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Dr Olufemi Ogunlowo has emerged the President of the Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria, HuCaPAN.

He was elected during the Association’s 12th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday.

Other elected officials were Nzeribe Okegbue, PhD., 1st Vice President, Otunba Tunji Balogun, 2nd Vice President and Mr. Tunde Johnson, Esq, 3rd Vice President.

Others are Mrs. Perita Kimeng, Treasurer and Mr. Ofe Philip Orighomisan, Publicity Secretary while Jide Afolabi remains the Executive Secretary.

In his address, Ogunlowo appreciated members for their support of the Association noting that over 53 companies joined the Association in the year under review.

He stressed that his administration would continue to work with various stakeholders to ensure fair recruitment and decent work for all Nigerians.

Ogunlowo stressed that the future of employment in Nigeria is bright because ‘our ethos in HuCaPAN is decent work for every Nigerian, and we will continue to work on that. We will work with our clients to ensure the terms of engagement in line with the principles of decent employment’.

He added: “HuCaPAN is now a trade union, being a union of Private Employment Agencies (PEAs). Our industry is global, and we work with social partners like the International Labour Organisation, the Federal Ministry of Labour, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, to put in place the frameworks. There is no specific legislation for out-sourcing in Nigeria, so we operate under the International Conventions, and these conventions have been ratified and domesticated in Nigeria. These global standards are what we operate under.

“There are two of such – one for migrant worker companies that employ Nigerians outside of Nigeria, and the other for companies that provide employment within Nigeria. So it’s a continuous journey as the industry is growing and it can only become better.”

The future of labour and employment in Nigeria is bright if the principle of decent jobs and fair pay is prioritised, stakeholders have said.

At the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria (HuCaPAN), in Lagos, stakeholders said it was expedient to address the challenge of casualisation in the workplace because every Nigerian has a right to decent job and fair pay.

The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs. Julianah Adebambo who was represented by a Director in the Department of Employment and Wages and Zonal Director (South-south), Mr. Joseph Akpan, said the ministry will continue to collaborate with its social partners to end casualisation to ensure better industrial peace and harmony.

He said: “The major problem we have is casualisation, and so we will continue to work with social partners, such as HuCaPAN, to address this challenge. Thus, we are seeing the promotion of decent work, and looking forward to a better industrial peace and harmony with HuCaPAN on board.”

Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) Adewale Oyerinde, who was represented by Director (Legal, Regulatory and Taxation), Thompson Akpabio, urged HuCaPAN to remain committed to its aims and objectives.

“He said: “HuCaPAN needs to adapt to challenges in its sector, which includes new trends in the work place, one of which is the virtual work model. The most important thing is not just productivity, but the result. NECA and International Labour Organisation (ILO) is working on this to develop workable options for different sectors.

“So we will urge HuCaPAN to reinvent itself and look at workable models within the sectors so that results can be achieved effectively.”

HuCaPAN is the umbrella association of Private Employment Agencies (PEAs) with over 300 member-companies. It regulates and galvanises companies to meet global standards and best practices.

Dr Olufemi Ogunlowo has emerged the President of the Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria, HuCaPAN.

He was elected during the Association’s 12th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Thursday.

Other elected officials were Nzeribe Okegbue, PhD., 1st Vice President, Otunba Tunji Balogun, 2nd Vice President and Mr. Tunde Johnson, Esq, 3rd Vice President.

Others are Mrs. Perita Kimeng, Treasurer and Mr. Ofe Philip Orighomisan, Publicity Secretary while Jide Afolabi remains the Executive Secretary.

In his address, Ogunlowo appreciated members for their support of the Association noting that over 53 companies joined the Association in the year under review.

He stressed that his administration would continue to work with various stakeholders to ensure fair recruitment and decent work for all Nigerians.

Ogunlowo stressed that the future of employment in Nigeria is bright because ‘our ethos in HuCaPAN is decent work for every Nigerian, and we will continue to work on that. We will work with our clients to ensure the terms of engagement in line with the principles of decent employment’.

He added: “HuCaPAN is now a trade union, being a union of Private Employment Agencies (PEAs). Our industry is global, and we work with social partners like the International Labour Organisation, the Federal Ministry of Labour, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, to put in place the frameworks. There is no specific legislation for out-sourcing in Nigeria, so we operate under the International Conventions, and these conventions have been ratified and domesticated in Nigeria. These global standards are what we operate under.

“There are two of such – one for migrant worker companies that employ Nigerians outside of Nigeria, and the other for companies that provide employment within Nigeria. So it’s a continuous journey as the industry is growing and it can only become better.”

The future of labour and employment in Nigeria is bright if the principle of decent jobs and fair pay is prioritised, stakeholders have said.

At the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria (HuCaPAN), in Lagos, stakeholders said it was expedient to address the challenge of casualisation in the workplace because every Nigerian has a right to decent job and fair pay.

The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs. Julianah Adebambo who was represented by a Director in the Department of Employment and Wages and Zonal Director (South-south), Mr. Joseph Akpan, said the ministry will continue to collaborate with its social partners to end casualisation to ensure better industrial peace and harmony.

He said: “The major problem we have is casualisation, and so we will continue to work with social partners, such as HuCaPAN, to address this challenge. Thus, we are seeing the promotion of decent work, and looking forward to a better industrial peace and harmony with HuCaPAN on board.”

Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) Adewale Oyerinde, who was represented by Director (Legal, Regulatory and Taxation), Thompson Akpabio, urged HuCaPAN to remain committed to its aims and objectives.

“He said: “HuCaPAN needs to adapt to challenges in its sector, which includes new trends in the work place, one of which is the virtual work model. The most important thing is not just productivity, but the result. NECA and International Labour Organisation (ILO) is working on this to develop workable options for different sectors.

“So we will urge HuCaPAN to reinvent itself and look at workable models within the sectors so that results can be achieved effectively.”

HuCaPAN is the umbrella association of Private Employment Agencies (PEAs) with over 300 member-companies. It regulates and galvanises companies to meet global standards and best practices.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Plateau State Governor barrister Caleb Mutfwang has charged the citizens of the state to embraced peaceful coexistence and learned to leave together irrespective of tribal and religious difference.

As he said that no meaningful achievements can be said to achieve if the people failed to agree and leave peacefully with one and another.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang was speaking at a stakeholders meeting organised at the instance of the Commissioner of Police plateau state command Julius Okoro Alaware held at the Police Offices Mess 13th October 2023 in Jos, plateau State .

Governor Mutfwang represented by the Special adviser  to the Government on  securities matter, Major General Gakji  Shipi retired, handed down the advice during the state securities stakeholders meeting organised by the state Commissioner of police CP Julius Okoro.

The stakeholders securities Meeting is convened following  the recent security brenches in some local government of the state particularly Mangu LG which the governor said  relatives peace has returned to the affected council but the people are still apprehensive which is presently affecting their farming occupation because the people of the council are mostly farmers.

The governor further  revealed that the government in order to ally the fear of the people of the council, has set up Agro-Ranger to help and provide security to the farmers as they carry out their farming activities without any attack and harassment from their attackers.  

He said the security Challenges currently bedeviling some parts of the state rages from herders and farmers clashes, cattle rustling issues and other conflicts which are many to mention,  informed this stakeholders meeting to find out the view of the parties involved.

Presently the situation is taking it toll on  Mangu LGA,whose citizens are  afraid of going to their farms for fear of been attack,as the issue of the harders grazing their cattles on their farm produce has being the problems behind the constant  problems of the farmers and harders in the area.

Pointed out that to ensure that this conflicts is put in check, Governor Mutfwang has set up Agro Rangers to protect the farmers in their various farm.

Called on the cattles owners to monitor their cattles, to ensure they don’t invade any farmland in the name of grazing. Adviced them against given out their cattles to underage for grazing who always throw caution to  air by invading the farmers farms with their cattles.

Advice the farmers in the affected Community to accommodate their fellow herders an create space for the cattles to graze since they are looking means of livelihood.

Governor Mutfwang reiterated his confidence on the  Stakeholders meeting which he said is very timely which has afford the people to trace their history, because before moving forward ,you most know where you are coming from.

“The most important thing is that whatever solutions we are proffering in this stakeholders meetings most be accepted by the two warring parties involved”.

” We should always look at the securities to achieve  lasting peace,but they are suppose to help us to achieve peace,so we most agreed that we most embrace peaceful coexistence.” Governor Mutfwang maintained.

By Katdapba Yunana Gobum

A post had appeared on the community platform where I am domiciled on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. It was short and terse: Bad news! We lost a member of the community day before yesterday named Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan.

As it is usual with such posts, the replies from members of the community on the platform were largely to sympathize with the family. Nothing in that post suggested what took place that led to the loss of life and property.

The new media on Wednesday night was inundated with pictures of the gory scenes of the death of Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan. The visit of Dunka Jallo Pikopba to my house Thursday morning gave a clear picture of the victim.

It was then that the face of his mother, Afiya was broadly displayed in his picture. His father, Toma Gofwan; an old horse in the development world was at some point a Special Adviser to Governor Jonah David Jang on Non-Governmental Organizations. Both have served the state meritoriously in the health sector and retired with honour.

All the posts mourned the death of Fwinbe without knowing the details of what had happened. They may have known but it was hard and painful to relate; thus leaving the readers to mere conjectures, while seeking justice for him in the circumstance.

The cry for justice became rife any where the story was read; to the point that sympathizers had urged the security to go after the perpetrators, perhaps the incident may serve to stop the barbaric act anywhere human beings were haunted and killed as in this case.

What was the nature of his death? Who were responsible for snuffing life out of him? Did his accusers have patience to find out if he was guilty of the offence he was accused of? They just ‘pursued him with unwavering determination and within moments, they changed the narrative, accusing him of stealing’ the car that was actually his.

They never did, otherwise, common reason would have prevailed to take him to the police. It is the prayer of all who have demanded for justice that the killers would be identified from the maze of his accusers and made to pay the price.

Fwinbe may have been given a befitting burial; yet, the conscience of his killers can never go to rest, knowing that an innocent 35 year young man; easily everyone’s friend was silence on account of the words of their mouths.

Did it not appear to them as he struggled with fright and pains to explain to them that he was not what they thought of him that fateful evening as they descended on him that something was wrong about the accusation?

Could a man ever steal the car he has used in real time to run a business? He has always owned a car since he was in the university; the one he was killed in was not the first he had used.

Fwinbe, indeed, anyone in that situation must have been overwhelmed with fear.

Surrounded by a menacing mob that was shouting ‘thief’, ‘barawo’, ‘thief’, on an almost deserted road, anyone would have cringed in fear. If he found himself powerless to run, the result of a car accident on October 5, 2007 which affected his hip joint certainly had impeded him. He surrendered himself to fate, thus he sadly paid for his life.

Several questions raced through my mind without any answers. The mob did not want anything except to beat him to death, with all manners of cudgels, stones, tires, dry firewood and dangerous weapons they could lay their hands on and subjected him to merciless beating.

After all, the unruly group that chased him as an animal had labeled him a thief, no one dared to change the course of justice that awaited him. 

The unruly mob’s narrative prevailed-he was a thief according to them. He was only 35, Fwinbe thus left behind grieving parents and several loved ones he was fond of.

Since, there were no security men around as they hotly chased him to Domkat Bali, one thing was apparent: Death smelt and was lurking around him; before long, he was history, as he lay in his pool of blood.

Even at that point none of his traducers cared to find out if he was indeed guilty of stealing the car (KWK 536 XA) registered in his name and had used over time to fend for himself with a beautiful life that lay before him. They snuffed that life on the altar of stupidity by desecrating his body and regrettably celebrating a Pyrrhic Victory.

Fwinbe’s brother, Wakbul Gofwan had written him thus: My brother was not killed by bandits. He was not killed by herdsmen militia. He was not killed by cultist or armed robbers. He was not killed by unknown gunmen. He was not killed by boko haram or terrorists. He was violently killed by supposed community members in the heart of the city we love and the land we call home.’

Such a eulogy on his younger brother, the man everyone who knows him calls ‘Bushman’ demonstrates the bond they had shared between them. His siblings had plans for him as one who was ready to settle with his heartthrob, Kwanmen Tracy Na’ankang. That plan too has also evaporated, no thanks to the hoodlums walking around in the garb of being transporters, denied her the joy of a life partner.

The mobs’ senseless narrative prevailed even for some who read the initials posts, until the right angle came up. The earlier story of having brushed someone’s vehicle soon evaporated.

He has never been a thief; his elder brother had written a panegyric even before his burial. It was touching as the motorcycle riders who initiated the death process were reduced to nothingness, but largely as band of killers who must be apprehended to face justice.

When he finally gave up in the most despicable manner on pieces of stones and logs of wood, it is possible they celebrated thinking, after all, they ‘got one of them’, without any inkling of who their victim was.

Consider all manner of invectives they must have used to place on the lifeless body of the young man, who has been variously described as a ‘hustler’ despite the station of his parents. As his other siblings, he wanted not to depend on them, but be a man of himself and being dedicated to his industry.

He didn’t want to be considered as one who depended on his parents. Having a father who uses every given opportunity to pass a message of self-improvement, his children must certainly be the first set of his students. That explains why he was out every day on the streets to make life meaningful to a family he was reported to be planning. Sadly, that dream was cut short.

Without sounding emotional on account of the death, would we continue to allow mob actions rule our streets? Do we not have the Police who would have settled the allegations labeled against Fwinbe, had they been invited on the scene?

Many innocent souls have been victims of mob actions in the past. It is only when the dust has settled that those caught in the web begun to wonder what has hit them. Most onlookers as well as passers-by most times watch as the mob dissipate their worthless energy on the incapacitated victim; who always is not able to save himself until the police arrive to pack his remains.

This was the case of Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan. Anyone who may have arrived the scene after the act was committed came late. The worst had been done; yet if they accused him, why is it that in most instances those who are found at such scenes come with ulterior motives? Do they not know they are guilty of the accusation also?

As I have asked like many, what crime did he commit to warrant being killed as a common criminal? Did he take what belong to someone they know? Did he hit someone and needed to go and report himself? Why did the horde of Achaba riding mob go after him until they got hold of ‘their victim’? When they caught up with him, did they make efforts to ascertain the veracity of the accusations leveled against him?

They may not have; they were only interested in taking their pound of flesh in the wrong way. They killed an innocent man, who, like them, was only out to eke a living. Accidents happen, yes, they do, but why would he be the one to face the consequences of a wrong decision? Why not they who chased him to his death as a common criminal?

Let must stop going in circle asking questions. What crime did he commit that should warrant him being killed? Who are those responsible for his death and how can they be apprehended and brought to justice?

While the police are working on the above questions for answers, we must keep insisting for Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan to get justice. Only those who do not respect the law can descend to such barbaric level to perpetrate the act.

It was alleged initially that on the fateful Monday, September 25, 2023, at the Tudun Wada Motor Park, he brushed a motor cycle prompting some of the riders to give him a hot chase and eventually caught up with him that evening, where they beat him without mercy until they sent him to the world beyond.

The act has many questions than answers: There is a law in place for Okada riders not to go beyond 6pm in Jos and Bukuru Metropolis. Where did they come from at that hour which is prohibited for doing business? How come they were in large number as if they arranged to be at the park at that hour?

Given the propensity of Keke and Okada riders at the Tudun Wada Park to be disorganized and unruly, security agents must establish their presence there. Those who use the road may have one form of experience or another to relate.

It is on record that the ban on the use of Motorcycle in the Metropolis is still in force in the metropolis. They should not be allowed to ply their trade, even as most of them have become a public nuisance.

Despite being a source of transportation many who live in the suburbs patronize, they riders have nonetheless become a law to themselves. It is an area that should not be left unattended to; otherwise lives will be treated with outright disregard by those who do not value it.

Those who snuffed the life out of Fwinbe don’t value life. If they do, the rightful thing to have done was to apprehend him and taken to the nearest police station for interrogation. They went for the extreme, but the law must serve its course by answering for their roles when investigations have been completed.

For how long will the blood-thirsty mob continue to rule the streets of the state? They may have succeeded in this, and in many instances; the law and sane persons amongst us must not let any repeat take place. Those who have a hand in silencing Fwinbe must answer for it; as it is the only way he can perfectly rest.

Our Reporter

There is adage that says “Knowledge has no end” as the

former Plateau State Gubernatorial Aspirant, Hon. Chief. Jerry Danjuma Gushop Bagged  Doctorate Degree in Business Administration(DBA).

The enthusiastic Chief Jerry Danjuma Gushop hails from Bugal Village, Halle Ward of Mangu LGA in Plateau State, Nigeria. His love for community development pushed him to embrace formal education where he became a certified banker, rising through ranks to the peak of the banking profession.

The resilience of the leader of United Plateau movement in the 2022 Plateau State’s PDP Governorship contest, Chief. Jerry Danjuma, has seen him become hungrier to attain higher excellence towards creating indelible impact on the society has been Conferred with honorary doctorate degree from Common Wealth University in collaboration with London Graduate School,  and Institute of Management Consultancy ( lMC ) Nigeria.

Chief Jerry Danjuma Gushop now Chief Dr. Jerry Danjuma Gushop let this known to Newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State Capital on Friday 13th October 2023 through his media directorate. He appreciates God and the goodwill of his family, relations and teaming supporters who have been instrumental in his career growth and academic success.

Our Reporter.

The Appeal Court sitting at the federal capital territory (Fct)has reserved judgement for an Appeal of John Daafan of APC against the victory of Isaac Kallu of PDP on the federal house of Representatives election Mikang ,Qua’an-pan and Shendam Constituency.

As P.A Akubo SAN Counsel to the respondent Isaac Kallu urged the court to stop waiting it precious time on the issue of Stuff, Nomination and Sponsorship which the Apellant John Daafan is holding  on to that predicated his Appeal.

Stressed that that the issue has been made to rest in the recent Appeal and Supreme court plethoras of authorities which classified Structure of a party, Nomination of Candidate,and Sponsorship of Candidate by INEC aside been pre-election matter is an internal affairs of a political party .

Akubo further described the action of APC is tantamount to meddlesome interloper,Poke Nosing, peeping through the fence of another person, directing him what to do in his house urging the court of Appeal to dismissed the Appeal against Repondent Isaac Kallu, and affirmed the election Tribunal judgement sitting in plateau State.

In his further adoption of his final written address P.A Akubo has this to say,  “Fresh from judicial oven are decisions of both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, where the issue of qualifications, nominations and sponsorship of candidates are laid to rest as internal affairs of political parties and are pre election matters. No tribunal or Court of Appeal should waste its time on it.”

Akubo SAN urged the Court of Appeal to trash the Appeal against Kwallu and affirm the decision of the Tribunal that upheld the election of Hon. Isaac Kyale Kwallu as the Member House Of Representatives Mikang/Qua’anPan/Shendam Federal Constituency.

The Court has however reserved its judgement for a later date to be communicated to parties.

By, giwa alex Jos

The Appeal Court sitting at the federal capital territory (Fct)has reserved judgement for an Appeal of John Daafan of APC against the victory of Isaac Kallu of PDP over the federal house of Representatives election of Mikang ,Qua’an-pan and Shendam Constituency.

As P.A Akubo SAN Counsel to the respondent Isaac Kallu urged the court to stop waiting it precious time on the issue of Structure, Nomination and Sponsorship which the Apellant John Daafan is holding  on which predicated his Appeal.

Stressed that the issue has been laid to rest in the recent Appeal and Supreme court plethoras of authorities which classified Structure of a party, Nomination of Candidate,and Sponsorship of Candidate by INEC aside been pre-election matter is an internal affairs of a political party .

Akubo further described the action of APC as tantamount to meddlesome interloper,Poke Nosing, peeping through the fence of another person, directing him what to do in his house urging the court of Appeal to dismissed the Appeal against the Repondent Isaac Kallu, and affirmed the election Tribunal judgement sitting in plateau State which declared him winner of 2023 general election of federal house of Representatives.

In his further adoption of his final written address P.A Akubo has this to say,  “Fresh from judicial oven are decisions of both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, where the issue of qualifications, nominations and sponsorship of candidates are laid to rest as internal affairs of political parties and are pre election matters. No tribunal or Court of Appeal should waste its time on it.”

Akubo SAN urged the Court of Appeal to trash the Appeal against Kwallu and affirm the decision of the Tribunal that upheld the election of Hon. Isaac Kyale Kwallu as the Member House Of Representatives Mikang/Qua’anPan/Shendam Federal Constituency.

The Court of Appeal has reserved its judgement for a later date to be communicated to parties.

By, giwa alex Jos

The Appeal Court sitting at the federal capital territory (Fct)has reserved judgement for an Appeal of John Daafan of APC against the victory of Isaac Kallu of PDP over the federal house of Representatives election of Mikang ,Qua’an-pan and Shendam Constituency.

As P.A Akubo SAN Counsel to the respondent Isaac Kallu urged the court to stop waiting it precious time on the issue of Structure, Nomination and Sponsorship which the Apellant John Daafan is holding  on which predicated his Appeal.

Stressed that the issue has been laid to rest in the recent Appeal and Supreme court plethoras of authorities which classified Structure of a party, Nomination of Candidate,and Sponsorship of Candidate by INEC aside been pre-election matter is an internal affairs of a political party .

Akubo further described the action of APC as tantamount to meddlesome interloper,Poke Nosing, peeping through the fence of another person, directing him what to do in his house urging the court of Appeal to dismissed the Appeal against the Repondent Isaac Kallu, and affirmed the election Tribunal judgement sitting in plateau State which declared him winner of 2023 general election of federal house of Representatives.

In his further adoption of his final written address P.A Akubo has this to say,  “Fresh from judicial oven are decisions of both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, where the issue of qualifications, nominations and sponsorship of candidates are laid to rest as internal affairs of political parties and are pre election matters. No tribunal or Court of Appeal should waste its time on it.”

Akubo SAN urged the Court of Appeal to trash the Appeal against Kwallu and affirm the decision of the Tribunal that upheld the election of Hon. Isaac Kyale Kwallu as the Member House Of Representatives Mikang/Qua’anPan/Shendam Federal Constituency.

The Court of Appeal has reserved its judgement for a later date to be communicated to parties.

By, giwa alex Jos

The Appeal Court sitting at the federal capital territory (Fct)has reserved judgement for an Appeal of John Daafan of APC against the victory of Isaac Kallu of PDP over the federal house of Representatives election of Mikang ,Qua’an-pan and Shendam Constituency.

As P.A Akubo SAN Counsel to the respondent Isaac Kallu urged the court to stop waiting it precious time on the issue of Structure, Nomination and Sponsorship which the Apellant John Daafan is holding  on which predicated his Appeal.

Stressed that the issue has been laid to rest in the recent Appeal and Supreme court plethoras of authorities which classified Structure of a party, Nomination of Candidate,and Sponsorship of Candidate by INEC aside been pre-election matter is an internal affairs of a political party .

Akubo further described the action of APC as tantamount to meddlesome interloper,Poke Nosing, peeping through the fence of another person, directing him what to do in his house urging the court of Appeal to dismissed the Appeal against the Repondent Isaac Kallu, and affirmed the election Tribunal judgement sitting in plateau State which declared him winner of 2023 general election of federal house of Representatives.

In his further adoption of his final written address P.A Akubo has this to say,  “Fresh from judicial oven are decisions of both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, where the issue of qualifications, nominations and sponsorship of candidates are laid to rest as internal affairs of political parties and are pre election matters. No tribunal or Court of Appeal should waste its time on it.”

Akubo SAN urged the Court of Appeal to trash the Appeal against Kwallu and affirm the decision of the Tribunal that upheld the election of Hon. Isaac Kyale Kwallu as the Member House Of Representatives Mikang/Qua’anPan/Shendam Federal Constituency.

The Court of Appeal has reserved its judgement for a later date to be communicated to parties.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The High Court sitting in jos , Plateau State Capital has adjourned the matter between the 17 LG’s of the state Challenging their removal from office by  governor Caleb Mutfwang when their tenure in office as Chairmen is till running to the 18th of October 2023 for mention.

This is because the government who is the defendant in the matter was conspicuously absent in court and was not represented by his  Counsel barrister Malam.

The case in the last adjournment was adjourned till today 12th October 2023 for mention.

When the case file was called,the Counsel to the Claimant , barrister Kekemeke told the court that they have served the parties involve with notice of hearing due to some inextricable circumstances,the defendant Counsel where not served the hearing notice.

Further told the court that when Court baliff was in the Claimant Counsel’s office from 3:30-40 pm on the 11th of October 2023 but the secretary non the Counsel to the defendant was round but when the court baliff called the defendant Counsel on phone he said he is in Abuja.

The Claimant Counsel complained that the defendant Counsel is having almost (4) other lawyers under him, one would expect he delegate one of them to represent him in court because I know he was aware that the matter is coming up for mention today.

In an interview with the Claimant Counsel barrister Kekemeke said the Judge, Justice Samchi is trying to be conscious of the case because the matter is before him for the first time.

Stressed that is very quick to blame the judge for any judicial mistakes which not even their making, said sometimes discrection is part of law and better to be careful.

“He condemned the plethora of originating summons which would have be decided through affidavit, stressed that its a tactical way to stall the hearing of the substantive matter.

However,assured of taking proactive measures to ensure those applications is heard ,and the right of people is determined on Merits .

He revealed that people come to court to enforce their right,and most be done quickly because Justice delay is Justice denied.

The matter is however adjourned to 18th October 2023 for  mention before then ,all  irregularities which stalls today hearing boost have been sorted out all parties in the matter properly served.

By,giwa alex Jos

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 2 to 9 October 2023 have arrested 13 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, prison break, cattle rustling as well as recovered arms/ammunition and illicit drugs. 

The troops arrested 3 prison escapees, Chekirmak Tapir, Senmacong Tapir and Swaroong Tapir at Barkin Ciyawa village in Qua’pan Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects escaped from Police custody in Mangu LGA. 

Troops also foiled an attempt by unidentified gunmen to attack Washina and Razak Villages in Mangu and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau State respectively. The gunmen were engaged by own troops in a gun battle forcing them to flee due to superior firepower from troops. However, one suspect was captured during the engagement. 

Also, Operation SAFE HAVEN tactical team arrested a notorious kidnapper, Buba Ibrahim at Tilden Fulani Village in Toro LGA of Bauchi State and recovered one Baretta pistol. Similarly, the gallant troops arrested two suspects planning to kidnap one Mrs Salama Ayuba, the owner of Confidence Health Centre at Fadan Karshi, Sanga LGA of Kaduna State. 

The suspects were arrested at Gashish town in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.   Troops also arrested one Mr Williams Seaman in connection with the attack on one Mr Nanbak Ayuba by gunmen in his residence at Shorom village in Bokkos LGA.

 During the arrest, troops recovered 1 locally fabricated pistol, 2 rounds and 1 empty case of 9mm. Meanwhile, 2 kidnapped victims were rescued along Road Magama-Angware at Shibiri village in Jos East LGA. 

Troops deployed at FOB Sanga further conducted search operations in identified criminals’ hideouts at Angwan Mallam/Aboron Daji villages and surrounding high-grounds within Sanga LGA and rescued two kidnapped victims, who have since been reunited with their families. 

Additionally, troops recovered a total of 279 cows and 6 sheep for farms destruction across Bokkos, Mangu, Riyom and Zango Kataf LGAs of Plateau and Kaduna States respectively. A suspected cattle rustler, Yusuf Hamisu was also arrested at Kamuru village in Zango Kataf LGA.

 In the same vein, troops deployed at Sector 6 arrested two suspected drug peddlers, Mr Ezekiel Davou and Illiya Ezekiel at Makera checkpoint in Riyom LGA and recovered substances suspected to be India helm in commercial quantities, 1 motorcycle, 2 mobile phones and some sum of money. Also, troops arrested 3 suspects for assault on farmers at Mere village in Riyom LGA of Plateau State. 

A total of 13 arrests were effected, 4 victims rescued from kidnappers, 1 cattle rustler arrested, 7 drug peddlers nabbed, 2 attacks on vulnerable communities deterred within the period and 23 distress calls  promptly responded to. 

OPSH assures the good people of Plateau, Bauchi and Southern Kaduna of maximum protection and continued prompt response to all distress calls with a view to protecting lives and property which remains paramount and foremost in the Forces’ mission mandate.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Acting Chairman of Labour Party (LP) in plateau State Honorable Solomon Ndam has called on the security agents to arrest and prosecute one Grace Zamfara for parading herself as the Chairman of the Party in the state.

This because the Julius Abure National Chairman that appointed Grace Zamfara as an  Chairman of the party in plateau has since been restricted by the federal capital territory high court sitting in Abuja, along with Faruk Lawal and (3) others.

The Acting Chairman of the party in the state Honorable Solomon Ndam disclosed this in an interview with journalists 9th October, 2023 in Jos, plateau state capital.

Honorable Solomon said the recent swearing in of the so called Exco’s of the party by the impersonating Grace Zamfara is criminal of no effect non and void called the police to get her arrested.

He further said from the  Julius Abure ceased to be the National Chairman of the party based on Fct High Court restriction order on the 5th April 2023.

Narrating further that the reasons Abure was restricted by the court , includes,  engaging in some criminal activities like forging Candidates signature to unlawfully substituting the Candidate of his choice during the 2023 general election , pejury where he obtained court affidavit even for court judgements in favor of her preferred highest bidder  Candidates he substituted.

The Acting Chairman further narrated that Abure was also caught to be involved in criminal conspiracy and financial racketeering where by collecting the some of 400 Million Naira from one of the Candidate from Ebonyi State  name Okoh Ezeh.

This where among unlawful substitutions in most parts of the State across the federation,he maintained.

The State Acting Chairman stressed that in the case of plateau state,it was not different from the other state between Ambassador Yohanna Magif and Dr.Patrick Dakum.

The Chairman of the Party in the state Solomon Ndem explained further that shortly after the 2023 General Election , members among the party National Working Committee approached the High Court to stop Abure for parading himself as the National Chairman of the party .

However,after Julius Abure was removed from office as the party’s National Chairman,the National Working Committee of the party appointed Alhaji Lamidi Apapa the Acting National Chairman of Labour Party LP, pending when the party organise it next NEC meeting which eventually come up by May 2023,in Bauchi State that affirmed the candidacy of Alh.Lamidi Apapa as the National Acting Chairman.

Speaking further , that it was during the NEC meeting in Bauchi State the it was discovered that Abure who was earlier restricted by Abuja High Court held a kangaroo meeting in Asaba Delta State ,after careful deliberation in Bauchi , NEC suspended all members that participated in the Asaba held kangaroo meeting organised by Julius Abure.

Honorable Solomon further narrated that  due to his position as the state Chairman , moved a motion in Bauchi that the presidential candidate of the party ,his running mate ,elected house of Representatives,Senators,and State House of Assembly were unanimously pardoned by consensus decision for attending the kangaroo meeting by disposed Julius Abure which was done out of ignorance .

He said he was initially appointed as the Acting Chairman of the party in the state and was confirmed at the NEC meeting held in Bauchi.

The Acting Chairman said  Grace Zamfara was formerly the Chairman of the party in the state appointed by Julius Abure whose tenure has expired as far back as 2022.

According to Grace Zamfara ,she claimed that Julius Abure whom the court of competent jurisdiction has ordered him to stop parading himself as the National Chairman of the party ,has recently renewed her appointment as the Chairman of the party in the state,this  she is aware that Abure that appointed her as the party’s Chairman no longer exist in the eyes of the law going by the party’s Constitution.

Therefore,all the decisions taken by deposed Julius Abure and his co-traveller Grace Zamfara is of no effect .

Added that all the Candidates who participated in the off season election in Bayelsa and Imo state have since been denied by the federal High Court sitting in Owerri in favour of the Candidates that participated on the Kangaroo meeting held under Lamidi Apapa led leadership.

As the court ruled that since Julius Abure was restricted on the 5th April 2023, that he lacked the Locus Standi to Challenge all the Candidates that went through primaries under the leadership of Alhaji Lamidi Apapa.

Warned that any of the party Candidates parading themselves under Julius Abure,has lost the legal battle from the Federal High Court to Appeal Court Abuja division to the supreme Court.

The court further reiterated that Alh.Lamidi remained the authentic and legally recognized National Chairman of LP conducted 16th April 2023 as the only election recognize in the eyes of the law, because the former Chairman Julius have been restricted since 15th April 2023 by the court judgement.

The Acting  Chairman of LP in Plateau State Honorable Solomon further revealed that the party under his watch have Constituted it Exco’s , Twenty Four in number which is constitutionally provided for by the party. And the party has also appointed Acting local Governments Chairmen under Alhaji Lamidi Apapa  National Chairman will be in the state hopefully early next Month to Inaugurate the Exco’s.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has Constitute a committee for the selection of the New Ngolon Ngas the stool that has been vacant for a while now.

Assured the Ngas nation that his administration will not pitch support with the emergence of any person as the new Paramount ruler of Ngas land but is left for them to settle for whoever they feel is best for them.

The Governor represented by the Secretary to the State Government , Architect Samuel Nanchang Jatau stated this during the Celebration of this your 2023 PUUSDUNG Cultural Celebration held at Pankshin Mini Stadium , Saturday 7th October 2023.

Mutfwang said the government is concerned with lack of Paramount rulers in some communities in the state including Ngas land.

 As against this back drop,the government has set up team of man committee that has already commenced work for the selection of Ngolon Ngas that will take place for you to have New Paramount  ruler.

He assured the Ngas nation that the government is not interested in who is going to emerge the New Paramount ruler which is met for the Ngas nation to decide.

He described the day set aside to celebrate the Puusdung as a very important ,and significant day stressed that culture is the watchman of the Society , add qqm,party,q,q,qc that culture is what keeps us together .

Called for unity as  Christains ,to love their neighbors, let show love to each other like themselves when that is done , their unity will be stronger because they say code of three Stars are stronger.

Governor Mutfwang charged Ngas Nation to use their diversity and turned it into strength so that they grow from strength to strength.

Earlier in his speech he sympathized with Ngas nation over the lost of their sons separately in fire incident and the government is really saddened over the incidents,prayed for the repose of the deceased.

In his welcome address,the National president of Ngas Development Association (NDA) Nde Gonen Gofwen said he is on the Conviction that the association has lived up to the expectation of Ngas people .

Said this year 2023 PUUSDUNG is  targeted towards setting a sustainable roadmap towards the emaciation of the Ngas nation from the shackles of poverty  which informed this year 2023 theme of the event which is” Economic Emancipation -Ngas Pathway”.

Nde Gonen said the Ngas has decided to take the bull by its horns together with private individuals, Government and development partners to help our people create wealth from the natural and human resources bountifully gifted to us by God.

 Stressed It’s our belief that doing just that will reduce the Rural  Urban migration , where  planned cities are gradually becoming slums, while the home front is vacated , and prune  to incessant security Challenges.

Assured that it have designed  that through the Ngas Economic  Foundation, we intend to train ,skill ,and where possible provide guided startup kits to our teaming youths , women , more especially Persons living with disabilities.

Called on sons and daughters of Ngas land to donate generously towards the program which is a noble one.

By, giwa alex, Jos

The Plateau State Governor barrister Caleb Mutfwang has extended the retirement age of teachers from 60-65 with effects from 1st October 2023.

As the Governor has also graciously agreed to implement teachers retirement rationalization 2022 , this is line i with the administration mantra “The Time Is Now” policy education which is improving quality and inclusive education for children in the state.

Governor Mutfwang is  a guest of honor at this year 2023 World Teachers Day Celebration held at the Township Stadium Jos, 5th October 2023 break the cheering news to the teachers who converge to mark the day.

The governor represented by the state Commissioner for Higher Education Mohammed Yalum said the reason for the extension of the retirement age of teachers in the state , is to enable  capable hands in the teaching profession  to return to classes and mentor the young ones even after retirement in various administrative positions.

He further said the(5)years should be solely use to teach in the state primary and secondary School education, stressed that  good teacher in teaching profession are the old teachers who has wealth of experience.

Governor Mutfwang said  no Nation can raise above the level of education , that Nigeria can only succeed by obtaining sustainable development with well educated populace.

Charged teachers in the 21st century to be proactive and intelligent to catch up with new trends of global  education . 

He said the teacher we need at the 21st century should geared towards cognitive practice of individual towards self actualization and Independent .

Further add that the education we want would resist World wild view competitiveness now that the global village is taken our artificial intelligence , our 21st teachers should work towards given a learner a new perspective of knowledge.

He said for the government to reversed the shortage of teachers in the state,his administration will Marshal out plans to take system with credible self conscious to meet up with 21st Challenges in teaching profession.

The State Chairman of NUT Kafas Nanbang congratulate the teachers world wild for yet another Celebration of World Teachers Day which is marked across the world every 5th October.

Called on the teachers to keep hope alive because there light after the dark tunnel.

He added that he is qnot among those who subscribe to the believe that teachers reward is in heaven, that he is on the strong Conviction that the rewards of teachers is here on earth because the teachers has paid their dues here on earth ,and their rewards should be here .

In a paper presentation to celebrate the occasion,Dr Ishaya of the department of education University of Jos , recommended that the government should earmark 20 percent of it annual  budget to education in line with UNESCO recommendation.

Grade Two teacher should reestablish as it was before, training of teachers and scholarship should be made available to education students, teachers renumerations should be prioritize, the people in the government should be forced to enroll their children/wards in public schools , harmonisation of the proliferation of unions, employment of professional into teaching profession above all, training and retraining of teachers in line with global practice.

In his Goodwill message, the acting Chairman Universal Education in plateau state , Sunday Samuel frowned at a situation where the admission of students in the department of education is because be they could not get their choice of course . However called for cooperation to raise the bar of education in the state, by extension Nigeria and the world at large.

This year 2023 World Teachers Day Celebration has its theme “The Teachers We Need For The Education We Want : The Global Imperative To Reverse The Teacher Shortage.”

By, giwa alex, Jos

Following a Special Forces Tracking Operations conducted by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN based on credible intelligence from well meaning locals, the remains of the Missing Fulani leader,  Ardo  Adamu Idris Gabdo, the Ardo Panyam have been discovered and recovered for burial.

 The troops conducted the operations in the early hours of today, 5 October 2033 and were able to identify and recover the remains of the body of the missing Ardo around Boi along Pankshin – Bauchi Road in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The body has since been handed over to the family for proper burial.

This breakthrough was made possible through the continued community engagements employed by OPSH. This remained key to the search operations, as troops worked closely with community leaders and critical stakeholders as well as family members of Ardo Adamu Gabdo to gather vital information and coordinate the search efforts. 

The steadfast collaboration between the leadership of Operation SAFE HAVEN and communities also demonstrates the commitment and determination of both parties to ensure justice is served on the perpetrators.

Consequently,  the recovery of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo’s remains marks a significant step forward in unravelling the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. 

The investigation will now proceed with renewed vigor to identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime and quickly bring them to justice as directed by the Chief of Army Staff. OPSH will continue to work tirelessly and stop at nothing to bring the perpetrators of all evil acts to justice and ensure security of lives and property on the Plateau especially and the entire Joint Operations Area.

The General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN,  Major General AE Abubakar while commending the special operation wishes to extend his heartfelt condolence to the family and loved ones of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo during this difficult time.

 He urges the general public to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies and provide any relevant information that may assist in the ongoing investigations. He further enjoined law abiding citizens to join hands together to create a safe and secured environment for all residents devoid of criminal elements as he assured that justice will be served on anybody found culpable. 

Recall that the Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo reportedly went missing on Sunbday 24 September 2023 when he left Bauchi State on a visit to his siblings and friends residing in Panyam of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

By, giwa alex, Jos

Inter- Parties Advistory  Council, Plateau State Chapter has dared Dr.Ishaya Agaldu’s led Committee to come out with names of the opposition Political parties in the state that benefited on the employment slots conducted by the immediate past Governor of the state, Simon Bako Lalong.

As the clarification is imperative to put to rest the insinuations made around by general public Ishaya led Committee who may have not been abreast with the employment imbroglio to know what actually transpired and know the level of the opposition parties involvement in the said Plateau state employment.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of IPAC in Plateau State Hon.Abubakar Dogara dated 5th Oct 2023 and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state capital.

The statement which read thus,” Our attention has been drown over the report submitted by Dr Ishaya Agaldu’s committee on the review of employment at the New Government House,Jos during the last APC administration in the State.”

 “In  a statement credited to the Director of Press and public affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State Gyang Bere, the committee claimed to have identified improper allocation of slots to political parties in the state.

Hon .Dogara said IPAC wish to make it categorically clear that non of the 17 opposition political parties in the state during the last administration of APC benefited from any employment opportunity of any kind.

Dared the Ishaya led Committee  to be brave enough and come out with the names of the opposition parties that was involved in the employment scander in the regime under review.

“We request Dr Agaldu’s committee to  tell us which among the political parties did they contact to have verified their findings before submitting their report to the Governor”.

He further added that the oppositions parties in plateau state deserve unreserved apology from the said committee. 

And further advice those that may be entrusted with such sensitive  responsibilities in future by his Excellency or elsewhere, to ensure they come out with thorough job by interfacing with all concerned before compiling and submitting the report.