Honourable Ishaya Itse led All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman in plateau state is set to open party’s headquarter’s office in Jos,the state capital.
The opening of the party headquarter that will be located at the Hill Station Junction of the state capital , will be followed by the election of the party wards Excos that will pilot the affairs of our great party in the state, which will tentatively take place next week.
The notice of the party factional Chairman , Honourable Ishaya Itse is contained in a press release personally signed by him and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
According to the release, the proposed opening of the party headquarter office is sequel to the expiration of the deadline given to Honourable Rufus Bature led dissident group parading themselves as authentic Excos who has illegally occupied the party’s office.
Hon. Itse
He however called on the teeming supporters to remain resolute and shun any acts capable of causing problems in and outside the state.
Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council of Plateau State, under the leadership of Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a has on 31st January, 2023 kicked off a 6-Day Free Medical Outreach in 5 designated towns within the Local Government Area, to last until February 5, 2023.
The notice of kicked of the free medical outreach by the local council is contained in a press release dated 31st February 2023 , signed by the Special Assistants to the Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan LGC, Isa Samaila, Daniel Hussaini, Ringsan Adamu Gombe, Jonah Daniang & Isa Baba and made available to this medium in Jos.
Declaring the exercise opened at the Flag Off ceremony at Pedong Clinic and Maternity Namu; amidst cheers from the people; the Council Chairman, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a stated that the gesture is his Administration’s drive towards the provisions of social services to the densely populated rural areas, especially in the area of health care service delivery.
Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a, said it is the second time this Administration is providing such succour to the people, especially those who may not have the capacity to meet their health needs and obligations.
Da’a disclosed that during the first exercise in 2022, over 10,000 citizens benefited from the Free Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Services, saying that more people are expected to benefit from the exercise, because of the deliberate decision to decentralize the services to five centers, located at Kwalla, Kwande, Kwa, Doemak and in Namu, adding that the decision to take the Outreach closer to the people was to ensure maximum benefits by the citizens.
“It is in realization of this, that the Local Government Council in collaboration with the Association of Resident Doctors, Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, decided to hold this year’s Outreach in the 5 earmarked centers, holding from 8:00am to 4:00 pm each day. Citizens with any health challenge (s) are therefore encouraged to take advantage of the decentralization policy and patronize any of the centres, as 50 Doctors and other highly qualified medical personnel have been mobilized to meet all types of their health needs,” Da’a stated.
The Council Boss further explained, that the 5 medical facilities to host the Outreach are; the Cottage Hospital Kwalla; Peter Bawa and Anna Memorial Clinic, Kwande; Pedong Clinic and Maternity, Namu; the Primary Health Care Centre Kwa, while the outreach at the Primary Health Care Centre, Doemak, will strictly be for Eyes related problems, including surgeries and glasses.
The Executive Chairman informed that because of his Administration’s believe in the adage that “Health is Wealth,” the Council undertook several medical interventions in order to provide succor to the citizens, which included the completion of the construction work on the PHC Clinic at Kurgwi East Ward and the distribution of large quantities of Drugs and other Hospital equipments to the various PHC Clinics in the LGA, under the Drugs Revolving Scheme programme of the QP Project administration.
The Chairman said, the Council has been supportive to civil society and faith based organizations in their respective desire to provide amenities to the citizens, disclosing that his Administration is currently disbursing the sum of 42million naira only (N2.1 million each to 20 rural communities) as contributions for different developmental projects.
Hon. Da’a expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Association of Resident Doctors, Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, led by Dr. Joel Daboet for accepting to be part of the historic lives saving exercise and thanked the various health institutions for making available their facilities towards the success of the Outreach.
He commended Members of the Legislative Council, the Traditional Institution and the good people of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area for all the supports and encouragements they have been giving to the Council.
The Head of medical team, which comprised of personnel indigenous to the LGA, Dr. Joel Daboer promised to do their best, and appealed for cooperation and understanding from the people. He informed that before the official flag off, they undertook more than 10 major surgeries involving different ailments.
In his speech, the Long Jan of Namu Chiefdom, Engr. Dr. Safiyanu A. Magaji III, appreciated the kind gesture of Hon Ernest Abner Da’a led Administration for always identifying with the needy and for extending most of the LGA facilities to his domain.
He cited the building of Divisional Police Office, construction of bridges and taking proactive security measures within the Chiefdom, and assured that his people will continue to exhibit peaceful conducts.
Some of the patients expressed appreciation to the Local Government Council for the kind gesture and prayed to God to protect and lead the leadership to always put the people first.
The APC Chairman in the LGA, Hon. Kangmi Haruna Jibrin appreciated the Council for decentralizing the exercise, while both the LGC Supervisory Councillor for Health and Director of health Department admonished the bold steps taken, adding that the exercise is historic.
Dignitaries at the flag off included Members of the Legislative Council, led by Hon. Jonah Damar, Council Secretary, Hon. Godenaan Gideon Dashe, the Zonal Inspector (ZI), DPM, DFS, all Supervisory Councillors, APC faithful and a large number of citizens of the LGA, who thronged the venue to be attended to.
After the flag off in Namu, Hon Da’a later led his team to the other 4 Centres in Kwande, Kwalla, Doemak and Kwa, where they were met by appreciating members of the public.
Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council of Plateau State, under the leadership of Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a has on 31st January, 2023 kicked off a 6-Day Free Medical Outreach in 5 designated towns within the Local Government Area, to last until February 5, 2023.
The notice of kicked of the free medical outreach by the local council is contained in a press release dated 31st February 2023 , signed by the Special Assistants to the Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan LGC, Isa Samaila, Daniel Hussaini, Ringsan Adamu Gombe, Jonah Daniang & Isa Baba and made available to this medium in Jos.
Declaring the exercise opened at the Flag Off ceremony at Pedong Clinic and Maternity Namu; amidst cheers from the people; the Council Chairman, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a stated that the gesture is his Administration’s drive towards the provisions of social services to the densely populated rural areas, especially in the area of health care service delivery.
Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a, said it is the second time this Administration is providing such succour to the people, especially those who may not have the capacity to meet their health needs and obligations.
Da’a disclosed that during the first exercise in 2022, over 10,000 citizens benefited from the Free Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Services, saying that more people are expected to benefit from the exercise, because of the deliberate decision to decentralize the services to five centers, located at Kwalla, Kwande, Kwa, Doemak and in Namu, adding that the decision to take the Outreach closer to the people was to ensure maximum benefits by the citizens.
“It is in realization of this, that the Local Government Council in collaboration with the Association of Resident Doctors, Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, decided to hold this year’s Outreach in the 5 earmarked centers, holding from 8:00am to 4:00 pm each day. Citizens with any health challenge (s) are therefore encouraged to take advantage of the decentralization policy and patronize any of the centres, as 50 Doctors and other highly qualified medical personnel have been mobilized to meet all types of their health needs,” Da’a stated.
The Council Boss further explained, that the 5 medical facilities to host the Outreach are; the Cottage Hospital Kwalla; Peter Bawa and Anna Memorial Clinic, Kwande; Pedong Clinic and Maternity, Namu; the Primary Health Care Centre Kwa, while the outreach at the Primary Health Care Centre, Doemak, will strictly be for Eyes related problems, including surgeries and glasses.
The Executive Chairman informed that because of his Administration’s believe in the adage that “Health is Wealth,” the Council undertook several medical interventions in order to provide succor to the citizens, which included the completion of the construction work on the PHC Clinic at Kurgwi East Ward and the distribution of large quantities of Drugs and other Hospital equipments to the various PHC Clinics in the LGA, under the Drugs Revolving Scheme programme of the QP Project administration.
The Chairman said, the Council has been supportive to civil society and faith based organizations in their respective desire to provide amenities to the citizens, disclosing that his Administration is currently disbursing the sum of 42million naira only (N2.1 million each to 20 rural communities) as contributions for different developmental projects.
Hon. Da’a expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Association of Resident Doctors, Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, led by Dr. Joel Daboet for accepting to be part of the historic lives saving exercise and thanked the various health institutions for making available their facilities towards the success of the Outreach.
He commended Members of the Legislative Council, the Traditional Institution and the good people of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area for all the supports and encouragements they have been giving to the Council.
The Head of medical team, which comprised of personnel indigenous to the LGA, Dr. Joel Daboer promised to do their best, and appealed for cooperation and understanding from the people. He informed that before the official flag off, they undertook more than 10 major surgeries involving different ailments.
In his speech, the Long Jan of Namu Chiefdom, Engr. Dr. Safiyanu A. Magaji III, appreciated the kind gesture of Hon Ernest Abner Da’a led Administration for always identifying with the needy and for extending most of the LGA facilities to his domain.
He cited the building of Divisional Police Office, construction of bridges and taking proactive security measures within the Chiefdom, and assured that his people will continue to exhibit peaceful conducts.
Some of the patients expressed appreciation to the Local Government Council for the kind gesture and prayed to God to protect and lead the leadership to always put the people first.
The APC Chairman in the LGA, Hon. Kangmi Haruna Jibrin appreciated the Council for decentralizing the exercise, while both the LGC Supervisory Councillor for Health and Director of health Department admonished the bold steps taken, adding that the exercise is historic.
Dignitaries at the flag off included Members of the Legislative Council, led by Hon. Jonah Damar, Council Secretary, Hon. Godenaan Gideon Dashe, the Zonal Inspector (ZI), DPM, DFS, all Supervisory Councillors, APC faithful and a large number of citizens of the LGA, who thronged the venue to be attended to.
After the flag off in Namu, Hon Da’a later led his team to the other 4 Centres in Kwande, Kwalla, Doemak and Kwa, where they were met by appreciating members of the public.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, has visited heads of security agencies, traditional and religious leaders in a bid to solidify the mandate of the Nigerian military in ending criminality and restoring permanent peace to troubled communities in Plateau State and by extension Nigeria at large.
In separate courtesy visits to heads of security agencies, traditional and religious leaders in Jos, the Plateau state capital, the Commander emphasised the need for peaceful coexistence as a way of promoting peace in the society.
Major General Abdulsalami visit is contained in a statement dated 1st February 2023, signed by, media and information Officer OPSH, Captain Oya James and made available to this medium.
disclosed that the importance of peace to community growth and development cannot be overemphasized. He maintained that religious tolerance plays an important role in determining the unity of people of diverse backgrounds.
Major General Ibrahim who urged the religious leaders to continually educate their followers on the importance of peace, asked for spiritual blessings from the religious leaders to enable him carry out his responsibilities of maintaining peace and safeguarding of lives and property of Plateau residents.
The commander called on the security heads to sustain the existing relationship between their agencies and OPSH, and vowed to be neutral in the discharge of his obligation
Speaking during one of the visits, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria Plateau state chapter, Reverend Father Polycarp Lubo, said the Commander’s remark gives hope to the Christian body. He lauded the efforts of past commanders of Operation SAFE HAVEN in ensuring lasting peace is restored in Plateau state and environs.
Reverend Father Lubo encouraged the Commander to stand on his principle of fairness and justice. He suggested that military personnel wherever they are deployed should have good relationship with their traditional rulers for intelligence gathering and smooth conduct of operations. Furthermore, the CAN chairman prayed for the success of the Commander; praying almighty God to order his footsteps in making meaningful decisions that would bring permanent peace to the state.
Corroborating the statement made by the CAN chairman, the secretary, Jamaatu Nasril Islam Plateau State chapter, Alhaji Musa Umar, who represented the State Chairman cautioned community leaders against inciting violence in their locality. He called on relevant stakeholders in the corridor of peace to assist security agencies to eradicate criminality and help restore sanity to the society.
On his part, the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, believed that there can never be peace without justice. He assured the commander of the support of the Plateau state traditional council in carrying out his duties of securing lives and property in the state. He also appreciated the security agencies for their sacrifice and commitment to a secured society.
The security agencies visited include; The State Security Service, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service, National Drug Enforcement Agency among others.
Appeal court sitting in plateau state Division has vehemently refused the motion of Edward Pwajok (SAN),for an extension of time to file his brief.
As the court remained Edward that although there is nothing wrong in seeking the leave of the court to regularise some abnormalities that could cause impediments capable of destrupting the free flow of legal presentation, but he should know that this is an exceptional case which is pre-election matter which has time frame, better put it, generic.
The chairman of the presiding Judges, Honourable Justice A.A.B Gumel further stressed that the court didn’t have a luxury of time such as motion for the extension of time.
As against this background,Gumel said the court will not hesitate to refuse the motion for extension of time as moved by Edward Pwajok (SAN) to file his brief or any other motion.
It could be recalled that the Court of Appeal on Monday 30th January,2023 heard a pre-election Appeal brought before it by Ambassador Yohana Margif against the Labour Party (LP), Dr. Patrick Dakum and INEC.
Margif approached the Appellant Court following the dismissal of his case at the Federal High Court Jos. The lower court, in addition to holding that Margif voluntarily withdrew from the race based on the documents before it, also placed reliance on a press statement from Mushere Ward of the LP expelling Margif from the party. The lower further held that the Plaintiff (Margif) lacked locus standi to institute the matter in the first place having not participated in the second primary election of 5th August 2022.
When the case was called, Pwajok (SAN) who represented the Governoship candidate of the LP in Plateau State told the court he had two applications filed, one of which was to seek for enlargement of time to file his Brief of Argument adding that all parties in the matter were equally served.
Moving the application, Pwajok SAN said, “My Lords, the first application is dated 16th but filed on 27th January 2023 for enlargement of time.
“The Appellant responded by filing a Counter Affidavit to the motion. Upon being served with with the Appellant’s Counter Affidavit, we filed a reply on point of law dated 22nd January 2023”.
The Learned Silk on behalf of the 2nd Respondent went further to adopt his processes in urging the court to grant the application in the interest of justice.
In his submission, Counsel for the Appellant, Opeyemi George said, “Our Counter Affidavit is dated 20th 2023 and filed the same day accompany with Written Address.
“We adopt same as our position in opposing the application and urge my Lords to dismiss the application in the interest of justice”.
In his ruling, Hon. Justice A.A Gumel who presided over a three-man panel dismissed the application. Justice Gumel further stated that the Panel was a visitation one stressing that such an application was for the Panel of the Jos Division. Justice Gumel however observed that the position of the Learned Silk was well captured in the processes of the 1st Respondent.
Consequent upon the ruling, Pwajok (SAN) applied for the withdrawal of the second Application. With no objection from Counsel for the Appellant, 1st and 3rd Respondents, the application was struck out.
On behalf of the 1st Respondent, G.M Kitty SAN adopted his Brief of Argument saying it was a succinct argument in pursuing the court to see that there existed no meritorious submission for the Appeal to be sustained. Counsel therefore urged the court to dismiss the Appeal with a cost.
Y. A Gutet Counsel for the 3rd Respondent equally adopted his Brief of Argument dated and filed 8th January, 2023 in urging the court to dismiss the Appeal. Justice Gumel reserved judgment saying that the date would be communicated to Counsel in the matter.
The People Redemption Party (PRP), has urged the Appeal Court sitting in Jos Division to ruled that the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) ,err in law for accepting the name of Senator Bala Mohammed of people Democratic party (PDP),for Governship Candidate in 2023 general election.
This is because the electoral Act of 2022 has made it clear that a candidate can not make double nominations which if it happened, such aspirant/candidate stands disqualify from participating in the election .
The governship candidate of People’s Redemptions Party PRP, in Bauchi State Barrister Ahmed Faruq stated this in an interview with journalists in Jos during the Appeal case challenging the cadidature of Bala Mohammed as the PDP Governorship Candidate for 2023 general election.
Ahmed said the election umpire INEC, err in law to have accepted the name of the former fct Minister, Bala Mohammed as PDP bonafide Governship Candidate because it grossly violates the 2022 Electoral Act and the constitution of federal Republic of Nigeria .
He said the 2022 electoral Act signed into law came into effect,and is going to be use in 2023 elections and the law will be adhered to and put in cognizance when prosecuting all electoral matters.
We are are challenging the nomination of PDP and other accusations , it’s with the knowledge of everybody that PDP candidate Bala Mohammed contested for presidential election, when he lost, he came back asked the candidate of the party to withdraw his candidacy and was replaced by him.
He said the action of the candidate who is a sitting governor of the state,is a fragrant violation of electoral Act Section (115D),which states it clear that nobody is allowed to contest in two office in one election .
PRP Governship Candidate In Bauchi State.
He further stressed that the office of President and that of the governor are two different election which is a circle of 2023 general election which go against the letters and spirit of electoral Act of 2022.
And debunked the insinuations that the matter is Internal affairs of the party, adding that if the issue is Internal affairs of the party ,the electoral Act wouldn’t have speak about it in the first instance.
So we are challenging INEC for accepting , and publishing the name of Governor Bala Mohammed in it portal as the party candidate.
We are not member of the party PDP, because is their Internal affairs, because Section 115D, of the electoral Act is very explicit in that,so that is why we are in court for interpretations.
He added that People Redemption Party PRP is not new politically, as the party contested and won federal House of Representatives in 2019 in Bauchi State and asked anybody who cares to know more about the party,it acceptance in the state to go and conduct independent investigation.
Ahmed who is a lawyer by profession , said as Minister in the temple of Justice ,we actually help to deepen the law ,is not about personal interest ,we are helping the Judiciary to develop the law.
He called on the supporters of PRP to look out for people with credibility that they should not vote along Party line, sentiments but should look at the quality of candidates before they vote for the person.
Even the president who was ones a proponent of “Sack” has even change his word directing people to vote according to their conscience, vote for the people that can do the job, not the people the job can do them.
He said the All Progressive Congress (APC),in the state is also having similar challenges of double nominations but the Deputy governor of the party in the state ,Shehu Aliyu was nominated to contest as a member House of Representatives,and also for the position of Deputy Governor.
And argued that his nomination fall short of the 2022 electoral Act ,as his nomination as Deputy Governor was not affirm which is the New innovation in the electoral Act.
” That every nomination that is not elected office , that nomination most be rectified by member of the party. We felt INEC having been empowered by the New electoral Act, should have scrutinised these candidates and their activities ,and where they run fowl of the law , they should not have publish their names.”
We are telling INEC that is not what was envisage in 2022 electoral Act. Act.
As Nigerians are groaning on the current Central Bank Policy of Currency design, most of the financial Houses officials are smiling to the bank as the Policy has boost their financial status at the detriment of agonizing suffering of Nigerians.
This is as the Department of State Services (DSS) had informed the public that it has intercepted some members of organised syndicates involved in the sale of the new redesigned naira notes.
The arrest of the bank officials racketeer of the countrys’ New ,is contained in a statement dated 30th January 2023 signed by the security spokes persons Abuja, Peter Afunayan and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to the release, said in the course of its operations, in this regard in parts of the country, it was also established that some Commercial Bank officials are aiding the economic malfeasance.
Consequently, the Service warns the currency racketeers to desist from this ignoble act. Appropriate regulatory authorities are, in this same vein, urged to step up monitoring and supervisory activities to expeditiously address the emerging trends.
It should be noted that the Service has ordered its Commands and Formations to further ensure that all persons and groups engaged in the illegal sale of the notes are identified. Therefore, anyone with useful information relating to this is encouraged to pass the same to the relevant authorities.
Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area is set to kick start a Free Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Services organized by the Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council under the leadership of Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a for the people of the locality and environs.
The free medical services is to commence on Tuesday January 31st to February 5, 2023 in Five Centers across of the LGA.
The free medical services is contained in Statement dated 28th January,2023, signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Stephen Sarki Musa to the Executive Chairman of the LGC and made available to this medium.
The statement further indicates that, the program will hold simultaneously in Kwalla, Kwande, Namu, Kwa and Doemak, adding that the official flag off will take place at the Pedong and Maternity in Namu town on January 31st
The Statement added that the Six Days Free Medical Outreach, which commences from 8:00 am to 4 pm daily, is a collaboration between Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council and the Association of Resident Doctors, Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos.
The Chairman of the Council, Hon Ernest Abner Daa disclosed that for easy accessibility, the Medical Outreach should Commence at the 5 different zones simultaneously, with the one in Zone “A” holding at the Cottage Hospital Kwalla; Zone “B” at Peter Bawa and Anna Memorial Clinic Kwande; Zone “C”at the Pedong Clinic and Maternity Namu; while the Primary Health Care Centre Kwa will host Zone “D”, with the exercise for Zone “E” which will be strictly for eye surgery and glasses;
will hold at the Primary Health Care Centre Doemak.
Hon. Da’a appealed to the people to take advantage of the decentralization of the exercise by patronizing the centres closest to them, and urged them to conduct themselves in orderly manner.
The Chairman stressed that the exercise is in fulfilment of some of his campaign promises of putting smiles on the faces of the people at the grassroot, adding that the Free Medical and Surgical Services is going to be robust and comprehensive, admonishing them to cooperate with the health personnel to ensure adequate and qualitative service delivery.
The crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Plateau State Chapter, is getting messer as the two factional group Honorable Ishaya Itse and honorable Rufus Bature are solidly maintaining their stance laying claim to who is the legitimate chairman of the party.
Honorable Itse led faction said is laughable to say the least for Bature led faction who is currently on securities want list for illegally occuping the Party leadership seat could turn around directing the security to arrest me.
The action of the Illegal chairman, Rufus Bature led Dissident Group against our Party, can be best described as the popular adage” A Hunter is being hunted”.
Honorable Itse led APC factional Chairman in the state made this know in a press Statement dated 27th January 2023 , personally signed by him and made available to this medium.
He said the recent press statement issued by some dissident group led by Rufus Bature and signed by their co-traveller of the group ,Syvanus Namang ,self claimed spokeman of the group is Illegal .
He further stressed that the action of Bature and his cohort cannot divert their focus,non distract the earlier ultimatum giving to them to either summit themselves to the security agencies ,or vacate office for their own good.
Itse however called on the security agents to go after honorable Bature, for parading himself as the chairman APC in the state,and bring him to Justice for imposture.
You would recalled that Hon. Ishaya Itse led APC in the state earlier issued a press statement expelling the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) professor Danladi Atu , and suspended Hon. Rufus Bature from the party for anti Party related offence.
In response, Hon. Rufus Bature faction group issued another press release stating that the party has expel Hon. Ishaya Itse from the party for offence which allegedly boarded on extortion force claim and others.
Regrettably, the party leadership continue to keep mute when the party is going for general election which is less than a month from now .
Will APC plateau state chapter be going to the polls with divided house, only time will tell.
Governors under the auspacies of Northern Governors Forum has sent condolences to their colleague, Nasarawa State Governor Engr. Abdullahi Sule over the death if his son Alhaji Hassan A.A. Sule who died at the age of 36.
In a message of commiseration, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong described the demise of the Governor’s son as very painful and sad.
He said the departure of the young man at his youthful age is most unfortunate because he has a lot to offer to the society.
While urging the Governor and his family to accept the development as the will of God, Lalong said the Northern Governors are with him at this moment of grief and sorrow.
He prayed God to console them and grant the deceased eternal rest.
Plateau State University Bokkos, has graduated not fewer than 1,356 Students as Governor Simon Bako Lalong received accolades for reviving the State owned University which was in comatose when he assumed office but put it back on the path of growth and excellence.
The commendation was made during the 6th and 7th combined Convocation of the University held in Bokkos within the week.
Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Francis Obiora Ike said apart from reviving the University, the Governor has invested resources in the institution and also created synergy with the Federal Government and the private sector to create opportunities for the growth of the University.
Prof. Obiora said the University has gradually expanded and is making inroads in the national and international academic spheres.
Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Yohanna Izam said the administration of Governor Lalong has proved skeptics wrong by revamping the institution and putting it on strong footing, thereby making it one of the best in the country particularly among its pears.
He said it was because of the passion and zeal of Governor that the University got support for the accreditation of all its courses as well as the introduction of new ones.
Prof. Izam said the new faculties are possible because of the investment of the State Government as well as the interventions by Tetfund in physical infrastructure and manpower development.
He said 1,356 students were being awarded degrees in various disciplines having fulfilled all the conditions for the award and found to be of good character.
The Vice Chancellor further said while a lot has been achieved, there is still need to do more in addressing the challenges of water, power, security and fencing, hostels and staff quarters.
Governor Lalong said he was delighted with the growth of the University which started with so much enthusiasm but later suffered setbacks and was nearly aborted by some people for reasons best known to them.
He said to the glory of God, the gains of the establishment of the University have begun to manifest to the consternation of many skeptics and pessimists where those who did not wish well for the University have turned around to lay claim to its success.
He used the opportunity to pay tribute to the former Governor of Plateau State Senator Joshua Chibi Dariye, who took the bold step to establish the University despite all odds. He also appreciated former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon who defied skeptics and threw his full weight behind the University.
He said “it is the determination of this government to continue to deploy available resources for the development of both the physical infrastructure and manpower to promote effective teaching, learning and research in the University.
Because of the efforts we have put in so far and with the support of TetFund and the private sector, the University campus has witnessed tremendous growth and transformation in recent times.
This has led to establishment of additional four new faculties of Law, Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Education as well as the School of Post Graduate Studies”.
Lalong encouraged the graduands to look beyond certificates and add value to the society by practical demonstration of knowledge acquired as the State and nation is in dire need for solutions to various challenges and is looking up to them.
He called on the management and academic staff of the University to also deepen their research and teaching into the critical challenges that are common to Plateau State and nation at large.
Plateau he said has a unique weather and climate that supports peculiar agriculture, tourism, mining, sports, investment and many other endeavours that can yield jobs and income for our teeming youths.
Honorary Doctorate Degrees were awarded to deserving personalities who include Prof. Ochapa Onazi, Prof. Isawa Eliagwu and Dr. Dere Awosika.
Outstanding graduands who got first class in various courses were given automatic employment by the Plateau State Governor as well as certificates and cash.
UpThe Governor commissioned some projects which include Post Graduate School, University Rock Garden named after the Governor, Advancement and linkages office block and Faculty of agriculture.
Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ),has removed National Orientation Agency (NOA),non practicing Ministry of Information ,and local government staff from the categories of practicing journalists in Nigeria.
Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ breaked the news during 2023 Special Delegates Conference session sitting in Kano, on Thursday 26th January 2023 special Delegates session expunged National Orientation Agency. NOA from it’s constitution.
The special delegate session held at Afficient event centre in Kano.
The president of the union Chris Isiguzo took the decision , during the NUJ constitution review session.
The delegates in session gave the nod that NOA staff would no longer be accorded NUJ membership.
Further NOA elected officials would be allowed to serve out their term of office.
The august gathering also passed the new law barring members of staff of ministries of information adjudged as non practicing journalists henceforth from been accorded NUJ membership.
Delegates in session also concurred that Local Government public relations officers should no longer be handed NUJ membership status.
The crisis bedevilling All Progressive Congress (APC),Plateau State Chapter,has taken frightening dimensions as the party has expelled the Secretary to the State Government Professor Danladi Atu and suspended the embattled factional Chairman of the party Rufus Bature anti pp party activities.
The suspension of Honorable Rufus Bature and Professor Danladi Atu from the party is contained in a press Statement dated 26th January 2023, signed by the Party Chairman ,Hon Ishaya Itse on behalf of the party the other executives and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau State.
According to the statement which reads in part said, in view of the misconduct of some members of the party which is contrary to the constitution of the party, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Hon Ishaya itse on behalf of the members of the executive committee has expelled the secretary to government of plateau prof Danladi Atu and suspends the factional chairman of the party Rufus Bature over alleged anti-party activities.
The statement further read that the party chairman, Ishaya itse says the suspension was contained in a document endorsed by a good number of the members of the state executive committee, which has Governor Simon Lalong as a member; hence cannot be ignored.
You would recall that the Jos Jawara ward of the party sometime last year suspended the SGS for anti party activities where he was found to been working against the interest of the party without following due process and conniving and decieving the leader of the party in the state into doing things that has pitched members against each other while still not showing any sign of remorse or change for the betterment of the party .
While the embattled Chairman of the Party Honorable Rufus Bature was suspended for parading himself as the Chairman of the party that he is not ,so his actions is tantamount to impostor as he will soon face disciplinary committee of the party.
His recent activities along side Prof Danladi Atu the statement further read, has led to crisis and the dwindling fortunes of the party with the party’s Gubernatorial Candidate NANTAWE YILWATDA having challenges in the reconciliatory moves .
As a party which is committed to ensuring it wins elections both at the state and national level it will not allow the actions of few greedy individuals to transcant the already achieved success the leader of the party the executive governor RT Hon Simon Bako lalong has in the state .
“In line with this, thorough investigation was carried out following the illegal activities of the above men to damage and destroy the party through its activities in view that the national elections is few weeks away.”
The party structure has taken a decisive step to rescue the party from total collapse and having constituted a three-man fact-finding committee to look into the allegations with a view to determining the veracity of the claims.
The Committee submitted it’s report which findings clearly showing that prof Danladi Atu has been working against the interest of the party in the state leading to his expulsion while Rufus Bature is suspended for three months.
The chairman assured the party faithful and citizens of Plateau of fairness and good conscience in the assignment .
He therefore called on the executive governor of plateau state,members of the state working committee of the party, the state campaign council and members of the public to stop dealing with the suspended individuals for the growth of the ruling party.
Group under the auspacies of Independent Campaign Council (ICC),has inaugurated coordinators in all the 17 local government of plateau state to garner votes for the (APC) Presidential Candidate Tinubu /Shettima in the forthcoming coming general election from the grassroot.
The State coordinator of the group who is a Senator of federal Republic of Nigeria , representing Quan’Pan and Shendam on the platform of All Progressive Congress APC, Honourable Alphonsus Longgap said there is need to put modalities in place gervant votes for APC presidential candidate, and other candidates of the party especially from the grassroot level.
The senator said the aim of forming the group is not to undermine numerous groups set up to work for the victory of the party candidates at all levels, but to collaborate with them, and work hard mostly at the grassroot level for the victory of the party.
He debunked the insinuations that
some of the aggrieved members of the party only want to garner votes for the President but threatened to abandoned any other candidates of the party.
The state coordinator Honourable Alphonsus Longgap said he is not aware of that allegations , said if that turned out to be their positions, nothing that cannot be sorted out. We will look into it with the view of settling it amicably.
In his goodwill message, the governship aspirant of the party who dropped ambition under mysterious circumstances, Sunday Biggs charged the coordinates to go their various local Council and work for the victory of Presidential candidate of the party.
He reiterated his support for the presidential candidate of APC Tinubu/ Shettima is not in doubt,but skeptical of his support for the other level of the party unless the grey areas are ironed out.
“As far as other categories of candidates on the plateau under APC are concern ,I cannot speak about that now because l am having my reservations, until the grey areas are address.”
But however called on the party to develop the spirit of rewarding system which is grossly missing in the party ,and tactically causing disaffections at the party fold.
The State Chairman of the party , Hon.Rufus Bature represented at the occasion, reiterated the party unity in the state and called for the support of the party across board.
But called for the reconciliation of agrieved members particularly now the election is around the corner so that the party will go to the field as one family.
The Newly inaugurated coordinators assured the party not to leave anything to chance, but embarked on aggressive marketing of the party candidates in their respective LG of assignments in the 17 LGs.
The Chairman Managing Director of Ron Properties Nigeria Limited Honorable Samuel Kasuwa has commended Governor Bako Lalong for mobilizing contractors back to site.
Honorable Samuel is one of the contractors handling lalong pet projects ” Lalong Legacy Projects” that are scattered across the three Senatorial Zones of plateau state.
He commended the governor in an interview with this medium in the site of one of the projects in Riyom , Bariki Ladi LG.
And further add that the Apostle of Rescue Administration in the state, Simon Lalong is magnimous by mobilizing contractors who for one reason or the other stop work .
Stressed that the action of the governor is an indication that he is striving to leave positive legacy as he is preparing to vacate office as Chief Executive Governor of the state few months from now.
Ron properties limited Chairman, said he had never loose hope that a day like this will come when the governor will mobilize the contracts back to work which informed my decision not to back out or discouraged even when some of my co- contractors where backing out for lack of payment.
He however thank God that the governor has been able to approved the completion of the projects and the contractors have resumed work.
He however assured the government not to renegade on the trust bestowed on him , Promise to deliver the project as at when due and within the time frame of one to two weeks for commissioning.
He stressed that to ensured that the project is ready for commissioning before the Governor leaves office on May 2023,, you can see how we are working 24 hours and the work is already 90 percent completed.
He however called on the state government to make method of accessing funds by Contractors earlier because is one of the problems facing contractors presently.
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