The State of Plateau

May 31,2019 POLICE PRESS RELEASE The Plateau State Police Command in its quest to have a hitch free Sallah celebration held a meeting today 31st May, 2019 with some religious leaders and critical stakeholders in Plateau State in other to fine tune its strategies to ensure a crime free 2019 across the State. The Federal Government recently announced 4th and 5th June 2019 as Public Holidays to commemorate the Eid – El – Fitr celebrations. It is therefore necessary to solicit the cooperation of the peace loving people of Plateau State in the maintenance of law and order during the festivities. In furtherance with the above; The Police shall deploy a total of two thousand one hundred and eighty one (2,181) personnel to detect and prevent crime as well as control traffic to ensure that the Sallah celebrations end without any ugly incident. There is a total ban of the use of tricycles (Keke) on the Sallah day within Jos metropolis and Bukuru areas of the State. The National Muse

ENGR BUHARI AUWAL, APC CHIEFTAIN CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR LALONG ON HIS SWEARING IN TO OFFICE FOR A SECOND TERM May 30,2019 Today, the struggle we embarked upon to entrench the return of Governor Simon Lalong back to Government House, Little Rayfield for the second term climaxed with a swearing in and oath of office taking by the Governor to take Plateau State to the next level. Bewilderingly, the journey was rigorous and turbulent  as our opponents in the other side of the divide suffocated the political atmosphere with deceitful propaganda to paint the Governor black in the eyes of the electorates. But by the Grace of Almighty Allah, we refused to be cowed and brow beaten by their antics. We dispelled what they had to offer with issue based campaign. We traversed the length and breadth of the State and disabused the minds of those they indoctrinated to hate the Governor for no just cause and equally sold to them what the Governor had achieved in the rescue mission phase one and

May 29,2019 The Rt. Hon. Bar. Dr. Simon B. Lalong: The making of a Quintessential Leader Joseph Lengmang Director General PPBA Part I. Yesterday at the pre-inaugural dinner held in honor of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Laong, I paid a particular attention to His Excellency’s remarks on the lessons he learnt from the leadership styles of his predecessors.  From J.D. Gomwalk, Chief. S. D. Lar, S. B. Atukum,  Fidelis Tapgun, Joshua Dariye and J.D. Jang, Lalong in his typical humorous fashion took us through an historical journey that not only provides a window into understanding his leadership style but offers deep insights on his persona, character and perhaps, how he would like to be remembered after leaving office in 2023. But I am not ready to delve into this discourse just yet.  This piece is about the beauty of today; the beautiful rainy day in which the inauguration of Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong the duly re-elected governor of Plateau state will take the oat

May 29,2019 Barrister Auwalu Abdullahi (Esq) Congratulates President Muhammadu and Gov Lalong on the occasion of their inauguration for second term in office... The executive secretary Plateau State Muslim pilgrims welfare board felicitates with the duo of President Muhammadu Buhari and Gov Lalong on the occasion of their swearing in into office for second term. According to him, the journey hasn't been easy especially in the area of security across the nation and most especially the north, but Allah has given the duo the wisdom in tackling the menace. On the other hand, the ES commends their agricultural,infrastructural and educational strides during their first term and wishes them more wisdom in running the affairs of the state and the country at large. The ES further pray to Almighty Allah to give all sworn in leaders the wisdom in choosing credible hands devoids their religious and tribal  affiliation to steer the affairs of the country.

May 29 ,2019 Barrister Auwalu Abdullahi (Esq) Congratulates President Muhammadu and Gov Lalong on the occasion of their inauguration for second term in office... The executive secretary Plateau State Muslim pilgrims welfare board felicitates with the duo of President Muhammadu Buhari and Gov Lalong on the occasion of their swearing in into office for second term. According to him, the journey hasn't been easy especially in the area of security across the nation and most especially the north, but Allah has given the duo the wisdom in tackling the menace. On the other hand, the ES commends their agricultural,infrastructural and educational strides during their first term and wishes them more wisdom in running the affairs of the state and the country at large. The ES further pray to Almighty Allah to give all sworn in leaders the wisdom in choosing credible hands devoids their religious and tribal  affiliation to steer the affairs of the country.

May 29,2019 Your Excellency, Congratulations on your historic inauguration for another term in office as the Executive Governor of our Dear State. Plateau made the right choice in electing you to consolidate on the sustainable human capital, infrastructural development and growth witnessed during your first term. It is my prayer and wish that the good Lord bestows you the wisdom and grace to deliver on this onerous task. Your statement that; "Let us work together to rewrite our narrative, if not for us, then for the future of our children and dear State" is inspiring and patriotic. Be assured of our loyalty and cooperation as we join hands with you to do more for our people. Congratulations once again and best wishes of a fruitful and prosperous tenure. God bless Plateau. God bless the Federal Republic Of Nigeria. Signed. Amb Chris Giwa 29th May, 2019

May 29,2019 NEXT LEVEL BEGINS: GWANI FELICITATES WITH THE DUO OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND GOV. SIMON BAKO LALONG ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR SWEARING-IN AS PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR RESPECTIVELY Gwani Muhammad Adam Alkali OON is felicitating with the duo of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Simon Bako Lalong on the occasion of their swearing-in as President and Governor respectively. Gwani observed that president Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau state had a lot in common as both were reelected based on merits and their physical performances in office reaching the ordinary man on the streets is outstanding; a true devidend of democracy. Also the dou are peace loving as it had been on record they both invested heavily on security, social justice, economic development and infrastructure. As Next Level begins Gwani Muhammad Adam Alkali OON enjoined all and sundry to maximally cooperate with the duo's administration as he assured more dividend of

May 29 2019 Message Of Congratulations to President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Simon Bako Lalong on their Second Term swearing-In on 29th May,2019 By Maje Support Group Nation Wide On behalf of Hon Ahmed Idris Wase the Deputy Majority Leader Federal House Of Representatives,the good People of Wase Federal  Constituency, we congratulates their Excellencies President Muhammad Buhari and Governor  Simon Bako Lalong on their inauguration for a renewed term of another four years as the President Federal Republic of Nigeria and Executive Governor of Plateau State. For us, the people of the State and Nigeria have made the right choice by  electing you  to take the lead in the affairs of the Country and Plateau State for the next four years. Your re-elections is a clear affirmation to the fact that you are prepared to lead the Country and Plateau State to even greater heights. We are confident that under your renewed leadership, Nigeria's leading role as the giant of Africa a

May 29,2019 By Golok Nanmwa,Jos Governor Simon Lalong was on Wednesday sworn in for a second term  in office amidst thousands  of supporters and well wishers at the Rwang Pam  stadium in Jos the state capital . Our correspondent reports that Lalong was sworn in at about 12 42 pm . Speaking at the occasion   ,Lalong said " I have the immense honour to stand before you, the people of  Plateau State, today to yet again register my deep appreciation for the additional mandate you have given me to run the affairs of our great State for the next four years. "Today’s inauguration marks a new beginning for Plateau State, and reveals the limitless possibilities before all of us. On this occasion, we rise up to celebrate a new beginning and a day we set our course for greater future and prosperity." "This event also opens a new chapter in our march towards peace, unity and progress as it also signals another series of activities, developments and events which requ

29th May,2019 It is with great Joy and elated spirits that the *APC Youths Online Forum wishes to congratulate His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari with his amiable deputy Prof Yemi Osinbajo and Barr Dr Simon Bako Lalong alongside his loyal deputy Prof Sonni Tyoden as they set to take the oath of office for another second term of four years.* We wish to express our joy as a forum and to reaffirm our loyalty to the leadership of President Buhari and Gov Lalong, as you take this oath we pray for a successful tenure. We are proud to associate with you because of your startling performances from the Federal to the state levels which earned you a second term in office, *we are happy to have supported you even when the going was tough we remained committed and resilient believing that you will take the country and state out of the woods that bedeviled it and alas we are here today.* We say a big congratulations and four gallant cheers to signify the beginning of the second ter

29th May,2019 As today marks another milestone in Nigeria’s journey to a more stable and prosperous democracy, Mr. Alfred Dapal, felicitates with his Excellency Gov. Simon Bako Lalong on the occasion of his inauguration to steer the affairs of our dear State for the next four years. In a statement by his media aide Satmak Dapar and made available to journalists in Jos, Mr Dapal wishes him a fruitful tenure. Your election reflects the wishes and aspirations of an overwhelming majority. Consequently, I encourage you to be moved by this show of solidarity and trust reposed in you by reeling out programs, policies and development projects that have direct bearing on the lives of our people so the impact of governance could be felt in a greater dimension because “to whom much is given, much is expected.” It is a truism that the primary purpose of leadership is service to humanity and one’s nation. You were elected by Plateau people because majority believe in your passion a

28th May,2019 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has praised the resolve of citizens to resist being lured into violence. Governor Lalong while reacting to last  Sunday's  unfortunate  incident around Dutse Uku said the ability of residents to work with security agencies to prevent it from spilling to other areas is a testimony of the deepening peace building effort of the government and people of the state. He said such behaviour has given the state and its people a positive  image and should be sustained. Governor Lalong in a message through state Commissioner of Information and Communication implored citizens to resist the temptation of being drawn back into the ugly past by being vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour or persons to relevant authorities. He commended security agencies for bringing the situation under control within the given area where the incident happened. Governor Lalong said purveyors of bad news who had gone to town a

Governor Simon Lalong dissolves cabinet 28th May,2019 Governor  Simon  Lalong  of Plateau State has dissolved the state executive council and directed all Commissioners to prepare and hand over the affairs of their Ministries to their Permanent Secretaries. Our correspondent gathered that a  valedictory session was held in other to dissolve the state Executive Council as presided over by the council Chairman Governor Simon Lalong  at Midnight on  28th May,2019 Our correspondent  gathered that the  governor expressed his appreciation to council members for offering themselves for the service of the state at a crucial period like this and  appreciated them for their commitment to the service of our  dear state. Photo Credit: Josiah Envulu.

27th May,2019 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos Plateau police command on Monday confirmed that five  persons lost their lives and twelve (12) houses were burnt down following crisis that engulfed some parts of Jos North local government area of the state on Sunday . DSP Tyopev  Matthias Terna ,the Police Public Relations Officer, Plateau State Command, Jos in a statement made available to newsmen reads that "On the 26/05/2019 at about 1130hrs, the Plateau State Police Command received a report from one Sarki Arum  Male of Tina Area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State that one Enock Monday 'Male ' of Tina was seen lying motionless at an area between Dutse Uku and Angwan Damisa in Jos North Local Government. The Command immediately mobilised to the area and removed the body to Plateau Specialist Hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty and corpse deposited at the mortuary of the same hospital. Youth of the area started protesting when the

27th May,2019 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos Plateau state Governor, Simon  Lalong on Sunday  assured  citizens of the state  that his administration will not allow traditional rulers to oppress the minority ethnic groups in the state under his watch. The Governor stated this  in Jos on Sunday during a special church service organised in his honour as part of the activities to mark his second term inauguration on May 29. Lalong said, "I have said it before and i will not change, traditional councils are supposed to take care of the oppressed. If you are appointed a traditional ruler and you turn round to lord it over the oppressed, I have done human rights before, I will not agree with you because we say in the Middle Belt we are fighting the rights of the minority. Then, why should we be thinking of oppressing the minority when we are appointed a traditional ruler. "Is it proper? If we are crying and have opportunity to be there, we must also look at the plight of thos

26th May,2019 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday  meet the 19 northern state Governors in Abuja over the prevailing security in the region with a view to proffering solution to the protracted problem Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, who disclosed this on Sunday ,he  said his colleagues in the north were deeply worried by the issue of insecurity and  under-developmental in the region and had decided to meet with Mr President before the commencement of his second tenure in order to articulate ways of addressing them. Lalong said, "during our meeting under Northern Governors Forum, they said let us go and meet with Mr President. "As the new Chairman of the forum, I said I have not resumed. But they said we must go and meet with him before his inauguration on May 29 so that we will tell him the problems of the north and how we can address the challenges of insecurity, under-developm

May 2019 Inauguration: Lalong a child of destiny - Rev Fr David Ajang 26th May,2019 As part of the inaugural programmes for the 29th May Inauguration of HE Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong's second term in office, an interdenominational service was held at the government house chapel Rayfield . The service had its opening prayer by Rev Dr Yakubu Pam CAN Chairman Northern Nigeria where he asked the congregation to pray for the spirit of forgiveness that Nigerians will have the spirit to forgive politicians.. He prayed for plateau to know peace because plateau is known for its peace. The governor and his deputy together with their families were prayed for by Apostle Chris Bature for God to grant them favour and wisdom from the national level for the prosperity of the state. Rev Fr David Ajang gave the sermon which centered on second chances and opportunities, saying everything according to God is not by chance but destiny and he said  the governor was the chairman of speakers in N