GOVERNOR LALONG CONDEMNS ATTACKS IN RUKUBA ROAD; ASKS SECURITY TO FISH OUT TROUBLE MAKERS

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has warned trouble makers bent on fomenting trouble in Plateau State to desist as the Government will not allow any form of lawlessness to disrupt the peace of the State. 

Governor Lalong while reacting to the reported skirmishes around Rukuba road general area in Jos where some persons were reportedly killed including innocent commuters, condemned the act and immediately directed security agencies to swiftly identify and arrest the perpetrators while dominating the area to restore calm. 

Lalong said the attacks on innocent citizens no matter their backgrounds will never be tolerated in Plateau State and those who are found to be behind such attacks will be dealt with decisively to serve as deterrence and restore public order. 

The Governor however commends security agencies for their immediate response leading to the arrest of some suspects and the restoration of calm to the area. 

While commiserating with the families of those affected, the Governor assured all law abiding citizens that security has been beefed up around the area as well as the entire metropolis to forestall further breach of the peace. 

He reminds the citizens to remain vigilant and be security conscious in reporting suspicious persons and behaviour within their domains to enable law enforcement agencies respond appropriately. 

Meanwhile, the Governor has directed the Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Abok Atu to visit the areas and ascertain the situation as well as ensure that those injured receive adequate medical attention. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

14th August 2021.

We are implementing a lot of innovative programmes and activities deliberately designed to address lack and want among the vulnerable population-Tallen

 GOODWILL MESSAGE BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS, DAME
PAULINE K. TALLEN, OFR, KSG AT THE 65TH NATIONAL COUNCIL ON EDUCATION HELD AT THE CAMP VIEW EVENT CENTRE, JALINGO, TARABA STATE ON THE 12TH AUGUST, 2021.

Protocols

To the glory of God, it is indeed heartwarming to be able to gather again at this 65th Edition of the National Council on Education in the face of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, which has been left in its trails tales of woes and pains. Like we always say, life will not stop for the Pandemic and so we must continue to move on. 

In appreciation of life, I want to ask that you all join me as we observe a one-minute silence in honour of all those of our loved ones who lost their lives as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. May their souls rest in peace. 

As a critical partner in the crusade to contribute to a Nigeria Fit for All, this is the best place to be at this time. I, therefore, want to thank and congratulate my brothers and colleagues, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba for inviting me to this year’s edition of the National Council on Education.

The theme “Eradicating Out-Of-School Children Phenomenon: A Tool for the Achievement of Education 2030 Agenda”, resonates with the aspiration of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs towards promoting an enabling environment for improved child education, including the education of the girl-child in Nigeria.  

Children represent a continuity of life, which is hinged on the progress of our Nation and must therefore be raised in a good environment that speaks to their formation through education and basic life-saving skills. Therefore, all hand must be on deck to ensure that every Nigerian child is in school.  Eradicating Out-Of-School Children Phenomenon is a collective responsibility that cannot be left only to Government, hence families and society must mobilize to support the goal. This can only be done through strategic partnership and collaboration as evidenced in my presence here today to support my brothers at this Meeting. I want to appeal to the State Commissioners of Education to work closely with their Women Affairs counterparts and civil society organizations, as well as religious groups to achieve the aim. We may not be able to completely eradicate it, but we can reduce it to its barest minimum if we all commit to it.  

It is estimated that girls constitute the highest number of the 13.5 million out of school children and those not receiving any form of training. It is most worrisome that despite ongoing good initiatives in the education sector, the situation seems to be deferring solutions. Several pull and push factors have been attributed to this. 

In demonstrating our commitment to this goal, the Ministry had in June 2021 organized a National Policy Dialogue on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners. This programme provided a platform for the Federal Government of Nigeria to recommit to ending violence against children with an emphasis on 7 key areas of commitment. In the words of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who was represented by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON “The Government remains committed to implementing the recommendations of its recent convenings on Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria and ensuring that no child shall be subjected to physical, mental or emotional injury, abuse, neglect or maltreatment, or subjected to torture, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.” 

In the face of crisis, as recently witnessed with the spike in gender-based violence during lockdown measures put in place by the Government to curb the ravaging effects of COVID-19, the girl-child and women were most affected.  We have had an increase in the number of reported cases of child molestation, (especially girls) in schools by caregivers, sex for marks (even at secondary levels), rape of young girls on the way to school, poor water, hygiene and sanitation conditions, which keep girls out of school during their menstrual cycles. Other factors include early marriages, cultism, drug abuse, ignorance on the part of parents, hidden charges on the cost of education, even when education is said to be free, kidnapping for ransom, targeting girls and recent boys as weapons of war, general insecurity, poor quality of teachers, poor infrastructure, etc.

In continuation of our pursuit to implement the National Strategy to End Child Marriage 2016, which is currently undergoing review, we have obtained approval from the Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation for the creation of the Girl-Child Development Division under the Child Development Department of the Ministry to provide a specific institutional mechanism for addressing issues regarding the girl child in Nigeria. We have also embarked on intensive advocacies and sensitizations to State Governors, Wives of Governors, traditional leaders, Honourable Speakers of State House of Assembly of the States yet to pass the Child Rights Act into law to do so in the best interest of the Nigerian child. 

Ladies and gentlemen, you will agree with me that poverty has been a major factor in child marriage in the Country. As a Ministry saddled with the onerous responsibilities to improve the lives and livelihood of Nigerian women, children and other vulnerable groups, we are implementing a lot of innovative programmes and activities deliberately designed to address lack and want among the vulnerable population especially women, children and families in distress. One of such is the Launch of an encompassing project tagged "Campaign to Support Girl-Child Education in Nigeria," in 2020. One of the falls out of this is our recent launch of the Emergency Pad Bank to cater for the needs of women and girls during their monthly menstruation period in emergency situations as part of activities to mark the 2021 Menstrual Hygiene Day. It is important that this is replicated in all schools and workplaces at the State and Local Government levels.

As a nation, there are daunting security challenges, mistrust and ethnic cleavages, but we must come together beyond our traditional and tribal differences and work towards advancing concrete actions to interact, develop action plans and establish a network for effective partnership among stakeholders to support President Muhammadu Buhari to achieve the goal of the Next Level Agenda.

I thank you all, Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria. God bless you all.

GOVERNOR LALONG URGES PLATEAU FARMERS TO EMBRACE FLOWER PRODUCTION

Governor Simon Bako Lalong is urging farmers in Plateau State to take interest in flower production which is economically viable and in demand at the international market. 

Governor Lalong who met with some French investors in Jos after their two day visit to the State said his administration is determined to return the State to the export of flowers which was popular in the 70s and 80s. 

He said already, some farmers in the State are making progress in the cultivation of flowers and attracting demands from within and outside the country. He said this has reinforced the resolve of the Government to encourage and support interested farmers to go into the production. 

The Governor said with the designation of the Yakubu Gowon Airport as a Cargo Airport, the export of flowers will be seamless. This he said will be complemented by the Inland Container Terminal which is being activated. 

Earlier, leader of the French team, Yan Fortunato said after their visit which took them to six Local Government Areas of the State, they were convinced by the enormous potentials of the State in agriculture which need to be developed through mechanization and improved practices. 

He said the team which was visiting Nigeria on behalf of some business partners in France, has identified areas such potato production and value chain development, flower production and export, cashew production and processing as well as forest development. 

The team promised to convey their findings to their partners and return within a short time to continue the process of partnership with the State in establishing their businesses. 

Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Hosea Finangwai said the State already has a structure for agric business and partnerships particularly on areas such as potato production that is currently being supported by the African Development Bank. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

12th August 2021.

LEARNING TO GROW BY CORRECTION

"When you erect defences against your inadequacies and try to hide your faults, you close the door to a vital source of self-knowledge. And in so doing, you deny yourself the joy of growing."! These lines were extracted from an anonymous devotional piece sent me on WhatsApp for today, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 titled, "Be teachable today". Modest Thoughts found it profound to share with you for self instruction and evaluation. You may wished to read through it again and again to get the life changing message.

Raising defence against wrong doing is a proof that the action  was deliberate. A man who behaves in such manner incubates lawlessness and when in power propagates impunity. 

Impunity is the bane of developement in most developing countries like Nigeria where institutions are very weak. In these climes, people who cannot take corrections seem to be in the majority in the public space. Public office holders who cannot tolerate even constructive criticisms perpetrate lawlessness with reckless abandon!

How long can this continue? In societies where there are no laws; people are governed by oral norms, protocols or conventions. Where there are laws, constitutionalism, the act of living through the dictates of constitution apply. In the absence of this, the conscience of man is always there to convict men of any wrongdoing!

When a man's conscious becomes condensed or is in a state of deprivity, he becomes a dangerous specie. He can kill and nothing pricks his conscience. Such personality could even boast about his crime!

All sadists, murderers of all sorts be they terrorists, bandits, kidnapprs, etc.; tyrants, despots, racists, traffickers (human and drugs) are altered beings whose humanity is not the same as it were at creation.

Human beings can default but to defend it is inhuman. No human person is error free but the surest antidote to this infinite fallibility is to deal with pride by surmounting the courage to make correction (s). That is the only way left for the redemption of a man in a falling world!  

(Modest Thoughts with Ayuba Yilgak'ha, August 11, 2021; SMS: 08118161263)

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL TO ESTABLISH PEACE CENTRE IN JOS

Rotary International is to establish a Peace Centre in Jos as part of its social responsibility for the consolidation of peace and harmony in Plateau State. 

The 13th District Governor of District 9125 Ayoola Oyedokun stated this when he led members of the District on a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Little Rayfield Jos . 

Ayoola said they were at the Government House to introduce the new leadership and also explain the areas of focus for his tenure. He said the vision of his administration is along the general theme which is Serve to Change Lives. 

He listed areas of intervention to include water and sanitation, environment, medical, family planning as well as reconstruction and rehabilitation of IDPs among others. 

Ayoola commented Governor Lalong for his contributions and participation in Rotary activities as an member who has done so much not only for his Jos South Club and the District in general. He asked him to continue to support the activities of the body and also woo more members. 

Governor Lalong while welcoming the team said the State Government has been very happy with its relationship with Rotary International which has supported the people of the State in various ways. 

Lalong presented the certificate of occupancy of the land for the proposed Peace Centre to the Rotary Governor and assured them that the State Government would support the establishment of the Centre which is in line with the three point policy vision of the Rescue Administration. 

He wished the new District Governor well and also assured him that he will continue to play his role as an active rotarian. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

11th August 2021.

REVENUE MOBILIZATION TEAM MEETS GOVERNOR LALONG OVER DEVELOPMENT FUND

Sequel to the application by the Plateau State Government to access funds from the Development of Natural Resources Fund, the Committee on Fiscal Efficiency and Budget from the Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission Abuja has visited Jos to carry out an assessment of the State's submission. 

The Committee which was led by its Chairman Alhaji Adamu Shettimma Dibal, met with Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Rayfield Jos. 

Alhaji Dibal said the submission of Plateau State for accessing funding from the Resources Fund is in line with the guidelines setting up the fund which is for the provision funding for development of natural resources across the country. 

He assured the Governor that after its visit, the Committee will give its report to the Commission for further consideration and approval. 

Governor Lalong in a response thanked the Committee for the visit and said the State was reknown for potentials in agriculture, solid minerals and tourism which are areas that the funds will be applied to when approved. 

He assured the Committee that Plateau State Government under his leadership is passionate about developing the potentials of the State and creating jobs for its teeming youth in order to reduce restiveness and crimes. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

Director of Press & Public Affairs to the

Governor of Plateau State. 

11th August 2021.

NGOs undertake intervention in Plateau communities

NGOs undertake intervention in Plateau communities

Mathew Delkes

Concerned by misinformation about Covid-19 vaccine and the recent ravaging impact of cholera especially in rural communities in Plateau state, ConnexUs in collaboration with Assist the Poor Foundation undertook a mobilization campaign for Covid-19 vaccine rollout and prevention of cholera outbreak in the State.

The intervention which was funded by the European Union had the theme “Combating Misinformation and Building Trust: The Role of Stakeholders” and took place on July 28 and 31, 2021 at Tatu village in Heipang District and Angwan Baki, a suburb in Jos South LGA respectively, bringing together traditional and community leaders, religious leaders, women and youth leaders, political leaders and other stakeholders in the communities.

Speaking in the various communities in a language they understand, a medical expert, Catherine Kangyang Choji took time to debunk the rumours going round on social media that those who took the vaccine will die in 2 years and that a bulb can be lit or a metal or phone can stick when placed where a person is vaccinated saying it is unfounded as it has been tried and proved wrong.

She encouraged the pubic to ensure hygienic leaving and boil water from open sources such as streams and rivers while urging them to build toilets to avoid open defecation. According to her, vomiting and diarrhea are the basic symptoms of cholera which is deadly when not given urgent medical attention calling on them to immediately seek medical attention once someone is having such symptoms.

The Director, Primary Health Care, Barkin Ladi, Ngo Garos Dungo who was visibly excited thanked the NGOs for collaborating to create awareness in the most vulnerable communities in the state where cholera especially, which is preventable, is ravaging their lives due to ignorance saying “we have had rising cases of cholera from Tatu and Heipang villages recently and we were preparing to come for awareness campaign in these communities.”

She urged the people to adhere to Covid-19 prevention protocols and avoid contracting cholera saying things were difficult for them as such expending on what is preventable was unwise and would further add to the hardship they were facing.

In their separate remarks, Gwom Tatu, Da Gyang Sok and Gwom Tuffa, Da Gyang Daja, expressed gratitude to ConnexUs and Assist the Poor Foundation for the community engagement saying they were a population that predominantly lack access to news and social media thereby relying on second hand information which leaves them with no option for discernment.

Speaking with our correspondent in an interview, the Executive Director/Chief Executive, Assist the Poor Foundation, Mr. Abuh Emmanuel noted that the organization has been undertaking intervention programs such as community engagements, stakeholders’ intervention and advocacy since its inception in 2020.

He explained that the misinformation about the covid vaccine is a serious drawback to the fight against covid especially with the new delta variant which is more deadly saying an outbreak will be devastating as the communities lack basic health care facilities. He noted that the vaccines are safe and prevention key.

Mr. Yahaya Kurutsi Shimfe, ConnexUs influencer for change and Senior Programme Manager Assist the Poor Foundation tasked participants to step down the information in Churches, Mosques, schools markets saying they targeted stakeholders specifically “because we know they have so much influence on their subjects, whatever they say is taken seriously and it is obvious that we cannot assemble everybody, so the stakeholders will step down this message,” he said.

According to him the number of persons who turned out for the event in the communities where it was held shows that the people were hungry for information about covid-19 and cholera prevention while expressing optimism for a change of behaviour towards covid-19 pandemic and cholera outbreak.

He noted that ConnexUs is a global platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing with presence in Iraq, Lebanon, Namibia, Nigeria and so many countries of the world, which was the brainchild of Search for Common Grounds and funded by the European Union.

Highlight of the events included talks, demonstrations on how to wash hands properly and how to appropriately apply hand sanitiser, presentation of buckets and soaps to schools, Churches, Mosques and markets for hand washing while face masks, hand sanitisers and handbills were distributed to all who attended. 

PHOTO GALLERY OF THE EVENTS

NORTH CENTRAL PEOPLES FORUM VISITS GOVERNOR LALONG, EMPHASIZE SECURITY AND UNITY

The North Central Peoples Forum (NCPF) has maintained that there must be more proactive measures to address the security situation in the country and particularly in the North Central region. 

The group made the call when they visited Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State to condole with in him over the recent spate of attacks in some communities of Plateau State and other States of the North Central part of Nigeria as well as introduce the body to him. 

The Forum was led by its BOT Chairman, Lt. Gen. Sen. Jeremiah Timbut Usaini who said they are in the office on behalf of the people of North Central Zone of Nigeria to assure the Governor and the people of the State of their readiness to support and encourage and partner with his administration. He said the Forum comprises of people of different religions, ethnic and political leanings, cutting across the North Central States of Nigeria. These include, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, Kogi, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 

Useni further explained that the purpose of the group is to unite its people in ensuring that peace and stability is sustained; rapid industrialization is facilitated; sound policies and process that will ensure that the massive minerals and agricultural endowment are adequately harnessed; and good policies are embraced for good governance, stability and progress of the region and Nigeria as a whole. 

He also said the North Central Peoples Forum is a platform with men and women from different works of life who have had the opportunity of serving this nation in various capacities and are ready to serve its people by giving it a voice to be heard. 

The Forum commended Governor Lalong for all the efforts he has been making in keeping Plateau and thereafter inaugurated him into the college of PATRONS of the Forum that comprises of former Presidents, Head of State, Governors, Senate Presidents, Deputy Senate Presidents and Deputy Speakers of House of Representatives. 

In his response, Governor Lalong thanked the Forum for not relenting despite the challenges faced in seeing that the forum came into existence and stable. 

The Governor Lalong described Gen Usaini as a man with the interest of Plateau and the Nation at heart, patriotic in nature who keeps political differences aside for the good of mankind, North Central and the Nation at large. 

He said it is timely to have the North Central Peoples Forum because other zones have equally formed their forum for the purpose of cooperation. 

He called on all to imbibe the principle of peace which are anchored on justice and fairness without which there will be no peace, tolerance and goodwill that could stimulate the sharing of ideas on comparative advantage for the development of the North Central Zone. 

He pledged commitment to the cause of the Forum and to support all programmes of the Forum with the believe that it will guide the zone through restoration of peace because once there is peace in the North Central Zone, there will be peace in Nigeria.      

Dr. Makut Simon Macham

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

10th August 2021

THE FACE OF HOPE

 

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. 

PLATEAU AND CROSS RIVER GOVERNORS MEET FRENCH AMBASSADOR/INVESTORS ON AGRICULTURE, SOLID MINERALS

iPlateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong and his Cross River counterpart Ben Ayade were at the French Embassy in Abuja to meet with the Ambassador Jerome Pasquier and some investors from France who are on a visit to the two States to discuss areas of investment particularly in potatoes production and value chain development. 

Governor Lalong recalled his visit to the Ambassador in January this year where they discussed wide areas of cooperation and investment. During the discussions, Lalong had intimated the envoy of the vast potentials in agriculture, solid minerals, tourism and education, asking the Ambassador to facilitate investors into Plateau from his country. 

He expressed happiness that despite COVID-19 restrictions, the Ambassador has been able to facilitate the visit of the investors who have come to the country to look at the agricultural investment opportunities in Plateau and Cross River  States on behalf of some clusters of the business community in France. 

The Governor reminded the Ambassador that the Plateau Investment and Economic Summit is coming up next month and is expected to further unlock the economic opportunities of the State and woo investors to bring in their resources and create jobs. 

The French Ambassador to Nigeria assured the Governors that the two investors were in the country specifically to look at agricultural opportunities in areas of potato farming, preservation and marketing and well as exotic crops and flowers that are in high demand around the world. He said more linkages were being arranged to ensure that the relationship is beneficial to both parties. 

Earlier, Governor Lalong had granted audience to the investors at the Governor's lodge, Asokoro where he told them that the potato value chain programme of the State is on course and the partnership of the private sector is needed. 

The investors are expected to visit Plateau State for further engagements. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

9th August 2021

GOVERNOR LALONG VOWS TO CONFRONT INSECURITY; HARPS ON DOCUMENTING IDEAS DURING DEDICATION OF FOUR BOOKS PUBLISHED BY COCIN PRESIDENT.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed regret that despite the huge investment of the State in enhancing the capacity of security agencies in the State to confront criminals, the attacks on communities particularly in Bassa and Riyom have not stopped. 

Governor Lalong was speaking at the COCIN Headquarters Jos during the dedication of four books published by COCIN President Rev. Prof. Dacholom Datiri. 

The Governor said the recent attacks in Bassa and Riyom LGAs was regrettable and coming shortly after the State Government spent resources to purchase and distribute 50 patrol vehicles and 200 motorcycles to the security agencies. 

Lalong while sympathising with the people said the time has come for everyone to provide the first line of security by gathering intelligence, passing same to security agencies as well taking all necessary steps to guard against vulnerability. He vowed to continue to fight insecurity and promote peace building. 

On the books published by the COCIN President,  Lalong charged Nigerians, particularly those in position of influence to document their ideas and activities so as to pass knowledge and valuable history to guide the upcoming generati 

Governor Lalong who praised Rev. Datiri for putting down his ideas which contain some of his sermons and experiences in four books, described the act as commendable as it will assist in educating the citizens particularly youths who need information and historical background to many issues. 

Lalong said that is why his administration has not only worked hard to enhance the quality of public education, but also supported religious organisations and the private sector to provide quality education to the citizens. 

On the recently approved Karl Kumm University Vom, the Governor urged the leadership of COCIN which is the proprietor of the Institution to step in and resolve pending issues with the host community which are threatening the take off of the school. 

Chairman of the occasion Prof. Suleiman Bogoro represented by Prof. Gofwen described the publications as very valuable considering the messages contained therein which touch on several aspects that deal with the building of a better society. 

The Author, COCIN President, Rev. Prof. Datiri said he decided publish the four books to address key issues that relate to the interaction between human beings and their relationship with God. 

The books are entitled: Becoming Kingdom Citizens; Being an Overcomer; Designed for Fruitfulness; and Imitating Christ. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

8th August 2021.

LETEP DABANG SENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE IRIGWE NATION AND OTHERS.

Communities in Plateau State have been encouraged to rally round one another as a way to wade off enemies who do not mean well for the peaceful coexistence of the state.

Hon Letep Dabang in a message of hope to the Irigwe Nation over the senseless and deliberate attacks on its people by those he described as enemies of peace said every single human life is sacred as such no man has the right to terminate.

Reacting to the gruesome murder of innocent citizens and the destruction of properties as well as mowing down of food crops,Letep Dabang said no man with blood in him will see this as normal and even go to sleep after carrying out such a despicable act.

Describing as one too many such devilish acts on the peaceful people of the irigwe in Bassa LGA,some communities of Riyom and others,the chieftain called on the people to advance a more approach on local vigilance so as to augment efforts that the conventional security agencies will provide.

Letep Dabang therefore called on security agents to be more proactive in responding to distress calls as well as privileged information that are always dished out by residents prior to some of these attacks.

He commended efforts of the affected communities in promoting peace saying it remains a panacea for development.

Letep Dabang advocated more efforts by relevant stakeholders to ensure people are safe and carry about their activities in an atmosphere of peace.

He then prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed in the senseless attacks and commended spirited individuals and organizations that are putting in efforts to cushion the hardship being faced by the people at this moment.

LETEP DABANG SYMPATHISES WITH CHIEF IMAM OVER DEATH OF WIFE.

Hon Chief Letep Dabang has sent words of condolences to the Chief Imam of the Jos Central Mosque,Sheikh Lawal Adam over the death of his wife,Hajiya Amina.

In a message,Letep Dabang said the death  of the Late Hajiya Amina Lawal Adam on the second of August indeed is tragic to the family as she had played a unique role in the quest for peace and unification of the people in various ways.

He described her as a mother to all irrespective of religious and ethic diversities which had seen her played various intervention efforts in the state and beyond.

Letep Dabang called on the husband,the Chief Imam of the Jos Central Mosque,Sheikh Lawal Adam,the children,family,muslim community and the state to take it as the will of Allah and prayed God to grant her soul Aljanna Firdausi.