The State of Plateau

Vows to remove questionable civil servants ,inject new ones  By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong  on Friday said  his administration will not tolerate civil servants with questionable records and those who have falsified their data to remain in service or secure placement and promotions they dont deserve.  A statement signed by Macham Makut reads that Governor Lalong was speaking at the Government House Rayfield Jos while recieving the report of the High Powered Committee on Staff Audit and Verification that was saddled with the task of auditing the State Civil Service.  Governor Lalong said the Committee was necessitated by the desire of Government to address some of the challenges that constituted barriers to service delivery, professionalism, accountability and transparency.  He said "among other things, Government was worried that despite the number of people exiting from the Service as a result of deaths, retirements, transfers, withdrawals etc., the Sta

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN acting on credible intelligence have bursted and neutralised a notorious Gang of kidnap syndicate on the plateau. The syndicate has been on the watchlist of Operation SAFE HAVEN and believed to have masterminded the recent  kidnap incidences on the Plateau. The syndicate is also believed to have participated in the Jos prison jail break on 28 November 2021. The syndicate met its waterloo when troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN tracked them to Gyero general area where they plan and carry out their nefarious activities. The kidnappers on sighting the troops opened fire. Our troops responded with superior fire power resulting in neutralisation of 3 notorious kidnappers.  Items recovered from the syndicate includes, one AK-47 Rifle, 2 AK-47 rifle magazines, 101 live rounds of 7. 62mm ammunition and one tricycle (Keke Napep). Other items recovered include one itel phone, one techno phone, 2  sharp knives and 2  military headwarmers. While Commending the resilience

By, Pwol Benjamin Dature 20:01:2022 With the group stage of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations closing up, only 16 of the original 24 teams remain standing, as eight teams headed home. All the first-place and second-place finishers of the group stage qualified for the knockout round, while the four best third-placed teams made it through to complete the field of 16 teams. Shockingly, African powers Ghana and Algeria were both eliminated in the group stage. For Algeria, the defending champion fell flat in its title defense, while Ghana failed to reach the knockout round for the first time since 2002. On the flip side, Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stage for just the second time in the nation's history, following up its 2013 showing when it reached the quarterfinals. Tiny Comoros also moved on in its first-ever appearance at the AFCON tournament. It was the final team to make it through as a third-place finisher, with Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau missing out.  Hosts Cameroon, en

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos  Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong on Thursday  commended security personnel in the State for rising up to occasion and thwarting the attempts by kidnappers to create fear among citizens.  Governor Lalong in a message signed by Macham Makut ,his director of press and public affairs said he was glad that the swift response of the security forces to distress calls of kidnap incidents led to the dislocation of their operations leading to rescue of some victims and arrest of suspects.  Lalong cited the rescue of the Gwom Rwey of Vwang District, Da Gyang Gutt Balak shortly after he was kidnapped and the arrest of some suspects as a good development that is worth sustaining.  A similar situation had also happened when three students of the Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin Ladi where rescued shortly after being kidnapped from the school in Heipang.  The wife of the Deputy Chief of Staff and a Medical Doctor among others were also rescued by security forces after being k

The Journey So far and Prospects Ahead Fellow citizens, Its with great delight that I address you today. You may recall that, we took oath of office on October, 11th, 2021 and today, i marked my one hundred days in office as Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council. I therefore wish to appreciate you all for your unflinching support and prayers over the last hundred days of my administration.  Your relentless support and love has helped us to grow in the service to humanity, a service we are doing with so much joy. You may recall that two weeks after i assumed office as the Executive Chairman, we were welcomed with a challenge of forceful invasion of our council office by a group of miscreants led by the immediate past Chairman. The action of which, caused serious tension in our land and even the council secretariat, an issue we had to deal with squarely.  However as a law abiding citizen, I refuse to walk the same path they took, but reported to the right authorit

𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙚, Today marks Hundred days since I took over affairs as the Executive Chairman of our dear Local Government. We have tried to put in our best despite the meager resources available to us as a Council. As a Government that is people oriented, we have continue to build on the focal points of our Administration of Providing Accessible Primary Health Care, Primary Education, Security, Youth and Women in Governance , Agriculture And having a Need assessment of our people. With the little resources you have entrusted in our care, We have been able to make judicious use of it. The following are some of the areas we have touched in our first hundred days in office: 1. 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:  ★We have held engagements with various market heads , leaders of various association of the market in Amper and Dawaki to look at ways in which we could improve the revenue generation of the market and also block leakages ★ Inspection

By Golok Nanmwa,Jos  Vwang Community of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday  warned that anyone interested in genuine resolution of the lingering crises between Vwang Community and the proprietor of Karl Kum University should first of all encourage the Church  to  honour it's undertaking with the host Community. Our correspondent reports that the crises that ensued between the host Community Vwang Community and the proprietor of the Karl Kum University which eventually led to the suspension of the licence of the baby University owned by the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Speaking to newsmen  in Jos Jonah Gworu President of Vwang Development Association VDA and Hon. Mathias  Pam secretary respectively said if  after all is said and done , and solution is still far off , the proprietor of KKU should formerly approach the State Government for intervention and not the Chairman of the Governing Council Prof.Ochapa Onazi. The duo  argued that the State Gove

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed shock over the death of Alhaji Danladi Pasali, Coordinator of the Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO).  Governor Lalong said the death of the politician and businessman was a great loss to his family, Plateau State and the nation at large because of his contributions to the politics and economy of Nigeria.  Lalong said Late Alhaji Pasali played a very significant role in the campaigns leading to the election of President Muhammadu Buhari and the overall success of the APC nationwide.  He said Alhaji Pasali is a grassroots politician who demonstrates a lot of passion for the improvement of the lives of ordinary people in the society.  The Governor also said the deceased made a lot of impact in the oil and gas sector where he owned several businesses and employed many youths.  While praying God to grant him eternal rest, he urges the family to be consoled by his good works and the fact that he was selfless.  Dr. Makut Simon Macham  Di

"He is my father and I can never disrespect him" says Rep Member    By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos  Member representing Pankshin /Kanke /Kanam federal constituency in the Federal  house of representatives Hon Yusuf Gagdi ,on Wednesday said there was no rift between him and the District head of Kabwir, Nde Dominic Gofwen. Speaking while addressing some of his supporters in Jos ,Babayo Gagdi described the Monarch as his father whom he is so proud of and that he would never disrespect him Gagdi said I have spoken and apologised to our Royal father and he described me as his son. In his words, "Yesterday I was with our Royal father in Kabwir and I spoke with our Royal father and he tapped me on my shoulder and said this is my beloved son." "I am human and I am bound to make mistakes." He said he would always continue to put the interest of his people first at all times . Gagdi promised more community-based projects to alleviate sufferings of people of his constituency.

Plateau  State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Bako Lalong has decried the upsurge of attacks on traditional rulers in Nigeria saying it is an attempt by criminals to intimidate them agaunst exposing crimes within their domains in order to totally subdue the entire population.  Governor Lalong who was speaking at the annual Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation Lecture in Kano, said it was very worrisome to see that traditional rulers have become victims of kidnappings, murders and other violent attacks by criminals simply because they stand against their activities or mobilise their subjects to reject them.  Lalong who was the Chairman of the event said this development portends danger as the criminals seek to dominate the environment and dictate the affairs of society through criminality. This he said must be fought with vigour as criminals must be flushed out in every community.  Lalong said  "We condemn in strong terms this shameful and unacceptable act,

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos  The Much demanded national convention of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC will hold on Saturday February 26, 2022, our correspondent has confirmed. Chairman, Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of APC, Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, gave the confirmation Tuesday while delivering a goodwill message at the 2022 APC National Women Conference holding in Abuja. Details later....

18th January, 2022 State actors in the entertainment industry of Jos, about to gain massively - MC Malangwa OIL MONEY ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY presents In less than a month, the international duo of Canadian base Nigerian brothers about to light up the entertainment industry in jos, by anchoring a talent hunt show with lots of mouth watering gifts including a record deal for those who scale through. VENUE: Varlene lounge, Rayfield, Jos. DATE: 20th February, 2022 TIME: 4:00pm ANCHORS: MC Malangwa & Hypeman Jay. Side attractions include, karaoke and many fabulous gifts to be won. Come and let your TALENT do the talking!!!

The Agric. Services Training Centre and Marketing (ASTC&M Ltd) Limited has in recent times made giant strides having trained over 4000 Plateau farmers in modern and better farming methods that have paid off in many ways. Disclosing this to the press in Jos, Managing Director of ASTC&M, Dr. Susan Bentu said, “Currently, the Plateau State Government, being the major shareholder, through the effort of the Governor, Barr. Simon Lalong ensured the injection of funds for the repair of some of our tractors and harvesters including the upgrading of the Milky Way Diary Farm in Bokkos. The Dairy Farm is now expanded. New Breed of Frezian Cows have been stocked to increase the number of cows, a new processing line has been installed and the general environment of the farm and factory is upgraded. The production of Yoghurt and other dairy products leaves the factory for the market daily.” She said the funding also enabled commercial rice farming during the last farming season. “For a start

Recall that the Paramount ruler of Vwang His Royaln Highness, Da Gyang Gutt Balak was abducted on Sunday 16 January 2022. Immediately the incidence was reported, the commander Operation SAFE HAVEN Major General Ibrahim Ali placed the troops of Sector 6 deployed at Riyom on red alert and to embark on hot trail of the perpetrators. Consequently, the troops in conjuction with other security agencies, Vigilante group and Hunters conducted clearance operations  in the mountenious region of Sabon Gida Kanal, Gero and Dahol general area. Two suspects were arrested at an abandoned building during the operation. This development led to the release of the paramount ruler by his abductors. He has been united with his family. While commending the  troops for their swift response, the commander operation SAFE HAVEN, Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali, appreciate the efforts of the Vigilante, the Hunters group and all who provided useful information to security agencies during the operation.  He further urge the l

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commiserated with the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam over the passing unto glory of his beloved mother, late Ngo Zimi Pam.  Governor Lalong described the late Ngo Zimi Pam as a devout Christian and a community leader who invested so much in raising her children and others despite so many challenges she encountered in life.  He said the death of the matriarch of the Pam family is a huge loss to her immediate Tahei Village of Gyel District, Jos South Local Government and Plateau State as a whole.  Lalong while asking the family to bear the loss and accept the will of God, said Ngo Zimi died at a ripe age leaving behind great legacies that will continue to speak for her in many years to come.  The Governor challenged her children, both biological and other ones she raised, to ensure that they carry on with the lessons of love, humility, hardwork and tolerance which she demonstrated and taught.