ADVANCED LEVEL OF WORK ON THE TUNGA BRIDGE AFTER DAYYABU GARGA's INTERVENTION

The level of work ongoing on the Tunga bridge in Kanam Local Government Area has reached an advanced stage.

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The intervention courtesy Chairmanship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress,Alhaji Dayyabu Yusuf Garga is said to have brought extreme smiles to motorists and others who ply the road.

A visit by a team of media persons saw the work already and concrete level after the fixing of roads had been completed.

Dayyabu Yusuf Garga who recently donated a cash sum of One Million Naira,bags of cement,planks and iron rods had given a marching order to workers on site to expedite action so that people plying the road are not cut off if the bridge eventually collapses.

Those spoken to were so appreciative of Dayyabu Garga's desire to see that his people to not go through needless challenges such as this.

They said this will greatly help ease movement of farm produce now that the rain has set in heavily.

Meanwhile,the media team is set to visit hospitals in Dengi,Bauchi,Pankshin and Jos where Dayyabu Garga is also offering some support courtesy the Dayyabu Garga Foundation.

Reports gathered by the team showed the patient in Bauchi had successfully undergone a blood transfusion and set for surgery while others are at various stages of medical interventions.

Added to this the team was also informed of other interventions ready to be released by Dayyabu Garga in the areas of Education by offsetting school fees for pupils of some primary schools in Kanam LGA and provide educational materials to them.

This is said will commence in the next two weeks as such efforts are on the ground to liaise with the relevant authorities to achieve that.

AUTONOMY: “MANY STATES ARE NOW UNDERSTUDYING PLATEAU STATE”- GOVERNOR LALONG

 

Two months into the implementation of full autonomy for the Legislature and Judiciary in Plateau State, heads of the three Arms of Government have vowed to continue to work together in the interest of citizens of the State.

This is even as Governor Simon Bako Lalong has disclosed that Plateau has become a model for other States who have sent teams to understudy its operations in order to fine-tune their modalities for implementing autonomy in their States.

Governor Lalong was speaking when he received the report of the State Accounts Allocation Committee (SAAC) which provided the framework and final negotiations that led to the adoption of the modalities for implementing autonomy in Plateau State.

Governor Lalong said the implementation of full autonomy for all arms of Government is a clear indication that his Rescue Administration believes in the growth and stability of institutions that are necessary for building democracy and allowing the people to benefit more from good governance.

He said “right from the onset, we were committed to implementing autonomy because we were never afraid. From the benefit of my experience as a lawyer, legislator and now Governor, I clearly understood that autonomy is a win-win situation for the arms of Government and the people. It will definitely increase accountability and transparency as well as frugal management of resources. Because we were sincere and honest, we had no difficulty in confronting tough hurdles towards reaching a compromise on various issues. Today, many States are coming to learn from us. At the moment, Niger, Adamawa and Nasarawa States have sent their people to come and study what we have done”.

Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Nuhu Abok Ayuba expressed the appreciation of the House to Governor Lalong for his personal commitment and openness which made him to be the first Governor to implement full autonomy even when many States are yet to fully embrace and implement the idea. He said Governor Lalong has written his name in gold and will remain a shining example for democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria.

Chief Judge of Plateau State Justice Yakubu Gyang Dakwak also appreciated the efforts of the Governor who did not only adhere to legal requirements, but also facilitated political solutions to deal with grey areas that stood in the way of implementing the autonomy in a way to satisfy all the arms of Government.

He maintained that the implementation of Autonomy is by no means a divorce among the three arms of Government, but an arrangement to enhance effectiveness of the arms in serving the people. He emphasised that the concept of one Government is superior to that of independence, hence the need for more synergy in the new dispensation.

Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Atu who chaired the Committee said the members who were drawn from the various arms worked assiduously to reach an amicable resolution and will continue to work together as the implementation continues, in order to eliminate any challenge that may arise.

The Governor will also sign the Funds Management Law which has been passed and is a key component of implementing autonomy as it will guide the management of all funds accruing to the various tiers of Government.

 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham

Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State

7th July 2021

DAYYABU GARGA DONATES ONE MILLION NAIRA,COMMEMCES REPAIRS ON TUNGA BRIDGE.

In other to salvage the tunga bridge,make it accessible to commuters,candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Local Government elections,Alhaji Dayyabu Yusuf Garga has responded to the plight of the people.

Donating the sum of one million naira,bags of cement,iron rods and other materials for immediate intervention,Dayyabu Garga said if not done quickly it will affect easy movement of people as well as goods and commodities thereby have huge economic impact on the area.

He said the tunga bridge is key to so many activities because it is also the access road that leads to Garga,Kanam Local Government Area and serves as a channel for transporting so many agricultural produce.

Dayyabu Garga who is also the Commissioner Ministry For Physical Planning And Urban Development said the people deserve such attention and will continue to intervene in critical areas such as this.

He charged the community to come out and ensure speedy completion of the work through direct communal efforts as well as ensure safety of critical infrastructure such as the tunga bridge.

PROF. C.J DAKAS A MAN WITH UNCOMMON ZEAL

 

By Walbe Orgak

The return of democracy in Nigeria in 1999 was greeted with mixed feelings of high expectations and uncertainty. However, it is now 22 years and Nigerians have come to appreciate the fact that the one and the ultimate component of a democratic system is that it gives the citizens an ultimate opportunity to determine their affairs through electing credible leaders into political offices. Amongst the array of credible people that are seeking elective office as Governor of Plateau State is Professor Dakas C.J. Dakas, PhD, SAN.

Professor Dakas C.J. Dakas is the second legal practitioner from Plateau State conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN); the youngest academic to occupy a Distinguished Professor of Law Chair in a Nigerian tertiary institution; One of only four Nigerian professors of Law to hold the office of Attorney-General and to be conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

Having graduated with a First Class honour in law, he was awarded the Best Student in the Law University of Jos, the Gally Brown-Peterside Award for the Best Student in Law, the Gally Brown-Peterside Award for the Best Student in Constitutional Law, the Prince Bola Ajibola Award for the Best Student in Jurisprudence, the Chief R. A. O. Akinjide Award for (being the first of) the Three Best Students in Law, and the Plateau State Government Scholarship.

 

Dakas C.J. Dakas' array of accomplishments in the academic, legal profession and politics as well nationally and internationally have placed Plateau State and Nigeria on the global scale of countries and states producing highly intellectual individuals.

His intimidating profiles and legendary accomplishments are praiseworthy, above all his firmly immense dispositions, unquestionable character and the uncommon passion for good governance he unveiled in his researches, speeches he delivered as guest speaker and other previous assignments have earned him the respect and confidence of the people desiring good governance and boundless transformations.

His exceptional humility and leadership qualities as well as exhibiting passionate patriotism in all the assignments given to him are boundless and considering his track record in providing excellence and model ideas on issues; Certainly his is a round peg in a round hole in any political office. 

As 2023 approaches it is the patriotic duty of those desiring qualitative leadership to search for a groundbreaker with proven track records of decorum, humanity, philanthropy, a leader who is outstanding, selfless and detribalized in his daily endeavour.

Here is a man who has proven that he will sacrifice all it takes to improve the lives of the people, a patriotic citizen, a meticulous leader, and above all a team player, such a gentleman is PROFESSOR DAKAS CLEMENT JAMES, PhD, SAN

POLITICAL PARTIES IN PLATEAU PAY VISIT TO HON LETEP DABANG.

 

Political Parties under the auspices of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Plateau State says suspended Chairman of the APC, Hon Letep Dabang remains a force to be reckoned with in Plateau's political space and Nigeria.

They said the decision by his party asking him to step aside should not dampen his morale towards a politically strong and virile state.

Chairman of IPAC in Plateau State, Alhaji Abubakar Dogara state this when he leads leaders of the various political parties under the group to visit Letep Dabang at his residence over the weekend.

He said the group enjoyed the leadership of Letep Dabang when he held sway twice as its Chairman thereby seeing to a well-coordinated body of political activities in the state.

He said, as one of their own, they have come to encourage him to see this temporary setback as one of those sacrifices a leader would make at some point in time for the development of the polity.

Alhaji Abubakar Dogara who doubles as Chairman of the Social Democratic Party in the state told Letep Dabang to continuously embrace peaceful coexistence which had been one of his guiding principles as a leader.

Responding, on Letep Dabang thanked the Inter Party Advisory Council for such a visit saying the present challenges are a process towards strengthening democracy and he remains committed to the ideals of the APC in the state.

He reaffirmed his commitment to working for the party dispelling rumors that he was leaving the party saying "We brought the party and we are willing to ensure it stands. The party will continue to have my support as I remain a very strong member who will give in his all in all always"

 

Letep with nostalgia reminded IPAC when Fifty-Two of its members openly declared support to support Governor Lalong at the 2019 general elections saying that remained a solid decision that was taken in the interest of the state and remains commendable.

He assured that his doors remain open for advice as the journey continues into a more prosperous future for the state and country.

Leaders of other political parties showered encomiums of Hon Letep with encouragement to stand firm in his believe and leadership decisions.

On the visit were also leaders of the ADC. AAC. ACCORD PARTY. AA. LP. APGA. APM. YPP. NNPP .ZLP. BOOT PARTY SDP