PLATEAU STATE CAN CHAIRMAN CONDOLES WITH HON IDRIS MAJE OVER THE DEMISE OF HIS SISTER

Prayed Almighty God to grant her soul eternal rest

The Plateau State Christians Association, Chairman Reverend Father Polycarp Lubo has commiserated with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Idris Maje Wase over the demise of his sister.

Fr. Lubo was accompanied by The Chairperson of the Women Wind of Christians Association WOWICAN. Mrs Rhoda Jahuta, the National President of the Catholic Women Organization, Dame Mary Asibi Gonsum and other Reverend Fathers, expressed their deepest sympathy when they paid condolences visit to Hon Maje at his residence in Jos.

Commiserating with the family, Lubo described the passing away of the sister as a great loss not only to the family but to the people of Plateau State.

While praying God to grant her soul eternal rest and comfort her family.

EID-EL KABIR FELICITATION FROMDISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION

On behalf of the Management and Staff of the Disability Rights Commission, I felicitate with the entire Muslim Ummah in Plateau State and beyond as they celebrate  Eid El-Adha. 

As you mark this auspicious day, I appeal to you to adhere to the tenets of your faith and imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice as exhibited by Prophet Muhammed; and to also pray for all those in the corridor of power for God to grant them the grace to rule well, and for the country to be free from all forms of insecurity and economic challenges. 

I wish you a happy and successful celebration. 

Barka Da Sallah! 

Signed: 

Hon. Kyennan Mizim

Chairperson 

Disability Rights Commission

Plateau State

HAPPY EID-EL-KABIRFROM PROF AND MRS C.J.DAKAS

I bring to you my Muslim brothers and sisters as well as the entirety of Plateau citizens greetings with love on this moment of eid-al-adha.

My joy knows no bound seeing that we all have decided that this period should redefine our collective will to push forward the ideals of making the Plateau of our dreams.

Sacrifice,love,peaceful coexistence and adherence to the teachings of the Holy Books should be our watchword as we strive to live justly.

Together with my wife,family and friends,this is wishing us all a joyous and memorable Sallah celebration.

Barka Da Sallah.

PROFFESSOR AND BARR. MRS DAKAS C.J.DAKAS, SAN

SALLAH FELICITATIONS FROM THE DABANGS

As we together mark another Eid-El-Kabir,I wish to on behalf of my family,friends,political associates and well wishers join our Muslim faithful in celebrating this moment.

It is a moment who has love,peace,togetherness,and care amongst others positive virtues accompanying it.

We have continued to look through each day with the hopes of a better tomorrow here on the Plateau and Nigeria as a whole.

Returning praise to Almighty Allah at this point in our lives is apt so that together we will offer support to one another.

I urge us all to stand by the lessons of eid-al-adha,keep them in our hearts and practice them daily as we sojourn on earth.

I wish us a splendid Sallah Celebration.

Barka Da Sallah to us all.

HON CHIEF AND MRS LETEP M.DABANG.

EDO 2020: GOV. LALONG DOLE OUT CASH GIFTS TO PLATEAU ATHLETES

REMARKS BY H.E. RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSGG, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE AT THE EVENT TO HOST THE STATE CONTINGENT TO NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL (EDO 2020) AT THE BANQUET HALL OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT HOUSE, LITTLE-RAYFIELD, JOS 19TH JULY 2021.

Protocols 

1. It is another great privilege for me and the entire people of Plateau State to share this evening with some of our brightest sport talents who have consistently brought honour to our dear State. This is also an opportunity to recognize their efforts and celebrate their achievements at the last National Sports Festival, Edo 2020.

2. Plateau State is not only known as The Home of Peace and Tourism, but also an incubator for raising national and international sporting stars in various events. Because of its scenic beauty, hospitality and tourist endowments, the State is a preferred destination for sports talents and retinue of big names whose journey to national and international stardom began here.

3. As a sportsman myself, I bear testimony to the enormous talents that we are blessed with in virtually all sports. Tonight is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate some of our sporting ambassadors that have gone out to again register our State in the annals of sporting victories in Nigeria. 

4. After intensive competition at the 12-day National Sports Fiesta in Edo State, Plateau contingent took the 13th position and came home with 37 medals comprising of 8 gold, 13 silver, and 16 bronze. Although our aim was to emerge top, we are nevertheless proud of the efforts of our contingent who gave their best. 

I congratulate the athletes, coaches and other supporting staff for making us proud as the second best team in the North and the best in the North Central.

5. Your performance reaffirms the sporting prowess that our athletes have been known for over the years having exhibited high level of competence, endurance, versatility, professionalism and discipline. Many have subsequently been invited to national Camps to represent the Country with wonderful results. 

6. As an administration, we have continued to pay attention to developing our sporting talents particularly at the grassroots through various youth programmes that discover, groom and showcase hidden potentials. Since assuming office, we have sponsored our sportsmen and women to various Championships and Tournaments which resulted in winning a total of 170 gold; 157 silver; and 170 bronze medals. 

7. In the same vein, we are also developing our sporting infrastructure to provide a conducive environment for our sportsmen and women to train and develop their gifts and attain the highest level of their careers. This is in addition to employing younger athletes to replace ageing ones. 

8. Even though the current financial challenges of the State worsened by the Corona Virus Pandemic has made it difficult to intervene robustly in developing sporting facilities, we are nevertheless determined to do the best we can within available resources to improve the situation.

9. Apart from gradually developing the Zaria Road Stadium which has successfully hosted national and international matches, we have equally consulted a consortium to assess the situation of the Rwang Pam Stadium with a view to overhauling it.

10. Due to the paucity of funds, the Rescue Administration has not lonely emphasised prioritization in project implementation, but has also opened its doors to the private sector to continue partnering with the Government by sponsoring various sporting events and assisting in developing facilities. 

11. I am happy that the private sector, well-meaning individuals and sports enthusiasts have responded well to our clarion call and are credited with some laudable achievements. I wish to call on others who are yet to key into this initiative to do so as part of their corporate social responsibility, and contribution to sports development.

12. Because of the realization that sports development cannot be effective without focusing on building younger talents, I have directed the Commissioners for Sports, Education as well as Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs to work together in restoring and reinvigorating the various school competitions, community games and other engagements that have huge benefits for talent discovery. 

13. I want the situation where each year, we should put together our own version of Plateau Sports Festival where we can comprehensively identify, harness and package our sporting talents who can go out to fly the flag of the State. This will be a springboard for their journey to the global stage. 

14. By developing sports in the State, we shall be taking our youths off the streets and meaningfully engaging them to avoid idleness and temptation to crimes. Sports will also help us to consolidate the peace of our State as it has the potential to unite people across ethnic, religious and political divides.

15. I will like to use this opportunity to caution our sportsmen and women on the issue of drug abuse and other vices that are inimical to the spirit of sportsmanship. With the rising cases of drug abuse in our society, we cannot afford to have sportsmen and women who are role models and leaders in their own right engaging in this negative trend. Rather, you should be at the forefront of campaigning against it.

16. My dear athletes, today’s event is not one for long speeches but an opportunity to interact with you and register the sincere appreciation of the Government and people of Plateau State for your performance and patriotic service to our dear State.

17. As a sign of our appreciation, we are rewarding each of the athletes with a token to serve as a motivation and symbol of our gratitude. 

18. Therefore, all gold medalists will receive the sum of 1 million Naira each; Silver Medalists 700 Thousand Naira each; and Bronze Medalists 500 Thousand Naira each. Medal-winning Coaches will also receive a flat rate of 300 Thousand Naira each; while other athletes will get “Thanks for Coming” to be delivered by the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development.

19. Finally, I wish to assure our athletes, coaches and sports administrators that we shall continue to do our best in addressing some of your challenges particularly the issue of transport, logistics, medical care and improved welfare package.

20. Once again I congratulate you all and wish you the best as you continue to make Plateau State and our nation proud.

21. God bless Plateau State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Rt. Hon. (Dr) Simon Bako Lalong, KSGG

Executive Governor of Plateau State.

19th July 2021.

AG PROVOST CHAIRS CAN FUNCTION

 

Christian Leaders have been admonished to obediently adhere to Gods instructions so as to grow to a level of prominence. The Charge was given by Rev Dr Yakubu Pam the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Abuja during the inauguration of officials of 17 Districts of CAN in Mangu LGA. He used the story of David in the Bible whom through obedience rose to position of prominence. The cleric used his personal life experiences on how God him from a humble background to a position of prominence, this he said was made possible by him yielding to the leadership of God. Rev Pam enjoined the newly inaugurated District officials of CAN never to despise the days of their little beginning, using himself as an example where he rose from the position of treasurer of CAN, following other ranks to his present position of a Vice Chairman Northern Nigeria. Rev Pam used the opportunity to shower accolades on the Executive Governor of Plateau State Rt Hon SB Lalong for facilitating his appointment as ES NCPC.

Welcoming guest and the clergy to the event, Chairman of the occasion who is also the Ag Provost College of Education, Gindiri Mr Emmanuel Daniel Jurte, commended CAN for living up to expectation and for speaking truth to power not minding whose ox is gored. He recalled an incident when a leader insulted CAN officials and referred to it as "CAN my foot", but with perseverance, the victim of that insult have now been rewarded by God. He urged those present to donate cheerfully for the smooth running of CAN activities in the locality.

In a remark, the Deputy Governor of Plateau State His Excellency Prof Sony Tyoden thanked CAN for inviting him to the event, he promised his continuous support to the body.

Chairman, Mangu LGA Engr Lawrence Danat promised to partner with CAN to ensure the sustenance of peace in the area.

Earlier, Chairman of CAN Mangu LGA chapter thanked guest for coming , he enumerated a number of problems confronting the body which largely bordered on finances.

Goodwill messages were received from the Mishkagham Mwaghavul who was represented by the Sum Pyen HRH Charles Mato Dakat and other guest present.

Highlights of the event were the swearing in ceremony administered by the COCIN RCC Chairman of Mangu Rev Jonah Longchi, songs ministrations as well as freewill donations.

Hassan Istifanus Dang

Deputy Registrar ( Public Relations)

DAYYABU GARGA DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS THROUGH FOUNDATION.

When sons and daughters whom God has blessed think back and give to the society in critical areas of intervention then it goes a long way to show their passion and commitment for development.

These were some of the general con consensus at the presentation of instructional materials to five public primary schools in Kenan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The gesture which which came courtesy of a son of the area,Alhaji Dayyabu Yusuf Garga,through the Dayyabu Garga Foundation had in attendance stakeholders and representatives of the various benefiting schools.

Presenting the items to Science Primary School Kantana,LEA Primary School Dengi,LEA Primary School Garga,LEA Primary School Bankilong and LEA Primary School Gagdi,Chairman and Founder of Dayyabu Garga Foundation,Alhaji Dayyabu Yusuf Garga,represented by Mohammed Othman said his passion for education and empowerment will be sustained for the benefit of all irrespective of differences.

He said education is the bed rock of a sound society and starting from the primary school level is key so as to impact knowledge early in the children who are leaders of tomorrow.

Garga said this is one in the series of activities lined up to be carried out through the Foundation as he is partnering also in the areas of health and agriculture which will feature in the coming days.

"Already we have a training for women of Kanam LGA which will be done very soon as we have received some additional instructional materials that will add to their sound knowledge of day to day activities.We also have persons under the health intervention component undergoing treatment at various health centers across the country.Recently we were in Bauchi and Jos to ensure those billed for discharge were released to go home.Over fifty three of the students we trained in the University and other higher institutions under our scholarship scheme are already at various stages of furthering or gainfully employed.We have been contacted by an international partner to offer foreign scholarship to under privileged students who will come out with flying colors and want to further their education abroad,this I can assure you we are at discussion level among other things.

According to Dayyabu Garga,plans are also on the way to select additional public schools from other zones of the state for possible intervention in such areas.

Also speaking,Director of Programmes of the Foundation,Kenzy Ngupar said Dayyabu Garga Foundation remains open for partnership with individuals and organizations that are passionate about touching human lives.

He said the public primary schools in Kanam where first in this phase of the intervention as they will spread to others within the state.

He added that teachers and some stages of secondary education were not left out as teaching guides of some core subjects were given to them including some on preparations for WAEC,NECO and NABTEB examinations.

Responding on behalf of the Education Secretary of Kanam Local Government Area who received the items,Social Mobilization Officer of the LEA,Mr Petus Kemang thanked Dayyabu Garga Foundation promising saying this is the first it is receiving su h an intervention from a son of the area asking others to emulate the gesture. 

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman Of Kanam Local Government Council,the Supervisory Councilor For Education,Mr Luka Bula said the council appreciates efforts of the Foundation and reiterated that their doors remain open for more of such.

He showered accolades of Alhaji Dayyabu Yusuf Garga for always returning home to identify with the people and stressed that pupils of the benefiting schools will be proud of the gesture.

Among items presented were one thousand eight hundred exercise books,packets of pencils,cleaners and sharpeners as well as WAEC and NECO literature guides for students and teachers and Computer text books.