Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has approved the extension of service for the Head of Service Engr. Sunday Hyat, with Four months after attaining the retirement age of 60 years.
In a communication released by the Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Abok Atu, the extention was approved by the Governor to enable the head of service conclude some sensitive labour and ad-hoc responsibilities he is currently handling.
The extension which is from February to May 2023 will be on contract basis.
While congratulating him, the Governor hopes he will continue to put in his best for the total reformation of the civil service in order to allow his Rescue Administration hand over a virile, motivated and capacitated civil service.
He asks the civil service bureaucracy to continue to give him support and cooperation during the period of the extension.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim has said the support and cooperation of the citizens are critical in ensuring crime free and secured society for economic activities to thrive.
The GOC made this know during a courtesy call on the Executive Governor and traditional rulers of Adamawa State while on tour to troops locations in the state.
The GOC statement is contained in a press statement signed by the
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 3, Lieutenant Conel Ishaku Takwa, and made available to this medium in Jos plateau state.
Speaking at the Government House as well as the Palace of the Lamido Adamawa and the Emir of Mubi, General Ibrahim solicited for continued support to the troops deployed to secure the law abiding citizens. He added that the security agents are working tirelessly to flush out all forms of criminalities and guarantee safe society especially, as the general elections are fast approaching.
He also warned criminals and hoodlums to abandon their nefarious activities and embrace meaningful means of livelihood. The GOC further noted that troops of the Nigerian Army are well trained and will continue to discharge their duties professionally as enshrined in the Constitution.
Responding, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said there is an excellent relationship existing between the people of the state and troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in the state. He also applauded security agencies for their concerted effort in nipping criminalities in the bud.
Also speaking, the Lamido Adamawa, Dr Barkindo Mohammad Aliyu Mustapha and Emir of Mubi, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu scored the troops high for guaranteeing the security of lives and property of the people and pledged their continued support to security agencies. They disclosed that the prompt response of troops to distress calls has reassured the people’s confidence of their security in the state.
Addressing the troops at various locations, General Ibrahim warned that disciplined soldiers are known for respecting their superiors and discharging their duties effectively and professionally. The GOC further revealed his commitment to troops welfare, reward good conduct and gallantry as well as punish misconduct.
Highlights of the visit were address to troops deployed at various locations, inspection of facilities and troops deployment.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Jos plateau State Capital has dismissed the Appeal brought before it by the embattled self acclaimed labour party Governship candidate Ambassador Margif Yohanna against the party substantive candidate, Patrick Dakum and others.
As the the court ruled that Ambassador Margif lack locus Standi, status bar and above all the action of Yohanna Margif is tantamount to abuse of Court process, hence the Judiciary can not fold her hand and allow her hard earned reputations draw on the mould .
The three man panel of Justices ,read by Justice Tobi stated this while delivery re-election matter instituted by Ambassador Yohanna Margif against professor Patrick Dakum of the labour party LP,the Governship candidate of the party for 2023 general election.
The court said the case brought before the Appeal lack jurisdiction to entertain the case, is status bar meaning they filed the matter out of time required by electoral law and above all, the action of the appellant is synonymous to abuse of court process which if allow to stand will bring the enviable judiciary to gross disrepute.
The court said having put all these into account , held that the Judgement of the lower court, that earlier dismissed the matter is accurate and in line with the rule, further state that the Appeal of the Appellate lack merit which is abuse of court process.
Similarly, the Appeal court also dismissed the Appeal of Dr Danyaro Sarpiya challenging the party over alleged shabby conduct of the Partys’ primary that produced Dr.Netawe Yilwada as APC Governorship flag bearer in the state.
The court further ruled that the Appellate ,Sarpiya lack the locus Sandi to challenge the APC Over the conduct of the party primary because he has withdraw from the race as an aspirant in the contest.
He said the action of the Appellant is an abuse of court process and lack locus Standi to challenge the action that transpired in the party because as at the time under review ,he is no longer an aspirant in the primary .
As against this background, dismissed the matter for lack locus Sandi, and lack of merit.
The High Court sitting in Jos, plateau state Division has adjourned the matter involving Shehu Jatau and 3 others for opening of Defence.
The matter was adjourned to 6th February 2023 for the Defendants to open their defence case,as the Prosecuting Counsel closed their case.
When the court resumed sitting, the Defendant Counsel told the court that although the case is adjourned to today for opening of defence by the Defendants , stressed that he made efforts to see his clients at the Correctional Center before today’s court sitting and prepare their minds for opening of Defence to no success, as I was made to understand by the officers on duty that to see them is not going to be possible because they were under strict instructions not to allow visitors into the facilities since after the last jail break of 2022.
The Defendants Counsel however
Pleaded with the court to allow stand down on the matter for Thirty minutes to enable him rub mind with his clients to assertain their frame of mind towards opening of Defence.
When the court resumed sitting ,Shehu Jatau who is Dw1 narrated to the court how he received call from the Emir of Wase to come to Abuja for a meeting when he was in far away Jalingo in Taraba State.
Jatau who earlier told the court he leaves in Kurumi in Yelwa LG of Taraba State, said he held a title of Ponzi of Kurumi and married to eight wives and Thirty Children, further said the Emir of Wase volunteered to send him transport fare to facilitate his coming to Abuja for the conciliation meeting between him and Chief Lot.
While in Abuja, which is 30th Oct 2019,the Emir of Wase revealed to me that the meeting was convened at the instance of Governor Bako Lalong to bring peace to Wase local hitherto in tumoil following the face off between Chief Lot and myself Shehu Jatau.
Shehu further narrated to the court that at the meeting,they asked me what is the problems between me and Chief Lot,Shehu told them that the problems he has with Chief Lot were five in number.
Which he itemized as :,in 2016 I cut down trees which I cut Into piece and gathered to carry home for my domestic use, only to be called on phone that some people were packing it.
When I rushed to the place to inquire who instructed them to pack the wood, they told me that Chief Lot send them to pack it to him.
I reported the matter to the police ,and the elders of Tarok land, which they promised to reach out to him and ask him , they never called me to tell me their discussion with Chief Lot, neither did Lot called me for settlement.
On 27th September 2017,one of my boys Nanju Isa came to tell me that Chief Lot message him to me ,to tell me that I either repent or they will eliminate me. Few days after that I was attacked at Wadata village in plateau state,fired at by some people , some of my boys where killed,and dozens of them injured, after then Nanju Isa was arrested.
Shehu further narrated that in 2017 he was attacked by some people believed to be Chief Lot boys when he went to Jauri to watch football competition where they shot me with the intention to kill me, in the process of trying to escape, they wounded me with broken bottle ,the scar of the wound both on his back and his hand ,he showed to the court.
Also in that same 2017,I sent some children to buy drugs for me,on their way they were adopted and taken to Wase instead of Chief Lot to do something about it,he said I should come and beg him for forgiveness.
He said all these and other injustice I suffered under the leadership of Chief Lot,make me to tell him that as the Chief of Kadako,you suppose to be father for all , instead is other way round.
Shehu who is currently facing Eight Count charge which boarded on criminality, homicide, inciting public against the constituted authorities and other changes added that immediately he stepped out of the meeting held in Abuja, I was arrested along side Nanju,lsa Nankat ,Tanko and others, immediately taken to unknown destination where we spend Ten months , from 30th October 2019 to August 13th 2020.
” We spend two months in the custody of Operation Safe Haven(OPSH) jos before we were transferred to Criminal Investigations Department (CID),8th October 2020 till date we have been in detention.
Jatau who is the Ponzi Kurumi in Taraba State , said he was arrested with the sum of N327,820 and Two phones.
However ,the matter have been adjourned till 23rd February,2023 for continuation of Defence.
The High Court sitting in Jos, plateau state Division has adjourned the matter involving Shehu Jatau and 3 others for opening of Defence.
The matter was adjourned to 6th February 2023 for the Defendants to open their defence case,as the Prosecuting Counsel closed their case.
When the court resumed sitting, the Defendant Counsel told the court that although the case is adjourned to today for opening of defence by the Defendants , stressed that he made efforts to see his clients at the Correctional Center before today’s court sitting and prepare their minds for opening of Defence to no success, as I was made to understand by the officers on duty that to see them is not going to be possible because they were under strict instructions not to allow visitors into the facilities since after the last jail break of 2022.
The Defendants Counsel however
Pleaded with the court to allow stand down on the matter for Thirty minutes to enable him rub mind with his clients to assertain their frame of mind towards opening of Defence.
When the court resumed sitting ,Shehu Jatau who is Dw1 narrated to the court how he received call from the Emir of Wase to come to Abuja for a meeting when he was in far away Jalingo in Taraba State.
Jatau who earlier told the court he leaves in Kurumi in Yelwa LG of Taraba State, said he held a title of Ponzi of Kurumi and married to eight wives and Thirty Children, further said the Emir of Wase volunteered to send him transport fare to facilitate his coming to Abuja for the conciliation meeting between him and Chief Lot.
While in Abuja, which is 30th Oct 2019,the Emir of Wase revealed to me that the meeting was convened at the instance of Governor Bako Lalong to bring peace to Wase local hitherto in tumoil following the face off between Chief Lot and myself Shehu Jatau.
Shehu further narrated to the court that at the meeting,they asked me what is the problems between me and Chief Lot,Shehu told them that the problems he has with Chief Lot were five in number.
Which he itemized as :,in 2016 I cut down trees which I cut Into piece and gathered to carry home for my domestic use, only to be called on phone that some people were packing it.
When I rushed to the place to inquire who instructed them to pack the wood, they told me that Chief Lot send them to pack it to him.
I reported the matter to the police ,and the elders of Tarok land, which they promised to reach out to him and ask him , they never called me to tell me their discussion with Chief Lot, neither did Lot called me for settlement.
On 27th September 2017,one of my boys Nanju Isa came to tell me that Chief Lot message him to me ,to tell me that I either repent or they will eliminate me. Few days after that I was attacked at Wadata village in plateau state,fired at by some people , some of my boys where killed,and dozens of them injured, after then Nanju Isa was arrested.
Shehu further narrated that in 2017 he was attacked by some people believed to be Chief Lot boys when he went to Jauri to watch football competition where they shot me with the intention to kill me, in the process of trying to escape, they wounded me with broken bottle ,the scar of the wound both on his back and his hand ,he showed to the court.
Also in that same 2017,I sent some children to buy drugs for me,on their way they were adopted and taken to Wase instead of Chief Lot to do something about it,he said I should come and beg him for forgiveness.
He said all these and other injustice I suffered under the leadership of Chief Lot,make me to tell him that as the Chief of Kadako,you suppose to be father for all , instead is other way round.
Shehu who is currently facing Eight Count charge which boarded on criminality, homicide, inciting public against the constituted authorities and other changes added that immediately he stepped out of the meeting held in Abuja, I was arrested along side Nanju,lsa Nankat ,Tanko and others, immediately taken to unknown destination where we spend Ten months , from 30th October 2019 to August 13th 2020.
” We spend two months in the custody of Operation Safe Haven(OPSH) jos before we were transferred to Criminal Investigations Department (CID),8th October 2020 till date we have been in detention.
Jatau who is the Ponzi Kurumi in Taraba State , said he was arrested with the sum of N327,820 and Two phones.
However ,the matter have been adjourned till 23rd February,2023 for continuation of Defence.
In view of the commemoration of the creation of Plateau State 47 years ago and mark of this year 2023 Forgiveness and Reconciliation Day, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong,has approved Tuesday 7th February, 2023 as work-free.
This contained in a press release dated 6th February 2023 , signed by the Honourable Commissioner for information and Communication Dan Manjang and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to the Honourable Commissioner,in the light of this therefore, citizens of Plateau State are called upon to turn out enmasse tomorrow Tuesday, 7th February to participate in this epoch-making event.
He further said that the venue for the event is Rwang Pam Township Stadium Jos, and the time is 10:00 a.m.
It was cheering news to the people of Plateau especially when the news filtered in the state is getting a refund of N6, 601,769,470.99 from the Federal Government.
This is contained in a statement dated 6th February 2023 ,signed by the Director of the Directorates of Media and Publicity Atiku-Okowa Mutfwang-Piyo Campaign Council, Pastor Yiljap Abrahim,and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
According to the Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola after the Federal Executive Council approved the reimbursement on Wednesday 1st February 2023.
“For road projects executed on behalf of the federal government.”
Speaking after the meeting, the Minister explained that the refunds “were necessary.”
Six-point-Six billion Naira is no small amount for a state that is struggling with a staggering debt and a very uncomplimentary poverty score among 36 other states.
We are aware that last December, a federal team from Abuja visited the state and inspected some selected projects from Jos North to Langtang South. It would appear that PDP completed projects are also included among those that made up the package that have been qualified for the refund.
It is for this administration to disclose to the people of Plateau the projects that have made the refunds “necessary” as claimed by the Hon Minister of Works and Housing.
We find it also absolutely curious that the ruling party is ecstatically praising the governor for “the payment of backlog of workers’ salaries and for being up to date in the payment of pension to retired civil servants in the sate.”
The APC state Chairman in a statement said the party “was delighted that inspite of the economic downturn being experienced by the country which has led to a drastic fall in revenue allocation to the state, Governor Lalong has been able to fulfil his obligations to the workforce.”
This administration must be self-deluded! Does it really believe that Plateau workers are this cheap? Is this exiting administration saying that because it is throwing part of the N6.6bn at the workers they will take it, chop it, clean their mouths and gratefully vote for a party that has made suffering a second skin for them? Will Plateau workers forget that they are paid justly for their work and still go out and queue up for a party that has clumsily crafted a political philosophy of “chop make I chop”?
It’s such an upsetting piece of blackmail, humiliation and manipulation!
If the payment of salaries is for the workers and pensioners to take note of and be favourably disposed towards February 25 and March 11, then APC’s vote hunters must prepare for the shock of their lives!
We are also amused by another reality that has come out of this frail administration since the refund was announced. Suddenly, the ruling party called a gathering and inaugurated the sixteen directorates of its campaign council! This was a subtle hint that “the kayan aiki (campaign money) has arrived, so you will be empowered to start the work now.” They are not campaigning on issues. Misery that has become the lot of the people?
They’ve been stuck in their trenches all this while. They will crawl out now only because there is what appears to them to be cheap money to buy the required votes in anyway possible. Plateau cannot go back this way. Never!
The reasonable expectation of the Atiku-Okowa, Mutfwang-Piyo Campaign Council is that the Plateau State government should quickly and dutifully release a clearly well-thought out plan on the priority areas that will justify spending this much needed money now.
Such areas should make positive impact on the lives of the already traumatised people who are daily groaning under an APC-induced fuel and Naira scarcity.
N6, 601,769,470.99 no be small money.
N6, 601,769,470.99 cannot and must not be APC’s campaign funds.
N6, 601,769,470.99 must upgrade the lives of the people of Plateau State.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Plateau State Chapter, Hon Rufus Bature has commended the Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong over the payment of backlog of workers’ salaries and for being up to date in the payment of pension to retired civil servants in the sate.
The APC Chairman said he is quite delighted by the confirmation by both the Honourable Commissioner of Finance Mrs Regina Soemlat and the Accountant General of the state, Dr Cyril Tsenyil that the government has paid workers’ salaries and Third Party deductions up to December 2022 while it is working earnestly to pay January very soon.
According to Hon Rufus Bature, as a mark of respect for senior citizens who have served the state diligently and have retired, the government, under the Captain of the Rescue Administration, has been very prompt in paying their pensions.
The APC state Chairman was delighted that inspict of the economic downturn being experienced by the country which has led to a drastic fall in revenue allocation to the state, GoverLalong has been able to fulfil his obligations to the workforce.
Hon. Rufus Bature thanked the civil servants who are the engine room of government for their patience and understanding.
He charged them to reciprocate the gesture of the Governor by putting in their best in their various places of work.
It may be recalled that the Lalong administration on assumption of office in May 2015, cleared the backlog of workers’ salaries left by his predecessor, for upward of six to seven months and had remained consistent in the payment of salaries as and when due, thus earning him the appellation of ‘Governor Alert’ by the workers.
It is so pathetic and hypocritical that the Atiku Abubakar that had consistently said the presidency was the turn of the north since 2014, has not bought his way to jettison the PDP zoning he had insisted must be followed when it was in favour of the north. And he as a northerner, Fulani and a Muslim is now desperately canvassing and plotting the possibility of taking over from another northerner Fulani who is also a Muslim man, without caring about the consequences to the north.
However, despite the fact that it’s obvious Atiku knows the consequences, but chose to ignore it due to his inordinate ambition; it’s important to clearly state that:
After eight (8) disastrous years of a northerner, Fulani who is also Muslim man; for another northerner Fulani and Muslim man to take over immediately will definitely result in the following:
1. A confirmation that the north assume they are the “born-to-rule” and other tribes are mere slaves or glorified second class citizens.
2. A total breakdown in anything that has to do with political alliance between the north and the south, which will clearly manifest in future elections.
3. Total collapse of trust between the north and the south, since it would have been so clear that despite the north holding to power more than the south during the military era, they have decided to play on the intelligence of the south during the democratic administration, using rotation as a tool when it favours them and jettisoning it when the rotation now favours the south.
4. Complete collapse of the rotational system resulting in avoidable unhealthy rivalry even in all major political parties in Nigeria.
5. The serious challenge that will bring about selfless and unbreakable alliance between the South East, South South and South West that will eventually results in the south also retaining power for minimum of sixteen (16) uninterrupted years or even more.
6. In summary it is obvious that Atiku Abubakar actually does not care about the political future and image of the northerners and has decided to sacrifice them on the altar of his desperation to achieve his inordinate ambition at all costs.
Just as a reminder, it was Atiku Abubakar who, when he insisted it was the turn of the north, quoted John F. Kennedy that, “those who make peaceful change impossible will make violent change inevitable.”
And in 2014 when former president Goodluck Jonathan was about to complete six years as a president and was seeking for one more term that he was constitutionally entitled to, Atiku Abubakar insisted it was the turn of the north. And he (Atiku) did all in his power to frustrate him (Jonathan) as he led five governors to storm out of Eagle Square. He then sponsored them to form New PDP (NPDP) before they moved to All Progressive Congress (APC) to support Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner to emerge as president in fulfilment of the turn of the north.
Again in 2109, Atiku insisted it was the still the turn of the north that the north is entitled to eight (8) uninterrupted years as president. Hence he offered himself to contest under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to serve the term of the north according to the constitution of PDP on power rotation. In agreement with the gentleman principle of power rotation between the north and the south, we massively supported Atiku Abubakar in 2019 to complete the tenure of the north. But his fellow Fulani man defeated him and continue to complete the eight (8) years for northerners.
Despite that it was the same Atiku Abubakar that was screaming that it was the turn of the north and the north had consistently occupied Aso Rock it in the last two administration; the same Atiku Abubakar has in 2022 used his dollar power to conner the leadership of PDP and bought over the delegates of PDP to still take PDP presidential ticket when it’s now the turn of the south.
The questions to ask Atiku Abubakar and all of the people promoting him are:
1. After eight (8) disastrous years of a northerner, Fulani man and a Muslim, are they assuming that the northerners remain the so called “born to rule”?
2. Are they insinuating that the Southerners are totally subdued slaves, especially the South East people that have not ruled Nigeria since the first Republic?
3. Do they want people to believe that there is no Southerner that is good enough to also be the president of Nigeria at this time?
4. If by mistake Atiku Abubakar, a Northerner, Fulani and a Muslim becomes the next president after eight (8) years of a northerner, Fulani and a Muslim; can there ever be political alliance between the north and south again; since the northerners would have succeeded in confirming the notion that they believe they are the “born-to-rule” while others are second class citizens?
In conclusion, it is now the turn of the south and precisely the South East that has not produced any president since the first republic. And the South East has credible candidate, a man of integrity who has vast understanding of the myriad of problems befalling Nigeria and how to tackle them towards the birth of a new nation.
Come onboard and let’s rescue our beloved country together through ballot revolution on Saturday 25th February, 2023. We can do it.
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigeria over the current harrowing experience they are going through following the scarcity of the redesigned currency.
As he begged for more Seven days from Nigeria worst hit by the cash crunch that has become a problem across the country from the policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria to change high value Naira notes with new ones.
The president statement is contained in a release dated 3rd February 2023,signed by
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,Shehu Garuba and made available to this medium.
He was speaking to the Progressive Governors Forum who came to the Presidential Villa to seek solutions to the cash crunch which they said was threatening the good records of the administration in transforming the economy.
President Buhari said the currency re-design will give a boost to the economy and provide long-term benefits while expressing doubts about the commitment of banks in particular to the success of the policy. “Some banks are inefficient and only concerned about themselves”, said the President, “even if a year is added, problems associated with selfishness and greed won’t go away.”
He said he had seen television reports about cash shortages and hardship to local businesses and ordinary people and gave assurances that the balance of seven of the 10-day extension will be used to crackdown on whatever stood in the way of successful implementation.
“I will revert to the CBN and the Minting Company. There will be a decision one way or the other in the remaining seven days of the 10-day extension,” the President assured.
The Governors told the President that, while they agreed that his decision on the renewal of currency was good and they are fully in support, its execution had been botched and their constituents were becoming increasingly upset.
They told the President that, as leaders of the government and party in their different states, they were becoming anxious about a slump in the economy and the series of elections that are coming. They requested the President to use his powers to direct the concurrent flourish of the new and old notes till the end of the year.
The President said when he considered giving the approval to the policy, he demanded an undertaking from the CBN that no new notes will be printed in a foreign country and they in turn gave him assurances that there was enough capacity, manpower and equipment to print the currency for local needs. He said he needed to go back to find out what was actually happening.
President Buhari told the Governors that, being closer to the people, he had heard their cries and will act in a way that there will be a solution.
The Social Democratic party (SDP), presidential candidate in the forthcoming General Elections, Prince Adewale Adebayo has warned votes buyers and sellers that the seller are gambling with the future of their generations and dinning with devil.
And adviced the buyers ,desired to buy should be ready to have a place in the prison because they we be exposed, arrested and brought before the compete court to face the law.
The presidential candidate on the platform of Social Democratic party SDP, Prince Adewale Adebayo give the strong warning during an interactions and unvailing of the party manifestoes organised by the management of Nigeria Institute for Policies and strategic studies (NIPPS), kuru in Jos, plateau state.
He said electorates selling their PVCs, are signing agreement with poverty, mismanagement , insecurity and wastages which the APC led government is associated with for the past Seven years the party held sway in power, adviced those nursing the ideas of votes buying and selling should shelve the idea because of it enormous repercussions,and risk .
Prince Adebayo said his party SDP to the glory of God is closed to decency , argued members to stay away from any action capable of portray the party in bad light and out of Desperado to rule the country either by crook or hook.
He further adviced the electorates that its not enough to have PVC without knowing the parties manifestoes ,the parties contesting the election, what they stand for, which is as good as not having PVC in the first place.
He adviced the people to be committed and should have it at the back of their mind that we will let you know that Under the platform of SDP we are in the race to correct most of the abnormalities introduced by the APC led government when they held sway in power.
He promised to give Nigerians irrespective of Social and religious background access to health care, electricity , portable drinking water, transportation , and add that with good internet supply, you can build a community , giving example of Noka company located in small community in Finland .
He stressed that he will give every Nigeria irrespective of their resident, health care , education and other ,up to date Social amenities that can be comparable to advance cities irrespective of the area they reside , whether in the remotest village of Jigawa state, or in the urban areas of Lagos State as it was in the 1st Republic.
The party presidential candidate further add that all the educational materials needed will be taken to them in the rural schools , wherever your schools are located, so our Party is not elite Party that makes us to be Social Democratic party (SDP).he maintained.
On the current huge debts own by the country,prince Adewale Promised that when he become president of Nigeria,the party has the best financial management Programs in it manifestoes ,and stressed that present APC led government run itself down financially and however advocated for raise in revenue collection.
And lamented that currently the government of APC only collect 7 percent of it revenue income , which is an indication of invitation of poverty.
And condemned what he referred to as procurement policy of the government which is very poor ,as he said the present government of APC, misdirected the country spending on areas that are not beneficial to Nigeria citizens, increase our procurement , and we are also investing on somethings that conflict on our development plan, these are investment waste.
The party presidential candidate decried the 21trillion 2023 budget were the government could only have 11trillion naira out of the said amount ,where he have to borrow to finance the budget.
And condemned a situation where the revenue collected are not accounted for by those given the responsibility to do so.
“Even in lagos alone,the revenue generated can finance the country budget without solid mineral.”
Stressed that under his watch,he will eliminate deficit budgeting with three consecutive balance budget , with that ,the country can harmonise the existing debt , and increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country.
He berated the idea of going to abroad for campaign in another man’s country who that did not have anything to do with our system of governance , when we are having places like NIPSS.
Speaking with the Director General of National Institute for Policies and strategic Studies kuru (NIPSS), professor Ayo Adedeji said the idea behind the interactive session with the candidates of political parties in the state ,is to make them know that going to London or any other country to interact with stakeholders ,is misplacement of priorities.
He stressed that the Social Democratic Party SDP , happened to be the first guest on the program,and assured that other will obliged the invitation that would be hosted before the conduct of the general election.
The Coordinator of the Plateau State Potato Value Chain Support Project, Mr Thomas Muopshin has commended the Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council, Hon Ernest Abner Da’a, for his supportive roles in ensuring the success of the programmes of the Project.
This is contained in press statement dated 2nd February 2023,signed by Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Executive Chairman Stephen Sariki Musa,and made available to this medium in Jos, Plateau State.
According to the statement, said Mr. Muopshin made the commendation, through the Local Government Desk Officer of the Project, Mangal Joshua, during a visit on the Council Chairman in his Office in Ba’ap on Thursday February 2, 2023, by the Project team.
The Coordinator informed the Chairman that they were in his office to solidify on the several partnership programmes between them and to appreciate the Local Government Council for the support they are giving the Project.
He specifically appreciated the Chairman for ensuring the Payment of counterpart funds; and the sponsorship of farmers to attend workshops at different levels.
Mr Muopshin informed that most of the programmes of the Tomato Value Chain Project in the Local Government are at 75% completion; and named some of them to include the Namu-Shibiri-Langkaku and the Kwang-Dungpiya roads; the constructions of dams in Kalko Kwalla; Kwande and the captured Spring water at Kwang; and 100 wash bores at Namu and Langkaku.
Responding, Hon Ernest Abner Da’a assured them that the Council will provide enabling environment for them to succeed, by the continuing with the payment counterpart funds and sponsorship of farmers.
Hon Da’a further informed them that his doors are always open to address any challenges they are likely to face in the course of their assignments.
The Management Committee set up by the Plateau State Chapter of the People Democratic party (PDP), following two separate road accidents involving its members in the state who were travelling on the days of its rallies last month has released further updates on the casualties.
The update is contained in a statement dated 2nd February 2023 signed by the Director, Directorates of Media and Publicity Atiku-Okowa Mutfwang-Piyo Campaign Council, Yiljap Abrahim , and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to the statement, said the committee has confirms the final death toll now as 14, up from the 13 previously reported. Ten of the injured are still receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
The nine-member Committee is chaired by the former Secretary to the Government of Plateau State Prof Shedrack Best.
At its inaugural sitting in Jos, the committee revealed that more than 68 of those involved in the accidents have been discharged from the Jos University Teaching Hospital and five other health facilities inside Mangu town and Panyam.
No other injured persons are on admission in any health facility outside JUTH.
Prof Best said the numbers of those discharged showed that 26 were from COCIN Hospital Panyam, 19 from Nisi Dominus Hospital Mangu, 12 from Infinity Hospital, 6 from People’s Nursing Home, Mangu, and 5 from Nanretji Hospital, also in Mangu.
The Committee has also revealed that it has settled the medical bills of all those who have been discharged from various hospitals while more interventions will be undertaken in due course to ameliorate the suffering of the victims.
Prof. Best said the Committee has obtained information based on an adopted template to aid in executing its assignment. Facts gathered showed that of the 141 people involved in the two accidents and one mishap at Shendam, 14 died, 83 have what have been rated as “mild injuries”, 17 have “moderate injuries” and ten have “severe” injuries. Those with severe injuries will need long term follow up and rehabilitation.
It commended the party’s Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar with his wife Princess Ruqaiya Atiku Abubakar and the PDP National Chairman Dr Iyorchia Ayu for their visits to the survivors in Jos and their generous donations for the victims.
The Committee also appreciated the roles played by the Gubernatorial Candidate, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, his wife, Mrs. Helen Mutfwang, his running mate, Hon Josephine Piyo,
former Governor Jonah Jang, the state party Chairman, Hon. Chris Hassan, the State Working Committee, DG of the Campaign Council Hon. Letep Dabang, Council members, elders of the party, National Assembly and State House of Assembly members, other critical stakeholders, members and admirers of the party who visited and supported the victims and their relations both at the hospitals and at their homes.
The Committee also thanked the Management and staff of JUTH, those of health facilities in Mangu and Panyam as well as the PDP Campaign Medical Team for their quick responses and interventions in the aftermath of the tragedy.
It expressed gratitude to the Mishkaham Mwaghavul Da John Putmang Hirse, the District Head of Ampang West Da Pius Mutla, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev Yakubu Pam, the clerics who performed various rites and all public-spirited individuals who donated money, blood and other necessary items to help ease the pains of the survivors and families of those who died.
The Management Committee was established as part of the critical responses of the PDP gubernatorial candidate and the party leadership to among other functions, generate and manage funds realised following the accidents.
Barr Mutfwang, in his initial reaction had referred to the party members involved in the accidents as “heroes of our democracy” and pledged that they will not be forgotten.
Governorship Candidate of the PDP in Plateau Barr Caleb Mutfwang has promised to lead his campaign train deviod of crisis and acrimony throughout his campaign in the state.
He made the pledge at a townhall meeting jointly hosted by the University of Jos and the Hausa Service of the Voice of America on Wednesday 1st February2023 held at the auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
The party Governorship candidate on the platform of PDP, Caleb Mutfwang Promise is contained in a release dated 1st February,2023 , signed by the Directorate of Media and Publicity Atiku-Okowa, Mutfwang-Piyo Campaign Council , Pastor Yiljap Abrahim ,and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
The meeting featured governorship candidates of the ADC, APC, PRP, SDP and APGA. All of them signed up a peace pact in the presence of hundreds of people who showed up for the townhall meeting.
The pledge required that the candidates, their parties and supporters run “issue-based campaigns, and avoid ethnic, religious and regional incitement.”
They have also given their word to have mutual respect for each other, not to use abusive language or issue false statements and to avoid violence and election manipulation.
The Candidates have also undertaken to challenge the election verdict only “transparently, legally and peacefully” but to accept the final decision of the appeal process “as the will of the people.”
Barr. Mutfwang told his audience that “I am a democrat to the core, and I am a team player also. I have lost elections before, and I have also won elections.” He said he had been gracious in defeats and magnanimous in victory.
“However, If there is any infraction on due process, we will use the instrumentality of the law to challenge it.”
He said he will provide the leadership that is required to govern with equity, justice, inclusiveness and giving a voice to the voiceless such as disadvantaged groups – women, children and People Living With Disabilities.
He also said he will exercise political will in handling the reports of the various commissions of inquiry and Committees set up by successive administrations.
Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof Tanko Ishaya invited the Candidates to consider partnership with the university as a major centre for solutions delivery in governance projects and services rather than looking up to foreign nations.
Director, Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies, Prof Danny McCain appealed to the candidates and politicians generally to see Nigeria as the greater picture, and therefore conduct themselves in the most peaceful manner.
As Part of celebration of this year 2023 , Plateau state forgiveness and reconciliation day ,the State Government has released the programs for the celebration.
This is contained in a press statement dated 1st February ,2023 signed by the Commissioner of information and Communication Hon. Dan Manjang and made available to Journalists in Jos.
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According to the release,
Friday 3rd February, 2023, Juma’at Prayer at the Jos Central Mosque at 2:00pm.
There will also be a special Golf Kitty on Saturday 4th February 2023 to commemorate the day at the Lamingo Golf Club.
In the same vein, there will be a State tour of Projects by elders to be led by Connected Development (code).
Furthermore, on Sunday 5th February 2023, there will be a Church Service at the St. Monica’s Catholic Church, State Low-Cost, Jos at 10:00am.
There will also be a lecture to mark the event on Monday 6th February, 2023 by Professor Dakas C.J. Dakas, SAN the theme of which is “PLATEAU STATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF STATES: THE JOURNEY SO FAR”.
Venue: Victoria Gowon Hall, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos.
Time: 6:00pm
The event will be rounded up in grand style on Tuesday 7th February, 2023 at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, Jos at 10:00am.
Keynote addresses will be delivered by His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, the Sultan of Sokoto and His Grace John Cardinal Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja who are Chairman and Co-Chairman, Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, respectively.
By this statement therefore the citizens of Plateau State are invited to be part of the epoch-making events.
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