The State of Plateau

 Plateau Exco holds last session for 2020  December 31,2020 Golok Nanmwa  At its last Executive Council Meeting for the year 2020, Plateau State EXCO sat for about 4 hours to decide on a variety of issues. The meeting held at the EXCO chambers of the new Government House Little Rayfield Jos and was presided over by Governor Simon Bako Lalong with some of its members joining virtually.  Briefing newsmen after the meeting, Commissioner for Information and Communication Dan Manjang together with his colleagues for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs Sylvanus Tapgun, Chrysanthus Ahmadu Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Regina Soemlat, Commissioner for Finance, and Engr. Sunday Hyat, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works gave highlights of the decisions reached at the meeting.  They said EXCO was briefed on the upsurge in Covid-19 cases in the State and resolved that there shall henceforth be exercise of prosecution order to deal with violators of the guidelines for the pa

 New year - Lalong vows to work with security operatives to tackle insecurity   December 31,2020 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Governor Simon Lalong on Thursday  congratulated Plateau State citizens Nigerians for witnessing the year 2021. The Governor in a message said despite the challenges of the outgone year, Nigerians should be optimistic and pray for recovery and progress.  Lalong said the economic challenges brought about by COVID-19 and recession can only be overcome by deliberate synergy between the Government, private sector and citizens in pursuing set objectives that will create opportunities for recovery and growth.  This was contained in a statement signed by  Simon Macham ,Director of Press and  Public Affairs to the Governor and made available to newsmen in Jos . He said "We must all join hands together to overcome COVID-19 which adversely affected our economy last year remains a threat that could cause disruptions in the new year because of the second wave. While Governmen

Governor Lalong's New Year  Message... December 31,2020 Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Plateau State citizens Nigerians for witnessing the year 2021. The Governor in a message said despite the challenges of the outgone year, Nigerians should be optimistic and pray for recovery and progress.  Lalong said the economic challenges brought about by COVID-19 and recession can only be overcome by deliberate synergy between the Government, private sector and citizens in pursuing set objectives that will create opportunities for recovery and growth.  He said "We must all join hands together to overcome COVID-19 which adversely affected our economy last year remains a threat that could cause disruptions in the new year because of the second wave. While Government intensifies action in tackling the disease, the citizens must take personal responsibility for their health and and that of others by strictly observing COVID-19 protocols at all times. Government shall not hesita

 Urhobo youths threaten to shut down East - West road over appointment of sole administrator on Jan 5 2020  December 31,2020  Foremost Urhobo Youths under the auspices of Urhobo Youth Leaders Council (UYLC), led by Comrade Lucky Emonefe have declared their readiness to shut down the East West Road and all access to Federal Govt Parastatal in the Region over the continued refusal of the Federal Government to put in place a substantive board for the commission. The Urhobo Nation which is the fifth largest ethnic nationality in Nigeria and an oil producing nation with her youths drawn from all the clans of the Urhobo Nation also  frowned at the politics ongoing within the  NDDC board and in the presidency at the detriment of the people of the Niger Delta and the Urhobos' in particular. In a press release made available to newsmen in Jos  The National Coordinator  of the Urhobo Youth Leaders Council Comrade . Lucky Emonefe said , the foremost youth body warned that the planned showdown

 Gov Lalong condoles Plateau Yourba community over demise of Chief Toye Ogunsuyi  December 30,2020 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Governor Simon  Lalong on Wednesday commiserated with the Yoruba community and people of Plateau State over the demise of former President -General of the Yoruba Community in Plateau State, Chief Toye Ogunsuyi who died at the age of 88. Governor Lalong in a condolence message signed by Simon Macham ,his director of press and public affairs said the octogenarian’s death was a great loss to the people of Plateau State, particularly the Yoruba community which he served and led for many years.  Lalong said Chief Toye Ogunsuyi is one of the leaders that consistently fought for peace, justice and harmony in Plateau State by galvanising people of different tribes, faiths and political persuations to respect one another and live in peace. The Governor said Baba, who was one time Deputy President General of Yoruba in the North played a key role in diffusing tension during the

 Ex  President-General of  Yoruba Community in Plateau  Chief Toye Ogunsuyi is dead  December 28,2020 By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Former President-General of the Yoruba Community in Plateau State, Chief Toye Ogunsuyi is dead . Our correspondent gathered from a family source that he   died on Monday   at the age of  88 in Jos . The family source confirmed the octogenarian’s death to journalists in Jos . He said: “The 88-year-old has gone to rest. We will miss him  dearly.” More details later

 Gen Bali was an epitome of integrity - Gov Lalong  December 28,2020 Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Plateau State Governor Simon  Lalong  on Monday described the late Minister of Defence and Chief of Defence Staff General Domkat Yah Bali as an epitome of humility, courage and integrity.  Governor Lalong said this at the funeral service for the late General held at the Headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Jos.  Lalong said throughout his lifetime, Gen. Bali demonstrated discipline, commitment, diligence and valour in his duties where he rose to the peak of his career retiring as a four-star General.  He emphasized that Gen. Bali's most cherished virtue which he always displayed even at the last moments was integrity.  "He was a man who had a lot of opportunities in life but was never arrogant or haughty. He remained principled, steadfast and truthful in his dealings. Indeed he brought pride to Plateau State as a worthy son who accomplished a lot in his service to the nat

 Plateau speaker,Rt Hon Abok lauds deputy Speaker Saleh Yipmong on his birthday...   December 27,2020 Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba, has joined family members, Associates and well-wishers to celebrate with the Deputy Speaker, Saleh Yipmong  on his forty Seventh birthday.  Abok, in a message of felicitation said it's heartwarming to celebrates an outstanding achiever and astute politician of repute, whose contribution, vibrancy and passion to move the State to another level of development is gaining momentum.  The Speaker, through his Press Secretary, Bulus Atang, described Surviyor Yipmong, as an  Effective  and Resilient legislator, who use his office as the Deputy Speaker to promote robust legislative business of the house towards achieving the set goals. The Speaker urges him to continue to exhibit diligence, excellence and patriotism in all his dealings.  The Speaker while rejoicing with the celebrant wished him long life,good health and prosperity.

 Nasco 2020  Jos annual Polo tournament kicks off December 27,2020 Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  To  consolidate on the peace in Plateau State,  the NASCO Group Nigeria has again sponsored a Polo Tournament in Jos the State capital . The eight days tournament  has participants drawn from Polo teams across Nigeria and is taking place at the Hassan Katsina Polo field in Jos. Also teams from Abuja, Kaduna, Yola, Zaria, Minna, Argungu, Maiduguri, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Abuja and Keffi with enough  goal players are on hand for the eight days contest. Tournament Manager and Secretary of the Nigerian Polo Federation (NPF) Murtala Laushi who spoke at the opening ceremony  assured tourists and polo enthusiasts that the club will host the best winter polo fiesta that will surpass previous editions in every respect in years. Laushi, who is also the President of Jos Polo assured that with the full backing of the Plateau State Government, NASCO  and other stakeholders, the organizers will deliver 2020 fiesta

 Plateau State Commissioner of Works, Hon. Pam Bot-Mang Donates Library to Jos South Community December 26,2020 Zawan Community was filled with joy today as the business tycoon turned politician, Hon. Pam Bot-Mang, the Plateau State Commissioner of Works donated a Library worth millions of Naira he completed and furnished to Zawan Community Secondary School, Jos South LGA. In his remarks, Hon. Pam posited that the gesture is to contribute his quota to educational development and advancement. He admonished students to take their studies seriously and called on parents to support their Wards to secure good education to be useful to themselves and the society. He said education plays vital role in Nation building and enhances development of Countries. He challenged the youths by saying to say Education is important is an understatement. He posited that education is a weapon to improve one’s life, as it is probably the most important tool to change one’s life. He told parents that the best

 December 24,2020 Lalong test negative to COVID 19  Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  One week after Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong tested positive to Corona virus, the Governor is now free of the disease after his latest test returned negative.  This was contained in a statement signed by Simon Macham ,his director of press and public affairs and made available to newsmen in Jos . It reads  that The Governor's negative status was communicated to him on Wednesday night. Lalong who has been on isolation since 17th December 2020 appreciated God for healing him of the virus and also thanked the people of Plateau State, his friends and associates all over the country for praying for him. He again called on the citizens of Plateau State to take the pandemic very seriously by observing all protocols for prevention of infection and transmission.  On stigmatisation, the Governor said "having contacted the virus and undergone treatment myself, I wish to reiterate that COVID-19 is not a death sen

 PLATEAU STATE APC CHAIRMAN, LETEP DABANG TESTS POSITIVE TO COVID-19. December 24,2020 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Plateau State,Hon Letep Dabang has tested positive to the corona virus. Disclosing his status Letep Dabang said the results of the test he underwent a couple of days back returned yesterday and it is positive. Though at an asymptomatic stage,the APC Chairman has already gone into self isolation while treatment has also commenced on him in line with all COVID-19 protocols. A close family source said though the party Chairman looks healthy,there is the need to pray for his speedy recovery even as samples of his family members have also been carried and results expected.

 GAGDI DISTRIBUTES CHRISTMAS PACKAGES WORTH N28 Million TO CHRISTIANS IN PANKSHIN/KANKE/KANAM (PKK)... December 23,2020 The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, is set to distribute 2,600 bags of rice with 21 cows to Christian brethren within his constituency as package for the 2020 Christmas celebration. The two-trailer load of rice consists of 50kg and  25kg set for distribution today, 23rd December, 2020 at Hon. Shuaibu Gyanggyang residence in Dogon Karfe, Jos by 2pm. The distribution will be under the Chairmanship of Rev Father Polycap Lubo, CAN Chairman Plateau State, with Nde Paul Juryt, Elder John Gobak, Elder Nanle Gujor, Hon Iliya Datong and the Cordinators of GAGDI Campaign in PKK, who are to serve as Members. The lawmaker maintains that the spirit of the yuletide entails sharing with loved ones, and the best way to reach out to his beloved constituents is to distribute food items to facilita

 Jos South Legislator, Hon. Fom Gwottson Distributes Empowerment Items to Over 800 Constituents  December 23,2020 In his bid to ensure the people are economically empowered and financially stable, the Member representing Jos South Constituency at the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Fom Gwottson Dalyop "Banga by Nature" has distributed empowerment Items to his Constituents, mostly Women & Youths. While handing over the empowerment tools which included  Sewing Machines, Water Pumps, Dryers, Generation, Pumps for Artisan Miners, Grinding Machines and cash to 800 beneficiaries, Hon. Fom Gwottson hinted that the gesture is one of the empowerment projects for his people. The Lawmaker described empowerment as panacea to poverty and will continue to do his best to ensure his people are empowered in order to to financially stable and economically sound. He said the gesture was to create serial entrepreneurs that would create employment opportunities for his constituents and