Hon. Pam Bot-Mang Bags IPA award of excellence amidst the outpouring of accolades and commendations

 Hon. Pam Bot-Mang Bags IPA award of excellence amidst the outpouring of accolades and commendations

There was an outpouring of accolades and praises as high-profile politicians,
Commissioners, lawmakers, friends, and well-wishers gathered to witness the bestowment of an award of an outstanding performance by the Independent Publishers Association on Hon Pam Bot-Mang,  Commissioner of Works and also the running mate to Dr Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda APC Gubernatorial candidates of Plateau State.

As part of its tradition of appreciating and also showering accolades on people who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding performance both in private and public life, IPA has once again identified and deemed its searchlight on the Hon. Pam Botmang; having keenly observed and cherished the numerous services he has rendered.

While presenting the award Hon. Pam Botmang, the Chairman of Independent Publishers Association Shabul Mazadu said, just as a goal fish has no hidden place Pam Botmang's outstanding performance and pedigree, humility, vision, and penchant for prosperity, unity, and progress, endeared Dr, Nentawe Yilwada, the APC gubernatorial candidate to pick him as running mate seeing they float on the same visionary pedestal of transforming Plateau into a glorious haven.

Shabul pointed out that Pam Botmang is a goal-getter who in his mid-twenties, started his traversing in service to the society, where he embarked on his journey in the private sector at Hamstang Limited in Lagos, as a commercial officer, and progressed to commercial Manager and General Manager.

He said, while also in the private sector, he held many positions both in associations and organizations some at the same time and others at different intervals such as playing a role as a Director of Grand Cereals and Oil Mills Ltd Jos, Nigeria from 2015–2018. He was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indigenous Shipping Agents & Operators Association of Nigeria (ISAOAN) Lagos, Nigeria 2011 – 2018; he was also a Director, Tenti Greens Farms Ltd Vom, Nigeria 2009 – 2018; Managing Director/CEO, Sapphire Shipping Limited Lagos, Nigeria 2009 – 2018; An indigenous and fully licensed shipping and logistics service company within major seaports and airports across the country with the headquarters in Lagos Nigeria.

Sbabul commended Pam Botmang's dexterity and determination in handling different and many positions at the same time, noting that he has proven his sagacity in many fields of life’s endeavours, and a workaholic in whom there is no sluggishness.

In his quest of giving back to his mother state, Plateau, Pam left the comfort zone of Lagos and accepted to serve the state as Commissioner of Works.

The event, which took place on July 19, 2022, at his Dangana Crescent home in Jos, Plateau State, was attended by some of his colleagues, including Hon. Dan Manjang, Commissioner for Information, Hon. Dan Phillip Hirkop, and Commissioner for Higher Education, Hon. Gyang Musa, Commissioner for Science and Technology, the Director Dialogue and Reconciliation Centre Reverend. Father Blaise Agwom, and some APC stalwarts.

Other dignitaries who attended the historic occasion included Hon. Gideon Dandereng, Executive Chairman of Jos South LGC and APC flag bearer for Jos South – Jos East House Representatives, some of his Councillors, Hon. Davou Dung (Daf-D) former APC Aspirant for Jos South – Jos East House Representatives and youth representatives from the state.

Hon Dan Manjang who spoke on behalf of the Plateau State Commissioners showers accolades on IPA and described them as genuine journalists and a worthy group also described Shabul Mazadu and Prince Valentine Adese as dogged fighters and journalists of repute in the state

Hon Dan Manjang described Hon Pam Bot-Mang as a strong-willed person whose passion for service delivery is outstanding.

The chairman Dangana Crescent community association eulogized Hon Pam Bot-Mang as a peaceful and loving person and the community is truly proud of him.

Speaking to journalists at the event, the Chairman of Jos South Local Government Council, Hon. Gideon Dandereng, who led a high power delegation, including the majority of the members of the Council’s Legislative Arm, expressed his appreciation to IPA for choosing Hon. Pam Bot-Mang is the recipient of the meritorious Award.

He said “Let me start by congratulating those who were able to recognize him. As far as we are concerned, we are aware that Pam Bot-Mang has given employment to several youths from this state and across tribal lines. He has shown leadership.

“To me, he is a detribalized Nigerian, and I think this award is appropriate. With this development, I now think the APC made the right choice in selecting him as Dr Nentawe Yilwatda’s running mate.”

Hon Dandereng also shower accolades on Dr Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda APC Gubernatorial candidate of Plateau State says his style of campaigning stands him out from other candidates. Noting that over time, all of his discussions have been issued-based, and now that he has included Hon. Pam Bot-Mang to streamline the system. We all envision the ideal Plateau State and want to leave a legacy to the generation next. He added.