GOVERNOR LALONG PRAISES SMOOTH CONDUCT OF APC WARD CONGRESSES IN PLATEAU

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commended members of the All Progressives Congress in Plateau State for their peaceful conduct and maturity during the Ward Congresses of the party's held throughout the State. 

Governor Lalong who went round some wards in Jos North Local Government alongside the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Idris Wase, Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen, Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Abok Atu, State Party officials and other political leaders, witnessed a peaceful exercise. 

The Governor's first point of visit was the Gangagare Ward where the elections were conducted through consensus and officials emerged by affirmation. 

A similar scenario played out at the Ibrahim Katsina and Jos Jarawa Wards where the exercise also went smoothly without any rancour. 

At each of the Wards, the elected party officials  pledged to work hard for the unity, progress and peace of the party, making sure that it does not only win elections, but provide quality leadership for the people. They affirmed their loyalty to all hierarchy of the party and to Governor Lalong as the leader of the party in the State. 

Governor Lalong in a remark said he was delighted with the reports emanating from the 17 Local Government Areas of the State where the ward congress elections were conducted peacefully. 

He said the fact that most wards reached consensus to elect their leaders showed that there is maturity, tolerance and understanding amongst members of the party irrespective of the various interests prevailing. 

Lalong said the exemplary conduct of the APC members is a pointer to the fact that the party remains strong and will continue to wax stronger and also maintain its dominance of the political environment in Plateau State. He said it will ensure that the fortunes of the party continue to soar higher in forthcoming elections. 

Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Idris Wase praised the leadership Governor who has brought the party together by insisting on fairness, justice and inclusivity. He urged the party members to rally round and take the party to the next level. 

For those that might have any grievances, the Governor assured them that in the spirit of reconciliation and harmony, their concerns will be addressed through the party's internal mechanisms. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

31st July 2021

THE EXIT OF A RARE PROFESSIONAL: A TRIBUTE IN HONOUR OF LATE SUNNY AMONE AJILA

It was about 3.50 on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 when the news of the demise of Sunny Amone Ajila alias Pape filtered in. I had Gone to their office to fraternise with the people I have come to cherish as resourceful friends whose company leaves no room boredom. A very lively office where sound political debates; the humility of the elderly and loyalty of the young ones is exceptionally next to none!

While there, one of the deceased's office colleagues, Mr Andrew Subara whispered to me in Ngas dialect, 'gofa ki met', meaning, your man is gone. I asked who? Sunny, he interjected!

The atmosphere was  ceased. The was absolutely silence in the office for some good seconds. A true friend has kicked the bucket, the call of nature, a debt every mortal must pay one day! 

Really, many have passed on (died) but no one gets to learn and master the dribbling tactics of the timing of death: when it will come and how!

I'm yet to come to terms with the reality of Sunny's death; not that he will not quit as he did but the suddenness. It looks so unreal but so real too. His office colleagues have been to the family house twice so there is no living in denial, Sunny is gone!

I was tempted, in my wildest imagination to think Pape hid his agonising exit from me because he knew I will certainly ask Nature why but on a second thought I asked myself, did Sunny even know he will die before he breath his last? And the answer came, Unlikely! 

My random thoughts were not out of place. They just normal traces of the confusing reactions that usually following the breaking news of the death of a friend, relative and/or neighbours.

Sunny was a gifted hand, a secretarial wizard. Those us who have benefitted from his typing and editorial exploits will attest that the deceased' prowess on the computer was a great sight to behold. His typing skills, the art he knows better, lived and died doing was so legendary. When the news of his demise broke, many who came around to ascertain the news at his duty post, bore witness to this reality, repeatedly!

The man has quitely exited, leaving a professional gab that will be hard to fill in a hurry. Pape, who will type our manuscripts, memoirs, stories and edit them nicely and speedy in the you were doing? Who will do the excellent transcribing of news report for journalists as you always do?

Sunny's death could be likened to the burning of a compendium, full of  virtues in humbleness, kindness and peace, but thank God virtues never dies. His demise has forcefully robbed us of his professional touch, but thank God legacies never die!

Pape, you are gone but yet here with us. 'Death is no death, but a means for to live, do not dispair: of no worldly tyrant be thou in dread,

Thy compass, which is God's world, shall thee lead,

And the wind is fair.' This peotry is for you. 

You have have crossed over to the other side of life but your sweet memories are with us, the shall ever remained ever green, in our loving embrace.

May the comforting power of God dwells richly with your family even as I beat you good bye, my great benefactor, Chief Sunny Amone Ajila, Great son of Plateau with Delta roots! 

You were indeed a man with many parts,  and so against the temptation of opening new paragraphs, let me end by saying you were an asset to humanity, and certainly not a liability. Between July 1955 when you arrived this world and July 27, 2021 when you breathed your last, you've paid you dues in the world of work and it is time to rest. Rest on, Rest In Peace!

*(Modest Thoughts with Ayuba Yilgak'ha,  July 31, 2021; SMS: 08118161263; Email: loisayuba420@gmail.com)*

INDEED, CHIEF SOLOMON. D. LAR LEAVES BEHIND A SUCCESSFUL LEGACY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

BY J. T. AKANS, KSM FICA, JP

It is said that legacy is passed from one generation to the next and this often refers to gifts, wisdom and vision.

No doubt Chief Solomon Daushep Lar leaves behind incredible legacies that live on in the hearts of

Nigerian people, today Baba Lar is no longer with us physically, but his principles, philosophies, achievement and his acts of kindness, done without expectation of reward or recognition are immortal and has a special place in people’s heart and will be spreading from generation to generation.

The Bible tells us in Proverbs 13:22" A good man leaves an inheritance to his children, but sinners wealth is stored up for the righteous this verse keeps our life goals on vision and legacy front.

Today in continuation of Baba's legacy those of us who share in the vision of Chief S D Lar will agree with me that Solomon Lar's philosophy was to make his people self-reliant, 

Baba's self-reliance was portrayed in his quest, vision and determination to free his people and give them economic, political and cultural power " A self-reliant person does not exploit other people and at the same time they are not exploitable"

Indeed, this was the philosophy of our father mentor and the emancipator, a politician who has held various political offices in Nigeria for over 50 years successfully.

To keep on and in continuation of these incredible legacies, Baba's daughter, Hon Beni Butmak Lar is like a father like a daughter. Hon Beni Lar a politician of the People’s Democratic party a current ranking serving member of the house of Representatives, representing Lantang north and south recently unveiled her basic concept on the provision of support for her people by organizing her yearly constituency briefing and economic empowerment.

The 2021 constituency briefing and economic empowerment of women and youths, widows, religious and traditional leaders took place in Lantang north and south on the 23rd and 24th day of July 2021 with Prof Elias Nankap Lamle of the centre for conflict management and peace studies University of Jos who made a paper presentation, THE ROLE OF THE LEGISLATORS AND THE ROLE OF EXECUTIVE IN A DEMOCRATIC SETTING

Indeed, Beni's constituency briefing and economic empowerment are anchored on a deliberate program that promotes investment and financial instruments that target millions of unemployed people, hustler enterprises, and farmers to be self-reliant.

Her election into the house of representative has completely changed the conversation and fortune of the good people of plateau, particularly Lantang north and south,

No Wonder the people have signed, sealed and delivered a new slogan ONLY BENI CAN DEFEAT BENI

PLATEAU EMBARKS ON MASSIVE REVENUE DRIVE AS GOVERNOR LALONG PAYS GROUND RENT TO FLAG OFF EXERCISE

Weeks after signing the newly passed Revenue Law and Property and Land Use Charge Law as well as the Plateau Geographic Information Systems Law, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has flagged off a high powered revenue drive with a target to raise the monthly revenue base of the State to about 3 to 5 billion monthly. 

While flagging off the exercise at the Plateau State Internal Revenue Service Headquarters in Jos, the Governor Lalong said the revenue drive is aimed at changing the income of the State to pave way for funding more projects and programmes which are hampered currently because of lack of funds. 

Lalong who paid the ground rent charges for his personal property, said he decided to lead by example in order to demonstrate to the citizens that nobody is above the law or will be left out in the process. 

He said " I am not asking the citizens to do as I SAY, but to do as I DO.  I am not only the Governor, but also Chairman of the Plateau State Revenue Council as stipulated by law. Like the saying goes, leaders lead from the front. Having personally demonstrated this level of civic responsibility as the number one citizen of the State, it means that there is nobody that will default. All of us are subject to the law and those who run against the law will bear the consequences. I therefore expect all citizens particularly political leaders (both elected and appointed) to line up behind me and do same. The time to show leadership has come". 

The Governor said he will not intervene on behalf of any tax defaulter " I plead with every citizen particularly the “big men” to comply because I will not entertain anyone begging me to intervene when the law catches up with you. This is not about me or anyone, but about the law. It is because I do not want to beg anybody or be embarrassed that I am paying my own today" he said.   

He explained that he recently signed into law the Plateau State Revenue (Consolidation) Law; Plateau Property and Land Use Charge Law; Plateau Geographic Information Services Law amongst others aimed at giving legal backing to all revenue generating activities and improving the tax environment. 

The Governor however warned against default as very soon, those wishing to access some services of the Plateau State Government shall be required to show evidence of payment of their taxes. This is very important because we cannot enjoy and claim rights and benefits without corresponding responsibility. 

Executive Chairman of the PSIRS Dashe reaffirmed that the exercise which involves taxpayer sensitization; awareness creation; on-the-spot inspection of registration licenses and permits; is a continuous one that will be sustained. He called on all stakeholders to fulfill their civic responsibility of voluntarily paying all taxes, levies, fees and fines to grow our IGR. 

According to him, after the period of sensitization and persuasion elapses, the Government shall begin enforcement and whoever fails to comply, will face the law. 

After symbolic payment of his ground rent, the Governor and other top government officials paid visits to some business premises to sensitise them and seek their cooperation in the high powered revenue drive. These include First Bank, UBA and Onigbinde Stores all on the Ahmadu Bello Way Terminus. The organisations assured the Governor that they will do their best to ensure that the revenue drive succeeds. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

29th July 2021

PLATEAU GOVERNOR VISITS RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY, CANVASSES LIGHTING MORE COMMUNITIES

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has advocated for the lighting of more rural communities in the State through the deployment of Solar Mini Grid system. 

Governor Lalong who visited the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja to meet with the Managing Director Engr. Ahmad Salihijo and his management team, commended the Agency for carrying out the 234 KWp Shemankar solar mini grid that has become a successful venture lighting up communities and improving the lives of the people. 

He said his visit to the REA was to make another passionate appeal for a Solar Mini-Grid Deployment to Ajikamai, the community hosting the newly established Federal Polytechnic N’yak, Shendam LGA of Plateau State. According to him, as the new Polytechnic takes off, power is a major challenge because currently, the area is not connected to the national grid. 

While appealing for urgent intervention, he said "Specifically, we shall appreciate if the REA program through the World Bank/Central Bank CARES initiative can be extended to the newly established Plateau State Energy Corporation as a means to enable the State government’s desire to deliver power to the Polytechnic and surrounding communities through the off-grid energy approach." 

Lalong said Plateau State energy sector is undergoing reforms with the establishment of the Plateau State Energy Corporation which is being positioned for synergy and policy implementation. He craved the assistance of REA in equipment supply and technical capacity building for the new Corporation. 

He presented other requests to the Managing Director of the REA, urging the agency to partner with the Plateau State Government in expanding NESCO’S power generation capacity both in the existing hydro or exploring other renewables. 

Responding, Managing Director REA Engr. Ahmad Salihijo appreciated the Governor for the visit and assured him that the agency will be captured under various programmes that are ongoing. 

He cited the interventions that will soon be done in 3 markets in Jos namely: Building Materials, Rukuba Market and Katako. Other initiatives that the State is expected to benefit from are the Solar Power Naija program which has five communities. Others already implemented are the 5KW Health Centres project in five primary healthcare centres in the State under COVID-19. 

Salihijo appealed to the Governor to nominate a State focal person that will liaise with the REA in carrying out some of the requests presented to the agency. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

28th July 2021.

Dame Pauline Tallen confers special role recognition award on CDS, General Lucky Irabor.

In continuation of the HeforShe Advocacy campaign in appreciation of  Male Gender Champions, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, OFR, KSG has confered on the Chief of Defence Staff, General LEO Irabor, the "HeforShe" Award of Excellence in appreciation of his overwhelming support to women in the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the recent launch of the Gender Policy for Armed Forces and other pro-gender policies since his assumption of Office.

The investiture event was held at the CDS Conference Hall at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday, 27th July, 2021

The Honourable Minister was accompanied to the event by a full complement of Women in high offices in the UN, ECOWAS, Civil Society Organizations, and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs' Directors.

As well, the Directorate Heads of the Defence Headquarters of the Nigeria Armed Forces were in attendance to support their Defence Chief.  

Dame Tallen assured the Armed Forces' Chiefs and other ranks that as they go to battle against terrorists and bandits who wouldn't give Nigerians peace, that Nigerian women comprising of the mothers, wives and sisters of the soldiers are fervently praying for God's protection for the soldiers and their success on the battle field.

Dame Pauline Tallen in her remarks commended the HQ Nigerian Army for the unprecedented launch of the Gender Policy for the Armed Forces, as this has led to other security forces taking similar steps in launching their gender policy, most recently, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. 

The Minister  further stated that "The Nigerian Military has reported low cases of issues around GBV across its forces, this is largely due to consistent campaigns by the Gender Desk Officers of the Armed Forces". 

She requested  for the followings: 

The "increase of women in the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), as female officers have proven over time to be outstanding, the representation of women in the security sector is quite low and inclusion is extremely important". 

"That the 'Women in Uniform' conference be an annual forum. It is a great platform to show the Nigerian Army's stand for representation and inclusion of women at all facets of the Armed Forces". 

While responding,  General Irabor expressed appreciation for the honour done him and responded further that he shares view of the Honourable Minister, that "women should be given opportunities to showcase themselves, beyond what we see." 

General Irabor disclosed that the 'Women in Uniform' conference has now been approved as an annual forum and "we will do everything to institutionalize it."

"The Nigerian Army", the CDS said has been able to factor women in facets across all training in the Military and will continue to fine-tune this.  We believe that women must be supported, and I urge the Honourable Minister not to relent, we recognize the centrality of women and their values, which is why this support and push is extremely important." 

"As a New HeForShe Advocate, I will do all in my power to push further its objectives, and let's also note that in a bid to promote women in the Armed Forces, the Gender Adviser unit has been upgraded to a Directory."

The Chief of Defence Staff concluded the engagement by also presenting awards to Ms Comfort Lamptey and the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Taline for their consistent advocacy for women rights in Nigeria".

Benjamin Pam.

Haruna Dabin and 11 had been arrested and Arraigned in the Area Court Amper for the destruction of farms produces worth thousands of naira.

By Johnson Paul

Former Plateau State PDP state Chairman and one-time gubernatorial candidate Haruna Dabin and 11 other persons were arrested and arraigned before the Magistrate Court Amper for Criminal Mischief and conspiracy.

Dabin was arrested when he led 11 other persons to mowed down the cultivated farms in his village home town Kalashi in Amper District Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State due to an age-long family land dispute.

Amongst the crops destroyed were soya beans, maize and millet which are set to be valued at about nine hundred thousand nairas.

Speaking to the media the farmers lamented that this is their only source of livelihood, now they don’t know where to turn to. 

The destruction of these crops raises a lot of questions because it happened at a time when a lot of farmlands are been destroyed by unknown men and the tension generated is capable of a breach of peace not only in the state but the country at-large.

In the last month, maize, soya beans, potatoes, peppers and other crops cultivated on various hectares of farmlands have been destroyed in many communities in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Jos South, and Bassa local government areas of the State, causing farmers losses running into millions of Naira.

This is the latest incident that was discovered and the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.

Governor Lalong who was appalled described as callous, criminal, inhuman and wicked, the reported willful destruction of farm crops in some communities in the State by yet to be apprehended criminals.

Governor Lalong while reacting to the ugly development said it is unimaginable that people will go into a farm and mow down flourishing crops that are nearing maturity and expected to be harvested in the coming weeks and months for whatever reason. This according to him is a premeditated act that must be addressed.

Lalong said “the recent case of such intentional decimation of farm crops in Kpachudu, Jebbu Miango in Bassa Local Government Area is condemnable and unacceptable. From the reports, this is a carefully planned and executed act that is not only meant to provoke crisis, suspicion and instability in the area, but also render the victims poor and hungry. What these criminals fail to understand is that such actions will eventually leave the entire State and the country with food shortages where even the perpetrators will not escape”.

PARTING TRIBUTE TO A CARING PATRIOT: LATE BABA ARCH. DASPAN ISHAYA THOMAS

 It took me days to put pen to paper when I got the news of the sudden demise of Late Baba Arch. Daspan Ishaya Thomas, my neighbour.

I was just returning from one of my evening outings when I met a woman and a man discussing the shocking incident. After much lamentations, the duo recounted his good works which climaxed with his love for mankind and dedication to the service of God!

Long before now, a friend once told me about how great Baba was in the eyes of his people back home. Great at home, great in the diaspora as I learnt he once presented himself for the presidency of Nigeria. So willing to serve was this great man of virtue.

Even as an architect, the Late Baba strived to make a mark in the field of law. He was one of the few Nigerians, death or alive, who could represent himself or anyone in any court in the land and win a legal battle. He was trained architect but lived excellent 'Lawyer'' life. The simplest explanation in my modest estimation is imbedded in the magic wand of passion and experience!

Baba Daspan took personal interest and invested his all to fight the course of justice for the defenseless. He practically did that when one Danjuma, a Ngas chap had a terrible encounter with PW LTD, a popular Construction company in the Country. On that fateful day, the chap had a professional accident while working at one of the company's construction sites, an overhead bridge which was just by Late Baba's residence.

Curiously, the construction company denied responsibility for the treatment and compensation of this visible dedicated staff, claiming the victim was not their staff and Baba voluntarily picked up the case against the company. It was meant to be purely a humanitarian service because the victim who narrowly escaped death had no visible means of hiring and  paying for any legal service(s).

Late Baba Daspan had a borehole in his house which became the only nearest and reliable source of drinkable in our neighbourhood. One striking act generosity of Baba, a rare breed per excellence was that he has a borehole where people, neighbours and strangers frequented 24 hours during dry season but the deceased will not complaint. Even when it broke down; Baba Daspan will repair it without demanding any explanation as to who was responsible for the breakdown. That was who this man was and this credible witness is on the lips of toddlers, our children who always go to his hospitality house to fetch water.

Baba Architect was indeed a community leader, a well-respected moral conscience of the neighbourhood. He was a philanthropist, a very humble father and father figure whose only interest is to make life more just, equitable and convenient for all.

The Daspan family were through great agony and travails occasioned by horrifying activities of kidnappers but because of Baba's faith in God, he lived as though nothing happened. Always very free faced and calculative!

Through Baba I have learnt the true meaning of kindness. I have also learnt power of courage and faith in God as antidotes for worrying problems. His life again taught me that professional training does not make a man a professional but passion. With passion the world could make medical doctors out of trained engineers or accountants out of historians. Passion sustained by experience could make all the difference!

When positive passion is on the driver's seat of a man's life, success is sure. That is the main thesis of Baba's mysterious breakthrough in a field not his own.

Road crashes is one of the worst death traps in Nigeria but for how long. It has forcefully snatched on of our finest brands but we do not even have the capacity to ask why.

Anyway, Late Baba Daspan has paid his dues in the land of the living and we can only say Rest in Peace at the others side. Finally, let me sincerely say take heard to the immediate family, our neighbourhood; community, Mangu LGC; Plateau State and Nigeria. The deceased is out of sight to be with the Lord, his Maker but his legacies shall never fade in our dearest memories.

Should this tribute get to you in the great beyond, you might not really know who the author truly is, though a neighbour but Caring patriot, I actually wished I were a poet to curve better lines or a songbird to sing your praise even in death!

(Modest Thoughts with Ayuba Yilgak'ha, July 27, 2021; SMS: 08118161263; Email: loisayuba420@gmail.com)

SAD NEWS: PAPE HAS PASSED AWAY

MR. SUNNY AJILA POPULARLY CALLED PAPE HAS PASSED AWAY FROM A PROTRACTED ILLNESS

Late Pape has worked with several media organizations in Plateau state, 

He was renowned for his fast typing and editing skills.

Pape died on 27 July, 2021 

MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH LORD

 

Diket Plang Felicitates with Joshua Dariye on His Birthday

On behalf of my family, friends, associates, well-wishers in the Central Zone, I wish my dear Leader His excellency Senator Joshua Dariye, a big happy birthday!

I commend your enormous courage and contributions to the growth of democracy on the Plateau and the entire Country.

You have laid the solid foundation of the Fourth Republic in our amiable State and put us on the pedestal of sound democracy, and also served greatly as fulcrum of our unity.

Worthy of commendation were your all-inclusive Leadership style, people oriented projects both as Governor and Senator.

I seize this opportunity and pray for your quick release from the Correctional Home to continue contributing your quota to the development and progress of Plateau and its democracy.

Happy Birthday once again.

Signed:

Hon. Diket Plang

PROF. DUL JOHNSON EMERGES NEW DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR BINGHAM UNIVERSITY.

Professor Dul Johnson of the Department of English is now the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University.

His emergence followed his unanimous election at the 117th Regular meeting of Senate held on 25th May, 2021 at the auditorium of the Faculty of Law soon after his nomination by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. W. B. Qurix. OFR. 

Prof. Dul Johnson was nominated alongside Prof. Michael Akpan, current Dean of the Faculty of Social Science, who in a rare show of solidarity requested the kind permission of the Senate to step down for the senior Professor, whom he described as his elder brother and did not therefore deem it appropriate to contest the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor with him.

The request by Prof. Akpan received a resounding applause from the Senate which thereafter approved the nomination of Prof. Johnson as Deputy Vice Chancellor nominee subject to the approval of the Governing Council of the university.

The nomination of Prof. Dul Johnson was approved by Council at its 56th Regular sitting held on Friday 23rd July 2021.

Prof. Johnson, succeeds Prof. Alexander B. Adelaiye, who has successfully served out his second and final tenure of two years as Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Until his election, the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, was the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and also an Internal Member of Council.    Prof. Dul Johnson is an accomplished Professor of English literature and film studies.  He has taught at the University of Jos, and the Nigerian Film Corporation, Jos.

In 2010, he won the International writers program fellowship to Brown University, Rhode Island, USA, where he spent a semester working on his novel, “Deeper into the Night”.  His other creative works include “Shadows and Ashes” and “Why Women won’t make it to Heaven” amongst others.

His documentary film, “There is Nothing Wrong with my Uncle”, was nominated for best documentary in AMAA 2012, and the Basic Wright Prize for Director at the RAI International Ethnography film festival in Scotland in 2013.

His critical works are widely published both locally and Internationally.  His novels and short stories are also studied in many universities in Nigeria and the United States of America.

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Directorate of Public Affairs 

Office of the Vice-Chancellor 

Bingham University

Prof. Sabastian Maimako is a jinx breaker and a role model- Pharm Pius Kesuwo

At the time when some people most especially public officials go hidden immediately after they left office, the Homecoming of Professor Seddi Sabastian Maimako is akin to the returned of a conqueror from a battle Field.

THE President Goemai Youth Movement Pharm. Pius Kesuwo while, eulogizing the immediate Past Vice-Chancellor of the University Jos Prof. Seddi Sabastian Maimako described him as a jinx breaker and pacesetter who came, saw and conquered, regardless of all challenges.

Pharm. Pius Kesuwo said the radical transformation that the University of Jos witnessed during his tenure is extraordinary, Goemai Youths today stands proud amongst its peers in the state because of the amazing accomplishments of people like Sabastian Maimako.

The Goemai Youths President further said, aside from the level of dignitaries that accompanied him to his home town as he goes to the altar in thanksgiving to the Lord, the large crowds and the outpouring of accolades and commendation are heartwarming and a called to some of our elders that whatever we are doing, the world is watching. He said, the former Vice-Chancellor reaching out to both the poor and those that don’t have anybody to stand for them is extraordinary.

He called on the youths to emulate Professor, Sabastian in all that they do, let them strive to be a pacesetter in every endeavour they find themselves.

Pharm Kesuwo while thanking the former VC for writing his name in goal said, Goemai youths will continue to remember his good deeds and pray that God will open more doors for him to continue impacting on humanity.   

SHENDAM TOWN WAS SET AGOG AS HON. KOMSOL COMMISSIONS MULTI-MILLION NAIRA PROJECTS. DISTRIBUTES SIX TRAILERS LOAD OF FERTILIZERS, APPOINTS 102 PAs.

As evident from the excitement, the joy and happiness will remain fresh for quite a long time in the hearts of the people of Shendam, Mikang and Quan-Pan Federal Constituency as Hon. Alphonsus Longgap Komsol distributed six trailer loads of fertilizer, commissions twenty-three furnish three classrooms blocks, two ICT Centres with over one hundred and fifty computers and offers letters of appointments to over one hundred and two Personal Assistances.

The member representing Shendam, Mikang and Quan-Pan at Federal Constituency has written his

name with goals on the annals of history considering the arrays of politicians that accompanied him to witness this laudable epoch-making event- the presentation of his two years score-cards.

Commissioning the praiseworthy projects Hon. Komsol along side his colleague in the Lower House of the National Assembly, the Member representing Balanga/Biliri Federal Constituency, Hon. Victor Mela Danzaria, Shendam Local Government Chairman, Hon. Alex Nantuaam, commissioned the well-furnished computers and furniture Information Communication Technology, ICT, Centres at Kwapkuwa and Gidan Adamu. 

Speaking during the commissioning, Komsol said he was inspired to construct the ICT centres because of the challenges students face when writing the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB, exam. 

At the town hall meeting notable artists such Dan- Gwari from Kano, Dan Angas from Pankshin and Mikang boys spiced up the events as National Association of Nigerians Student (NANS) Zone C presented an award of best performing Reps member of the year. The National Association of Mikang Students and Shendam, Mikang and Quan-Pan Youths Development and Progressive Movement are not left behind as each presented an award to him.

THE RUNDOWN OF HON KOMSOL ALPHONSUS LONGAP SCORECARD IN HIS CONSTITUENCY

1. Constructions of 22 three classroom blocks spread across the constituency
2. Construction and equipping of two ICT centres
3. Construction of Yashi-Delrit and Gun road.
4. Drilling of 30 hand boreholes
5. Drilling of 20 motorized boreholes
6. Distribution of six trailers of fertilizers to farmers
7. Sponsoring of 3000 students to write JAMB examinations
8. Installation of 500 solar street light
9. Empowerment of 50 women with N5000 each
10. Rehabilitation of Sabon Gida, Bakin Kogi bridge which was on the verge of collapse.
11. Reintroducing the bill for the establishment of Federal Polytechnic Shendam has been approved.
12. Distribution of relief materials to victims of the flood.
13. Distribution of personal protective equipment as well as palliatives to constituents during COVID 19 pandemic
14. Distribution and Christmas and Sallah packages during festive seasons.