contract is been executed by the members of the National Assembly and the minister was given 48 hours to list the names of the lawmakers , or face law suit.

At the expiration of the 48 hours given to the minister , which is today 23rd July, 2020, the minister wrote to the committee to deny his earlier statement .

Details soon

by Alexander Aleburu

Publisher Reality Newspaper Valentine Adese Commends Correspondent Chapel For Successful Conduct Of Election

By, giwa alex, jos

The Publisher of Reality Newspaper and political analyst Prince Valentine Adese has commends Correspondence Chapel for peaceful Conduct of the chapel election to elect its Executives.

Although the various positions is keenly contested , the election is peaceful and devoid of rancour and electoral violence.
Prince Adese who is one of the observers in the election give the commendation in an interview with our correspondence at the Nigeria Union Of Journalist (NUJ)secretariats the venue of the election in Jos , plateau state capital .
The publisher commended the maturity exhibited by the contestants and the voters during the election which is worthy of commendation.
He also praised the electoral committee for the transparent and credible manner the election is conducted which did not give any of the contestant room to suspect fowl play in the whole process.
Adese advised those who lost the election to be magnanimous in defeat and work with the winners for the good interest and development of the chapel.

And called on the winners to embrace and work with those they contested election with as they are fighting the same cause which is for the over all good of the correspondence chapel .
He however called on the electoral body to as matter of argency set another day as soon as possible to concluded some of the positions that could not be completed due to the tie of the two candidates .
This he said will enable the out going Exco handover to the incoming one to settle down for the chapel’s business.
All the positions election where concluded , except that of the chairman between Samson Omale of the S

iver Bird Radio and Television and Gyang Here of the Sun Newspaper.

The position of the Secretary could not be contested due to what they referred to as some discrepancies.
Among those who win the election include , Douglas Francis of Coretv(vice chairman), Pam Musa (financial secretary)and other.
On Friday 24th July, 2020 have been fixed for the rerun of the position that could not be concluded.
by Alexander Aleburu

Oshiomhole Only Disappointed Because Obaseki Refused To Be Used In His Quest To Become Edo’s godfather –——- Osagie

Oshiomhole only disappointed because Obaseki refused to be used in his quest to become Edo’s godfather – Osagie

By, giwa Alex, jos

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has said the sacked former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is only disappointed because Governor Godwin Obaseki refused to be used in his quest to become a godfather in the state.

In a statement, the governor’s aide said the recent vituperation of the sacked former National Chairman is just an expression of his frustration over his failure to achieve his goal to govern Edo State for a third term using Governor Obaseki as a proxy.

According to him, “In 2016 when Oshiomhole nominated and supported Obaseki, his hidden motive was to use Governor Obaseki who he thought would be a pawn in his game to defraud Edo people and enthrone himself as the ultimate godfather of Edo politics at the expense of the will and wishes of Edo people.

“However, Obaseki’s refusal to mortgage the interest of the majority of Edo people for the satisfaction of the avarice of Oshiomhole and his handful of greedy followers is the cause of Oshiomhole’s bitterness which has led him to bury himself in pursuit of an innocent governor who is trying to do the right thing for his people.”

“If Oshiomhole had made any mistake in supporting Obaseki in 2016, it is to the extent that he thought that the Governor will submit himself as a tool to be used to hold the collective will and best interest of all Edo people hostage and for this Obaseki owes Oshiomhole no apologies because the interest of Edo people is and will always be greater than the interest of one man”, Osagie added.

by Alexander Aleburu

Comrade Ayuba Shamdung Condoles  With Rt. Hon. Gagdi And Plateau State Govt Over Father’s Death

Comrade Ayuba Condoles With Rt. Hon. Gagdi And Plateau State Govt Over Father’s Death
By, giwa Alex, Jos
The National Auditor Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Shamdung Ayuba has condoled with the people of Pankshin, Kanam and Kanke federal constituency over the demise of the father of Rt .Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi over and Plateau state government.
Comrade Ayuba a condolences message described the late Baba , Mallam Adamu Yusuf Gagdi, who died on Thursday 16th July 2020.as a monumental lost to the Plateau citizens .
According to him , the late Mallam Adamu, a renowned , respectable Islamic scholar and the Imam of Gum-Gagdi Mosque in Kanam LGA of Plateau State left behind indelible legacy worthy of emulation by all .
Ayuba reiterated the positive contribution to the immediate family, of Gagdi community and Kanam LGA as a whole to accept it as an axe of God .
He eulogized ,the “Late Mallam Adamu to be a reliable leader in his community as he used his position as an Islamic cleric to not only teach virtues of Islam and Memorization of the Holy Qur’an but in extending love, peace, tolerance, humility and value to humanity.
We the people of PKK join your family and constituent to shares the pain with our member the family, particularly his brother friend Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi.
We urge Allah to continue to honour and bless them by ensuring that his legacies are sustained in the service to humanity.
Ayuba employed them to seek patience through prayers as we are all numbered in days which without it we are no more.
With total submission to the will of Allah, he prayed for the repose of his soul and the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable lost.
Meanwhile ,Comrade Shamdung joined the government of Plateau state in celebrating the recovery of Chief of Staff , Hon. Noel Donjur who tested negative to Corona virus after undergoing treatment.

Comrade Shamdung Ayuba said the treatment for covid-19 isolation for treatment which in line with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC should be adhere to by all Nigerian .

He disclosed that COVID-19 is real but is not a death sentence ,therefore,our people adhere to restrictions order ,hand washing, avail themselves for the test which is being conducted at various levels.
Congratulations ambassador (PROF) Shehu Yibaikwal for his successful screening at the Senate chamber !
As a man who has defined success and lives live with passion and commitment; always on the rise with no boundaries on his abilities and achievements, this is a confirmation of our earlier prediction that the screening will be a smooth ride for you.
Being a Central actor in International Diplomacy, we strongly believe that you will help Nigeria in developing strong and reliable ties in International development with the country of your primary assignment.
He congratulated the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC ,Rev Yakubu Pam on his well deserved appointment.
Ayuba called on him to used the platform to promote unity and inter Faith harmony and in nation building considering your connection with the people.
He restated the need for Christian in Nigeria to work towards achieving total peace for the body of Christ ,and also encourage oneness
by Alexander Aleburu

Rev.Yakubu Pam Vows To Restore NCPC Lost Glory.

By, giwa Alex, jos

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission Rev.Yakubu Pam has vowed to restored the lost glory of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) which is almost at the sorrowful state and at has leave the commission almost disfunctional

As he assured the National lawmakers at the Federal House of Assembly not to leave no stone unturn to make ensure he give the commission dramatic face lift under his watch .

Rev.Pam made the promise on the 16th July, 2020 in Abuja while playing host to the Speaker and members of the Plateau State House of Assembly who paid him a congratulatory visit on his well deserved appointment.

He assured the Legislators that he would do everything humanly possible to enhance the operations of NCPC by making it more responsive.

He further stressed that NCPC under his watch would be used as a platform to promote unity and inter Faith harmony.

Rev. Pam further stressed the critical roles the Legislators play in nation building considering their linkages with the people.

Earlier, the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, RT. Hon Abok Ayuba informed the NCPC Boss that they were in Abuja to rejoice with him on his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to him,

“the entire Plateau State is here to rejoice with you. ‘ The Speaker further commended President Muhammadu Buhari for finding him worthy of the position. The Speaker reiterated that the NCPC boss had always worked for peace and that his appointment was divine.

He urged Rev. Pam to use his good offices to unite the Christians while wishing him a successful tenure in office Celestine Toruka Assistant Director Media NCPC.

by Alexander Aleburu

Edo boosts security architecture, as Obaseki inspects new Armoured Personnel Carrier

Edo boosts security architecture, as Obaseki inspects new Armoured Personnel Carrier

By, giwa Alex, jos

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state would continue to strengthen its security architecture to protect the lives and property of Edo people.

The governor said this while inspecting a newly procured Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) in Government House, Benin City, the state capital.

He noted that the state government has made substantial investment in the state’s security structure to respond to emerging challenges and maintain law and order.

On his part, the Commissioner of Police, Edo State, Johnson Kokumo, assured electorate in the state that the Nigeria Police Force is ready and prepared to ensure a violence-free governorship election come September 19, 2020.

“We are preparing for the election and as a Force, we are doing all we can within our capacity to be proactive. We have been able to identify violence-prone areas. We want to ensure that the pre, election and post-election periods are free of crisis,” he added.

The Commissioner said the Police will soon embark on a show of force in the state to send a message across to those planning to ferment trouble before, during and after the September 19 governorship election in Edo State.

On the protection of the waterways, Kokumo said “We have in place in the state a Police Marine Base with a number of armoured and speed gunboats to police the waterways in Edo State.”

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by Alexander Aleburu

Edo 2020: 35 political parties collapse structures for Obaseki

Edo 2020: 35 political parties collapse structures for Obaseki.

By, giwa Alex, jos

A coalition of 35 political parties in Edo State have collapsed their structures in support of the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the forthcoming September 19 governorship election.

Leader of the coalition, Hon. Collins Dare Oreruan, who addressed a press conference in Benin City on Friday, said the group is made up of 35 registered political parties and the recently deregistered political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but still have their structures intact.

He said the parties would mobilise their members and supporters to massively support Governor Obaseki to ensure continuity of his developmental strides.

According to him, “We have resolved to advise our individual governorship candidates to withdraw and join hands with Governor Obaseki to build on the growth, developmental legacies achieved in his first term in office.

“We shall synergise with PDP to mobilise the voters at the grassroots on the reasons why Governor Godwin Obaseki should be returned.

“The governor’s legacies include positive economic development, industrial revolution, workers’ welfare, security architecture, comprehensive and qualitative educational programmes, development of agricultural value chains, friendly taxes, levies and rates, regime amongst others.”

Oreruan added that the governorship election in Edo State is not about religious titles but about the development of the state.

“Our grassroots campaigns shall be issues-based, highlighting the visible projects and programmes of Governor Obaseki, which are
Social Democrati(SDP) and Chairman of Coalition of 35 Political Parties, Hon. Dare Oreruan; Secretary of the Coalition, Comrade Shadrach Udugbai; and State Chairman of UPP/ Executive Member of the Coalition, Hon. Kennedy Odion, during a press conference to endorse Governor Godwin Obaseki and Philip Shaibu by the 35 Edo political parties, at Bibi Hotel, Benin City, on Friday, July 17, 2020.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Condoles With Yusuf Adamu Gagdi Over His Father’s Death

Governor Lalong Condoles With Yusuf Adamu Gagdi Over His Father’s Death

By, giwa Alex, jos

Governor Simon Lalong of plateau state has condoled with the Member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi over the death of his father, Mallam Adamu Yusuf Gagdi, who died on Thursday 16th July 2020.

As Governor Lalong described the death of Mallam Adamu, a renowned and respectable Islamic scholar and the Imam of Gum-Gagdi Mosque, Kanam LGA of Plateau State, as a great loss to his immediate family, community and Plateau State as a whole.

Lalong condolence message is contained in a press statement dated 16th July, 2020 , signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, Makut Macham, and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state capital.

The Governor said “Late Mallam Adamu was a rallying point in his community as he used his position as an Islamic cleric not only teach virtues of love, peace, tolerance and hard work

, but also engaged in mentoring the youths to value humility above undue search for quick glory”.

Governor lalong particularly recognised his contributions towards fostering dialogue and understanding among people of different tribes, religions and socio-political persuasions which has contributed to restoring peace on the Plateau.

He said the State shares the pain with members of his family, particularly the Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, and urged them to continue to honour his memory by ensuring that his legacies are sustained in the service of humanity.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Want PDP Because They Now Know The Differences Between APC And PDP——-Chris Hassan

Plateau State Want

PDP Because They Now Know The Differences Between APC And PDP——-Chris Hassan

By, giwa Alex, jos
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship aspirant in plateau state Hon.Chris Hassan said the people of plateau state are desperately in need of PDP in the state having test the different between the ruling APC and PDP in the state.
As he call for the unity of purpose amongst the members of the party in the state as he “No House divides against itself can stand”.
Chris Hassan who is currently vying for the chairmanship position of People Democratic Party in the state , stated this in an interview with our correspondence in jos, plateau state .
Chris called on the aggrieved members of the party who are currently seeking recess in different courts in the state , to sheald their sword and use the reconciliation committee set- up by the party to resolve any grievances amongst the members.
He further add that in every contest, there should be a winner and a looser if that happens, the looser should close rank with the winner and work together for the party to move forward.
He further advised member of the party who are having plethora of cases pending in the various courts in the state due to the conducts of ward and local government congress to have rethink and withdrawn the Cathat and allow out of court settlement.
Chris Hassan debunked the rumours making around the PDP in the state is engross in crisis, as he said there is no how a large party like PDP would devoid of what he described as brotherly misunderstanding which should not be misunderstood as crisis, and stressed that what is currently happing in PDP in the state is regrouping and not crisis as insinuated in some quarters.
On whether the leader of the partly had made an efforts to bring an aggrieved member together with the view of resolving their difference, he said that informed the reason why the the party set-up committee to reconcile any of the agrieve members.
On how prepare is PDP for the coming plateau South Senatorial election, Hon.Hassan said PDP is much prepare for the election.
“We are just waiting for INEC, so far we have more than 5 candidates that has emerged to contest for the southern senatorial election, we are waiting for INEC to conduct the party primary.”
“Whoever emerges will pick the party ticket for the election”
“I assure you that PDP will win the plateau Southern Senatorial election”. Chris maintained.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Beni Lar Debunks Rumours Of Contesting For Southern Senatorial Seat.

Hon. Beni Lar Debunks Rumours Of Contesting For Southern Senatorial Seat.
By, giwa Alex, jos
Member representing Lantang North/South in the National House Presentative in the 9th Assembly , Hon. Beni Lar has debunked the rumours making the around that the Honorable currently serving at the lower House in the National Assembly is indicating interest for to contest for the Southern Zone Senatorial seat.
The debunked release signed by Mr Dogo Nanzing the Media Aid to Hon Beni Lar and available to this medium read:
As permutations for the 2020 southern zone senatorial by-election gains momentum, we wish to disclaim & distance the Hon Member Representing Langtang North / South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly Hon Beni Lar from rumor making rounds on the social media & elsewhere alleging the Hon member is nursing an ambition to run for Senate .
While Hon Beni Lar is adequately qualified to run for any elective / political position within & outside the country due to her experience in the green chamber as well as her vast knowledge of global politics, we want to use this medium to plead with those holding senatorial meetings on behalf of the Hon member to kindly stop forthwith as she is having no such intentions for now.
To the Glory of God, we are on our fourth term in the green chamber, this wouldn’t have been possible without the unflinching support we enjoy from our people in Langtang North/South Federal Constituency & Plateau as a whole.
We don’t perceive ourselves as being the best, but as previle

ged among equals to represent our people.

Having said this, we are humbled by the confidence reposed on us by our constituents, supporters & well-wishers who feel we have done so well we should take a shot at the Senate.
However, it has become absolutely necessary to clear the air on this all important topic that is fast spreading on the social media.
We are just one year into a four year term, our people have reposed so much confidence in us & they deserve nothing but the best from us, we owe it to them to concentrate & give our full attention to delivering on our campaign promises.
we appreciate that a whole lot needs to be done for our constituents & we wouldn’t want to be distracted or loose focus of the important task ahead of us.
As a committed member of the People Democratic Party ( PDP) Hon. Beni Lar will continue to support candidates of the PDP in all elective positions.
Finally, we urge our supporters to continue to Pray for us as we strive towards improving the General well-being of our people.
by Alexander Aleburu

A Repentance Drugs Trafficker Slam With Five Years Imprisonment In Plateau State.

A Repentance Drugs Trafficker Slam With Five Years Imprisonment In Plateau State
By, giwa Alex, jos
A Federal High Court sitting in Jos ,Plateau state capital on Monday 13th July , 2020 has sentenced one Jude Okeke Okoye a repentend drugs dealers to five (5) and two (2) years to correction centre in Jos (prison) which is to be running concurrently .
The convict, Mr Jude Okeke, who pleaded guilty was sentenced to five years, two years imprisonment with no option of fine.
The drugs law enforcement agency ( NDLEA) said the offence committed by the defendant contravened the provisions of Sections 11 (c) of the NDLEA Act.
Earlier, Prosecution counsel, S Abdullahi, urged the court to convict the defendant and sentence him summarily.
Okoye counsel, N.A Nazir pleaded with the court to be lenient with the defendant Mr Okoye as he is a first offender and the bread winner of his family with the wife down with diabetes which resulted to the amputation of one of her leg.
In quick objection , the counsel to Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, plea the judge to disregard the plea of the counsel to the defendant and debunked the insinuation of the defendant counsel of been the first offender that the defendant had been convicted for more than twice.
The prosecuting counsel referred the judge to the agency section, which deals with minimum and maximum sentence of offers.
In her judgement Justice Agishi said notwithstanding the quantity of the drugs which was minimal, the law must take it cause.
“The law is the law and must be enforced for the sanity of the society,” she added.
Justice Dorcas Agishi of Federal High Court No 2 said that with the evidence available before her ,she saw that the convict is not the first offender who supply the dangerous substances but however ,the convict is not a child to have been consider as a minor but a full grown man .
She further add that the convict contributed to the destruction of the society through criminal tendency by selling illicit drugs which is against the law of Nigeria.
The judge in her judgment , stressed that the evidences of PW1&PW3 had proven that the accused person committed the offense without any doubt after she carefully studies all of them .
According to the judgment ,the evidence in chief has already indicated that the defendant whose shop was raided by NDLEA head of operation sometimes in July ,2017 and tremors ,tremordol capsules including some drugs were uncover .
After sorting out some of the bags the NDLEA proceeded to test and analysis all the bags containing some of the substances and the test prove positive to the illicit drugs he was accused of involving himself in and they all mark them as exhibits ,A,B C ,NNN (a) NNN(9) large sum ,he judgment explain.
Counsel to the accused person ,Jude Okeke Okoye ,Barr Nazir Alh Idoko told journalists that his client engage in selling of dangerous drugs including other substance and had finally repented from the act committed having realized the magnitude of the offense he has done to himself and the society .
Meanwhile ,the counsel to NDLEA ,Barr S. Abdullahi insisted that the defendant is not the first offend he is convicted of but he has been sentenced twice for the similar offenses .
The defendant ,Chief Okeke Okoye whose sick wife and five children both young were present during the proceedings .
The wife had already lost one of her leg to diabetic disease ,and with her heart full of pleading before the honourable court seeking for mercy but the sin he is charge with offense of been in possession of illegal illicit drugs .
The trial started In July, 2017 and judgement was entered on the 13th July, 2020 with no options of fine attach because each one of the offense read had it provision .
The Traditional Igbo cultural Welfare Association Leader ,ICWA,IGWE OCAS Samuel Achi was in court to paid solidarity , representing the entire Igbo community on the Plateau pleading that ,Chief Okeke Okoye is now a repentance drugs Barron and since resorted into selling of sortdrinks .
We are here pleading on behalf of the defendant the accused person who is indicates he has repented of selling of dangerous drugs and he now supply drinks to carter for the welfare of the family .
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Witnesses The Assumption Of Office By Yakubu Pam As The New Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission

Governor Lalong Witnesses The Assumption Of Office By Yakubu Pam As The New Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission

By, giwa Alex, jos

Sequel to the appointment of Yakubu Pam by president Buhari,

Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State on Tuesday 7th July 2020 has witnessed the official assumption of office by Rev. Yakubu Pam as the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC).

Lalong congratulated Rev. Pam on his appointment and urged him to do all that is possible in delivering on his mandate in service to the country.

Lalong said “this is a national assignment that requires you to be broad- minded, courageous and honest.

The President has confidence in you, I have confidence in you and the people of Plateau State know your antecedents as a man of God and committed peace maker.

This is the time for you to show the light in you and make the body of Christ proud. I appeal to you not to discriminate or be selective.

Nigerian Christians are looking up to you to give them the pilgrimage experience that brings them closer to God and boosts their faith”.

Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau State Council of Traditional Rulers Jacob Gyang Buba, said the people of Plateau State and all Christians will support him with prayers and counsel to ensure that he succeeds.

President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Rev. Dr. Samson Ayokunle represented by ECWA President Rev. Panya Baba said the appointment of Rev. Pam is well recieved as he has a rich pedigree of promoting the gospel and promoting peaceful coexistence among different people and faiths.

Rev. Pam said he was humbled by the show of love and encouragement by all Nigerians particularly eminent sons and daughters of Plateau who have expressed tremendous support and goodwill since his appointment was announced.

He thanked Governor Lalong for standing by him and President Muhammadu Buhari for the opportunity to serve the nation and pledged to do his best in the service of God.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Mourn Former APC Vice Chairman Inuwa Abdulkadir

Northern Governors Mourn Former APC Vice Chairman Inuwa Abdulkadir
By, giwa Alex, jos
The Northern Governors Forum has mourned the death of former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir who was a former member of the APC National Working Committee, and served as Vice Chairman, North West.
Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a press statement dated 7th July, 2020 signed by the press and public affairs to the governor Dr,. Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state commiserated with family, friends and political associates of late Alhaji Inuwa, who served the nation with diligence, commitment and patriotism.
Lalong said
” The late Alhaji Inuwa was a dependable and reliable politician who put the interests of the people above his personal pleasure, when he served the country as Minister of Sports and Youth Development, he did a lot to create opportunities for youth empowerment and development of sports particularly at the grassroots level,
Indeed he contributed immensely to the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria”.
Governor Lalong further praised Alhaji Abdulkadir’s service to humanity and the demonstration of zeal for the development of the Northern Region through education, agriculture and the provision of social amenities.
He prays that almighty God will give his family the fortitude to bear this great loss and grant him eternal rest.
by Alexander Aleburu

Obaseki Spends N25bn On Pension Payment, Pay Arrears With N4.3bn, Commits To Gratuity, Harmonisation.

Obaseki Spends N25bn On Pension Payment, Plears Arrears With N4.3bn, Commits To Gratuity, Harmonisation.

By, giwa Alex, jos

The Edo State Government has expended over N4.3 billion in clearing the backlog of outstanding pension arrears owed about 3,128 pensioners in the state.

The state government also spent N25, 047,472,632.77 in the monthly pension payment of 13,081 pensioners from November 2016 to May 2020.

According to a Mid-Year Report by the Edo State Pension Bureau as at 30th June, 2020, “the government spent a total of N771,714,393.01 between November and December 2016 for the payment of pensions; N 5,371,283,211.09 was expended in 2017; N6,452,535,649.08 in 2018 and N7,936,681,957.45 in 2019.

“For 2020, the government spent N735,069,623.04; N736,780,760.18; N759,731,334.31; N760,620,948.61; N759,695,333.23 and N763,359,423.02 in January, February, March, April, May and June respectively.”

It was observed that with the setting aside of N200 million monthly, the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration has been able to defray arrears of pensions dating back to 1996 up to December 2018 in furtherance of its commitment to the welfare of pensioners.

“The government divided the pensioners into batches 37 to 65 and ensured that the backlog was cleared after physical and documentary verifications. Having completed the payment of outstanding pension arrears, the next steps to be considered in the weeks ahead are harmonisation of pensions, payment of Death Benefits and Gratuity.”

The report further revealed that besides clearing the backlog of pension arrears, an efficient management process has been put in place to fast-track the processing and documentation of retiring officers’ entitlements, thus ensuring a seamless migration from salary payroll to pension payroll. This, it noted, has minimised the incidence of accumulation of pension arrears that had been a burden before the inception of this administration.

The report revealed that workers who are eligible to register under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have the benefit of a Group Life Insurance cover that makes provision for beneficiaries of a contributor in the event of death in active service.

“The sum of N80,713,446.34 was paid as premium for 9,803 Edo State employees in the CPS. With this payment made, the next of kin of deceased employees receives three times their gross annual salary as benefits. From the commencement of the CPS on 1st January 2017 till date, a total sum of N 81,169,724.24 have been paid to families of 34 deceased employees of the State Public Service who were enrollees of the CPS,” it noted.

The report further stated: “The State Government exercised political will and has been committed to the payment of pension arrears, monthly pension, death benefits under the Defined Benefit Scheme and government’s 10 percent matching contribution into the Employees’ RSA in compliance with the provisions of the Edo State Contributory Pension Scheme Law of 2010 as amended.

“The State has made remittances of contributions of both employees (8%) and employer (10%) to the PFAs for 39 months, i.e. from January 2017 to April 2020 which amounts to N5,230,348,954.34. Of this, government’s (employer) matching (10%) contribution is N2,905,749,419.08 only, while that of the employees’ (8%) contribution is N 2,324,599,535.26.

“Also, a Retirement Benefits Bonds Redemption Fund (RBBRF) account has been opened with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This account is being funded monthly to ensure that funds are available to defray the accrued pension rights of employees who have registered for the Contributory Pension Scheme. The RBBRF Account is being funded with five percent of the total monthly wage bill of employees in fulfillment of the provision of the Contributory Pension Scheme Law.”

by Alexander Aleburu

Edo 2020: Edos in Diaspora swell support for Obaseki’s re-election

Edo 2020: Edos in Diaspora swell support for Obaseki’s re-election
By, giwa alex, jos
Ahead of the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Edo indigenes in the Diaspora have thrown their weight in support of the re-election bid of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Rt. Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu.
The governor’s support base continues to grow on the back of his personal character, integrity and performance in office, including sectoral reforms and investment in infrastructure to attract investors and industries, leading to the refurbishing of the Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), formerly Benin Technical College and setting up of the Edo Production Centre in Benin City, among others.
A cross-section of Edo indigenes in Canada and Europe maintained that the reelection of Obaseki/Shaibu for another term will give the administration the opportunity to consolidate its sustainable development drive across the state.
The Coordinator of an Europe-based socio-political pressure group, Edo Diaspora Front of UK, Jolly Iguodala, during a solidarity walk to the Nigeria High Commission in London, commended Governor Obaseki for his strides and irrepressible commitment to peace and good governance in Edo State.
He said the peace walk tagged ‘Thank You Obaseki for Liberating Edo People from the Shackles of Darkness,’ was in support of Governor Obaseki for his giant developmental paradigm in Edo State.
He noted that the re-election of Obaseki and Shiabu would further consolidate the achievements recorded in their first tenure, stressing that Edo State is in safe hands under Governor Obaseki.
“We salute Obaseki’s pragmatism and enduring sagacity to provide happiness for the generality of Edo masses. His unalloyed commitment to the provision of good governance has ruffled the godfathers and those elements who see governance as a means of self-enrichment to the detriment of the larger society. We take notice and applaud Obaseki for his timely and regular payment of workers’ salaries.
We laud him for ensuring that pensioners’ entitlements are promptly paid instead of the usual practice of owing pensioners months or years allowances,” Iguodala added.
He urged for massive support for Obaseki to finish strong, by reelecting him as governor in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State.
Speaking in company of their friends and colleagues who are enthralled by the development trajectory of the government, Edo sons and daughters resident in Canada praised the Obaseki/Shaibu-led administration for its laudable initiatives to tackle human trafficking, create wealth and provide opportunities for youths to learn skills to improve their livelihoods.
The group also hailed the Obaseki/Shaibu-led government for rebuilding Blocks C and D at the Secretariat Complex; rebuilding the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, constructing the John Oyegun Training Institute; initiating and completing the Judges’ Quarters and delivering the CCETC-Ossiomo Power Project, among others.
by Alexander Aleburu

Edo 2020: Edos in Diaspora swell support for Obaseki’s re-election

Edo 2020: Edos in Diaspora swell support for Obaseki’s re-election
By, giwa alex, jos
Ahead of the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Edo indigenes in the Diaspora have thrown their weight in support of the re-election bid of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Rt. Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu.
The governor’s support base continues to grow on the back of his personal character, integrity and performance in office, including sectoral reforms and investment in infrastructure to attract investors and industries, leading to the refurbishing of the Government Science and Technical College (GSTC), formerly Benin Technical College and setting up of the Edo Production Centre in Benin City, among others.
A cross-section of Edo indigenes in Canada and Europe maintained that the reelection of Obaseki/Shaibu for another term will give the administration the opportunity to consolidate its sustainable development drive across the state.
The Coordinator of an Europe-based socio-political pressure group, Edo Diaspora Front of UK, Jolly Iguodala, during a solidarity walk to the Nigeria High Commission in London, commended Governor Obaseki for his strides and irrepressible commitment to peace and good governance in Edo State.
He said the peace walk tagged ‘Thank You Obaseki for Liberating Edo People from the Shackles of Darkness,’ was in support of Governor Obaseki for his giant developmental paradigm in Edo State.
He noted that the re-election of Obaseki and Shiabu would further consolidate the achievements recorded in their first tenure, stressing that Edo State is in safe hands under Governor Obaseki.
“We salute Obaseki’s pragmatism and enduring sagacity to provide happiness for the generality of Edo masses. His unalloyed commitment to the provision of good governance has ruffled the godfathers and those elements who see governance as a means of self-enrichment to the detriment of the larger society. We take notice and applaud Obaseki for his timely and regular payment of workers’ salaries.
We laud him for ensuring that pensioners’ entitlements are promptly paid instead of the usual practice of owing pensioners months or years allowances,” Iguodala added.
He urged for massive support for Obaseki to finish strong, by reelecting him as governor in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State.
Speaking in company of their friends and colleagues who are enthralled by the development trajectory of the government, Edo sons and daughters resident in Canada praised the Obaseki/Shaibu-led administration for its laudable initiatives to tackle human trafficking, create wealth and provide opportunities for youths to learn skills to improve their livelihoods.
The group also hailed the Obaseki/Shaibu-led government for rebuilding Blocks C and D at the Secretariat Complex; rebuilding the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, constructing the John Oyegun Training Institute; initiating and completing the Judges’ Quarters and delivering the CCETC-Ossiomo Power Project, among others.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Assures Of Completing FRSC Training School In Shendam.

Governor Lalong Assures Of Completing FRSC Training School In Shendam.

By, giwa Alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has assured that his administration will continue to develop transport infrastructure as well as ensure the completion of the Federal Road Safety Training School in Shendam so as to ensure that the personnel have a conducive environment for manpower development.

Governor Lalong stated this when he visited the headquarters of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Abuja to witness the decoration of Hygenus Fuomsuk to his new rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM).

Lalong who participated in decorating the new DCM said he

was glad to witness the elevation of Fomsuk, whom he described as a committed officer that has served diligently over the years.

Lalong said,

“an elevation like this is an opportunity to serve Nigeria and be patriotic, although your appointment is to represent the North Central Zone in the FRSC, you should look beyond that zone to serve with dignity and treat everyone with respect irrespective of where they come from, Nigeria is your first constituency”.he advised.

He also used the opportunity to call on the Federal Road Safety Corps to continue to work hard in assisting the fight against COVID-19 by enforcing transportation guidelines.

Earlier, the Corps Marshal Boboye Oyeyemi said the promotion of DCM Fuomsuk and others were well deserved and merited because of their track record of loyalty and dedication to duty.

He appreciated Governor Lalong for the support he has continued to give the FRSC, particularly his recent intervention towards the completion of the FRSC Training School in Shendam which he said will be completed before the end of the year.

Also decorated at the brief event was DCM Samule Obayomi from Kogi State who is proceeding on retirement leave.

by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State : Governor Lalong Meets Minister Of Works Over Wase-Langtang Bridge Collapse

plateau State : Governor Lalong Meets Minister Of Works Over Wase-Langtang Bridge Collapse
By, giwa alex, jos
The plateau state Governor Simon Bako Lalong has meets with the Federal minister of works and Housing Raji Babatunde Fashola over the collapsed Wase-Lantang bridge which collapsed after a very heavy down pour which lasted several hours.
Governor Simon Bako Lalong has met with the Minister of Works and Housing, at the Ministry’s headquarters to seek for an immediate solution of the collapsed bridge.
Lalong who visited the Minister at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi on Monday 6th July 2020, said the people of Wase, Langtang and others plying the road up to Taraba State are completely cut off as a result of the bridge collapse.
The Governor said,
“I took a personal visit to the area to see things for myself last week and as you know, it is a Federal Road, from what I saw, it is something that needs the Federal financial might to fix, I have asked my people to provide boats as alternatives for now, but this cannot be sustained for a long time considering the economic activities that take place in the area. “
He said the state need the quick intervention of the Federal Government which is why I decided to pay this visit to you”.
Lalong thanked the Federal Government for support in carrying out road projects in Plateau State, particularly the Longvel- Yelwa-Ajikamai-Ibi-Federal Road which is being constructed by the State Government with the hope of refund afterwards.
Responding, Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola sympathised with the people of Plateau State and the immediate local Governments of Wase, Lantang and other areas who have been negatively impacted by the bridge collapse.
He said already, the Federal Controller of Works in Plateau State has filed a report with a recommendation for the replacement of the bridge as the collapsed one is old, he said the Ministry has commenced design and costing of the new concrete bridge which will take two months to complete.
The Minister Raji Fashola has directed that immediate palliative work should be carried out to restore temporary connection for people of the area while the permanent solution is being worked out.
The Minister and Governor lalong has agreed to set up a team on both sides to follow up on the intervention.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong And  Family Texted Negative For The Second Time.

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong And Family Texted Negative For The Second Time.
By, giwa Alex, jos
For the second time, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong, members of his family and immediate staff have tested negative to the Corona virus.
This is Sequel to another test
conducted on the Governor and his household as a result of the recent cases recorded within his cabinet when a Commissioner and his Chief of Staff tested positive.
This is contained in a press release dated 5th July, 2020 signed by the Director of press and public affairs to the governor Dr. Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital.
The recent surge of the number of those texted of the virus within the governor’s cabinet, necessitated the Governor and members of his family to subject themselves to another round of test on 4th July, 2020 having conducted the test in April 2020 which all turned out negative.
Reacting to the development,
Governor Lalong said
“I have continued to encourage people to subject themselves to Covid-19 test which is very important for us to determine the magnitude of the disease and level of the spread in order to curb further spread and treat people before they get to critical stages.
Lalong said,
“submitting myself and family to another test was therefore necessary as part of leadership by example and also responding to the recent cases of one of my Commissioners and Chief of Staff who were confirmed positive”.
The Governor reiterated

that Covid-19 is not a death sentence, advised the people to always take personal responsibility for their health and the health of others by adhering to the guidelines put in place to fight the disease such as the mandatory use of facemasks, social distancing, hand washing and the use of sanitizers.

Governor Lalong further stressed that so far, the testing capacity in Plateau State has increased as more people are being tested daily at the (NVRI) Laboratory in Vom and the (TB) Reference Laboratory at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
And further add that efforts are also being made to have the testing also conducted at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, 5th July, 2020, as not fewer than 6,000 people have been tested so far in the State.
He said the meantime, the Governor has directed continued enforcement of compliance to Covid-19 guidelines particularly in public places as violators are sanctioned accordingly.
He further Warned against stigmatizing infected persons, insisting that unless the disease is demystified, it will be difficult to overcome.
by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State : Governor Lalong Mourns Barking Ladi  Management Committee Chairman Chairman, Ezekiel Mandyau.

plateau State : Governor Lalong Mourns Barking Ladi Management Committee Chairman Chairman, Ezekiel Mandyau.
By, giwa Alex, jos
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed shock over the demise of the Management Committee Chairman, Barkin Ladi Local Government, Barr. Ezekiel Mandyau who died on 2rd July, 2020 at the Jos University Teaching Hospital where he was undergoing treatment.
As Governor Lalong described the death of the chairman as shocking, whom he said was a vibrant grassroots politician that connected well with his people and served them with integrity, vision and excellence.
Governor Lalong condolence message is contained in a message dated 3rd July, 2020 signed by the governor Director of Press and Public Affairs Makut Macham and make available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.

long said

“This is a great loss to Plateau State because the late Barr. Mandyau played a very key role in the implementation of the Rescue Agenda in his Local Government, particularly as it relates to security and infrastructure development.
Governor lalong further said because of his leadership style, there was greater calm in Barkin Ladi as he adopted the early warning approach as well as community engagement and dialogue style to resolve issues”.
Lalong who said the State will surely miss the Late Chairman, consoled his immediate family; friends and associates; the people of Barkin Ladi; ALGON and the entire State over this sad development.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Charges Acting President Customary Court Of Appeal To Work Towards Deepening Democracy.

Governor Lalong Charges Acting President Customary Court Of Appeal To Work Towards Deepening Democracy.
By, giwa Alex, Jos
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of plateau state has charged the Acting President of Customary Court of Appeal Justice Patrick Sati with the charge to him to work towards deepening the rules of law and ensured the court administer justice in accordance with the constitution.
Governor Lalong who presided over the oath taking ceremony at the Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos said the acting President of the Court of Appeal is taking over at a time when there is a greater need to strengthen the judiciary in order for it to perform more efficiently.
Lalong said the Judiciary remains a strong pillar of the Nigerian society and of its democracy as such, the people will continue to look up to judicial officers, especially Judges for justice, equity and the triumph of truth over falsehood.
“My experience as a Lawyer, a former Legislator and now Governor, has strengthened my belief that the sanctity, integrity and independence of the Judiciary must be defended at all costs, as anything to the contrary will lead to chaos, anomie and instability”.
The Governor further said that because this position carries with it huge responsibilities, the people must uphold His Lordship Hon. Justice Dapit in prayers as he discharges this burden faithfully, according to the laws of our land and the oath of office he has taken.
He assured that his administration will continue to work with the Judiciary and Legislature to ensure that our Courts are made conducive for judges and staff as well as all those who come to access justice or other services.
In his reaction, Hon. Justice Dapit expressed thanks to God for the opportunity to serve the people at this time, saying he is prepared to ensure that justice is given to everybody.
He stressed, he was fully aware that the Customary Court is a grassroots court that the people look up to for seeking redress.
In his response, the Newly Sworn in President Customary court Justice Patrick said he will do his best to guide his colleagues and staff of the court towards performing their duties with the fear of God and obedience to the Constitution.
Born on the 15th June, 1959, Justice Dapit obtained his Law Degree in 1985 from the University of Jos.
He joined the services of the Plateau State judiciary in 1990 after practicing as a lawyer for four years. He was appointed a judge of the Customary Court of Appeal in 2013.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong  inspects Collapsed Lantang-Wase Bridge,  Orders Immediate intervention

Governor Lalong inspects Collapsed Lantang-Wase Bridge, Orders Immediate intervention
By, giwa Alex, Jos
Plateau State Governor Bako Lalong has undertook an on the spot assessment of the Lantang-Wase bridge which has been washed away by heavy flood and cut off travels between the two Local Governments and other parts of the State as well as Taraba State.
Governor Lalong who was accompanied by Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Danladi Atu, Cheif of Staff Noel Dongjur and some members of the State Executive Council, said he was at the site to personally assess the situation and also reassure the people that Government will not neglect them.
He said although the road is a Federal Road, we have to immediately intervene in order to ameliorate the suffering of the people since this road is a major commercial corridor in this area. This is one of the roads that I submitted to the President for Federal Government intervention which has been approved.
“I will soon be in Abuja to intimate him on this development so that the bridge can be rebuilt immediately”.
The Governor then ordered the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy to immediately provide boats that will ferry people across the river while intermediate work is being carried out. “
He thanked the people for their continued support to his administration and assured them that Government will ensure that the bridge and other projects are carried out to improve their living standards of living.
The Emir of Wase, Alhaji Muhammadu Haruna Sambo commended Governor Lalong for showing concern and coming to see things for himself despite sending teams earlier.
He said the collapse of the bridge has cut -off Wase Local Government from some parts of the State and is greatly affecting economic activities.
He appealed to the Governor to impress on the Federal Government to expedite action on the rehabilitation of the entire road as well as the bridge in order to save his people from economic deprivation.
Alhaji Haruna also appreciated Governor Lalong for his doggedness towards ensuring the discovery and exploration l
of oil and gas within the Wase and Kanam areas as announced by the NNPC recently.
Federal Controller of Works, Plateau State , Engr. Usman Magin said already the Federal Ministry of Works has sent teams to assess the situation and work will soon commence on the collapsed bridge.
The Governor also inspected the Duankwam bridge linking Shendam and Garkawa which has also been partially damaged by the rains.
After receiving briefings from the Commissioner for Works, Pam Botmang , Governor Lalong directed the contractor already working on the road to immediately deploy to the bridge for quick intervention.
Chairman, Shendam Local Government Miskoom Alex Nuantam appreciated the Governor’s personal visit which he described as reassuring.
The Governor further inspected the ongoing reconstruction of Shendam-Ibi road where he asked the contractor to increase the tempo of work in order to cover lost time due to COVID-19.
He stressed although it is a Federal road, the State is carrying it out to ease the difficulties of the people with the hope that it will be reimbursed by the Federal Government after completion.
by Alexander Aleburu

PLateau South Senatorial Bye-Election: A Re-enactment of Dariye’s Failed Agenda?

PLateau South Senatorial Bye-Election: A Re-enactment of Dariye’s Failed Agenda?
By Jimmy Nanyak Lar
During Chief Joshua Chibi Dariye’s rule on the Plateau between 1999 – 2007, there was a deliberate, planned and sustained plan to annihilate the Tarok race from the politics of the state.
This was with the view to ensuring that there was no dessenting view on whatever nefarious activity that went on at that time. This Dariye did in concert with at least three other ethnic nationalities and he found a very good ally in one of the Goemai elders and lawyer, the late Barr. Miskoom Puepet.

It was this lawyer, alongside thers that chronicled the failed pamphlet that sought to demonize the Tarok race. That pamphlet was supposed to be the basis to incite and excite other tribes to rise against the Tarokman. Unfortunately, it failed like a pack of cards alongside its authors.
Needless therefore to say that almost all the “authors” ( because a lecturer in the sociology Dept. in Unijos was actually commissioned to write the pamphlet) are no more.
You would therefore recall that Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong was the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly during the period under review. Recall also that it was a period of a well planned and orchestrated “Minority Agenda”. It is therefore not a coincidence that the planned grand conspiracy against the Tarok race, not only in the southern zone, but in plateau state is reenacting itself during Lalong’s time as governor.
It was when Lalong was speaker that the gentleman agreement of power sharing between Lowland West ( Shendam, Mikang and Qua’an-Pan) and Lowland East ( Wase, Langtang North and Langtang South)was first jettisoned. That was a period when both the speaker of the House of Assembly and Senator came from Shendam LGA in clear contravention of the extant arrangements.
Now that he is the governor of Plateau State he has always insisted that all political and even civil service appointments are skewed in favour of his tribesmen, the Goemai. This therefore shows that Lalong is not only an accomplist to the Grand design, but also an excellent student of the Dariye School of Thought. Secondly, it should be noted that the situation whereby more than 30 political appointments come from the governor’s kinsmen is itself a recipe for conflict and political agitation.
This is further reinvigorated in the regrouping of Dariye’s former commissioners and their plan to have one of them emerge as governor in 2023.
To further buttress that, the foundation was laid by appointing Dariye’s preferred candidate in the 2007 gubernatorial election into a key position in Lalong’s Next Level government, preparatory to the final onslaught of the “Minority Agenda” in 2023.
Even more intriguing now is that the Kuje Correctional Facility has become a Mecca of some sort, so much such that for you to get any appointment on the Plateau you seek the blessings of the Czar of Kuje. If in doubt please show me any political appointee that did not visit Kuje and I will show that person that did not lobby for appointment but got one.
You would also agree with me that so many people have labouered for the party but from all indications it seems the reward system is not working, rather it is the punishment system that is palpable and conspicuously tangible and in place.
Because it beats my imagination that despite the number of qualified women we have in the APC, Lalong did not see any of them worthy of being Senators, but rather he had to go all the way to the PDP to fish out Prof. Nora Daduut ( a Goemai daughter of Honour in one of the recent BIT GOEMAI).
Recall also that the death of Senator Longjan has a similarity with that of Abubakar Audu in Kogi State. In 2017 after the gubernatorial election, Prince Abubakar Audu died, but rather than get another candidate from his ethnic group, the aspirant that came second, Alh. Yahaya Bello was handed the baton to continue the race.
That happened in the same APC as such I don’t think different standards should be used in a similar situation and in the same APC. The person that came second in the last primaries was Hon. Nanven Nimfel and he is still alive, so why are they not asking him to step in as the candidate?
On the whole, what is more intriguing to me is that the leadership of the party in the state under the leadership of Chief Letep Dabang, although it is in a comatose state as I earlier pointed out, is keeping quite due to a multiplicity of factors. One of the perceived factors is that Letep Dabang is one of the aspirants in the 2023 gubernatorial election, as such he is playing safe by not stepping on the feet of the powers-that-be so as not to jeopardize his chances in the race.
On a final note, the decision of whether the governor will have his way or it is the will of the people that will prevail is anybody’s guess. Vox populi vox dei.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Lantang South APC Youths Vanguard  Petitioned State Chairman Over The Activities Of Langtang South Chairman, Expresses Disappointment

Plateau State: Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard Petitioned State Chairman Over The Activities Of Langtang South Chairman, Expresses Disappointment
By, giwa Alex, Jos
See full text:
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLATEAU STATE CHAIRMAN, ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS AND ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN APC ON THE ACTIVITIES OF LANGTANG SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN IN PLATEAU STATE

It became pertinent to write you this Open Letter, expressing our dissatisfaction, disappointment and shock over the activities of the Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Council, who happens to be a member of our great party the All Progressives Congress (APC) and on issues happening in our party (APC) in the Local Government.
It is no longer news that, the purpose for which a political party formed is to garner support and followers hips from all manner of people in order to gain political control of a given area.
It is also not news that, Democracy entails the ability of the majority, taking over political control through the exercise of their franchise.
This known basic tenet of gaining political power through democratic means and the application of the principle of numerical strength, seems to be differently applied in Langtang South Local Government, by the Council Chairman, based on recent developments observed in the Council.
Sometimes last year, a known political figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Local Government Area, in person of Prince Vincent Venman Bulus, defected to the APC chapter in Langtang South, to the jubilation of all party faithful, knowing his capacity and ability politically speaking.
In keeping to his promise of making sure APC takes total control of Langtang South Local Government and the state at large, Prince V.V.B. initiated and started the process of facilitating decampees from each Electoral Wards of the Local Government to the party.
It may interest you to know that, the first exercise carried out with regards to the initiative in two Electoral Wards of Gamakai Ward and Sabon Gida Ward, saw huge numbers of decampees from different political parties joining the APC in thousands to our jubilation as APC family.
But this development, to our surprise, didn’t go down well with the Council Chairman, who sees Prince V.V.B. as a threat, rather than a friend and a party member.
The Council Chairman to our observation and understanding from his expressed lack of appreciation is demonstrating a compulsive ambition, too paranoid to the extent that, he has held several meetings trying to prevail on some party EXCO Members, at the Wards and Local Government level to have Prince V.V.B. suspended from the party for doing nothing wrong.
It has also come to our attention that, the Chairman has also stooped so low, in reporting Prince V.V.B. to the Police on unfounded allegations that are laughable.
It may also interest you to know too sir that, just recently, we heard rumour that, Prince V.V.B has been suspended by the Local Government EXCO of our party on unfounded and baseless allegations that holds no water.
We, as Langtang South APC Youths’ Vanguard are resolute that, we cannot fold our arms and watch this bare display of hatred and self centeredness by the Council Chairman.
Instead of embracing everybody for the growth of the party, he is busy employing mechanism that will further divide the party. We find it very hard to understand the uneasiness in him since Prince V.V.B. announced his membership into APC.
In any case, he is an elected Chairman of the Council and he enjoys his tenure as the Chairman of the Council, at the mercy of Governor Simon Bako Lalong and not Prince V.V.B.
We therefore find it necessary, to bring these developments to your notice and all the Stakeholders concerned and that, as a matter of urgent importance, the Council Chairman needs to be call to order and urged to concentrate on the enormous task of running the Council and not to continue dissipating energy in fighting a cause that will rather crack the party than unite it!
We are resolute that, Prince V.V.B, Is a force and his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) will further strengthen the party.
Accept the assurance of our loyalty and highest esteem, as we await your quick intervention.
Yours faithfully,
Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Lantang South APC Youths Vanguard  Petitioned State Chairman Over The Activities Of Langtang South Chairman, Expresses Disappointment

Plateau State: Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard Petitioned State Chairman Over The Activities Of Langtang South Chairman, Expresses Disappointment
By, giwa Alex, Jos
See full text:
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLATEAU STATE CHAIRMAN, ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS AND ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN APC ON THE ACTIVITIES OF LANGTANG SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN IN PLATEAU STATE

It became pertinent to write you this Open Letter, expressing our dissatisfaction, disappointment and shock over the activities of the Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Council, who happens to be a member of our great party the All Progressives Congress (APC) and on issues happening in our party (APC) in the Local Government.
It is no longer news that, the purpose for which a political party formed is to garner support and followers hips from all manner of people in order to gain political control of a given area.
It is also not news that, Democracy entails the ability of the majority, taking over political control through the exercise of their franchise.
This known basic tenet of gaining political power through democratic means and the application of the principle of numerical strength, seems to be differently applied in Langtang South Local Government, by the Council Chairman, based on recent developments observed in the Council.
Sometimes last year, a known political figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Local Government Area, in person of Prince Vincent Venman Bulus, defected to the APC chapter in Langtang South, to the jubilation of all party faithful, knowing his capacity and ability politically speaking.
In keeping to his promise of making sure APC takes total control of Langtang South Local Government and the state at large, Prince V.V.B. initiated and started the process of facilitating decampees from each Electoral Wards of the Local Government to the party.
It may interest you to know that, the first exercise carried out with regards to the initiative in two Electoral Wards of Gamakai Ward and Sabon Gida Ward, saw huge numbers of decampees from different political parties joining the APC in thousands to our jubilation as APC family.
But this development, to our surprise, didn’t go down well with the Council Chairman, who sees Prince V.V.B. as a threat, rather than a friend and a party member.
The Council Chairman to our observation and understanding from his expressed lack of appreciation is demonstrating a compulsive ambition, too paranoid to the extent that, he has held several meetings trying to prevail on some party EXCO Members, at the Wards and Local Government level to have Prince V.V.B. suspended from the party for doing nothing wrong.
It has also come to our attention that, the Chairman has also stooped so low, in reporting Prince V.V.B. to the Police on unfounded allegations that are laughable.
It may also interest you to know too sir that, just recently, we heard rumour that, Prince V.V.B has been suspended by the Local Government EXCO of our party on unfounded and baseless allegations that holds no water.
We, as Langtang South APC Youths’ Vanguard are resolute that, we cannot fold our arms and watch this bare display of hatred and self centeredness by the Council Chairman.
Instead of embracing everybody for the growth of the party, he is busy employing mechanism that will further divide the party. We find it very hard to understand the uneasiness in him since Prince V.V.B. announced his membership into APC.
In any case, he is an elected Chairman of the Council and he enjoys his tenure as the Chairman of the Council, at the mercy of Governor Simon Bako Lalong and not Prince V.V.B.
We therefore find it necessary, to bring these developments to your notice and all the Stakeholders concerned and that, as a matter of urgent importance, the Council Chairman needs to be call to order and urged to concentrate on the enormous task of running the Council and not to continue dissipating energy in fighting a cause that will rather crack the party than unite it!
We are resolute that, Prince V.V.B, Is a force and his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) will further strengthen the party.
Accept the assurance of our loyalty and highest esteem, as we await your quick intervention.
Yours faithfully,
Langtang South APC Youths Vanguard
by Alexander Aleburu

Journalists Urges Gov. Ortom To Stop The Ongoing Genocide In Bonta, Ukpute In Konshisha And Oju Urgently.

Journalist Urges Gov. Ortom To Stop The Ongoing Genocide In Bonta, Ukpute In Konshisha And Oju Urgently.

By, giwa Alex, jos

Media professionals under the auspices lgede extraction has cried to the executive governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom to as matter of urgency use his executive power to stop the on going genocide in Bonta ,Ukpute and Oju communities in the state.

As the body expressed concerns over the continuous silence and failure of the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, as well as the security agencies to make any serious intervention to end the ongoing clash between Bonta and Ukpute communities in Konshisha and Oju Local Government Areas of the state respectively.

This cry is contained in a press released signed by it president Egena Sunday Ode and made available to this medium in Jo’s, plateau state.

The group while condemning what it described as “the senseless hostilities”, charge the governor as the chief security officer of the state to use his powers to immediately bring an end to the festering genocide against the mentioned communities.

” Reports have suggested that attacks and counter attacks between the two neighbouring communities have heightened since last week when Ukpute was invaded at the wee hours of Tuesday, leaving stupendous damage to lives and property.”

“In the first place, we have continued to wonder what could have brought about the disagreement that would lead to communities, which have been living as neighbours for ages, to turn their swords against each other.

This is reprehensible and condemnable.

“However, we have been keenly monitoring this ugly situation, hoping to see a deliberate and decisive response by Governor Samuel Ortom and the security agencies with a view to promptly ending the needless attacks but more than one week after, there has been no serious intervention from the government to call the warring communities to order.

This is disappointing and unacceptable,” the group said in a statement on Tuesday.

The group, under the of Association of Igede Media Professionals (AIMPs), noted that the studious silence from official quarters in the state had portrayed a conspiracy to abandon the two warring communities to their fate to perpetually live as eternal enemies after destroying their bond of brotherliness, which, it said, was currently ongoing.

In a statement signed by its President, Egena Sunday Ode,the association said: “We believe that even if the government and its agencies were unable to preempt the attacks and prevent them, they could have done a whole lot more by timely deployment of security personnel to the areas to quell

the crisis and ensure that the injured as well as the displaced persons–especially women and children–were given proper treatment. We do not want to believe that the governor and his administration is so helpless to attain these.

“To our utter surprise, however, none of these has happened. The injured are abandoned to fate to struggle helplessly for their lives as many of them cannot even afford hospital bills, and the multitude of displaced persons are not receiving any attention from the authorities. Neither have the pains of families who lost loved ones in the attacks been assuaged in any way. Again, this is sad and unacceptable.”

The media professionals also noted that the seeming conspiracy of silence had provoked questions as to whether the governor and the security agencies have forgotten their constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property of citizens.

Calling on the governor to urgently swing into action to address these concerns with a view to finding a permanent solution to the recurrent skirmishes , the association said “it will be a laughable irony if Governor Ortom who is being celebrated as defender of the Benue valley cannot quench the fire on his own roof.”

It also called on the traditional rulers of the two warring communities, elite on both sides, and the two Local Government Chairmen to to speak out in outright condemnation of the escalating crisis and collaborate with the state government and security agencies to put an end to this wanton act of destruction by the two communities.

“We contend that the two agrarian communities need peace now to be able to concentrate on their seasonal farming activities. And no sacrifice toward achieving this goal should be considered too demanding,” the group asserted.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Alh. Saleh Bayari Commends Lalong Over Govt Proactive In Handling Insecurity In The State

Plateau State : Alh. Saleh Bayari Commends Lalong Over Govt Proactive In Handling insecurity In The State

By, giwa Alex, jos

The Chieftain of All Progressive Party (APC) in Plateau state, and Chairman of “Gan Allah Development Association (GAFDAN) of Nigeria plateau state chapter, Alh. Saleh Bayari Bauran Wase has praised the Governor of Plateau state Simon Bako lalong for his efforts in restoring peace in the in the state.

As the atitude of the governor towards security of life and property in the state hitherto bedeviled by once peaceful ” Home of Peace and Tourism”, before assuming office in 2015, which almost at the verge of turning the two major religious adherance in the state who had leave together for years against each another.

The ruling party chieftain in the state Alh.Saleh Bayari the Bauran of Wase give the commendation in an interview with journalist at his resident in jos, plateau state capital.

He said the proactive nature of the governor in bringing under control and calming the frail nerves that could had results to unrest , has been brought to the lowest ebb insecurity to 25 Percent from 100%.

“In my local government , Bassa to be specific, where sporadic killings by unknown person had been a reoccurring decimal, has reduced since this administration of governor Lalong came on board as the governor of plateau state “.

He further add that in Barki-Ladi hitherto under sporadic attack by unknown persons or groups who did not wish the state well has also reduced drastically expect some occassional schemishes witness in some parts of the local governments which always receive prompt attention of governor lalong the situation bring under control.

Bayari said the religious interface introduced by governor lalong where he occasionally interface with different religious groups in the state, has help in bringing religious harmony between the religious adhere in the state which is practically impossible before assuming office in 2015.

The Chairman Gan Allah Development Association of Nigeria however Challenged the Buhari led federal government to emulate governor Lalong proactiveness in solving Insecurity issues currently ravaging the North East by Boko Haram terrorist and recently armed bandits in Zamfara state.

The Bauran of Wase said the existence of a country call Nigeria till this moment is by the ” Grace” of God that Nigeria as a country would have for long ceased to exist due largely to the incessant attack without corresponding proactive of the federal government.

He called on the federal government to stop paying lip servic to the insecurity problems engulfing the country, and call on all Nigeria to see the country insecurity as a pandemic and tackle it head on and stop giving it political, ethic tribal and religious colouration but all hands should be on deck to fight the monster call insecurity.

He regret the new dimension the insecurity in the country has taken of recent where some armed men would just center market place shoot innocent people at random unchallenged and go away scout free.

On the recent killing in Zamfara by persons identify as bandits, he said he regret the ugly dimension on the attacks of innocent citizens in the state and called on the federal government to take proactive steps to curtail the activities of the so call bandits before it escalate.

“You can imagine situation where some blood thirsty monsters called themselves bandits entered the market killed innocent people and left unchallenged, its not acceptable he maintained”.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State Govt Has Provide Over 80 Toilets In The Public Schools Across The State.

Plateau State Govt Has Provide Over 80 Toilets In The Public Schools Across The State.

By, giwa Alex, jos
In line with the federal government war against open defeacation, the plateau state government Simon Bako Lalong has provide not fewer than 80 public toilets across the public schools in the state.
is to key into Mohammadu Buhari led administration on the campaign against open defeacation across the country.
The Chairman Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board Professor Mathew Sule stated this in an interview with journalist in his office in jos , plateau state capital recently.
Professor Sule said the need to provide toilets particularly in the public primary schools across the state , is to support the federal government campaign against open defeascation and to save our children who may be expose to danger.
The Chairman universal Basic education board in the state stressed that so far no fewer than 80 toilets has been provided in the public primary schools across the state through the good gesture of governor Bako Lalong administration.
He further added that the provision and siting of the toilets in the schools in the state is a continues exercise that any schools who are yet to enjoy the government gesture will

definatelly benefit.

On the board introduction of electronic teaching of it students occasion by the effects of the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic that is causing havoc around the world including Nigeria , and the faith of the students at the rural areas, the Prof said the board has put their plight into considerations which is why in same rural areas the materials are in hard copies which are delivered to the Education Secretaries for onward distribution to the affected schools.
Professor Sule however stressed that the online teaching is not a replacement for the conventional normal school work , but just to keep the children busy to keep them out of trouble till when it is save to open the schools for learning.
Speaking on the tenure of the Education Secretaries whose their 4 years tenure expire by 30th of June , 2020, the chairman of the board said the law is very clear on the recruitment, promotion and above all sack of (ES) rest within the purview of the chairman of the board.
But however quick to add that any of the Education Secretary that has done well during his tenure may be lucky to have his office extended.
He warn any chairman of the local government who may want to over stretch his power to appoint any (ES) within his domain to desisted because is not within their purview.
On the effects of Covid-19 on the schools calendar,the professor maintain that where it happens like in this very situation now, it behove on the ministry of education to do the needful and review the school calendar to correct the situation at hand.
by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Mourn Former Oyo Governor Ajimobi

Northern Governors Mourn Former Oyo Governor Ajimobi

By, giwa Alex, jos

Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has expressed deep shock over the demise of former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi.

As Governor Lalong described the late Governor of Oyo state as a man of integrity who serve the people of state and nigeria with excellent .

Governor lalong condolence message on behalf of the forum is contained in a press statement dated 25th June, 2020, signed by the Director of press Affairs to the governor of plateau state Dr.Makut Machan and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state capital.

Lalong said the sterling leadership qualities of late Ajimobi and his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress APC endeared him to many party members which led to his appointment as Deputy National Chairman, South.

Lalong recalled the contributions of Governor Ajimobi to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria during his career where he made significant impact on its growth and development.

The Chairman consoled with the wife of the late Governor, Florence, children and entire family, asking them to take solace in his rich legacies and accept the sad development as the will of God.

by Alexander Aleburu

The Nigeria Governors Felicitate With Gbajabiamila, Governor Sanwolu And Amb.Kingibe. 

The Nigeria Governors Felicitate With Gbajabiamila, Governor Sanwolu And Amb.Kingibe.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Nigeria Governors under the auspices of the ” Northern Governors Forum” has congratulated three eminent Nigerians, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila; Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu; and elderstatesman Amb. Babagana Kingibe on the occasion of their birthdays.

As the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a congratulatory message described Speaker House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila who clocked 58 as a great Nigerian who has continued to promote development of Nigeria particularly through his legislative experience.

The congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 25th June, 2020 signed by the Director of press and public Affairs to governor lalong Dr.Makut Macham and made available to journalist in Jos, plateau state.

He commended the Speaker for standing up for ordinary Nigerians by giving direction and quality leadership to the green chamber which has led to the passing of laws that have promoted good governance, peace and tranquility.

On Governor Babajide Sanwolu of Lagos State who turned 55, the Northern Governors saluted his courage and pragmatic leadership style which has enabled the nation commercial capital to continue to play a pivotal role in national development.

The forum while wishing him more years of success, asked him not to relent in his commitment of serving the people of Lagos State and the nation with integrity, compassion and excellence, in line with his campaign promises.

For elder

statesman, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, the Forum congratulated him for attaining the age of 75 and also commended his sense of loyalty, patriotism and commitment to Nigeria.

Governor Lalong further said “Ambassador Kingibe has transversed the political landscape of the country, and making his mark on the international stage, making congent contributions to the socio-political development of Nigeria in various capacities over the years.

We celebrate his dexterity and passion in promoting National unity, peace and good governance”.

The Governors while wishing him many more years of good health, peace and God’s divine protection, asked him to continue to avail the nation his wealth of experience and wisdom.

by Alexander Aleburu

Nigeria Governors Meet Over Insecurity In The Country. 

Nigeria Governors Meet Over Insecurity In The Country.
By, giwa alex, jos
Worried by the challenge of insecurity in the country, the Nigeria Governors under the auspices of ” Northern Governors Forum”has met to review the security situation in the region.
The meeting which is conducted via teleconfrence was held on Thursday 18th June , 2020 to review the security situation in the Northern Region.
This contained in a press statement dated 18th June, 2020 signed by the Director of Press and Public Affair to plateau State governor Dr.Makut Machan who double as the Chairman of the Forum Barr . Simon Bako Lalong presiding.
Governors expressed concern over the level of insecurity in the region and took certain decisions to contain the situation.
The Forum agreed to set up a standing Committee on security in the North which will foster synergy between security agencies in the enforcement of security measures in the region.
The Committee to be headed by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has Governors of Zamfara and Gombe as members.
The Northern Governors also set up another Committee headed by Chairman Governor Lalong on Consultation with Traditional, Religious and Community leaders in the North with a view to ensuring that there is wider involvement in tackling insecurity in the region.
The Committee has Governors of Adamawa, Niger, and Sokoto as members.
Another decision reached by the Governors is the engagement of local vigilantes, hunters and community watch groups in the security architecture of the region in order to foster intelligence gathering, rapid response and sustained surveillance.
The Northern Governors also called on the Federal Government to closely look into the Ecowas protocol on free movement of persons as it relates to the cross-border movement of herders from other countries into Nigeria, particularly the North.
However commend the Nigerian security forces for their efforts in tackling insecurity in the region so far, they called for increased synergy which will further enhance their operations and assist in putting an end to the activities of bandits, insurgents, kidnappers and other criminals.
They also agreed to adopt dialogue where necessary while pursuing military measures in dealing with the various security challenges in the region.
And sympathized with victims of the various attacks and other forms of criminality in the region, the Northern Governors also appealed for calm by groups and those affected as both the Forum, individual State Governments and the Federal Government are working together to ensure that this ugly situation is brought under control immediately, as well as addressing the humanitarian needs of the victims.
The Governors also want the Federal Government to accelerate the Livestock Transformation Plan which will assist in creating jobs among farmers and herders in the region and the country at large.
They commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts to deal with the security situation in the country and the region.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: Governor Lalong Decries Non-Adherence To Guidelines,To Weigh Big Stick

Covid-19: Governor Lalong Decries Non-Adherence To Guidelines,To Weigh Big Stick
By, giwa Alex, jos
Following the total relaxisation of the Nine weeks old lockdown imposed on plateau state last week occasioned by the ravaging covid-19, Governor Bako lalong has raised an alarm over the fragrant disobedience to government directives in curbing the spread of the pandemic.
As the government has threatened to weigh the big stick and force the citizens to obey the government directives or face the wrath of the law.
The government threat is contained in a press statement issued by the Hon.Commissioner for information and communication Dan Manjang dated 17th June, 2020, and made available to this medium read in part:
“The Commissioner of information to Plateau State Government has decried the lack of adherence to guidelines for COVID-19 by most individuals and some organisations following the suspension of the lockdown order by Governor Simon Lalong on 11th June, 2020.”
“The Government notes the flagrant disregard for the compulsory use of face masks by all citizens outside their homes where many go about without any.”
“There is also high disregard to social distancing requirement in public places such as markets, shops, hotels, social centres, restaurants, public transport and some places of worship”.
“Some others have chosen to ignore the provision of water, soap and sanitizers in entrances to such public places thereby constituting greater risk to the citizens”.
“In addition, some people have also organised large gatherings and social gatherings in contravention of the directive of the Governor. “
“All this has led to an increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the State which as at Wednesday 17th June, 2020 stand at 180 persons.”
“Based on the above therefore, government hereby warns against non compliance to its directives. Monitoring teams have been put in place to monitor and enforce compliance. This takes immediate effect.”
Anyone found to be violating the COVID-19 guidelines will be arrested and prosecuted while public places will be shut down and also prosecuted.
Government wishes to remind the citizens that COVID-19 is real and still without cure while community spread continues to be occurring.
All citizens must take personal responsibility for their health and the health of others.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19:Cattle Market Association  Commends Governor Lalong, Pledges To Comply With Government Hygiene Directives.

By, giwa alex, jos
The Chairman Cattle Market association under the auspices of Cattle Market Association Bukuru Chapter in jos, South LG of plateau state , has commended the governor of plateau state on the way he handled the fight against covid-19 Pandemic which has ravage the world including Nigeria.
As he promised the Associations readiness to comply with the federal and state government directives of wearing of face mask, reguler washing of hand and sanitiziation above all, space distancing for the war against the pandemic to be won.
Alh.Bala Mohammed who is the Chairman Cattle Market Association(KARA)in Jos South LG of plateau state, stated this in an interview with journalist at the market recently.
Bala Mohammed said the member of the association has thrown it weight with the directives of the government on hygiene to fight the ravaging pandemic which is for the good of the members of the association in particular the state at large.
He said in other to force and comply with directives of Government on the steps to combat the ravaging coronavirus pandemic, the market authority has provided hand washing facilities with detergents at the main entrances of the market, and make the necessary adjustments, where necessary, to ensure that social distancing are observed in Market, and also limit the daily number of people to the barest minimum, all of whom must wear the facemasks and comply with other safety and hygiene protocols before they are allowed entry.
Alh. Bala further stressed that all including the members of the Association should take the government hygiene seriously as it is the only way to minimise the spread of the pandemic which is yet to have cure from scientific research.
“He stated that this enemy of coronavirus can only be controlled if we come together and obey epidemiologist advice and Covid-19 laid down guidelines and preventive protocols which include: compulsory wearing of facemasks, regular washing of hands with soap or use of alcohol based hand sanitizers and maintaining of social distancing within and around the us.”
Alh. Bala ” further call on government to help in the step up supervision in the adher

ance to the hygiene directives “KARA” Cattle Market BUKURU” which give the public confidence in sensitization and advocacy campaigns as well as deploy Risk Communication Experts who will be engaged in door-to-door campaigns in various communities as a means of continuous engagement with the citizens.

The Chairman of the Cattle Market Association Alh. Bala Muhammed eulogized the governor Lalong positive contribution in fight against Covid -19 pandemic on the plateau and northern Nigeria,

“The state government in order to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of the decisions, a Monitoring Committee consisting of Government officials and leadership of critical stakeholders will be constituted to ensure that there is compliance to the guidelines”.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Government would not hesitate to close down any market, business premises, and motor park that does not adhere to these protocols.
The Secretary of the market a.k.a Commander said “Kara” is one of the best Cattle Market in Nigeria, partner’s all over the Eastern and Southern part of Country, and only market that operating almost every day clocking over 75 years in existence, has met its mandate in spite of daunting challenges, these challenges include a down turn in the Nigerian economy, varying government policies and death of specialized man power in the presence of decaying infrastructure”; planted grazing for the Cattle, Water from a dam cycle a side, free grazing land, Cattle honey Tank’s, Rail road station, and Veterinary Clinic.
Commander added that in order to protect the problems of cow rusely which has caused so many lost of life, but in the market, the authority put so many strategies in place to avoid cattle rustly.
He described Governor Simon Lalong as demonstration of righteousness and commitment to the service to humanity and sign of meaningful development to the people of Plateau state who have brought the sad ending to happy ending in laying solid foundation for the return of peace in the state.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Felicitates With 9th Plateau Assembly On First Year Anniversary 

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has felicitate with the 9th State House of Assembly under the eadership of Speaker Rt.Hon. Abok Ayuba on its first year anniversary in piloting the affairs of the House.

Governor lalong felicitation message to the state lawmakers, is contained in a press statement dated 9th June, 2020, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor Dr.Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

The Governor in his congratulatory message said the legislative arm of Government has remained proactive, thorough and responsive in carrying out its duties of law making and oversight.

“The 9th House has demonstrated that it is made up of Honourable Members who have the interest of their constituents and the entire State at heart, have given due attention to passing laws that have direct impact on the citizens of the State in the last one year”.

Lalong further described their conduct as exemplary because they have consistently extended a collaborative spirit in all engagements with the Executive arm and heads of MDAs in the course of carrying out their duties.

He commended them for diligently scrutinizing and passing the 2020 budget on time and also supporting the fight against COVID-19 as well taken proactive measures to address the economic and health impact of the disease.

However wished the Assembly a fruitful engagement ahead as they continue to serve the people of the State and contribute to the consolidation of the Plateau Rescue Mission.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19:Governor Lalong Suspends 9 Weeks Old Lockdown indefinitely As Federal Govt Curfew From 10pm-6am Stays

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has suspended 9 weeks old lockdown slamed on the state amid coronavirus as the Federal Government curfew of 10pm-6am still enforced.
As the Churches and mosques with large spaces shall be allowed to accommodate more than 50 worshipers under strict observance of the use of facemasks , social distancing, hands washing use of infrared thermometer and the use of sanitizers.
Governor lalong dropped the cheering news during the broadcast on ease of lockdown Occasion by covid-19 pandemic on the 11th June, 2020 held at the Old Government House in jos , Plateau State.
Governor Lalong emphasized that all public places like , Markets , Shops Hotels ,Restaurants that fail to comply with the hygiene or sanitations regulations, social distancing as well as use of face masks shall be penalized and bear any cost or penalty as would be specified.
The Governor maintained that cultural festivals, anniversaries , large-scale gathering, commerical motorcycles, remained banned , except Dispatched Riders and other essential service operators .And however stressed that the ban on illegal Sunday markets on Ahmadu Bello Way and Bukuru Metropolis is till enforce till further notice.
The governor reiterated the banning of inter state travelling and said there should not be entry what so ever into public offices , banks, markets and vehicles without wearing facemasks, as violators of this order will be arrested and trial at the mobile courts.
He said in order to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of the government decision , monitoring committees consisting of Government officials and leaderships of critical stakeholder will be constituted to ensure compliance to the guidelines.
Governor lalong further add that government shall not hesitate to weigh the big stick and close any market, business premisess , motor park and community that violates any communication experts who will be engaging in door-to-door campaign in various communities as a means of continues engagements with the citizens.
He however remained the citizens of the state that the responsilities for staying safe and avoid Covid-19 infection or spread it is now in their hands, and charged them of their health and act in a manner that garantees the health of others.
Speaking on the recent distribution of palliatives to mitigate the lockdown occasioned by covid-19 in the state which has generated reactions in different quarters, he said is misinformation, fake news and character assassination.
He said the committee for the distribution of the palliation chaired by the Deputy Governor of the state Professor Sonney Toden has completed the first phase of distribution which targeted the most vulnerable groups such as Ophananages , Persons living with disabilies, widows and 5 vulnerable households per polling unit , as the second phase will soon commence with more vulnerable groups captured.
The governor urgued the people of plateau state to disregard the fake news which has gone Viral on the social media which he described as the handiwork of mischief makers who want to set the people of the state against the government.
And thank all stakeholders including security agencies , traditional leaders, community leaders and professional organisations and the media for their sacrifices through the challenging period.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Bako Lolong Congratulates The New (CAN) Chairman,Tasks Them On Unity And Peace.

Governor Bako Lolong Congratulates The New (CAN

) Chairman,Tasks Them On Unity And Peace.

By, giwa alex, jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the New elected Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Plateau State Chapter Rev. Fr. Polycarb Lubo and other members of the Executive Council following their election on Saturday 6th June 2020.

As governor Lalong tasks the Newly elected of the Christian Association Of Nigeria plateau state chapter Executives to use their tenure to foster peace and unity in plateau state in particular and Nigeria as a whole.

The Congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 7th June, 2020 , signed by the Director Of Press and Public Affair to the governor Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, Plateau State Capital.

In the congratulatory message, the Governor said the peaceful election where the New leadership emerged demonstrates the unity and oneness within the Church on the Plateau which should be sustained by the new CAN Executive.

He said “You should see your election as another affirmation of your calling in the Lord’s vineyard as you serve not only those of the Christian faith, but the society at large.”

Governor Lalong further said, “you should always remember that the society today is in need of love, healing, truth and justice which our Lord Jesus Christ admonished us to offer especially at times like this, and urge them to use your new offices to propagate these and other tenets of Christianity”.

Lalong also advised the new CAN leadership to work towards closing the gaps among different denominations and reaching out to people of other faiths so as to build understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

He assured them that his administration will remain receptive to their counsel at any time, as well as count on their prayers for God’s guidance in the business of governance.

Lalong thanked the outgoing CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Soja Bewarang and members of his EXCO for their support and prayers towards the success of the Rescue Administration.

by Alexander Aleburu

I Have Passion For Those Who Are Disenfranchise,The Poor, Orphans, Widows And Disadvantage—-Former VC

By, giwa alex, Jos
The former Vice Chancellor University of Bokkos in plateau state North central Nigeria , professor Doknan Shani said he has passion for those disenfranchise, the poor of the poorest , orphans, widows and the disadvantage in the society.
As these are some of the propelling ingredient that is pushing me to contest the vacant southern zone senatorial seat to give me the impetus to actualise my dream of serving my people who have for long disenfranchise politically and otherwise.
The Former Vice Chancellor, University of Bokkos, Prof Doknan Sheni join in the race for the Plateau Southern Senatorial district under the All progressive Congress ,APC, stated this in an interview with journalist at his resident in Jos , plateau state, as says I would bring my wealth of experience in developing the zone through people orientation projects.
I believed after serving as the Vice Chancellor of the state owned University Bokkos, I have a lot to offer my people at the Southern senatorial zone of the state, and my understanding of all the senatorial zones in the state , particularly my senatorial district.
“I have travelled through the length and breath of the whole senatorial zone , but could be amazing that despite the zone has produced several senators in the time past, the zone cannot boast of portable water , that is just one item in it.”
Look at the agricultural backwardness of our people who are merely subsistence farmers , they don’t even known how to go about getting loan from the bank to boost their agricultural produce, nobody is mobilising these farmers for take off.
I wouldn’t blame the past senators for not putting in their best , but for me, I have a passion for people who have been disenfranchise, l have a passion to help the poor , orphans , widow and disadvantage, so when I look at them , it pains me to the bone marrow.
One of the issue of plateau politic is that of zoning , now there is this call for Quan’pa to complete there tenure, how do you react to that?
“That is very simple, without insulting anybody , l am part of the stakeholders of APC in the last 5 years from 2014 till date, there is no time of zoning of any district or local government.
The first person who have ever won the senatorial seat in the zone is from qua’pan, and the other person is from Shandam , if I am not mistaking.
Despite that people easily forget things does not mean we should continue with ignorance .
One thing i known as a normal understanding , if a governor come from a particular zone , no senator should come from there.
We have three federal constituency in the Southern zone which are Mikan , Shandam , Quan’pan , Wase and Lantang North and South.
If you look at this present government , you discover that appointment of the people that hold political positions, whether nominated or not , you see that Mikan , Shandam and Quan’pan dominate the other federal constituency.
Can you briefly tell us about your background?
“My father is a traditional ruler, l come from a ruling family from what we call Lohmak, is a chiefdom and my grandfather who is one of the eight recorded traditional ruler in the chiefdoms, the current traditional ruler is my father.”
We have two ruling family , it was when the last traditional ruler died that it came to the turn of my father.
The two families rotate the traditional stool between them , so I don’t want to go around bragging myself as a prince.
What impact did you want the people of your constituency feel if you are eventually elected?
Your question is every apt , you will understand that the key thing for the senator , is the constituency allowance .
My going around the senatorial zone , the grievances of the people is that the senators never spend the constituency allowance on a visible projects.
I want to change that narrative, which is going to be between me and the people of my constituency.
As I am going around, any constituency I go, l will ask them to identify any project that is more important to them, this to avoid what happened during the tenure of other senators to respect itself in my time.
If the project so identify by them can cover my constituency allowance, i will do it.
Secondly, if the project is beyond me , I will lobby for it at the National level using my connection as member of lawmaker.That will be my contract with the people of my constituency.I am not going to the National Assembly because of money.
By the Grace of God, i don’t need any money to feed myself and my family for the rest of my life . The little God has blessed me with, I am contented with it.
I known that some people will be thinking that the love for money that is propelling me to vie for the position of senator.
When l was the Vice Chancellor of the Plateau state University , Bokkos, I saw money but refused to dipped my finger into it.
I just want to developed the University for the legacy to be left for the children yet unborn, that I did.
Your party APC is clocking 5 years in power, what would be your score card?
“If you read the news paper, is already awash with the achievement of Mr President Mohammadu Buhari and our amiable Governor Simon Bako Lalong.
If you look at the state, there is a particular section known as “Lalong Legacy Project”.
That Lalong legacy project is to complete the manifestoes of the Apc in the state.
In our manifestoes the Apc, we have seven major areas which includes, infrastructure, agriculture and transportation, we have been trying to revived the transportation sector, just that it has National connection.
So even if the state government tried, it must have the support of the National power to succeed because some of the roads are federal roads.
You can see in the last election , his efforts to do all the rural roads in the 17 local government areas of the state, all these are enbended in the Apc manifestoes.
What is more important is human capital development, that is why in my zone,there is no presence of federal institutions like the university , polytechnic and so on.
As a professor , this is one of the easiest thing for me to do for my people.
I think is very easy for me to bring branch of open university to the zone.
I think that will be the first project I will pursue if I am voted in as the senator of plateau senatorial seat. Unless there are other legal handicap that may not be known to me for now.
So that Apc capital development would be achieved.
The other aspect of it is skill development.
These days, nobody care about your chains of certificates if you don’t have skills.
Some people approach me recently that they graduated for over 4-5 years without job.
My response to them is that the modern way of getting job has migrated from what it use to known in the past, we have to change to skills acquirsation.
This is what I hope to establish in my zone when I am voted in as a senator representing the southern senatorial zone of plateau state.
How did you hope to couple considering that you are coming from different background, which is academics?
According to the former president chief Olusegun Obasanjo,
” If good people don’t join politics , and when the bad people rule, don’t complain.” I may not have quoted him correctly.
Politic is a social contract, have something to do for your people. Nobody is born politician, they learn from the job, I hope my sincerity of doing things and my manifestoes would make the electorate Change their mind.
I want more academicians to venture into politic rather than the so call politicians
When I went round one of the district recently, they said most of the politicians that came to them, they don’t see them again untill election is in few months or weeks.
I told them that why I came , I am not a conventional politician.
That is where I developed the concept of spending the constituency allowance why the people supervised the project.
What is your call to your supporters?
My call to my supporters and to those who want to support me and they have not seen me, that time has come to amend the broken fence.
The time has come to try something new and that time is now and I am ready to lead the crusade.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau govt,SUG  Mourns with Deputy Governor’s PA Over the death Of His Father.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Plateau state Government and the Nigeria Students Union (SUG) plateau chapter has condole with the family of late Baba Jemlak Dukbong who died recently at the aged of 80 years-old after brief illess.
Hon. Marshal Jemlak is the Personal Assistant to the Plateau state Deputy Governor, Prof Sonny Tyoden whose father died .
The Deputy Governor, Prof .Sonny Tyoden was at the family compound to pay his last respect to the late father .
In his message Prof Tyoden ,says I’m here on behalf of the state government to console with the family over the demise of our father.
According to him, the dead of late Baba Jemlak didn’t affected only Marshal , but the entire government because his son is one of us who have contributed to the progress of APC family .
He expressed government sadness over the death of Baba Jemkak but charge them to be consoled with the fact that the decease left behind worthy sons among is the PA to the Deputy Governor of the state, and pray God to give him rest.
Tyoden further said though Baba died at ripe aged of 80 years which call for total celebration but to us the dead is a serious lost not only to the immediate family but to the entire Tarok nation.
The President Students Union Government ,SUG, Comrade Dungshuut Biringmiap Peter described the death of their colleagues father as a monumental lost to the entire 3.5 million plateau students.
He further stress the representatives of the union is at the residence of the decease to mourn with him as one time part of us and to encourge him that death is inevitable end that will come when it will come.
And pray for the family of Baba the fortitude to bear the irrepireable lost.
Peter noted that they were on the delegation as a union to commensurate with the Tarok nation, Plateau state government because to them Baba has accomplished his work here on earth and had left behind legacy through the son.
Hommualak Shinman Sean says they sincerely thank God for the gift of life that many people are today appreciating the contribution of baba.
He condemns the pandemic virus ravaging the world today by calling on the students to observe the restrictions order given by the government to stay alive .
We are short of word but are here as one family to comfort the family each other and burial is today Friday 5/6/2020 with church service at St Augustine Catholic Church, Kangtang of Langtang North LGA which at the family compound .corspe leave Air Force Mortuary by 7am
by Alexander Aleburu

Re: Governor Lalong Is A Democratic And Father To All.

Re: Governor Lalong Is A Democratic And Father To All.
By, Jimmy Nanyak Lar, jos
I read with surprise and enthusiasm the Commissioner of Information and Communication in Plateau State, Hon. Dan Manjang’s respond to the widespread fact that Governor Simon Bako Lalong has endorsed Professor Nora Daduut as his preferred candidate for the forthcoming Plateau South Senatorial Bye-election.
Ordinarily, I would have dismissed it as a very bad public relations job by someone that is paid to defend his principal, even if he erred.
To set the records straight, I will want the Commissioner to answer the following questions which is begging for a sincere and honest answer :
1. Did the Chief of Staff really hold a meeting with Prof. Nora Daduut in Guest House?
2, Did Nora Daduut embark on consultation as alledged in the interview I granted?
3, I want to ask all APC Stakeholders when Prof. Daduut joined APC?
4, Who gave her waiver to contest the Senatorial Bye- election? Because the party is already in comatose.
From the above questions, it would be noted that the party cannot give our collective mandate to a PDP because she has never voted for APC before.
I can also tell you on good authority that two weeks ago, the APC LGA Exco in Shendam held a meeting, where the chairman, Alh. Awwal intimated them of the governor’s preference for Prof. Nora Daduut.
But hardly had he finish his speech that he was manhandled by his executive.

I can also tell you on good authority that the Plateau State government is equally dangling both carrot and stick to the democratically elected 17 local government chairmen.

Infact, plans are already at advanced stage for the state government to illegally dissolve the councils if they fail to go along with the government’s preferred candidate during the forthcoming primary election in the southern zone.

That being the case, the other 11 council chairmen from the central and northern zone are already mounting pressure on the other 6 council chairmen in the southern zone to save their heads by going along with the preferred candidate, which is intimidation of the highest order.
I also want to let Dan Manjang and the plateau state government to note that, in conflict management, anybody that forment inequality and injustice is the very person that has brought the necessary ingredients for crisis and war, and by implication, he is the ” merchant of conflict”.
And in this instant case, its Governor Lalong and his co-traveller, Chief of Staff Dan Majang that are the crisis merchants, who stand to benefit from it when there is armed conflict because they will overdraw outrageous and ridiculous amounts in the name of security vote.
In the same vein, if care is not taken, I bet you, southern senatorial seat will elude the APC for several reasons.
In the first place, the State Chairman of APC, Chief Letep Dabang is no more in charge of the party apparatus in the state. Infact, the APC State Party Secretariat is a ghost town where only lizards and other rodents now co

-habitate.

This is so because the functions of the party’s secretary to the Government of the State and indeed the entire civil service have since been usurped by the Chief of Staff, Government House.
Finally, I will want to draw Governor Lalong’s attention to Gal. 6:8, ” whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction;…” I have always referred Lalong to the holy Bible because I want him to discountenance the counsel of some of his associates whose stock in trade is primitive accumulation of wealth.
A Word Is Enough For The Wise.
by Alexander Aleburu

Struggle For The  Soul Of Senatorial Seat In Plateau South Bye Election Thickens , As Intrigue Scheming Dominate The Air.

By, our reporter, jos
The Plateau state Southern Senatorial is made up of Shendam,Quan’pan,Wase,Mikang,Lantang North and Langtang South Local government Areas.
The Senate seat of the zone became vacant after the demised of Late Senator Ignatius Longjan.
He spent eight months in office before he was snatched by cold hand of death.
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), has since put all modalities in place to conduct the bye election and filled the vacant seat,this has led to the struggle for the soul of the senatorial seat with so many intrigues and scheming among the politicians from the major political parties and Aspirants that has shown interest to vie for the seat.
So far,the following Aspirants has thrown the hats into the ring to contest. The current Executive Chairman of Quan’pan LGC,Hon. Isaac Kwallu.His letter of intent addressed to the Chairman and Executive Members of the All Progressives Congress.(APC) Plateau state chapter, Titled: “Expression of interest to contest for the Senate seat for the Plateau South Senatorial District, Dated:15th May,2020.
The letter read Thus:
The Electoral system as provided for by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Amended,provides for a replacement of an Elected official when such a seat becomes vacant.
Hon. Kwallu with his divine mandate slogan is being describe by many as the man the cap fits,his inspiration is being hinged on the masses of Quan’Pan LGA,Farmers,Youths and women groups are solidly behind his Aspiration.
For his dream to turn into fruition,the Chairman need to expand his tentacles beyond the shores of the locality, as the Executive Chairman, his influence and relationship with his colleagues can also be a factor that will play a very significant role.
The major impediment and hurdle the He need to scale is the major contenders and political big wigs from his locality that always viewed him as an over ambitious and ingrate.
The current Chairman of the Plateau state Board of internal Revenue Service,Mr. Dashe Arlet who was recently on the news on his remarkable achievement toward boosting the state’s IGR. Arlet who pulled over seven billion naira for the state on the first quota,this feat has earned him accolades and encomiums in the state. As a technocrat and Administrator,he can consolidate on his achievements if given the opportunity to serve his people.
His major obstacle is the fact that he has not been into circular politics to muscle the storm and clinch the seat.
The only woman in the Race and a Professor of French,Dame Nora Ladi Daduut. Daduut,who is the current Head of Department of French, University of Jos.
Her sudden appearance and intention to contest the seat is brewing uneasy calm among the APC Members in the state, she is being nicknamed as Government candidate, political pundits are of the opinion that,she is being backed by those in corridors of power within and outside the state,her Aspiration will equally receive a tremendous boost and support from women particularly the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen,Her emergence will break the jinx of men dominated Senate from the state,she will be the first female senator from the state. The position that is hardly contested by women.
Governor Simon Lalong was equally fingered to be the one sponsoring the current Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Victor Lapang until recently, the commissioner cleared the air that,he is not contesting.
The Former Chairman of Quan’pan LGC,Hon. Nicholas Dakkas Shan,who is now the North Central Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) is said to be warming up for the seat,his intention to contest may not be unconnected with the rumours filtering the air that,both APC and PDP may consider Quan’pan to complete the tenure.
Another Aspirant is Prof. Danjuma Decent Dognant Sheni,he was brought by Jonah David Jang,former Governor of Plateau state as Vice Chancellor of the Plateau state University.
With the rumoured build of sympathy for Quan’pan local government to complete the tenure.
The emergence Sheni comes as a surprise to many. Further to this,Prof. Sheni has not been known to be active in circular politics and is generally seeing by many of not having a significant political structure to win a senatorial election. To further compound his weakness and defects, he comes from a local government that is predominantly P.D.P an opposition party in the state,the occupants of the office,Senate Victor Mainasara Lar,Senator Jeremiah Useini,P.D.P Governorship Candidate at the 2019 election,The Pioneer Chairman of P.D.P,late Solomon Lar,the only local government that is controlled by P.D.P in the state,all the two houses of Assembly members of Lantang north -north and Lantang Central are both from the P.D.P.
Further more,Prof.Sheni who’s Tenure at the Plateau state University characterized and marred controversies.
He will find it very difficult to sway the election in his favour.
Although, he came fourth in the interview and was not recommended by the Governing Council for the Vice Chancellor, the then Governor Jonah Jang Appointed Him Vice Chancellor, but later sacked him in a controversial circumstances, this has deprived him of any notable achievement as the Vice Chancellor, but being the only notable from Lantang axis,he may enjoyed of his Langtang kinsmen.
Another Aspirant outside Quan’pan LGA that is eyeing the seat is the former Speaker of the state house of Assembly,Rt.Hon George Daika,Daika who hails from Mikang LGA,another disadvantaged local government from the Zone that has never enjoyed the senate seat,unlike Sheni who has never being into circular politics, He was as in the house of Representatives and represented the people of Shendam,Mikang and Quan’pan federal constituency, he was also a gubernatorial Aspirant at the 2019 general election. His legislative background is another impetus to his Aspirations. Both Daika and Sheni and not from Quan’pan LGA,if the permutations, micro zoning and sympathy will be accorded to Quan’pan,then these factors may work against the duo.
With this calibre of people,the election will definitely be keenly contested,observers and political pundits in the state are watching with keen interest as it will unfold. Time shall tell.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Danladi Pasali Urges EFCC And ICPC To Arrest Those Who Divert Palliative, Rates Buhari Administration High

By, giwa alex, jos
The Chairman Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) Alh Danladi Pasali has urgued the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission(Efcc)and(ICPC) to as matter of urgency investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind the diversion of the government palliatives met for the poorest of the poor in our society to mitigate the effect of lockdown occassion by coronavirus.
This would serve as a deterrant to those who may want to capitalise on the misfortune of the vulnerable people in the society in other to exploit them to have rethink.
Alh Pasali who is the Chairman Buhari Campaign Organization(BCO) give the charge in an interview with journalist in his resident in jos, plateau state to mark 5 years of president Buhari in office as the president commander in chief of armed forces.
Danladi Pasali said the out cries of those whom the government palliative suppose to reach is becoming intense and the high time the anti graft agencies weigh into the matter and prosecute those found culpable no matter how highly place they may be in the society.
He however exonerate Mr president for any wrong doing, as he said Mr president has done what a responsible leader would have done particularly at the time of national pandemic such as the coronavirus.
“That is why we have the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)and ICPC because the complains of the irregularities over the distributions of the items is to much.”
“80% of Nigeria are the less priveilage people who rely on daily income for a living , in such a sitution palliative is the directives of the government whenever there is pandemic such as this covid-19 pandemic , there should be lockdown.”
“The ideal behind it, is to prevent the further person to persons transmission of the virus .
You known that the president always say that if you don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill us as a country .”
“Corruption is still within the system, as it has not 100% liquidated the president has done his possible best .”
“I am assuring you that people are complaining bitterly the way and manner the palliatives are been distributed across the country.”
“It does not have anything to do with the president, is now the responsibility of the anti graft agencies like the(EFCC)and (ICPC) for them to investigate and arrest those behind the diversion of these items met for the poor in the society for their personal use and that of their cohort and bring to book any body found culpable.”
On the assessment of the APC’s achievement for the past five years the Buhari administration hold sway in power, the BCO Chairman said,
“Every responsible Nigeria knowns the situation of the country as at the time this administration came to power .
You look at covid-19 , you lmagine we have a leader that did not mobilise us back to the farm.”
“What of when we were relying on other countries for importation of foods and other essential commondities , we would have known the consequences.”
“Remember when Mr president assumed power in 2015, he brought agricultural revolution and mobilise everybody to go back to farm , he brought may agricultural programmes like the anchor borrower programme and many other agricultural programmes.
Now there is nobody in the country that can complain of food, this is one aspect we should give credit to the president .”
If you go back to memory lane, you go to Kaduna Porthcourt, Kano and other parts of the country, you will see projects going on.
I think within this five years of this present administration we have done well.
In term of fighting corruption , quality of governance the government has done well in changing the thinking of the citizens of nigeria.
He adviced the state governors to allowed the farmers free movement to enable them to go to their farm to avoid hunger.
“Without food there is no way we can survive the post Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world including Nigeria.
The truth is that if someone is having farm in another local government and is so established that the person is going to the farm, he should be allow to cross.
That is not even the instruction of Mr president , the president instruction is that Nigerians should work extra hard irrespective of your profession should go back to farm, the farming may not necessarly mean mechanise farming it could be small garden behind your residential house.
Alh.Passali debunked the allege accusations that APC is the brain behind the crisis currently rocking the people Democratic party(PDP),
” Anybody that think of that , has done disservice to politice.
The truth is that PDP we known , is a party in disarry and has die forever .
Anybody that still remain in PDP is only wasting his time as crisis will not allow them to have peace .”
“During the tenure of the former governor Joshua Darye, PDP was having not less than two factions in the state.
The same thing during the tenure of senator David Jang, PDP in the state was factionalised, so PDP is known for their persistence crisis .”
“PDP is a house build on disarry even what you are seen in this administration today is the misrule of PDP for 16years , the question of bad road, insecurity, corruption and abandoned projects and anything you can think of.”
“All I known is that Nigeria has already made up their mind to say no to PDP .
Even the few state they had managed to win in the last election, we shall take it back in the next election.”
He laud the decision of Mr President for granting autonomy to the legislature which he described as a welcome development.
“It is a welcome development because it has been persive in many quarters that the legislatures are the executive rubber stamp.
The is what will call it democracy and beauty of the separations of power.
You know that is what the president have been advocating for, the autonomy of the local government where their fund will be coming directly from federation account.

In fact, its a welcome development , we are progressive we believed on the principal of separations of power and it should be encourage.”

On the over sight funds of the legislature still running amidst lockdown,he said,
“If you look at the budget issue you will discover that the government is even looking for to source for funds to implement the 2020 budget.”

“This is a crisis that bedevilled the whole world including Nigeria, the whole world is at the verge of recession. Even in Nigeria we are trying, it is in Nigeria we are even trying to pay salaries.”

If you look at America now, demonstration has engulf the state as over 33 million people are presently at verge of loosen their jobs, not only America alone, but all over the world.

Even in Nigeria where some banks are trying to sack staff , the government said no, we are still paying salaries.

Kudos suppose to be giving to the government , because I have never seen where there is pandemic of this nature, and government is still ups and doing.

Even at the face of lockdown, must of the government projects are still ongoing across the country.
He adviced the government should be proactive, that is why the federal is gradually opening the economy of the country with strong directives of wearing face masks, washing of hands at regular interval and sanitazers.
So with the covid-19, you can see that the culture of Africa is gradually coming back.
When you touch anything, you wash your hands.
We can no longer wait for Covid-19 , we must go back to work and take all the precussions.
Even in Abuja , I was surprised that live is gradually coming to normal with everybody with his/her face mask on.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Danladi Pasali Urges EFCC And ICPC To Arrest Those Who Divert Palliative, Rates Buhari Administration High

By, giwa alex, jos
The Chairman Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) Alh Danladi Pasali has urgued the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission(Efcc)and(ICPC) to as matter of urgency investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind the diversion of the government palliatives met for the poorest of the poor in our society to mitigate the effect of lockdown occassion by coronavirus.
This would serve as a deterrant to those who may want to capitalise on the misfortune of the vulnerable people in the society in other to exploit them to have rethink.
Alh Pasali who is the Chairman Buhari Campaign Organization(BCO) give the charge in an interview with journalist in his resident in jos, plateau state to mark 5 years of president Buhari in office as the president commander in chief of armed forces.
Danladi Pasali said the out cries of those whom the government palliative suppose to reach is becoming intense and the high time the anti graft agencies weigh into the matter and prosecute those found culpable no matter how highly place they may be in the society.
He however exonerate Mr president for any wrong doing, as he said Mr president has done what a responsible leader would have done particularly at the time of national pandemic such as the coronavirus.
“That is why we have the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)and ICPC because the complains of the irregularities over the distributions of the items is to much.”
“80% of Nigeria are the less priveilage people who rely on daily income for a living , in such a sitution palliative is the directives of the government whenever there is pandemic such as this covid-19 pandemic , there should be lockdown.”
“The ideal behind it, is to prevent the further person to persons transmission of the virus .
You known that the president always say that if you don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill us as a country .”
“Corruption is still within the system, as it has not 100% liquidated the president has done his possible best .”
“I am assuring you that people are complaining bitterly the way and manner the palliatives are been distributed across the country.”
“It does not have anything to do with the president, is now the responsibility of the anti graft agencies like the(EFCC)and (ICPC) for them to investigate and arrest those behind the diversion of these items met for the poor in the society for their personal use and that of their cohort and bring to book any body found culpable.”
On the assessment of the APC’s achievement for the past five years the Buhari administration hold sway in power, the BCO Chairman said,
“Every responsible Nigeria knowns the situation of the country as at the time this administration came to power .
You look at covid-19 , you lmagine we have a leader that did not mobilise us back to the farm.”
“What of when we were relying on other countries for importation of foods and other essential commondities , we would have known the consequences.”
“Remember when Mr president assumed power in 2015, he brought agricultural revolution and mobilise everybody to go back to farm , he brought may agricultural programmes like the anchor borrower programme and many other agricultural programmes.
Now there is nobody in the country that can complain of food, this is one aspect we should give credit to the president .”
If you go back to memory lane, you go to Kaduna Porthcourt, Kano and other parts of the country, you will see projects going on.
I think within this five years of this present administration we have done well.
In term of fighting corruption , quality of governance the government has done well in changing the thinking of the citizens of nigeria.
He adviced the state governors to allowed the farmers free movement to enable them to go to their farm to avoid hunger.
“Without food there is no way we can survive the post Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the world including Nigeria.
The truth is that if someone is having farm in another local government and is so established that the person is going to the farm, he should be allow to cross.
That is not even the instruction of Mr president , the president instruction is that Nigerians should work extra hard irrespective of your profession should go back to farm, the farming may not necessarly mean mechanise farming it could be small garden behind your residential house.
Alh.Passali debunked the allege accusations that APC is the brain behind the crisis currently rocking the people Democratic party(PDP),
” Anybody that think of that , has done disservice to politice.
The truth is that PDP we known , is a party in disarry and has die forever .
Anybody that still remain in PDP is only wasting his time as crisis will not allow them to have peace .”
“During the tenure of the former governor Joshua Darye, PDP was having not less than two factions in the state.
The same thing during the tenure of senator David Jang, PDP in the state was factionalised, so PDP is known for their persistence crisis .”
“PDP is a house build on disarry even what you are seen in this administration today is the misrule of PDP for 16years , the question of bad road, insecurity, corruption and abandoned projects and anything you can think of.”
“All I known is that Nigeria has already made up their mind to say no to PDP .
Even the few state they had managed to win in the last election, we shall take it back in the next election.”
He laud the decision of Mr President for granting autonomy to the legislature which he described as a welcome development.
“It is a welcome development because it has been persive in many quarters that the legislatures are the executive rubber stamp.
The is what will call it democracy and beauty of the separations of power.
You know that is what the president have been advocating for, the autonomy of the local government where their fund will be coming directly from federation account.

In fact, its a welcome development , we are progressive we believed on the principal of separations of power and it should be encourage.”

On the over sight funds of the legislature still running amidst lockdown,he said,
“If you look at the budget issue you will discover that the government is even looking for to source for funds to implement the 2020 budget.”

“This is a crisis that bedevilled the whole world including Nigeria, the whole world is at the verge of recession. Even in Nigeria we are trying, it is in Nigeria we are even trying to pay salaries.”

If you look at America now, demonstration has engulf the state as over 33 million people are presently at verge of loosen their jobs, not only America alone, but all over the world.

Even in Nigeria where some banks are trying to sack staff , the government said no, we are still paying salaries.

Kudos suppose to be giving to the government , because I have never seen where there is pandemic of this nature, and government is still ups and doing.

Even at the face of lockdown, must of the government projects are still ongoing across the country.
He adviced the government should be proactive, that is why the federal is gradually opening the economy of the country with strong directives of wearing face masks, washing of hands at regular interval and sanitazers.
So with the covid-19, you can see that the culture of Africa is gradually coming back.
When you touch anything, you wash your hands.
We can no longer wait for Covid-19 , we must go back to work and take all the precussions.
Even in Abuja , I was surprised that live is gradually coming to normal with everybody with his/her face mask on.
by Alexander Aleburu

 Herbal Fair : Dr Quadri Advocates For Herbal Treatment Amongst Men To Avoid Weak Erection.

By, giwa alex ,Jos
The Traditional Herbal medicine practitioners Dr.Quadri has advice men who are dieing in silence following their inability to satisfy their partner to find solution through his effective Herbal Medicine.
As he said majority of men are dieing in secretly because they have failed to perform their duty as man to their wife, the action is threatening the foundation of the relationship.
Dr.Quadiri a.k.a Baba Maibulala gave the advice to male folk in an interview with journalist in the on going Herbal Fair taking place at polo field in jos, plateau state.
Dr. Quadiri advocated that the federal government of Nigeria should include them in eradicating the deadly coronavirus ravaging the world by commending the former president Obasanjo vision of allowing them to form association.
Baba Kabiru who said, he hailed from Niger state of Nigeria disclosed that he inherited the traditional herbs from his late father who is Nupe man from Bida LGA of Bawuya compound.
Adding, that his mum hailed from Osun state south west nigeria ,Yoruba tribe ,I begin the knowledge of herbal medicine at the early life because I grew up in it and my father was a very powerful man in the area of herbs .
He further add that his father and mother who couldn’t bear children later bear children following the treatment from my father and they both migrated to Lagos state.
According to him, I advise that federal government of Nigeria should involve our herbal doctors in finding solutions to our local diseases here in Africa rather than looking for orthodox treatment outside the shore of Nigeria
.
Quadri employed Nigeria government to promote made in Nigeria products especially some notable herbal men like Dr Suleiman the renounce herbal Doctor who have treatment call ,”yem Kum “local leaf that treat different infection diseases .
He stressed that he spent almost 20 years coming to plateau state to participate in herbal trade fair and he hasn’t change his name because of the type of herbs treatment given to people and they instantly received healing.
Dr Quadri commended Governor Simon Lalong for his accommodative nature for promoting tourism, herbal treatment asking God almighty Allah to catapult him to be the next president of Nigeria.
He also thanked rtd Former President Yakubu Gowon for keeping Nigeria one and obasanjo who have help to modernized traditional herbal medicine we applause his contribution to the progress and development of the African herbs .
Baba said that the African tradition is very important to the entire world, speaking on pandemic ,he refused to accept that the disease is deadly saying just one leaf, he can treat it.
We are calling on the world leaders to turn to the use of herbs treatment for them to achieve total success.
“I have a leaf when administered on a sick person it will eradic

at

e the symptoms”.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Congratulates Ahmed Wase At 56 

By, giwa alex, jos

The Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase on the occasion of his 56th birthday.

The congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 1st June, 2020 , signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state capital.

Governor Lalong described the Deputy Speaker as one of the dedicated, loyal and patriotic sons of Plateau State who continues to serve the State and the nation with integrity and excellence.

Lalong further said “The Rt. Hon. Ahmed Wase is a consummate politician and a reliable ally who puts the interest of his people above personal gains.”

He stressed that the Deputy Speaker has used his influence to promote the cause of Plateau State by putting up strong arguments and lobbying for the good of the State at the National Assembly”.

Lalong however recalled that only recently, the Deputy Speaker led a delegation of all elected National Assembly members from Plateau State who donated some money to the Plateau State COVID-19 Endowment Fund as well as personally donated palliatives to the State and many people in his constituency.

The Governor also appreciated the Deputy Speaker for supporting the programmes and projects of the Rescue Administration in Plateau State as well as personally executing constituency projects that have touched the lives of the people positively.

Lalong use the press statement to wishing the Rt. Hon. Wase many more years of peace, good health and progress,and urged him to continue to remain humble, loyal and selfless, while maintaining the good name he has cultivated over the years.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Felicitates With Bello Masari At 70

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors, under the auspacies of “The Northern Governors Forum” has felicitate with with Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari as he turned 70 on Friday 29th May 2020.

Chairman of the Forum, who double as the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a felicitation message signed by his director of press and public affairs, Dr.Makut Macham dated 28th May, 2020, described Governor Masari as an accomplished politician who has continued to serve Nigeria with all the energy, passion and zeal in him.

Governor Lalong recalls that the Katsina State Governor remains a repository of wisdom and institutional memory for the Forum, especially on matters that relate to the legislature because of his antecedents having served for many years as a legislator and rising to become Speaker of the House of Representatives between 2003-2007.

Lalong said

“We are very happy to be associated with this humane, simple, and principled gentleman who exudes dignity, humility and all-inclusiveness in his approach to all National issues.

He further said that Masari is a uniting factor and a symbol of unity within the Northern Governors Forum and Nigeria as a whole.

Governor Lalong urge the Governor to continue use his wealth of experience and wide contacts in promoting the unity peace and progress of Nigeria and the consolidation of democracy in the country.

The Northern Governors Forum prayed that the almighty God will grant him more years of sound health, divine protection and favour as he continues to serve the people of Katsina State and Nigeria in general.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Mourns The Death Of Former NNPC GMD Maikanti Baru

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Northern Governors, under the auspices of “The Northern Governors Forum” says it is shocked and distressed by the news of the death of the former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Kachalla Baru.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong in a message of condolence signed by the director of press and public affairs to the governor Dr.Makut Macham dated 30th May, 2020, and made available to this medium in jos , plateau state, described the sudden death of Dr. Baru as a very big loss to the nation.

Lalong said

“The late Maikanti Baru was a thorough bred professional who distinguished himself in his career where he contributed immensely to the growth and development of the oil and gas industry.

He said Baru championed the implementation of reforms that left the sector more responsive to the energy needs of Nigerians especially as it relates to the supply and appropriate pricing of petroleum products”.

Governor Lalong also recalled the role the former NNPC GMD played in the exploration of crude oil in other parts of Nigeria, particularly the Northern region which only recently found oil and gas in commercial quantity that is awaiting further exploitation.

Lalong however conveyed the heartfelt sympathies of the Forum to the family of the deceased, the people and Government of Bauchi State, the NNPC, as well as friends and associates of the late Dr. Baru.

He prays that the almighty Allah will receive the soul of the deceased, forgive his sins, grant him eternal rest, as well comfort all who mourn him.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Assures Nigeria Children Bright Future, As They Celebrates Children Day

By, giwa alex, Jos
Governor Bako Lalong has assured the children in Nigeria a brighter future as

they celebrate Childrens Day which is normally celebrated every 27th May.

Governor Lalong who double as the Chairman Northern Governors Forum in a special message , described children as the hope of Nigeria who deserve all the love and care available to prepare them for the future as they grow to take over the responsibility of leadership.
Governor Lalong’s message to the children dated 27th May, 2020, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, Dr. Makut Macham and made available to the press in jos, plateau state capital.
The governor said,
“Though this year’s children’s day is being marked in a low key manner owing to the Corona virus pandemic, the significance of the Children’s Day cannot be lost because they remain the heartbeat of our society and hold the key to our future, we must therefore continue to invest in their education, health and psychological development so as to prepare them for the task ahead”.
He said his Rescue Administration has continued to provide a better environment for Plateau Children by improving the quality of education and healthcare, as well as protecting them against all forms of abuse.
He also further add that the Government decided to put in place online, radio and television lessons to help children keep up with learning despite the closure of schools occasion by be COVID-19 pandemic.
Lalong however used the occasion to assure Nigerians Childern that the decision to remove all Amajiri children from the streets and return them to their parents is borne out of the need to safeguard their future by integrating them back into the society where they can access good and qualitative education and proper care.
by Alexander Aleburu

Obasanjo, Babangida, Tinubu, Adeboye, Atiku Will Answer God For Supporting Buhari In 2015 – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi-Fani-Kayode, has lambasted Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, Pastor Adeboye Ibrahim Babangida and T.Y Danjuma for helping President Muhammadu Buhari to become Nigeria’s President in 2015.

In a statement made available to Igbere TV on Sunday, Fani-Kayode noted that these are the leaders that destroyed Nigeria.

Fani-Kayode further said that due to their poor judgement hundreds of thousands have been killed in the last 4 years and so many lives and families have been decimated and destroyed.

According to him, the blood of these innocent souls and victims screams from the earth and is crying to God in Heaven for vengeance.

The statement reads,

“I am conversant with much of world history yet I have NEVER read or heard of a people that are more comfortable with tyranny and bondage and pleased with poverty and suffering than Nigerians.”

“Push a Nigerian to the wall and rather than fight back he will dig a hole into it to escape.”

“Consider Gen. T.Y. Danjuma. He still can’t find the balls to speak the truth and reveal all yet he is complaining about others! He more than any other helped put the north in power on July 29th 1966. He also supported Buhari in 2015.”

“Someone please tell him that Nigerians have already lost their sleep and that he should speak up NOW & free us from the bondage that he helped put us in.”

“Obasanjo, Danjuma, Babangida, Tinubu, Adeboye, Atiku and all the others that helped put Buhari in power in 2015 and destroy Nigeria will answer to God for what they did.”

“Due to their poor judgement hundreds of thousands have been killed in the last 4 years and so many lives and families have been decimated and destroyed. The blood of these innocent souls and victims screams from the earth and is crying to God in Heaven for vengeance.”

“We must be bold enough to speak the truth and the truth is that Buhari is not our only problem but all those who colluded with him and conspired to put him in power in 2015.”

“We warned them over and over again yet they refused to listen, insulted us, ridiculed our concerns and fears and stubbornly and blindly insisted on putting a beast in power. Now they are ALL complaining!”

“As a people Nigerians have nothing to lose anymore. We have lost it all already but we just don’t know it or want to accept it!”

“Our nation, our freedom, our pride, our dignity, our honor and our self-esteem: all gone! The only thing that we have left to fear is fear itself and death: yet to die is Christ and to live is gain! “

“I urge my people to shed their FEARS and to find the courage to stand up and speak truth to power! I urge them to be the men and women that they were destined to be and not to accept that tyranny of tyrants or to be part of a colony of slaves.”

“It is time to make a choice between freedom and servitude. It is time to choose between light and darkness. I have made that choice and I urge you to join me: I would rather live free for a short period of time and make a difference than live a slave for one thousand years!”

Season’s Greetings From All Of Us At Igbere TV. Africa’s No1 Community TV.

by Alexander Aleburu

COVID-19: We’ll continue with hydroxychloroquine trial for patients – NAFDAC

Our Reporter, jos

Mojisola Adeyeye, the director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has said that Nigeria will continue with hydroxychloroquine trials for the treatment of COVID-19.

The statement by Adeyeye came after the World Health Organisation ordered the trial to be stopped throughout the globe.

However, the NAFDAC boss said that the pill has proven strong enough to cure coronavirus at its emergent stage, according to data released by the agency, TVC reports.

Adeyeye said: “There is data to prove that hydroxychloroquine worked for many COVID-19 patients. Therefore, we would continue our own clinical trials in Nigeria.

“Hydroxychloroquine has been proved to work at a mild stage. So the potency depends on the severity of the disease in the patient’s body.”

by Alexander Aleburu

PDP Crisis Is A Case Of “Things Fall Apart” The Centre Can No Longer Hold——-APC Sec

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Alh Bashir Musan-Sati has numerate issues why the People Democratic Party, PDP, crises still escalated across the country despite ruling for 16 years by heralding politics of selfish agenda, promoting tribal, religion affiliation.

In his interview with journalists at his home opposition Jos North Local Government Council secretariat on Sunday in Jos, Musan-Sati said this year 2020 Ramadah came as the most challenging period when corona virius is rampaging the entire continent including Nigeria, as we are going into Ramadah period we hope and pray that most of the problems will be sumountable.

“We are praying for the country , state , local government and of course ourselves .But as for the challenges, people where lockdown in their various houses not allow to go out for

their daily business where they earn their daily living. This time is also wonderful period because it gives us the the opportunity to stay close to our family and remained indoor to pray and rededicated ourselves to Almighty Allah Particularly on the happening (Covid-19)”.

“We find ourselves in a period we look up to God in prayer without looking any other place else , we pray that our prayer will be answer”,he added.

Barr. Bashir pointed out that globally, the world is facing economic hardship and Nigeria can’t be an expetion, I want to believe this challenges will not be there permanently , in fact is after the corona virus the people we began to tighten their belt .

Adding, “I so much believe that before corona virus, there was no opportunity, which I so much believe that after this period opportunity may avail itself where the means of satisfying them may not be there”.

“We just pray and hope that the corona virus go first and let work towards what may follow, there is no hardship that last forever , with time what we are facing now will definiatly fade away”,he noted.

He lamented that, “Our prayer is that God should save us from this monster call corona virus , so we most pray to get the live first , because if there is no live , there would not be struggle to live , ones we are able to get it along the line, every other things would take shape”.

We are praying that those whose their economic are in shamble , and with the little we have and where ever we are, we are determine as people and still remain strong for better future for Nigeria.

Answering questions that the opposition party in the state (PDP)are against themselves in the state, there is insinuation that the crisis is the handiwork of the ruling party (APC)in the state, how true is that?

According to musan-sati, this is a blatant lie ,
I think this is coming from people who didn’t known the political terrain in the state, if you look at the whole issue , People Democratic Party (PDP)is having crisis from the National level , state , local government and down to wards.

He disclosed that, this is the case of “Things Fall Apart” and the centre can no longer hold.

That is just the problem in PDP and on body need to tell PDP to go and fight or come to reconcilation .There is nothing you brought on falsehold , there is no way you can correct it and have solid foundation, before now, the people Democratic Party (PDP)has been in shamble , I don’t see how they can stand.

Our prayer is for them to go and sort out themselves, we ll not pray that they should continue to be having problems , we want to have vibrant opposition to always point where we are going wrong.

When we are not having strong opposition, we are not even comfortable , it make us believe in win!win!!.we want somebody who can challenge us as ruling party , and by challenging , it will be making us be more strong , vibrant and revigorated, ones we are challenge , we ll be able to know where we going wrong and to be corrected.

Last week I read in a media that senator Beni Lar , member representing Lantang in the House of Representative camp and that of the camp of Senator JT Usani are fighting against themselves which is quit unfortunate .

If ever being the same family , they have a rethink and come together do have themselves reunited again if they decide to do it that way, fine and good , but it is the other way round, we allow them to be what they want to be.

There is freedom of association as in our constitution, we don’t have to come and sponsor crisis in PDP because we believed that the state is for all of us .

If the PDP are in crisis , we can’t rule out that fact that crisis may escalate to affect innocent people in the state.

Therefore , is not our prayer that anybody, anywhere and anyhow should have problem, we pray for party member to come together for better understanding.

If the problem of their party is irreconcilable, they can as well as continue like that, there is nothing the APC as a party can do about it.

Let me make it clear , you must be understood that where there is fraud and deceit , no matter how far you have gone, you must come back to reality.

Where there is party primaries, you then think you can manipulate , impose and shortchange people , definatly, there will come a day you account for your action.

This is democracy , in imbibing the tenant of democracy, you allow people to have freedom of association , speak within the comfires of the law and allow where you want them to be directed, is not when somebody will seat at the comfort of his sitting room and dictates how things should be down in the party probably because he is a money bag, it has not happened anywhere.

And again it required consensus, people should come together, talk their mind and take their proper direction .

If you think you are wise , and have a lot of money, how long will that last?

My advice therefore is that they should play the game according to the rule, in clear form, as much as they play clean game.

what is your call to the people of the state

“My message is that people should understand that it is a hard time , people should take it easy, very soon, things we come to shape.”

Very soon , this matter will be matter of the past , we are praying for quick , fast, free recovery of the economy, and those who have lost their family, we pray God to give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost.

We should begin to understand that Covid-19 is real no two way about it.

Even the “Doubting Thomas” are beginning to understand that Covid -19 is real .

And it has begin to claim lives here in jos North LG as we now have Fourty- Six(46)confirmed cases in the area , so people should now know that the pandemic is real and people should try and be careful.

They should follow dedicatedly the simple guidelines given by (NCDC).

However, no matter how careful , if God has destiny that you are going to die , you are going to die , Death is inevitable end that would come when it will come .

Our advice and prayer is we most be careful and avoid reckless live, they should not take things for granted.

The economy is badly affected by covid -19 pandemic which is very obvious , but those who are well to do , should be up and doing in assisting one another that is the main message of fasting period, if I have problem extend helping hands to your neighbour so that their suffering could reduce significantly.

Is not that you have, you only have it to yourself and your family alone.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State National Assembly Caucus Donates To Covid-19 Fund. 

By, giwa alex, jos
The members of the National Assembly Caucus from plateau has donate to Covid fund of the state occasioned by the ravaging corona virus in the whole world including Nigeria .
As they praise governor Bako Lalong for the step taken to curtil the spread of the pandemic in the state particularly the blockage of the state boarder with state with high cases of the pandemic.
The Caucus commendation is contained in a press statement dated 25th May, 2020, signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor of plateau state, Dr.Makut Macham and made available to this media in jos , plateau state capital.
The released read in part,
In what could be described as “putting aside political differences” for the progress of Plateau State, members of the National Assembly Caucus from the State were at the Government House, Rayfield in Jos to present their donation to Governor Simon Bako Lalong towards the fight against COVID-19.
The delegation which was led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Idris Maje, donated an undisclosed sum of money to the Plateau State COVID-19 Trust Fund so as to assist Government deal with the pandemic.
The Deputy Speaker said the donation was in appreciation of the measures taken by the State Government so far in dealing with the pandemic through several measures.
He said “We have noted with delight some of the major steps you have taken to curtail the disease especially by restricting movements which has done a lot to limit the spread of the pandemic. We have seen you deploy technology in the borders to enforce the movement of people which largely limited importation of the disease”.
They asked the Governor to continue his initiatives which are aimed at saving the lives of the people and making sure Corona virus is defeated in Plateau State.
Governor Lalong who expressed appreciation for the gesture of the National Assembly Plateau Caucus said the donation again shows their patriotism and unity towards the progress of Plateau State.
Lalong said “Your presence here is a show of unity and solidarity for the good of our people. I have keenly followed what you have been doing individually for your constituents and other vulnerable people in the State.
Nevertheless, you have deemed it necessary to contribute to the State COVID-19 Trust Fund. We are very grateful”.
He used the opportunity to also commend them for putting the interest of Plateau State high on the agenda of the National Assembly which has attracted a lot of goodwill from the Federal Government to the State.
He also appreciated them for supporting President Muhammadu Buhari by passing quality legislations for the development of the country.
Lalong also used the opportunity to speak on the profiling and transfer of Almajiri children to their States of origin where he explained that the decision was taken by the entire Northern Governors in order to protect the children who were abandoned and became at risk of contacting COVID-19 and even spreading it.
He said “Although many are trying to politicise the matter, I can assure you that it is the best decision we have taken in the interest of these Almajiri children who for years have been suffering and left at the mercy of the streets. You will recall that the President’s wife, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari convened a summit at the Villa which was attended by the President, Sultan, Governors from the North and religious leaders.
The decision was to stop the Almajiri system completely and we believe that we have the best chance to do so in order to improve the lives of these children and give them proper education and care”.
The Governor therefore appealed to the legislators to continue to support the Government in ensuring that the program succeeds despite the misinformation and improper tagging of economic migrants to the other parts of the country as “Almajiris” which he described as most unfortunate and improper.
The Governor in company of the National Assembly members later took possession of an ambulance, 2 ventilators, 10,000 surgical masks and other accessories donated to the State by NNPC/IPPG initiative.
by Alexander Aleburu

Lalong Greets Muslims Ummah On Eid-El-Fitr Celebration, Urges More Prayers For Plateau State And Nigeria

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Bako of plateau state and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, has rejoiced with Muslims in the state as they mark another Eid-el-Fitr under unusual conditions occasioned by the Corona virus pandemic.
Lalong who congratulated them for successfully undertaking and concluding the Ramadan Fast – thereby fulfilling a very significant injunction of the Islamic Faith, said the period calls for solemn celebrations.
The governor’s congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 23rd May, 2020, signed by the Director of press and public affair to the governor governor Dr. Makut Macham and made available to this medium said,

“While this year’s Eid-el-Fitr may be celebrated in solemnity and privacy of your homes, the occasion nonetheless presents the opportunity for our Muslim brothers and sisters to reflect on the spiritual benefits accruing from their fasting and prayers, and apply it to their lifestyle for a better society where there is love, peace and tranquility”.
Governor Lalong said the challenges of COVID-19 will remain with us for a long time to come and that is where we shall need lifestyles that are commensurate with the teachings of our faiths as people and Governments work together to assist one another to build a better society.
He appealed to Muslims to continue to cooperate with Government by observing all regulations put in place to curb the spread of Corona Virus by observing social distancing, use of face masks, constantly washing hands and applying sanitizers, avoiding large gatherings and staying at home – particularly now that Plateau State is witnessing community transmission in some areas.
Governor lalong also enjoined Muslims Ummah in the state to reach out to less privileged members of the society and people of other faiths as a way of enhancing bonds of friendship and brotherhood that promotes tolerance, peace and solidarity.
While wishing all Nigerian Muslims Eid Mubarak, Lalong asked them to continue to intensify prayers for the peace and progress of Plateau State and for God to stop the Corona Virus pandemic which has interrupted lifestyles, freedoms and economic prosperity.
by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State Government Inaugurates Community Policing Advisory Committee. 

By, giwa alex, jos

To tackle crime through a bottom-top approach the plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has inaugurated the State Community Policing Advisory Committee.

The Committee which was earlier set up by the Federal Government through the Inspector General of Police is to begin the process of implementing Community Policing in plateau State North central Nigeria.

Inaugurating the Committee,which is held at the Government House Little Ray Field 22nd May, 2020 in jos, plateau state, Governor Simon Lalong said Plateau State has longed for the implementation of the Community Policing initiative in order to fight crime and criminality.

“This he said is a welcome development for us as a State because we have since realised that the best way to guarantee the security of our people is by embracing a bottom up approach which emphasizes early warning, intelligence gathering and crime prevention.

His further stressed that with a grassroots and people driven approach such as Community Policing, we are more likely to identify and fish out criminals, thereby saving the citizens from the agony associated with loss of lives and properties”.

The Committee has CP Edward Egbuka, Plateau State Commissioner of Police as Chairman and His Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Gbong Gwom Jos & Chairman, Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs – Co-Chairman.

The Governor however charged the Committee which is the highest custodian of Community Policing in the State to be focused and resolute in carrying out this assignment by shunning every distraction that could arise from religious, ethnic or political pressures.

Lalong said the Government and people of Plateau State will also be looking up to the Committee to act in the best interest of peace and security of all.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Lawal Shehu said the concept of Community Policing is to ensure that the people are involved in security affairs with more emphasis on intelligence and information gathering.

The police further said the special constables to be recruited will be people of good standing in society who are gainfully engaged with good record within the community.

“He said they are not to take over from the police, but to collaborate with the police under their supervision and as such, they will be thoroughly screened to ensure that criminals are not involved. “

Co-Chairman of the Committee, Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba assured that they will be focused and resolute in carrying out their assignment by shunning every distraction that could arise from religious, ethnic or political pressures.

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police for their commitment to ensuring that policing is enhanced in line with the Federal system and constitutional provision that Governors are Chief Security Officers of their States.

Members of the the Plateau State Community Policing Advisory Committee are drawn from a wide spectrum of society.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Appreciate President Buhari For Drafting Securities To The Region To Combat Insurgency

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors under the auspices of the”Northern Governors Forum” has appriciate president Mohammadu Buhari for drafting more security personnels to the region to combat insurgency and other insecurity in the region.

As appreciable progress has be made in the transferred Almajiris to other States and also received their citizens without any problem.

They resolved to continue with the exercise by strictly following laid down protocols for profiling, quarantining, testing, transportation, handing and taking over as well as reintegration.

The Northern governors forum made the appreciation

during the

Forum 4th teleconference meeting on held on Wednesday 20th May 2020, to review the region’s COVID-19 response, and deliberate on other matters relating to its progress and development.

The meeting presided over by its Chairman and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, the Forum acknowledged and appreciated the intervention of the Federal Government following their request to President Muhammadu Buhari for the deployment of more security personnel to the region to tackle banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and other crimes which are threatening livelihoods and preventing farmers from going to their farms.

On the profiling and evacuation of Almajiris, the Forum noted that so far, there has been

appreciable progress as many States have transferred Almajiris to other States and also received their citizens without any problem.

They resolved to continue with the exercise by strictly following laid down protocols for profiling, quarantining, testing, transportation, handing and taking over as well as reintegration.

The Governors also maintained their earlier decision to purchase COVID-19 Mobile Testing Vans which have already been ordered to boost testing of more citizens especially in the rural areas.

On enforcing closure of inter-state boundary roads, the Northern Governors again expressed disappointment that despite several measures taken, including Presidential orders, there are still violations where people move from one State to another through compromise and use of illegal routes.

They vowed to continue to take further measures to protect their people including the deployment of members of their cabinets and civil servants where necessary.

The Forum resolved to continue their appeal to the Federal Government for support to deal with the Corona Virus Pandemic, as the Northern Region now has about 54% of the national cases and 70 percent of new infections.

by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: Government Bans Prayer At Eid Ground During 2020 Eid-el-Ftr-Celebration

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the rising cases of Covid-19 in plateau state currently ravaging the continent, the state has banned the 2020 Eid prayer celebration that hitherto attract uncountable numbers of Muslim faithfuls.
This is the resolutions reached at the Plateau State Security Council meeting presided over by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong.
The ban of Eid prayer is contain in a press statement dated 21st May, 2020 signed by the commissioner of information and communication Dan Manjang and present to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.
The press message read thus:
” That all Eid praying grounds across the State shall be closed to all worshippers, this is inline with existing ban on all large public gatherings in tandem with the directive of the President-General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs His Eminence, Sultan Mohammed Abubakar that all muslims should suspend congregational Eid Prayers and pray at home”.
“Where prayers are observed in mosques, they should abide by the regulations for not more than 50 persons, hand washing, use of sanitizers and social distancing.”
That operation of Tricycle a.k.a Keke Napep have been banned form Sunday 24, May 2020.
“In line with existing Government Orders, all recreational centres across the State shall remain closed as security agencies have been directed to enforce the above restrictions.”
Governor Simon Lalong however appeals to all citizens to adhere to these regulations and continue to take every personal precaution towards preventing the spread of COVID-19.
He urges them to note that at the moment, the State is witnessing more infections as a result of community spread which can be worsened by large congregation of people.
The Governor wishes all Muslim faithfuls in the State a happy Eid-el-Ftr, and calls on them to use the period to pray for God to intervene and stop the pandemic.
by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Commiserate With Sheik Lemu Over The Demise Of His Eldest Son.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors under the auspices of the Northern Governors Forum has commiserate with sheik lemu over the passing away of his eldest son.

Chairman of the Forum who double as the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has on behalf of the Forum expressed condolences to Sheik Ahmed Lemu, over the death of Abubakar Shehu Lemu, his eldest son.

The condolence message is contained on a press release dated 20th, May, 2020 and signed by the Director Of Press and public affair to the governor Dr.Simon Makut Macham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state.

The condolence message to the revered Islamic Scholar and members of his family, Governor Lalong described the death of the late Abubakar, as a great loss to the family, Niger State and the Nation.

He said “Late Abubakar, a retired Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, distinguished himself in serving the country meritoriously within and outside the country, and also impacting the lives of people particularly at the community level.

The Northern Governors Forum Chairman also noted that although the death of Late Abubakar remains painful, it has to be accepted as the wish of Allah who is his maker and decided to take him, having fulfilled his purpose on earth.

He prayed Allah (SWT) to grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort the family, noting that Late Abubakar will continue to be remembered for his humility, tolerance, generosity and service to humanity.

by Alexander Aleburu

Govt.Wike  Raises Alarm As Plan By President Buhari  to Declare State of Emergency’ in Rivers State Unraveled

By, Our Reporter
Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Wike has cried out over alleged plans to cause a breakdown of law and order, in order to declare a state of emergency in the state amidst the Coronavirus crisis.
Wike, in a statement made available to Igbere TV on Wednesday by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the plans were being hatched by some citizens of the state who reside in Abuja.
“These persons whose attempts to declare State of Emergency in the State since 2015 have never succeeded because of God’s intervention, he said.
“They did everything within their powers to ensure that the 2019 Governorship Election results were not announced but also failed.”
Governor Wike said those allegedly behind the move plan to use the COVID-19 pandemic in the state as cover ups, in order to hijack power ahead the 2023 polls.
“As the build up for the 2023 elections and jostle for Presidential and Vice-Presidential tickets is gathering momentum, they want to use COVID-19 to create a crisis as if the State is at war with the Federal Government.
“They have decided to create unnecessary tension as if indigenes of Ahoada, Eleme and Port Harcourt are fighting with Northerners not to carry out their legitimate businesses.
“People forget history quickly. Since 2015, there have farmers/herdsmen clashes in Nasarrawa, Plateau, Taraba, Ebonyi, Cross River, Kaduna, Yobe and Bornu States.”
The Rivers Governor wondered whether his state was at war with the federal government, saying he had only prevented the influx of Almajiri into Rivers.
”Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, States like Enugu, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo and Kaduna States have been intercepting lorries carrying human beings instead of foodstuffs.
“This is the same thing that the Rivers State Government is doing to protect the State from COVID-19. “
“Bandits have been killing innocent people in Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States and indigenes of these States no matter their political differences are working together to protect their States.
“But here in Rivers State, instead of supporting our efforts, these Abuja politicians are busy looking for a State of Emergency because they want to acquire power.”
Insisting that his state was never at war with anybody or any constituted authority, Governor Wike said Rivers is only waging the war against COVID-19.
“We are alarmed at these hideous plots against our State. Rivers State has never fought a war with strangers or neighbours.
“Our fight against COVID-19 is to protect the lives of everyone living and doing business in the State.
“We are aware that some shameless politicians are playing politics with COVID-19.
“No wonder one of the respected chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had to expose their plan to use COVID-19 to launch into the politics of the State.
“This is what we see in the lives of ungodly, dangerous and power hungry people who claim to love the State.”
The Governor alleged that huge sums of money have been voted by the ‘Abuja politicians’ to entice and recruit “gullible persons” to carry out their plans, calling on the people to resist such move.
“After their clandestine meetings they have voted huge sums of money to entice and recruit gullible persons to carry out their plan.
“All patriotic Rivers State indigenes are hereby placed on alert to resist the devilish plans of these unpatriotic elements who connive with enemies of the State to cause confusion.
“As a State, we have always defeated these sadists and with God on our side, we shall overcome them,” Governor Wike added.
by Alexander Aleburu

Governor Lalong Inaugurate Research Team On Corona Virus And Other Infectious Diseases.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has inaugurated a Special Committee for Research on Corona Virus and other Infectious Diseases in Plateau State.

At the inauguration of the team at the Government House in Rayfield, the Governor said although the State has had to deal with many infectious diseases in the past, it has not been confronted with anything like the Corona Virus Pandemic in recent history.

He said” Indeed, our generation is facing perhaps one of its most difficult times, Clearly, COVID-19 has reminded us of the need to be proactive in not only upgrading our medical facilities and improving manpower, but also working ahead to develop preventive and curative capacity for infectious diseases”.

Governor Lalong charged the members who comprise of researchers from various tertiary institutions within the State, to work hard in utilizing the human and material resources available in Plateau State that are capable of giving solutions for the treatment of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 that State and Nation is dealing with today.

“It is a known fact that Plateau State is endowed with herbal and medicinal products that could be harnessed towards building our capacity to withstand the threat of diseases such as the Corona Virus if, and when they spring up. “

“Therefore, we must not only look inwards to find a solution to the current COVID-19 challenge, but also use today’s experience to prepare for the future in order to avoid panic and desperation”.

Governor Lalong charged them to be diligent in carrying out this special assignment, and to have at the back of your minds that at the long run, all efforts should lead us towards establishing a modern infectious diseases hospital in Plateau State.”

The Committee’s Terms of Reference include:

To Search for conventional and/or alternative drugs for the treatment and cure of the Corona virus, design treatment protocols for the treatment of the virus and conduct clinical trials on the candidate drugs.

Other term of reference according to the release, design control mechanism for the spread of the virus and any other design that will curtail the pandemic and subsequent diseases.

The Committee has one week to present a proposal to Government. Within three weeks, Government will be expecting a draft of research prospects, while fortnightly; a progress report should be submitted.

Members of the Committee is as follows:

Prof Noel N. Wannang- Pharmacology & Toxicology, Unijos –Lead Researcher, Prof Jacob A. Kolawole – Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Unijos, Dr Falang Kakjing – Pharmacology Dept. Unijos and Prof James Damen – Medical Lab Science, Unijos.

Other members of the research terms are, Dr Yusuf Agabi – Virology Unit, Dept of Microbiology, Unijos

Dr Richard J Kutshik – Dept. of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Unijos, Dr Bukar Bukata – Pharmacology, Unijos, Dr Ajima Ukpe – Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Unijos, Dr Ken Amagon – Pharmacology & Toxicology, Unijos, Dr Longdet I. Yohanna – Biochemistry, Unijos.

Other members of the committee include representative of the Plateau State Ministry of Health, Representative from the Infectious Unit of Medicine Department, JUTH and Representative from Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: Governor Lalong Has Close down Faringada Market,  As He Reviews Lockdown.

By, giwa alex, jos

Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has ordered an express closure of the popular Faringada market located in jos North local government of the state following fragrant violation of “Social Distancing ” directives measure in the preventing “Corona virus pandemic currently ravaging the world by the government.

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As the governor said the market will be shut down until the trader unions and the Management of Jos North Local Government come up with an acceptable model for regulation that poses no risk to public health and safety.

Governor disclosed the closure of popular market which mostly deals on varieties of vegetables during broadcast on the update of total lockdown occasion by Covid-19 pandemic held 17th May, 2020, at the Old Government House in Jos, Plateau state.

The governor further add that with effect from 17th May 2020, the total lockdown will resume from midnight of every Sunday and be relaxed on Wednesdays 12 midnight as against the former Thursday following the complain of the citizens of the the state.

This he stressed will henceforth be the pattern until further review, in order words, the total lockdown is relaxed on

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; while Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays remain totally locked down.

The Governor’s speech reads:

“Fellow compatriots, I address you again in continuation of our collective fight against the Corona Virus disease commonly referred to as COVID-19.”

“In my last address of April 30th 2020, I indicated that we shall continue to observe the total lockdown from Midnight of Thursday to Midnight of Sundays throughout the State.”

“In addition to other measures taken earlier, I also informed you that we shall continue to restrict inter-Local Government movements to further curtail the spread of the disease which was first recorded in the State on 23rd April 2020. “

“Since then, the State has recorded more cases of COVID-19 that rose to 33. This necessitated us redoubling our efforts to checkmate community spread by aggressively conducting contact tracing, isolating suspected contacts, and treating the infected.”

“As at today, we have successfully treated and discharged 10 infected persons including the index case who have all been reunited with their families. The other 22 infected persons are still undergoing treatment and in stable condition. Sadly, one suspect whose sample was taken died yesterday before his result was returned positive.”

“We have continued to quarantine suspected persons that come in from other States at our designated facilities to ascertain their status over the mandatory period of 14 days. As at today, we have 255 persons in our various quarantine centres.

“At this point, I must appreciate the support and cooperation that most citizens have demonstrated during this trying moment. The level of compliance has been appreciative, despite the inconveniences that this pandemic has exposed us all to.”

“However, the major challenge we have continued to face is the breaches at our State boundaries where people continue to violate the closure order through compromise or resort to illegal routes.”

“This has exposed the State to more dangers of COVID-19, as virtually all the cases we have recorded, originated from other States and were imported by people who defied our directives and entered the State at all costs. This is indeed sad.”

“During my visit to our State boundaries at Forest- Hawan Kibo; Ganawuri-Manchok; and Jingre-Saminaka, I again warned that those compromising our collective security will not be allowed to prevail as Government was more than ever determined to put an end to the flagrant disregard for directives.”

” Fellow citizens, as a Government that is people driven and desirous of carrying everyone along, we have noted the concerns raised in respect of the need to have more room for people to secure services such as banking which were limited because of the existing lockdown schedule.”

“In order to address these concerns and further strengthen our efforts at combating COVID-19, governor lalong said he has reviewed some of the guidelines with the following decisions:

“With effect from 17th May 2020, the total lockdown will resume from midnight of every Sunday and be relaxed on Wednesdays 12 midnight.”

This he stressed will henceforth be the pattern until further review, in order words, the total lockdown is relaxed on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; while Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays remain totally locked down.”

“Restriction on all inter-local Government movements shall continue to apply except for those on essential services as earlier enumerated.”

The governor further reiterate the use of facemasks in public places remains compulsory, and anyone found not using one outside his home would be arrested and charged to the mobile court.

To ensure better enforcement and compliance, Government will henceforth enroll some of its civil servants for the exercise and direct the Head of Service to immediately deploy civil servants from grade levels 10-14 to various points across the State.

He charged the Local Government Chairmen to also replicate same in their domains to ensure effective coverage of the entire State.

“The ban on all illegal markets such as the Sunday markets on Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and its environs shall remain in place indefinitely, while Social joints, Nightclubs, drinking parlours are to remain closed.

“The Faringada Market continues to defy all guidelines for social distancing and sanitation, and poses potent threat to our efforts to defeat COVID-19. “

“Therefore, the market will be shut down until the trader unions and the Management of Jos North Local Government come up with an acceptable model for regulation that poses no risk to public health and safety.”

“Religious gatherings shall continue to have not more than 50 persons, while social distancing, hygiene and sanitation regulations shall continue to apply.”

All these decisions are without prejudice to the overnight curfew instituted by the Federal Government from 8pm to 6am.

As he said he not unaware of the pain and hardship the present situation of Covid -19 pandemic has cause the citizens of the state, as against this backdrops,

“Fellow compatriots, the Government remains fully aware of the collective hardship that this situation has brought upon us all particularly the most vulnerable. Already, the distribution of palliatives to this category of people has continued throughout the State.”

“In the coming weeks, more palliatives from the Federal Government and the private sector donor initiative, Covid-19, shall be received to boost the efforts of the State Government.”

Governor Lalong used the medium to thank the various individuals and corporate organisations that have contributed to the Plateau COVID-19 Trust Fund both in kind and in cash, as we have realised almost 100 million naira in donations and I re-assure you that we shall deploy it transparently.

“In particular, I wish to appreciate the Speaker and Honourable Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly for donating 50 percent of their May salaries to the COVID-19 Trust Fund, the Chairman and Members of the Plateau State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emirs also donated food items to the fund. We are very grateful.

“On the profiling and return of Almajiris children, which commenced on 26th April 2020, we have made a lot of progress. So far, we have returned a total of 601 Almajiris to their States of origin to be tested, reunited with their families and properly cared for. The States include Kaduna (38), Bauchi (419), Kano (92), Jigawa (47), Gombe (5), “

“We have also received (119) Almajiris from other States. We received (108) from Nasarawa State and (11) from Gombe State, who have been profiled, and tested. Out of this number, only one (1) tested positive to COVID-19 and is receiving treatment in one of the isolation facilities. The rest have been reunited with their families.

“Within the State, we have profiled 36 Almajiris who are indigenes of Plateau State and have been tested and returned them to their families. 25 are from Quan-Pan, while 11 are from Wase Local Government Areas.”

“Let me again stress that the decision to carry out this evacuation was a collective one taken by Governors of the 19 Northern States during the meeting of the Northern Governors Forum in order to guarantee the safety of these children who were exposed to many dangers, including COVID-19.

“It is disheartening that this noble and bold decision is being politicized by a few people who although claim to abhor the Almajiri system, choose for reasons best known to them to play to the gallery by pretending to be fighting for the human rights of these children.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Northern Governors are collectively committed to ensuring that all the Almajiri children returned to their States are profiled and tested for COVID-19 and other illnesses. Those who are positive are treated before being reunited with their families. At the end of the day, all Almajiris will be integrated into the society seamlessly.”

“Additionally, their education and well-being will be handled by their States, which will bring to an end to the infamous Almajiri system, which has become a social challenge. We again appeal for the understanding and support of all stakeholders. Happily, reports from all the States show that the children are excited to go back home to the warm embrace of their families.”

On a sad note, I wish to register my deep personal condolences and that of the Government to the family of Rinji Peter Bala who was shot by security personnel attached to the Operation Safe Haven along Zaria Road on 12th May 2020. I have already ordered a probe and I urge for calm as the law takes its cause. Justice will be done.”

“Similarly, I also sympathize with victims of attacks in some communities of the State such as in Bassa Local Government, perpetrated by criminals who are taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown.”

“The gruesome murder of Dr. Nandi Drenkat, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Jos and the kidnap of his daughter is totally condemnable. We condole with his immediate family as well as the management, staff and students of the University. “

” I am glad to report that following the quick response of security agencies in conjunction with the Hunters Association, the kidnapped daughter of the lecturer was rescued alive. Sadly, one of the gallant members of the Hunters Association, Muhammadu Sani made the supreme sacrifice as he died of gunshot wounds from the criminals. We send sincere condolences to his family and pray for the repose of his soul.”

“Let me assure all citizens that we are working with security agencies to fish out these criminals and ensure they are punished. Already, security forces has arrested a suspected mastermind of kidnappings around the Eto-Baba, Bauchi Road general area who is currently undergoing interrogation. I also urge the citizens to continue to be vigilant and report every suspicious activity.

“We also lost a member of the Committee on the evacuation of Almajiris in the State, Alhaji Sabo Umar Shuaibu who has worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the exercise. Again, we sympathize with his family and pray for the repose of his soul.”

He call on all citizens to shun stigmatization and discrimination as well as the spread of fake news that represent major challenges to the fight against COVID-19.

He however reassured the citizens of the state that the measures taken so far, the pandemic has been largely tamed in the State and with a little more effort, we can ensure that we eliminate new infections and transmission.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Apologises  Over Wrong Choice Of Word “Ruthlessly”.

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Bako Lalong of plateau state has tendered his unreserved apology to the good people of plateau state following the earlier press statement regarding government directives against the ravaging crona virus .
This showed my love to the good people of plateau state in particular and Nigeria as whole to ensure the fight against this ugly monster of Covid-19 ravaging the entire continent is fought and won in the state ones and for all.
The apology is contained in press statement dated 15th May, 2020 , signed by the commissioner of information and communication Dan Manjang , and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state capital.
The release read thus:
” You will recall that in the course of the week, I issued an announcement with respect to the flagrant disregard to government order by some members of the public with regards to the Presidential Order imposing a curfew on the entire country between the hours of 8.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.each day.
“Furthermore, the statement reminded the public of the mandatory need to wear masks, failure of which the security agents saddled which such enforcement were called upon to deal ” Ruthlessly” with the situation.”
It has come to my notice that the choice of word “Ruthlessly” has not gone down well with the public, more so with the current gory happenings in the state.
Against the backdrop the satement said
“I had made a correction on the statement replacing the word “Ruthlessly” with “Strictly ” but regret that the corrected script did not get the wide circulation .
“It is in this light therefore, that I apologise for the use of the word “Ruthlessly and hereby withdraw it from that earlier statement forthwith.”
” I’m deeply sorry for the earlier choice of word “Ruthlessly”.
As he urged the citizens of the state to adhere to the government directives as violators shall be arrested and trial according to law.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State PDP  Inaugurates Caretaker Committee.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Plateau State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)has swore in a New Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the party in the state following the expiration of Hon.Yakubu Chohco led committee.

As the tenure of plateau state PDP Excos led by Hon.Gwot Chocho elapsed 10th May, 2020 inline with Section 47(1) of the party constitution 2017 as Amended where as the out gone Excos have serve the tenure of Four years.

The inauguration of the New Excos member of the party is held at the party’s office along Yakubu Gowon Way Opposite NTA jos , plateau state.

In his acceptance speech , the committee chairman Hon. Exo Nandom Penap said the mission and vision of the Excos is clear as the Excos come to reform the party.

“let us remember we are here to reform not to please anyone because we value what PDP stands for, we remain committed and loyal to the National Leadership of our great party led by Uche Secondus and his Executive.”

The chairman the leadership of the party Sen.JT Useni, Jonah Jang, Sen.Nasiru Mantu , Hon.DT Sango , member of the National Assemly elected under the PDP, member of the state house of assembly and the party local government Chairmen .

Nandom Penap said the Inauguration of the New Excos is imperactive following the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past Excos on 10th May, 2020, inline with the constitution of the party.

He said upon expiration of the tenure of the past Excos and base on the directives of the National Working Committee of our party, suspended the activities of the party inline with Government directives in trying to curtail the Covid-19 pandemic which is rampaging the world bringing to standstill the earlier planned PDP state congresses.

The Chairman further add that the Excos are seeking reelection and can not continue or be appointed as caretaker committee base on Section 31(2)(e)of the party constitution of 2017 as amended, so the out gone Excos lack moral standing as contain in the sections above.

He said in their leadership wisdom , the leadership of the party constitute committee to oversee the party activities in the state pending contailment of coronvirus for the date to be announce by the NWC of the party for beffiting , free fair and credible congress in the state which can give equal rights and opportunity to all members to participate without fear or favour.

He said the Committee members are carefully selected without bias or prejudice , this to ensure unity of purpose and genuine reconcilation among party men and women as we advice our member to close rank by supporting this committee to ensure sanity and tranquility .

The names of the newly constituted Excos includes: Hon.Nandom Penap Exodus Chairman, Hon.Engr Godwin , Secretary , Hon.Akims Mamot, Pro, Hon.Mrs Asebe Dareng , women Leader.

Other members of the committee include: Hon.Nathaniel Dakas, Member, Hon.Elder jacob, Member and Hon.Kabiru Musa, Member.

by Alexander Aleburu

Northern Governors Forum Congratulates  Prof.Gambari Over His New Appointment.

By, giwa alex, jos

The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, over his appointment as the new Chief of Staff by President Muhammadu Buhari.

As Northern Governors forum assured the the New Chief Of Staff to the president Prof.Gambari of its unalloyed support and prayers as he takes on this very important role.

The congratulatory message is contained in a press statement dated 13th May, 2020, signed by the director of press to the chairman of the forum Dr. Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state.

In a congratulatory message, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong described the appointment of the accomplished diplomat and Administrator as most deserving and timely.

Lalong said, “We are delighted with this opportunity that Mr. President has given Prof. Gambari to serve the nation.

“The Professor comes into the job with huge experience and knowledge on governance and service, which we believe will enable him perform well”.

The Governors also commended the President for his choice of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari as his new Chief of Staff, saying his vast knowledge in administration both at home and abroad will assist the President in delivering on his campaign promises to Nigerians.

by Alexander Aleburu

Governor  Lalong Orders  Probe Into  Alleged Killing Of Rinji Peter By OPSH Personnel. 

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the alleged gruesome killing of one mr Rinji Peter by personnel of OPSH , governor Bako Lalong has weigh into the matter as he has given express order to investigate and unravel the cause of the killing.
Governor Simon Lalong expresses shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Rinji Peter Bala, who was said to have been shot by security personnel along Zaria Road, Jos on 12th May 2020.
The governor’s statement is contained in a press statement dated 13th May, 2020 , signed by the director of press and public affairs to the governor Dr. Makut Mancham and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.
Consequently, the governor has directed that thorough investigation be carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing of the young man.
He assures that those found culpable will face the wrath of the law.
The Governor us the release to appeals for calm as he

commiserates with the family of the late Rinji Bala.

In another development, Governor Lalong has appealed to citizens to continue to observe the lockdown directives put in place towards curbing COVID-19.
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State: OPSH Regrets The Unfortunate Killing Of Mr Rinji Peter Bala By Its Personnel

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Nigeria Army code name Operation Save Haven(OPSH) has regret the unfortunate killing of one mr Rinji Peter Bala by its personnel.

As Operation Save Haven (OPSH)condemned the sad and unfortunate incident in strong term and assured the general public that justice will not seem to be done, but will surely be done.

The regret and condemnation is contained in press release dated May 12th, 2020 signed by the media officer Operation Safe Haven, Major Ibrahim Shittu, and made available to this medium in jos the plateau state capital.

The press released read,

At about 10pm on 12th May, 2020, information was received on the activities of suspected armed robbers and cultists operating around No18 Street, Jos South LGA of Plateau State.

“The report revealed that the criminals took advantage of the lockdown and curfew to perpetrate crimes, consequently, Sector 1 patrol troops of OPSH swiftly responded and arrested 7 suspects, which were immediately moved to the Headquarters Sector 1 for preliminary investigation.

Thereafter, 5 out of the 7 suspects were cleared and asked to leave the premises.

Unfortunately, as they were leaving the premises, one of the personnel on sentry duty mistook them for escaping suspects. Thus opened fire on them, which led to the death of Mr Rinji Bala.

However, a thorough investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Meanwhile the MOPOL personnel involved in the incident has been arrested and detained accordingly.

Operation SAFE HAVEN however has condemned the sad incident. Representative of OPSH has also visited the parents of the deceased to commiserate with them.

OPSH also assures the general public of justice.

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19: Plateau State Commissioner Of Police Appeals To Citizens To Adhere To Government Directives.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nigeria Police plateau state command has appealed to the citizens of the state to adhered to government directives to stop the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
To this effect, members of the public are advised to strictly adhere to the under listed restriction order until further notice.
The appeal was made by the state commissioner of police CP Edward Egbuka and contained in a press release dated May, 12th, 2020 and signed by the public relation officer of the command, ASP Ubah Gabriel Ogaba and made availble to this medium.
The command said there will be over night curfew from 8:pm to 6:am daily across the state, which means that all movements are prohibited during this period, except those on emergency essential duties.
The command use the statement to appeal to the citizens of the state to known that wearing of face mask in public places is compulsory to all and regular sanitizing and washing of hands with soap and water is very necessary.
In view of the Presidential directive on new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic across the nation, the Plateau State Police Command wishes to inform the good people of Plateau State and other residents that the Command in collaboration with other security services has commenced full enforcement of the directives
The Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Egbuka appeals to all residents of the state to respectfully comply with these orders aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19 virus.
While urging the public to adhere strictly with these directives, the Command also warns its personnel and those of other security agencies engaged in this all important national assignment to avoid corrupt practices and compromise of any sort.
The statement remaind the citizens that during period, movement is restricted.
” Please note that the nationwide prohibition of interstate movements as well as the statewide restrictions and directives on intrastate movement are still in place. In view of this, Plateau State residents are advised to comply with all directives as violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.”
by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

President Buhari  Has Finally Settles For Ibrahim Agboola Gambari As (COS)

By, giwa alex, Jos

President Buhari has finally settled for Ibrahim Agboola Gambari as his New Chief Of Staff(COS) after the demise of late Abba Kyari who pass away some weeks back as a result of Covid-19 related pandemic.

Before the final release of the name of Gambari as the New (COS) to the president many speculations of big names within the premises of power were speculated as the possible person to replace the late Kyari, with the announcement of Gambari today May 12th, 2020 has finally put to rest the rumours.

lbrahim Agboola(CFR) was born Nov, 24th, 1944 in llorin , Kwara state.

He attended King’s College Lagos , London School of Economic where he obtained B.SC (Economic)in 1968 with specialisation in International Relation .

He later obtained M.A and PhD respectively from Columbia University New York , USA in political science /International Relation.

He was once a Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985. In 2010, Gambari was appointed by the secretary-general of United Nations Ban Ki-moon and the chairperson of the African Union Commission as Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur.

He was once the Special Adviser on the International Compact with Iraq and Other Issues for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

On March 4, 2013, Ibrahim Gambari was named by the Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmad, as the pioneer chancellor of the Kwara State University, making him the ceremonial head of the university who presides over convocations to award degrees and diplomas.

by Alexander Aleburu

Call For The Dissolution Of PDP Exco On The Plateau Thickened.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The call for the dissolution of (PDP) Exco in plateau state ahead of the party chairmanship election in the state thickened as some of the Exco members are belief to contest for most of the party positions which is believed as unconstitutional to allow the present Exco to perform dual roles of an aspirant, as well as aspirant.

This is unconstitutional as you cannot be a judge in your case as the same Exco’s are also contesting various positions in the party election, if the abnormality is allow, transparency and accountability will be put to question.

The one time House of Representatives member currently vying for the position of chairman of the peoples Democratic Party(PDP) plateau State chapter , Aminu zang made the observation in an interview with journalist in jos the plateau state capital.

Aminu Zang who is also one time commissioner for chieftaincy affairs in the state called on the appropriate Exco of the party to act fast and make the Exco to see reasons to avoid further crisis in the party because the same leadership are going to conduct congress while they are still pursuing to contest for the same offices.

Zang said this is one of the reasons I am vying for the party chairmanship position which if l am voted in will give me an apple opportunity to correct most of the unhealthy abnormalities going on in the party.

“l challenged the National secretariat of the People Democratic Party ,(PDP), to dissolve the present exco by appointing caretaker committee for the conduct of the forthcoming state congress .”

“This will calm the nerves of most members of the part who are not too comfortable with the system and also solve the brewing crisis among the party supporters occasioned by not too comfortable arrangements”

“Just look at the present Acting chairman of the party Yakubu Chocho for example is also vying for the position of organizing secretary of the party representing Barkin -Ladi and Chris Hassan, as an aspirant they are also given previlge to be in position of electoral materials and other electoral logistics”.

Aminu said when he become the chairman of the party, he would ensure he address the lacuna in the electoral constitution of the party with the view of amending them not minding what would cost him , provided is for the interest of the majority of the party member not for the selfish few.

He admitted that it is heartwarming that everyone know is not only the plateau state chapter that has problem but the problem which bedevil party in time past started between the Former Governor of Kaduna state ,Sen Ahmad Makarfi and Senator Modu Sheriff since then PDP had continue to have issue .

According to him, the entire exercise issue degenerated into different factions group which threw a lot of challenges and confusion in the party ,so my vying for the position of Chairmanship race under PDP is to correct the abnormality.

“My intention of going into the political race for the chairmanship of our great party ,PDP , is that ,I hope to correct the issue of lack of internal democracy ,I don’t want to add injuries to the existing structure some people contributed they pursue to the extent of taken to the core individual interference which I seek to correct.

Hon zang further stressed that he doesn’t belongs to any of the two camp but I rather see myself as an independent candidate coming to right the wrong history of the party.

” If somebody is not sitting on a Camel and someone that is sitting on the ground just to grab power I’m seeing my vote would change the wrong history of PDP in plateau state .”

Aminu reiterated that the APC has no business winning Plateau state, this is just by mistake of the people cause by impunity, selfishness and lack following internal democracy from the leadership of the party.

He maintained ,” I don’t have any camp and I’m campless who is aware of some of the existing just to set up for win so I’m interested in joining the chairmanship race for me to correct the happening at the state level” .

Aminu Zang noted that in some of the LGAs there is no election completely but they have concession candidates which the constitution allow that some cases were election didn’t hold they wrote phantom of names and submit to the state as Exco .

He pointed out ,”if they conducted the election and winner emerge then the losers can be allow to ventilate their grievances the major or secondary election is there so I advise that those holding this position should continue to have rethink ,they now think they would sit down and announce position that is the reason I want to correct it.

“If given the mandate I would provide a level play ground to everyone participate without those coming with a premeditated mind of imposing candidates of their choice .

by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong Issues Stern Warning To Security Against Compromise,  As He Inspects Boundary Routes

By, giwa alex, Jos
Worried by the continuous violation of the closure of all boundary routes into Plateau State which has been identified as a major source of importing COVID-19 into the State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has issued stern warning the security agencies against compromise.
The Governor addressed the security personnel at the boundary where he expressed displeasure over the fact that the orders issued by the State and Federal Governments are not being carried out effectively as people still enter the State despite the closure order and warned them to stand up to their security responsibility or face the wrath of the government no matter who is involve.
Governor lalong issues the warning on Momday 11th May, 2020 when he visit the boundary routes of the state to see things for himself, but the governor who is visibly not happy said ,
“We have given the order that no vehicles should come into the State while trucks should not pass this boundary once it is 6pm, even if it is exempted from the movement restriction, I see from the CCTV how these trucks pass and this must stop”.
The Governor further said
“I am warning the officers and men here to be more diligent, or face the consequence.”
Governor Lalong was at the Forest-Hawan Kibo boundary point in Ryom Local Government area which is one of the major entrance routes to the State from FCT, Nasarawa, Kaduna and other parts of the country.
The governor thank security agencies for their sacrifice and warn the diligent officer not allow the bad eggs among them to miss you the good ones.
“You have made sacrifices to assist Government contain COVID-19, please don’t allow few among you to spoil your good work and integrity”.
In his response, Chairman of Ryom Local Government Mafeng Gwolson told the Governor that the border has been reinforced while illegal routes are also being addressed adequately through community engagement.
The Governor intercepted some motorists for violating the movement order and non use of face masks, as he counseled them and directed security agencies to ensure they are made to comply with Government directives.
The governor’s visit took him to Ganawuri-Manchok boundary route, Governor Simon Lalong again emphasized the need for strict adherence to the boundary closure in order to curb the transfer of the disease from other States and within Local Governments.
He also visit the Jingre-Saminaka boundary post in Bassa Local Government where he directed that all illegal boundary routes should be blocked with concrete barriers such as the one identified near the NNPC Depot on Zaria road.
He also directed the Local Government Chairman to engage the community leaders and also liaise with the NURTW to ensure that the trucks at the boundary are evacuated and strict compliance to boundary closure enforced.
Lalong further said “The rising cases of corona virus in the State with originated from other States demand that all hands must be on deck to curtail importation and also deal with the community spread from existing cases which are 17 as at 9th May 2020”.
He also visited one of the mobile courts in Jingre where he commended the Magistrates for working tenaciously to safeguard the lives of the citizens through addressing violations of government directives.
The Governor was also at the Ryom General Hospital which has been designated as a treatment centre for COVID-19.
He was briefed on the few modifications required to make the facility suitable by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nimkong Lar.
On return to Government House in Rayfield, the Governor inspected a hands washing machine produced by one of the leading innovators in the State, Engr. Jerry Mallo.
by Alexander Aleburu

Hon. Haruna Maitala Said He Is Not Keen Of Name Written On Gold By Humans.

By, giwa alex, jos
Hon. Haruna Maitala Member Representing jos North/Bassa in National House of Representative has said he is not perturbed by name written in gold by humans but the name written in gold by Almighty Allah the Creator of Heaven and Earth.
As he said its instructive to note that his victory at the polls was made possible by the Almighty through a team of committed people.

Throughout the campaign period, none of them expressed desire of personal interest but rather, were all committed to the ideals and philosophy of the “LEGACY MOEMENT” aimed at delivering dividends of democracy to the constituents.

This contained in a letter of response to the earlier letter Captioned:”Open Letter Rep.Jos North/Bassa Constitency Federal House of Representative accredited to Mr Redzie Jugu

in National Dailies over the killing in Irigwe community in Bassa local government of plateau state, in quick letter of response by the Hon. Member Maitala Haruna and signed by his Media Consultant Joseph Adudu dated 7th May, 2020 Captioned “Re-Open Letter Rep of Jos North/Bassa Federal House of Representative” and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

Re-open letter to Rep Jos North/Bassa Fed. Constituency read in part :the attention of the Honourable member, representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, in the National Assembly, Haruna Maitala (Turakin Jere) to an ope read letter in one of the national dailies with the above caption, purportedly written by one, Redzie D. Jugo regarding attacks and killings in Irigwe Community, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.”
“Ordinarily, one would not have even contemplated joining issues with Mr. Jugo since in democracy; freedom of expression is encouraged as an essential ingredient of democratic culture.”
However, such expressions should be constructive and geared toward deepening our democracy.
A cursory look at Jugo’s open letter falls short of this democratic ethos as it is spurious, misplaced and malicious aimed at character assassination.
The letter summarizes the best definition of mischief, more so, taking into cognizance the background of the author (a legal practitioner).
To further exhibit his motive, intent and the spirit behind the malicious machinations, Mr. Jugo dragged out Hon. Maitala of his constituency as a legislator and assigned him a military nomenclature with supreme command. He went further to deploy propaganda to demonize the Hon. Member to make him look crude, in-human and barbaric.
A discerning mind would appreciate this position when the following paragraphs in Jugu’s open letter quoted inter-alia below are keenly considered:
“You may be aware that on 19th April, 2020 at about 6:30 pm, inhabitants of Angwan Magaji, in Kamaru village were attacked, and for more than two hours the assailants destroyed and pillaged without interruption. Four people were killed, 38 houses and 86 rooms destroyed. This orgy of violence has become a constant feature in and around your constituency and your decisive inaction has been deafening.
It has made me really wonder. Sir, are you in the know of the dastardly on goings in communities you swore to lead and protect?
Sir, are you aware that from January 2020 till date, the record shows a total of 33 attack incidents in which 22 communities were affected, with some of them attacked more than once?
During this time under review, 104 farms were destroyed and a total of 44 people were killed, and 15 injured and hospitalized? And this is just 4 months into 2020; let us not discuss the same statistics prior to 2020. It is a painful exercise.
As I write this letter, Ancha that was attacked a few days ago, is suffering the same fate again?
Are you aware that for no explanation, personnel of the OPSH were removed and one of your constituents (Moses Gata) that dared to speak his mind about the removal was subjected to a traumatic abuse of his mind and body? And Sir, note that he is not alone in being abused in this fashion.
Sir, you have a choice to either throw yourself into the fray and make a difference or let your people keep dying while they keep hearing excuses from you. Bullets are killing them faster than the coronavirus is”.
Taking the above into account, Hon. Haruna Maitala, could be taken for a military commander that is given to a culture of mediocrity and Mr. Jugu is content to lay blame on him for his ineptitude. The paragraphs make it look as if Hon. Haruna Maitala (a legislator) is responsible for the security of his constituents but has remained despondent. This is not fair and unfortunate.
Mr. Jugu confirmed the power of telepathy when he revealed that Hon. Maitala’s visit to the paramount ruler of the Irigwe nation was perfunctory. He further queried the Hon. Member for not bothering to do a follow up inquiries and have an interface with the operation Safe Haven (OPSH), after his visit when he wrote:
Since you came back, after the COVID-19 downturn, apart from the perfunctory visit to the paramount ruler of the Irigwe Nation, did you bother to do follow up inquiries and have an interface with the OPSH leadership?

Sir, if you have not, note that this is the kind of leadership that your people need at this time”.

This is an indictment on the OPSH suggesting that it needed to be reminded of its responsibility because it has not been living up to it.
Also, it is another deliberate ploy to portray the Hon. Member in bad light before the vulnerable. This is more worrisome when one considers the fact that Mr. Jugu queried the Hon. Member four days after the OPSH commander, Major-General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo revealed approaches to end lingering crises in the state after his visits to traditional rulers including the paramount ruler of the Irigwe nation on April 26th, 2020. Several mews sources quoted a press statement by the spokesman of the OPSH, Major Shittu Alao thus:
“Major-General Okonkwo stressed during his visit, that the Fulani and Irigwe communities in the state have vowed to embrace peace, calling on the public to cooperate with the OPSH by giving relevant and timely information to sustain its operation against banditry and other criminal activities in the state.”
In furtherance of his malicious intention, Mr. Jugu claimed Hon. Maitala granted The Daily Nigerian an interview on 13/04/2020 and said to have alluded to what is happening in his constituency “to be a clash or a dog fight between ethnic groups”. As far as the Hon. Member is concerned, the said interview and the statement credited to him only exists in the figment of Mr. Jugu’s imagination as he never granted interview to the medium under reference not to talk of making that statement.
It is laughable to read that Mr. Jugu was constrained to opt for the media to ventilate his view because Hon. Maitala has no functional office or had regular town hall meetings. From the above, Mr. Jugu has acknowledged that Hon. Maitala has a constituency office (of course, which is at No. 29, Murtala Mohammed Way, Jos, Jos North LGA) and has been having town hall meetings. However, the functionality of the office and the periodic nature of the town-hall meetings seem to be his concern.

He has however, failed to tell the public the requirement to make a functional constituency office nor did he suggest a template for regular town-hall meetings. Consequently, the above can be deduced for yet another ploy to smear the good image of the Hon. Member.

In his final submission, Mr. Jugu wrote:
“Sir, do not forget that those who voted for you against the tide of expectations must have had hopes that your ascension to the House of Representatives will yield something positive for them. As it is, most of them have gone underground and do not have answers to our questions.
Sir, you can choose to make sure that history and posterity are kind to your legacy; that is, if there will be any worth talking about after you are done with this tenure: The choice is yours, Sir”.
However, its instructive to note that Hon. Maitala’s victory at the polls was made possible by the Almighty through a team of committed people.

Throughout the campaign period, none of them expressed desire of personal interest but rather, were all committed to the ideals and philosophy of the “LEGACY MOEMENT” aimed at delivering dividends of democracy to the constituents.

They are still committed to that course.
Hon. Maitala believes that power comes from God, he is also luminously conscious that all of us will one day give account of our deeds to God and therefore, not keen in name writing in gold by humans.
He believes in peace and has lived all his life pursuing peaceful ventures.

The Hon. member has constantly expressed disenchantment over the continued unabated killings not only Irigwe Community, but in Plateau in particular and Nigeria in general.

He has also constantly registered his deep-seated heartfelt sympathy to the victims of these attacks.

Hon. Maitala believes that no society can make meaningful progress under violence and criminality.

The Hon. is of the view that we must not leave any stone unturned as we seek to find a comprehensive solution to the peculiar dynamics of our human existence.

Hon. Haruna Maitala always holds that as a people who believe in God, irrespective of religious and political affiliation we must underscore our common humanity as we seek to find within the dictates of our faith, those essentials that define us as human beings irrespective of ethnic or tribal differences.
by Alexander Aleburu

Rising  Covid-19  Cases In Plateau  Lalong Vows Tighter Enforcement Of Regulations To Cut Community Spread.

By, giwa alex, Jos
As plateau state resumed lockdown after three days relaxation occasion by covid -19 pandemic ravaging the globe by midnight Sunday 10th May, 2020 the governor Bako Lalong promise to embarked on an

\naggressive and tighter enforcement of regulations to cut community spread.

The is as Covid-19 pandemic cases in Plateau State rise to 17, with one discharged, Governor Simon Bako Lalong is asking citizens of the State not to panic, but to continue to strictly adhere to regulations put in place to contain the disease and curtail community spread.
Governor Lalong stated this while responding to the rise in the number of cases of the pandemic in the state, said the development calls for concerted efforts to achieve effective contact-tracing and stop community spread which is now the major challenge.
He said, “My message to the people of Plateau State is to commend them for complying with the regulations we put in place, If we had not taken the steps we adopted, the situation will have been more worrisome.
He further add that this is the time to concentrate on contact tracing to be able to ascertain the magnitude of the pandemic on our people.
” The best thing is to check and address it instead of sitting and arguing, Already, the index case has been treated ad discharged while the others are doing well.”
He urged citizens of the state to continue to comply with the guidelines for restriction of movement, use of face marks, adhering to social distancing and observing hygiene and sanitation requirements.
“We are now going into aggressive enforcement of the regulations we rolled out as that is the best way for us to contain the rising cases. From all the cases we have, there is none that originated within the State. All of them are from people who sneaked into the State from our borders despite the closure. We will not allow this to continue especially at this time that we are doing contact tracing and working hard to curb community spread,” he said.
Governor Lalong also described as unfortunate the situation where some people violate laid down regulations aimed at tackling the virus and try to persuade others to disregard Government directives on the claim that covid-19 is not real.
“It is sad and unfair for people to take this position and try to instigate others to disregard our regulations, Covid-19 is real and for me, I lost two friends recently, one in Lagos and the other in Bauchi.”
They were both classmates and lawyers, let us not put people at risk by not only being careless, but discouraging them from doing the right thing.
“I appeal to our people to take serious precaution and stay at home while observing all the regulations”, the Governor said.
Lalong also reminded the citizens of the State that the total lockdown in the State earlier relaxed resumes midnight of Sunday 10th May 2020, and violators will be arrested and prosecuted.”
He also reiterated that all exempted motorists coming into the State will not be allowed in after 6pm until the next day 7am when they will be thoroughly screened and certified before entry.
by Alexander Aleburu

Rising  Covid-19  Cases In Plateau  Lalong Vows Tighter Enforcement Of Regulations To Cut Community Spread.

By, giwa alex, Jos
As plateau state resumed lockdown after three days relaxation occasion by covid -19 pandemic ravaging the globe by midnight Sunday 10th May, 2020 the governor Bako Lalong promise to embarked on an

aggressive and tighter enforcement of regulations to cut communityy spread.

The is as Covid-19 pandemic cases in Plateau State rise to 17, with one discharged, Governor Simon Bako Lalong is asking citizens of the State not to panic, but to continue to strictly adhere to regulations put in place to contain the disease and curtail community spread.
Governor Lalong stated this while responding to the rise in the number of cases of the pandemic in the state, said the development calls for concerted efforts to achieve effective contact-tracing and stop community spread which is now the major challenge.
He said, “My message to the people of Plateau State is to commend them for complying with the regulations we put in place, If we had not taken the steps we adopted, the situation will have been more worrisome.
He further add that this is the time to concentrate on contact tracing to be able to ascertain the magnitude of the pandemic on our people.
” The best thing is to check and address it instead of sitting and arguing, Already, the index case has been treated ad discharged while the others are doing well.”
He urged citizens of the state to continue to comply with the guidelines for restriction of movement, use of face marks, adhering to social distancing and observing hygiene and sanitation requirements.
“We are now going into aggressive enforcement of the regulations we rolled out as that is the best way for us to contain the rising cases. From all the cases we have, there is none that originated within the State. All of them are from people who sneaked into the State from our borders despite the closure. We will not allow this to continue especially at this time that we are doing contact tracing and working hard to curb community spread,” he said.
Governor Lalong also described as unfortunate the situation where some people violate laid down regulations aimed at tackling the virus and try to persuade others to disregard Government directives on the claim that covid-19 is not real.
“It is sad and unfair for people to take this position and try to instigate others to disregard our regulations, Covid-19 is real and for me, I lost two friends recently, one in Lagos and the other in Bauchi.”
They were both classmates and lawyers, let us not put people at risk by not only being careless, but discouraging them from doing the right thing.
“I appeal to our people to take serious precaution and stay at home while observing all the regulations”, the Governor said.
Lalong also reminded the citizens of the State that the total lockdown in the State earlier relaxed resumes midnight of Sunday 10th May 2020, and violators will be arrested and prosecuted.”
He also reiterated that all exempted motorists coming into the State will not be allowed in after 6pm until the next day 7am when they will be thoroughly screened and certified before entry.
by Alexander Aleburu

OPSH Commander,  Chukuemeka Okonkwo Has Broker Peace Between Miyetti Allah And Natives In Plateau.

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y, giwa alex, jos

The Commander of Operation Save Haven(OPSH) in plateau state Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo has broker peace between Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria(MACBAN) plateau state chapter and the natives in Barkin -Ladi Local Government of plateau state to calm nerves over allege cattle rustling.

The peace meeting which is held at the sector 4 Headquarters of Barkin Ladi local government of the state has in attendance key leaders of the Association within the district led by it chairman.

In his address, Commander OPSH in plateau state Major General Chukuemeka Okonkwo said the meeting became very imperative to calm the frying nerves of the Association and to discuss the way forwards.

The commander urged them to remain calm and avoid taking law into their hands, noted that appreciable progress has been made in recovering some of the rustled cattles as steps to recover the remaining ones are being strategized.

“State government is aware of your predicament and efforts are being made to address it”

Speaking on behalf of the Association, the Chairman MACBAN Barkin-Ladi, Alhaji Shuaibu Bayero thanked the Commander (OPSH) for his efforts towards bringing lasting peace to Plateau State since assuming office.

Bayero appealed to the commander to facilitate the recovery of the remaining rustled cattles as soon as possible, noting that their livelihoods depend on them.

Bayero further stressed that his members and youths have been cautioned to eschew any form of violence or attacks by way of addressing their grievances.

by Alexander Aleburu

Convid-19 : Taraba State Governor Make Wearing Of Facemask Compulsory.

By, giwa alex, jos
Sequel to the ravaging of covid-19 around the globe , the governor of Taraba state Arch.Darius Ishaku has made it an offence in the state for any to move without the wearing of protective facemasks.
As he urge individuals, public and private organizations with the wherewithal are also encouraged to provide facemasks
for themselves and for others not in a position to do so , as the government also decide to extend the time allowed during the state lockdown for people to buy essential commodities from now till further notice, people are to move from 6pm on Wednesday and Saturday to visit nearby markets and shops to buy and stock their homes with essential commodities.
This directive is contained in a state broadcast by the Deputy Governor of Taraba State Haruna Manu 28th, April , 2020.
The Deputy governor said following governor lshaku’s state wide broadcast to the state on 27th April, 2020, I wish to bring to you, details of additional measures taken by the government to check further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
“The Government has decided that, henceforth, the wearing of facemasks is compulsory in public places throughout the state, In furtherance of this directive, government has purchased facemasks and hand sanitizers for distribution to the public through religious bodies and reputable organizations in the state.”
” Individuals, public and private organizations with the wherewithal are also encouraged to provide facemasks and for themselves and for others not in a position to do so as government has extend the time allowed during the state wide lockdown for people to buy essential commodities from now till further notice, people are to move from 6pm on Wednesday and Saturday to visit nearby markets and shops to buy and stock essential commodities.”
“Government has, however, observed with dismay that several village markets are being operated in total disregard for the order closing all markets in the state , direct the caretaker chairmen for all local governments in the state are hereby directed to ensure that government directives on measures meant to contain the spread of the virus are obeyed in their domains. Already two chairmen are being discipline for not complying with government directives on markets closure.”
” His Excellency, Governor Ishaku is particularly grateful to the State Technical Committee on Covid -19 for its diligence to the members and Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Muslim Council and Traditional Rulers for their untiring efforts in sensitizing their members and encouraging them to support efforts of the government at containing the spread of the pandemic.”
He however thank the citizens of the state for their cooperation towards fighting this pandemic.
“Let me also thank you all for your cooperation and support in the fight against this pandemic.
Our biggest weapon against this disease remains our ability to discipline ourselves to keep strictly to the habits of regular hands washing, use of sanitizers, social distancing and to stay at home”.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong  Restricts Inter-Local Government Movement.

By, giwa alex, jos
Governor Simon Bako Lalong has restricted inter local government movement in jos and its environ to forestall the further spreading of corona virus pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole globe.
As he directs that the use of face mask, in the public places should be made mandatory and be observed and enforced.
The governor made this statement in a press release signed by the director of public Affairs to the governor Dr.Makut Mancham dated 7th May, 2020 and made available to this medium in jos the plateau stat

e capital.

Governor Lalong said all the borders into the State shall remain closed except for essential services , as he remind the citizens of the state that the curfew announced by the Federal Government from 8pm -6am will be in force during the period when the total lockdown is relaxed.
That the requirements for use of sanitizers, hand washing, sanitation and hygiene shall continue to apply.
“That all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing. “
The governor said all other earlier directives regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.
He stressed that all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing.
That all other directives in regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.
That the total lockdown shall be relaxed Midnight of every Thursday till Sunday midnight when it will resume.
This pattern will apply until further review.
by Alexander Aleburu

Covid-19 : Governor Lalong  Restricts Inter-Local Government Movement.

By, giwa alex, jos

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has restricted inter local government movement in jos and its environ to forestall the further spreading of corona virus pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole globe.

As he directs that the use of face mask, in the public places should be made mandatory and be observed and enforced.

The governor made this statement in a press release signed by the director of public Affairs to the governor Dr.Makut Mancham dated 7th May, 2020 and made available to this medium in jos the plateau stat

e capital.

Governor Lalong said all the borders into the State shall remain closed except for essential services , as he remind the citizens of the state that the curfew announced by the Federal Government from 8pm -6am will be in force during the period when the total lockdown is relaxed.

That the requirements for use of sanitizers, hand washing, sanitation and hygiene shall continue to apply.

“That all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing. “

The governor said all other earlier directives regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.

He stressed that all places of worship must adhere strictly to the gathering of not more than 50 persons while observing laid down regulations for sanitation and social distancing.

That all other directives in regarding closure of social joints, ban on festivals and anniversaries, street hawking and transport regulations remain in force.

That the total lockdown shall be relaxed Midnight of every Thursday till Sunday midnight when it will resume.

This pattern will apply until further review.

by Alexander Aleburu

Comrade Shamdung Ayuba pledges His Unalloyed Support For Campaign Against Drug Abuse In Plateau State.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nation Auditor of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee(NULGE)comrade Shamdung Ayuba Jepla(SAJ) has expressed his unalloyed support against campaign on drug abuse among the youths in plateau state, and pledge his total support to the ambassador and coordinator of help international Project Mr Panshak Emmanuel.
Comarade Shamdung made the pledges on Friday 1st May, 2020 during the presentation of an award to mr Panshak on behalf of (SAJ) movement held at Government Secondary School(GSS) Magulum Chip in pankshin local government area of plateau state.
Shamdung noted that a drug free society ,is a productive and progressive society , which according to him , youths who form the bulk of the population will contribute positively and meaningfully to the development of the Society .
He called on Mhiship youths and its environs to be youthful by engaging in entreprenenrial activities to reduce dependancy on drugs intakes that will influence them to be counterproductive in the society and thank mr Panshak for his efforts towards eradicating drug abuse in Chip and its environ.
Comrade Shamdung further call on the youths to take their studies seriously as education is the only weapon that can be use for the libration of their population from ignorance , poverty , and disease as he expressed sadness over the poverty ravaging the people in the rural area who could not afford to pay the school fee of their children/ wards.
Shamdung said as a result of the plight of these indigent students that he volunteered to pay the junior(WAEC)registration fee for ten students made up of five males and five females in all the public and private secondary schools in chip , promising to do more in the nearest future as he said he once pass through similar experience in the time past.
The National Auditor of NULGE Shamdung Ayuba expressed his happiness and gratitude to (SAJ)movement for recognising him as well as identifying him , as the ambassador against drug abuse.
Panshak said “that the negative consequence of drugs consumption and its effects on the economy of any community can only be imagined , noting that the effect of drugs abuse render the youths useless and vulnerable and dreamed to see a society that is is drug abuse free.”
Earlie in the sensitization lecture on Covid-19 pandemic currently ravaging the globe , the head of Department, Medical Labourary Science , University of jos, Professor James Garba Damen advised them to adhered to

personal hygiene , wash their hands with soap between times, aviod hugging , avoid over crowed place and wear face mask at all times in the public place as directed by the health experts.

Professor Damen informed them that the virus is deadly and killed faster than HIV/AiDs hypathitis and malaria as he noted that the virus is not a respecter of status , age , qualification , class or religion.
Prof stressed that since national and lnternational body are still making frantic efforts to find cure to the pandemic, he advice them to adhere religiously to the directives given by the healths experts on adherance to hygiene.
Damen commended the plateau state governor and federal government for the proactive steps taken in the provision of testing and isolation centres so as to control the spread of the virus .
He congratulates the governor of the state for recording only one index case in the state so far.
In his good will message, the chairman of Pankshin/Kanke traditional council , Nda Wesley Mulak 111 represented by MCCDA chairman comrade Khirim commended Panshak Dawap for his campaign against drugs abuse and contribution to the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.
The traditional ruler urged his subjects particularly the youths who are the future of tomorrow to emulate Pankshak and contribute their quota for the development of Mhiship land.
by Alexander Aleburu

Online Media Practitioners Felicitate With Governor Bako Lalong At 57th Birthday.

By,giwa alex, Jos
The Acting Chairman ,Nigerian Online Media Practitioners ,Plateau State Chapter ,Mr Yakubu Wuyep Busari has eulogized the Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong for clocking the aged of 57th anniversary celebration as they charge him to embark on people oriented projects that can touch the lives of poor citizens.
In a press statement signed by Yakubu Wuyep Busari and the secretary of the Union Jide Afolabi on Tuesday in Jos, plateau state capital, the online expressed confidence in his leadership by employing the government to provide palliative to farmers.
We heartily congratulate you mr Rescue Captain and the Chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum, His Excellency, Governor Simon Lalong on your 57th birthday”.
Yakubu Wuyep reiterated that the present global pandemic is a deadly disease that need the cooperation of all the stakeholders to partner with the government in other for them to achieve the desire result.
He added ,sir ,as you today turned 57th take you critical time and reflect on your childhood challenges and remember those who are helpless vulnerable in our society today ,now God gave you the opportunity to govern them .
As a baby association ,we also congratulate you for showing exceptional capacity in this daunting task of governance in order to better the lives of the good citizens of Plateau state.
Online media Practitioners of Nigeria condemned in it totality the killings in miango district of Bassa Local Government Area were over 4,000 people have lost their lives .
We task federal government to reconsider your request our amiable leader in building a Military base in Mahanga of , Barkin-Ladi Local Government to protect our natives people who have been under persistent attack to which President Buhari remain speechless to their plight.
The association commends the creation of State Economic Advisory Council to develop a post Covid-19 Economic sustainability but charge you to look into the taxation law were the state gradually finding difficult in paying salary .
Our position ,we belief that the total locking of petty traders is not the ultimate solution but would bring economic hardship to those who depend on daily sells to survive the hunger.
Secondly, the palliative measure introduce by your kind gesture is way for few class to enrich themselves ,their friends and family associate which exercise doesn’t demonstrate transparency in the conduct .
We appeal the media Practitioners in Plateau state should be directly involve in the sharing exercise ,not to allow politician to hijack the government good well .
We challenge all a sundry to take advantage of the lockdown to collect households data of Nigerian including the government workforce to reduce fear and suspicious mind .
by Alexander Aleburu

APC Lack Ideology Of Democratic Governance And Has Broken Records Of Disgrace And Leadership Incompetence——–PDP

By, giwa alex, jos
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has again berate the governance style of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC)as it described the party as lacking ideology of Democratic Governance that has broken the records of disgrace and Democratic incompetence .
As People’s Democratic party(PDP) Plateau state chapter expresses shock at a statement credited to the Plateau state chapter of the All Progressive Congress(APC) signed by its publicity Secretary Barr Musa Sati who just returned from long political oblivion, in which he fictionally accused the People’s Democratic Party for expressing its democratic professionalism and its desire to positively contribute towards the fight against this global Pandemic ravaging humanity as critical stakeholders in the affairs of plateau state.
The statement of (PDP) plateau state chapter is contained in a press statement dated 27th April, 2020 and signed by the state publicity Secretary of the party in the state John Akans and made available to this medium in Jo’s, plateau state capital.
The statement of (APC) is earlier credited to (PDP) which was made available to media on 25th April, 2020, calling on the attention of the plateau state government to be proactive and inclusive in the fight against this dreaded virus just like other states and nations are doing, a close example is in Bauchi state where the Governor appointed traditional and religious leaders and religious associations like CAN, JNI, and political stakeholders(APC inclusive) in the COVID -19 Palliative committee for holistic disbursement, and prudence. Our position in our previous statement was simple:
In the press statement,(PDP)further add that APC government should assist plateau citizens by coming to their aid at this critical time, our emphasis was that the APC should not use this COVID-19 as a gateway for its personal profit which it is known for.
The party regret that even in the face of failing to holistically come to the aid of the citizens with palliatives as promised by them, APC still went on issuing an unbundled statement full of fiction and lies which further sows its unquenchable thirst for power even to the detriment of people’s lives.
Advise the ruling party must stop claiming monopoly of governance at this critical time that all stakeholders are supposed to come together to fight this unseen killer.
“The People Democratic said
we are not in anyway surprised at this statement coming from APC knowing fully well that it’s a political party that celebrates mediocrity as its achievements at all times,a party that lacks ideology of democratic governance, that has so much broken the records of disgrace and leadership incompetence in a democratic era, the party “APC’ we all know was largely put together by those who were selfishly discounted with the performance of PDP under President Goodluck Jonathan which is a known fact today that they were not working on for ideological political vehicle, but for greed and nepotism, this is proven after exhibiting a colossal failure in its management of public resources and political affairs for the past five(5) years now, this facts has been adjudged by the citizens, as the most failed and wasteful years of leadership in the history of Nigeria and Plateau in particular.”
PDP however regreted that the ruling party had allowed it quest for power to becloud it sence of good governance.
“It is unfortunate that the ruling APC has allowed itself to be eluded by sheer desperation to monopolize all aspects of political and professional governance at this critical period that needs all hands on deck to fight this unseen enemy ravaging humanity.
As a party that believes in the ultimacy of the people , a party of the people ,for the people, at every point in time, will not go into much politicization of this war against COVID-19 as stated times without number that this virus is a killer that does not respect any political party.
Our concern is the welfare, health and security of the people which APC as a party has failed to address, and we will never relent to remind and tutor them of their responsibility.
We therefore at this critical time appreciate and commend efforts put by the people of plateau state by obeying directives of the government/taskforce, but warn the ruling APC to desist from its continuous insensitivity and undemocratic path of playing politics with everything that comes its way especially dealing with lives, welfare, health and security of its citizens. We call on the public to disregard APC’s statements as they are best known for deceits, lies and propaganda coming from political desperadoes.
PDP however urge APC to always learn from the most experienced and best performed democratic political party the “PDP”.
by Alexander Aleburu

plateau State : PDP Dissolves Old Wards Executive, inaugurate Newly Elected Ones

By, giwa alex, Jos
The People Democratic Party(PDP) plateau state chapter has dissolved the old wards executive and inaugurate the Newly elected ones
This is inline with the Party’s constitution considering the expiration of tenure of wards executive on 30th April 2020.
“The state working committee in its online meeting has approved dissolution of the old wards executive and also approved the inauguration of the newly elected wards as approved by the national leadership of the party, by this approval the newly elected wards executive stand inaugurated as wards executive”.
This is contained in a press statement issued by the leadership of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) Plateau state Chapter through its state Chairman Hon. Gwott Yakubu Chocho and signed by the party’s publicity secretary John Akans and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.
This after the leadership has received a communication of approved list of elected executive of wards and local government as approved by both electoral and appeal committees.
The press statement which reads in parts said,

“Having received this, inline with the Party’s constitution considering the expiration of tenure of wards executive this day 30th April 2020, the state working committee in its online meeting has approved dissolution of the old wards executive and also approved the inauguration of the newly elected wards as approved by the national leadership of the party, by this approval the newly elected wards executive stand inaugurated as wards executive.”

“The party appreciates and commends the outgoing ward executives for providing a purposeful, responsible leadership to the party,while in office up to the end of their tenure, we implore the old executives to continue supporting the party in their various wards and polling units,as we continue to pilot the affairs of our party at the state level, we assure you all of our commitment, integrity and our desire zeal to serve you all and to as well lead you to victory come 2023.”
“We encourage the incoming executives, critical stakeholders and members of our great party across the state to remain calm and continue to work for the progress of the party in the spirit of reconciliation, members should equally note that all areas as identified by the report as inconclusive or no election will be taken care of in conjunction with the national leadership.”
As opposition, the state executive members are committed in playing its role of oversight in checkmating government activities day by day making sure the best interest of the people is uphold.”
The party use the medium to call on it members to continue supporting the directives and guidelines issued by Government as preventives measures against this dreaded COVID-19 by observing the social distancing and keeping ourselves hygienically clean even as we await further directives from the Governor.
by Alexander Aleburu

44 Billion World Bank Grant, Plateau People Demands Explanation From Governor Lalong Over Disqualification Of Plateau.

By, giwa alex, jos

Visibly angry people of plateau state over the disqualification of the state from the list of other 24 other states to benefit from 44 Billion World Bank Grant, the people of plateau state has summon governor Lalong to come and offer explanation what is the reasons behind the disqualification.

It is a fact that this money is granted to states on merit and on the platter of the satisfactory delivery of public governance that is within the orbit of rules of accountability, we believe that a state like Plateau under your government was disqualified because of its unfocused governance that operates outside the global norms and circle of transparency . What President!

This statement is made by People Democratic Party(PDP) plateau state chapter 2nd May, 2020 signed by it publicity secretary and made available to this medium in jos, plateau state capital.

The statement with the caption Plateau (PDP) demands explanation from Governor Lalong on exclusion from 43.4Billion World Bank Grant, read in parts:

“Plateau state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) has demanded an immediate explanation from the Governor of Plateau state,Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong over the disqualification of the state from benefitting from the 43.416b world bank grant(SFTAS) under the International Development Agency/International Finance Agency Sub- sets of the world Bank group which was shared among 24 states in the country.”

“The party believes that instead of the misleading narrative by the Apc agents that it is merely being victimised, the Governor owe a great explanation to the people of Plateau. This is because it is not a politically sourced money, whereby the Governor, as the Chairman of the northern governors forum would have picked it as a bonanza due to his favoured position as a good political son of the President.”

“It is a fact that this money is granted to states on merit and on the platter of the satisfactory delivery of public governance that is within the orbit of rules of accountability. We believe that a state like Plateau under your government was disqualified because of its unfocused governance that operates outside the global norms and circle of transparency . What a shame!”

“This situation has exposed the weakness of the APC leadership in the state for not competently competing with other states to earn such a relief. This is yet another manifestation that has further exposed the deceit, lies and failure of the APC in the state, and indeed a grave deficit and incompetence of a Governor among his peers.”

“With a confirmation coming from the federal ministry of finance itself which shared the money to the states, it gave details of how the money was shared, which is only to states adjudged to have performed well, particularly in areas of fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability. In other words, States that followed global established procedures of accountability and transparency in managing resources at their disposal”.

“How can a party continue to politicise and monopolize governance at this digital era of public administration and expect good results? No wonder the state has not responded because its lacks what to say as it is not a political matter where PDP will be blamed as usual. Thank God PDP was not involved in the selection rather its the Apc’s failure to address policy concerns that fits international development standards . The governor should challenge the world bank if he feels he was qualified by his performance and yet denied the grant. Unfortunately for Governor lalong, this money does not come through political loyalty or connection, but to states that function through hard work and good strategic planning towards achieving set goals and strict adherence to due process of fiscal responsibility.”

“It is on record that states that benefited are adjudged to have also achieved improved financial reporting and budget reliability, increased openness and citizens engagement in the budget process and implementations and also in improved cash management leading to reduction in revenue leakages through implementation of state Treasury Single Account (TSA)”

“According to a statement by Mr Hassan Dodo the Director of press and public relations to the minister of finance, the disbursement followed a recent annual performance assessment (APA)carried out by the office of the auditor general of the federation, of states that have improved in procurement practice for increased transparency and value for money, strengthened public debt management and fiscal responsibility framework, and increased clearance/reduction of the stock domestic expenditure areas and improved debt sustainability.”

“About 24 states in the country benefited from this grant among which are northern states . They include:

Abia, Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Sokoto, Taraba and Yobe States.”

“How comes Plateau was disqualified? Why? Why can’t we qualify for such a free money? Or is it that we did not apply for the grant? If yes, why? Is it that we are too lost in the local politics of the lockdown and the palliatives”?

“We want to believe that the plateau state government under lalong is not aware of the simple criteria outlined for qualification of this grant because they are totally consumed by the euphoria of partisanship and unnecessary local squabbles.”

It is evident that the state under APC lacks the above steps to which the state can qualify for the grant.This is an indictment to the APC leadership in the state and it has also vindicated our calls for prudency, strategic and transparent economic planning in the state.

“It is sad that this is coming at a time governments all over the world,especially in developing countries are working hard to join the league of government partnership and commitment aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability. We are not counted amongst the beneficiaries even in the face of professionals and capable hands we have in the state, to which petty partisanship will not allow merit to prevail. Posterity will not be kind to APC under Lalong for incurring such a huge loss to the people of Plateau and for running a deficit governance in the state”.

” Government should tell the state what they needed to do and didn’t do. If indeed they met the requirement and were denied, let them say so boldly with facts to back the assertion for the people to know.”

by Alexander Aleburu

NSCDC: Warns Plateau Politicians To Stop Dragging Them Into Politics.

By, giwa alex, Jos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Plateau state command has warned politicians in Plateau State to stop peddling rumours that the commandant is now dabbling into the politics of the state with baseless allegations and to draw unfounded issues to attract sympathy under unreasonable pretend.
The Commandant ,Dr Olasupo Solomon was accused wrongly by some some misguided petitioners for supporting a faction of politicians as a baseless allegations were the NSCDC main functions is to ensure peaceful coexistence amongst the citizens.
The State CDPRO DSC Tammola Obasa refuted publication credited to online media in Jos at the command headquarters Abattoir Jos South Local Government Council on Friday, 1st May, 2020.
We have our men posted across the length and breadth of the state for them to ensure that there is peace amongst religious community and tribal affiliation .
He reminded the general public that the commandant ,Dr.Solomon Olasupo has never been a politician and has not engage himself in partisan politics since he was posted to Plateau state so we advice media practitioners to stop linking him with the affairs of politicking, besides PDP had her internal wrangling of which he has no knowledge of supporting any faction.
The person of the Corps charged political parties to ensure they play the game of politics without creating unnecessary tension and hatred in the state .
He called on journalists to always cross check their facts before going to press ,saying they have personnel across the 17 LGAs with divisional officers in charge of them to safeguard the properties of citizens.
We equally sent personnel to meetings, political rallies, and order garderings to help securing the venue against disruption of public peace .
However, even politician who are conducting their political parties primaries ,worship centres we deploy personnel to control the crowd including Union meetings which is also part of our core duties.
NSCDC personnel deployed to protect and safeguard public properties can’t go against their duty post function but we urged those writing petition to stop misleading the public .
“NSCDC sent personnel from our headquarters to serve as PAs to politician who are approved from the headquarters so the chairman of Langtang North LGA Hon. Ubandom Laven didn’t have civil defense officer attach to him for the purpose the general public ,we can’t provide security to politicians without the knowledge of the headquarters going by our standing order .
He further add that ,NSCDC can’t take side with any politician during political gathering and we are to protect lives of Nigerian not to support a group or particuar person.
by Alexander Aleburu

J.T Useni Remains Elder Statesman,  No Political Fight In Tarok Land ——–Hon.  Ubandoma Laven 

By, giwa alex,Jos
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma has charged politician to eschew politics of bitterness and rancour ,saying Lt General Jeremiah Timbut Useni still remain the elder statesman in plateau state chapter of the People Democratic Party(PDP) in particular and plateau state as whole.
The rumour making around that the member representing Lantang in the National House of Representative Hon. Beni Lar is at political loggerhead with General Useni is false and work of sponsored mischief makers who stock in trade in sowening seed of hate red among daughter and father.
Ubandoma made this disclosure in an telephone interview with our correspondent in Jos, plateau state capital while responding to petition about wards chairmen sworn-in recently.
The chairman said the wards Congresses held in Langtang North LGA was all affirmation and that there wasn’t election ,we are working together what happened was internal politics which is part of politicking .
Laven stressed that as the chairman of the council ,I try to accommodate everybody to ensure peaceful coexistence amongst the Tarok people.
“I can’t divide my own people because of politics ,we work for Useni to become the senator and during the last gubernatorial election we overwhelmingly supported him so why should some jobless people going about trying to disrupt the peaceful coexistence among the Tarok nation.”
He further add that there is no crisis in PDP , Hon. Beni and Useni are not having issues ,we spoke with Useni on phone over the wards Congress and explain to him in details what transpired after the Congress .
The Chairman Charged the Tarok Nation to focus more on covid-19 pandemic which is currently ravaging the whole world , and urged them to observe social distancing as directed by medical experts by maintaining personal hygiene of wearing masks ,hand washing ,avoid public gathering and to report any suspected sickness connecting to symptoms of the disease.
He however advise politicians to always learn to embrace failure ,we have individuals choice of candidate in election so our opinion are different so we shouldn’t allow jobless politician to infiltrate our society .
He maintained that Tarok people are known for their peaceful disposition so anybody who is anti peace won’t be happy with the tremendous development going on in Langtang North LGA.
Joshua Ubandoma challenged Tarok Sons and Daughters to tailor their energy towards promoting and developing the land for better service delivery to our people rather than promoting politics of blackmail and hatred .
On the allegations that Useni son Ponfa is the brain behind political loggerhead between the law maker Hon. Beni Lar and Senator Useni, Ubandoma same they have never have any problem with Ponfa that would will warrant political loggerhead , we met sometimes December, 2019, l don’t think we have any ill feeling against one another.
Laven reiterated the need to play politics devoid of bitterness ,as politics is to be enjoy and politician should see it as no winner no vanquish ,we should learn to carry people alone .
He employed politician to play politics in line with the tenets of democratic dividends not to cause division amongst the citizens.
Hon Joshua Ubandoma said he provide security to PDP wards swearing in ceremony although I wasn’t there in person to witness the exercise because as the chief security officer ,I ensure peace reign.
by Alexander Aleburu

New CP Resumes Office In Plateau State.   

By, giwa alex, Jos
Nigeria police force Plateau State Command now have a new Commissioner of Police, Edward Chuka .
This is contained in press released signed by the force public relations officer AS Ubah Gabriel and made available to the this medium in Jo’s, plateau state.
Before posted to plateau state, the New Commissioner has serve in different capacity as the commissioner of Operation at the Force Headquarters Abuja .
He is native of Imo State born Commissioner of Police was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on 15th March, 1988 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and was trained at the Police Academy Annex Kaduna State.
He is a graduate of History and International Relations from the University of Calabar, and also has a Law degree from the River State University of Science and Technology.
He has attended several courses in Nigeria and overseas and has held several positions in the Nigeria Police Force which includes Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations in Osun State Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Zone 7 Headquarters Abuja, Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations Kogi State Command.
He was Area Commander at Ogba Area Command Lagos, Idimu Area Command Lagos, Umuahia Area Command Abia State and Lantang Area Command Plateau State.
He was Assistant Force Secretary at the Force Headquarters Abuja and Divisional Police Officer in several Divisions. From 1994 -1995,
by Alexander Aleburu

Plateau State : Crisis Loom As  Jos Electricity Distribution Company Embarked On Mass Disconnection Amidst Lockdown

By, giwa alex, Jos

There is palpable crisis in Jos the plateau state capital over mass disconnection of customer by Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) in the state .

This is happening at a time when the citizens of the state by extension are groaning under lockdown directives by the government occasioned by the ravaging covid-19 pandemic.

This palpable crisis happened in Apata and its environs in jos North Local Governnment of plateau state when some persons with ladder where moving from one house to the other demanding for the light bills of the consumers, disconnecting the light of those they perceived have not paid.

One of the eyes witness who spoke to us on condition of anonymity said the JEDC officials are very insensitive considering the situation the people are going through due to government lock down following the ravaging corona virus pandemic where many family are finding it difficult to eat and the people who call themselves JEDC are coming to compound the peoples problems who were already over stresched by government directives of lockdown.

Another person who spoke to our reporter condemned the action of JEDC officials particularly at this period when the citizens of plateau state and the Nation as a whole are going through hard time occasioned by covid-19 pandemic.

They said ” we did not say we are not going to pay, but as it is right now the now, the money is not available , even feeding is even a problem considering the current situation in the country which is not palatable at all.

When contacted the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of jos Electricity Distribution company in the state said the situation at hand is not a yardstick for the consumers of electricity not to pay.

And Call for total disconnection of any customer or customers who default in paying his /her bill regardless of lockdown.