GOVERNOR LALONG CHARGES NIGERIANS TO SUPPORT GODLY ASPIRANTS FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

GOVERNOR LALONG CHARGES NIGERIANS TO SUPPORT GODLY ASPIRANTS FOR PUBLIC OFFICE 

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has charged Nigerians to be circumspect and deliberate in their choice of public office holders by supporting candidates who have the fear of God and respect for humanity. 

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Governor Lalong was speaking at the 1st General Assembly of Catholics in Politics and Catholic Business Leaders in Abuja. 

Lalong said Nigerians of all faiths must fully participate in the political process before, during and after elections by ensuring that candidates that vie for public office posess godly principles that will guide them to govern with the fear of God and do justice to all. 

He said bringing Catholic politicians and captains of industry under one roof to discuss their roles in the Nigerian project at this particular time is very significant, because the nation is in dire need of godly men and women to champion the rebirth that will lead Nigeria to achieving its national aspirations. 

The Governor said Christians and indeed Catholics are taught to follow the principles laid out by God in the Bible and the examples left by Jesus Christ, such that they will always make a difference wherever they find themselves. 

He emphasized that the forum provides the participants an opportunity to discuss the challenges confronting Nigeria such as insecurity, corruption, violence, diseases, poverty, and poor infrastructure with a view to peer-reviewing one another and giving stewardship of their responsibilities in various offices. 

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo commended the Catholic Church for organising the General Assembly which is in line with its long tradition of speaking truth to power and creating consciousness among citizens. 

He said the theme of the meeting is hinged on Catholic social teaching which harps on the common good as a basis for public service and governance. 

Osinbajo said the pursuit of the common good pushes people in or out of positions of authority, to seek equal treatment, fairness, justice, and human rights of others outside their ethnic, religious, political and other affiliations. 

He said raising leaders with such qualities in Nigeria will require that parochial interests are put aside in all leadership recruitment processes. This he argued cannot be achieved accidentally because Christians have to fully participate and commit to build bridges across religious, ethnic, social and economic lines. 

Guest Speaker Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Mathew Hassan Kukah represented by Rev. Fr. Raymond, speaking on the theme "Moral Principles in Catholic Teachings and the Nigerians Political Business Life", said the Catholic social teaching prescribes that participantion in governance is beyond elections. 

He said leaders, particularly those who profess to be men and women of faith must live sacrificially, shun evil, love one another, embrace honesty and righteousness as well as remember always that heaven is their goal as their lives on earth are tenured. 

He warned politicians to desist from using the Church for personal and selfish political gains, stating that the Church is not a political party and embraces candidates of all political parties who are God fearing and ready to serve honestly and build a better nation. 

Deputy Governors of Edo, Osun, Cross Rivers State as well as the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Dame Nora Dadu'ut gave goodwill messages at the event. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

28th January 2022.

PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT TO PARTNER WITH SIGHTSAVERS FOR ENEHNCED EYE HEALTH PROGRAM

PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT TO PARTNER WITH SIGHTSAVERS FOR ENEHNCED EYE HEALTH PROGRAM

Plateau State Government is to partner with Sightsavers, an international organisation in establishing a comprehensive eye health program throughout the State.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong stated this while receiving the Country Director of Sightsavers Nigeria and Ghana, Dr. Sunday Isiyaku at the Government House Jos.

He said the partnership is based on his earlier visit to the United Kingdom where he interacted with the global leaders of the organisation and a subsequent request for the partnership which is aimed at addressing the challenges of eye health in Plateau State particularly in the rural areas.

Lalong said one of his passions is to see that people who are living with disabilities in any form get assistance and reprieve through deliberate steps such as the one being taken in the partnership with Sightsavers.

He thanked the team for the visit and assured them that the Plateau State Government was ready to play its part in the partnership by paying its counterpart funding and also making facilities and personnel available for training and actual operation.

Earlier, Country Director Sightsavers Nigeria and Ghana Dr. Isiyaku said they were in Plateau on the directive of the global office which responded to the communication sent to it by the Governor for partnership.

He said a three year partnership is being proposed and will support the establishment of a State owned comprehensive eye health program that is well coordinated, accessible, affordable and sustainable based on national policies and guidelines for the over 4 million people of Plateau State.

Dr. Isiyaku said in 2021, a survey was carried out which showed that there was a significant gap in eye health in Plateau State which needs to be addressed immediately to save many citizens from going blind. This he said will involve manpower training, improvement of infrastructure and advocacy. 

The Country Director asked the Governor to approve health facilities in the Central and Southern Zones; commit to pay counterpart funds; fund budget lines for eye health; and work towards improving the human resource in the eye health sector.

Head of the Christoffel Blinden Mission (CBM) also assured the Governor that they will partner together with Sightsavers to achieve the mission.

 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

26th January 2022

 

2023 Governorship Elections: Group Urges Plateau State APC to Adopt David Victor Dimka as Candidate

2023 Governorship Elections : Group Urges Plateau State APC to Adopt David Victor Dimka as Candidate.

Members of Plateau Youth For Better Future (PYFBF) have advocated for the adoption of Rtd.Comptroller David Victor Dimka fsi as the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Plateau State. 

According to them, the DVD leader has all it takes to succeed Governor Simon Bako Lalong come 2023.

 "He is the most qualified and credible aspirant among all who will be able to galvanize, mobilize and also be acceptable by the people of Plateau State in 2023", they said.

The group's position was made known in Jos, the Plateau State capital,  yesterday when some members of the _DVD_ _Diaspora_ _Movement_ paid them a solidarity visit in their office in Jos.

While welcoming the members of DVD Diaspora Movement in their office on behalf of PYFBF ,the National Coordinator of the group, BarristerTheophilus Paul thanked the DVD Diaspora Movement for their visit, and further encouraged them to continue to show their unflinching support for aspiration of the Leader of DVD Movement vision(David, Victor Dimka fsi,)

"Plateau State needs a leader like DVD who is blessed with the right temparement and support base to manage the affairs of the State. His records of excellent service are there. It is not about our group or members of DVD Movement, but it is about a leader who has the enormous capacity to deliver on the task before him", he said.

In his words, he added that, "We are equally urging the Hon.Rufus Bature led Executive Members of  APC in Plateau State to commence the process of appealing to other aspirants to rally round David Victor Dimka in the interest of the party and for the betterment of Plateau State".

The group therefore, urged His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, State APC leaders in the National Assembly, Federal Executive Council, APC Caucus in the State House of Assembly and other critical stakeholders in the State to facilitate this process with high sense urgency.

In his remark, the leader of DVD Diaspora Movement, Da Tony Yanga extolled the virtues of Nde David Victor Dimka saying that,

" the man DVD has all the requisite requirements,  character, and the right temparement, capacity, and intellectual prowess to manage Plateau State for the glory of all citizens.

" Its very true that DVD has engaged Traditional and religious leaders, youth and women groups and others through consultations more than any of the aspirants, and we are so happy that you have put this  request before APC in Plateau for the adoption of DVD as its sole gubernatorial candidate in the forthcoming 2023 election", he added.

KADPOLY ALUMNI,PLATEAU CHAPTER TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY IN JOS.

KADPOLY ALUMNI,PLATEAU CHAPTER TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY IN JOS.

An emergency congress meeting to discuss critical issues concerning the Alumni of the Kaduna Polytechnic summoned.

A statement by Samuel I.Ngumar,the Interim Chairman of the Association,Plateau State Chapter says the need to discuss critical issues concerning its State chapter as well as National elections are billed for discuss at the meeting.

According to the statement,the Plateau Hotel Jos has been picked as venue and meeting to commence by 2pm on Wednesday 26th January,2022.

It further directs all those who have passed through or had a stint of their academic pursuits at the Kaduna Polytechnic to avail themselves for the emergency meeting.

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LATE MISHKAGHAM MWAGHAVUL,AN EPITOME OF HUMILITY..PROF DAKAS.

LATE MISHKAGHAM MWAGHAVUL,AN EPITOME OF HUMILITY..PROF DAKAS.

The Late paramount ruler of the Mwaghavul Nation,HRH Da Nelson Andak Bakfur has been described as an epitome of humility laced with so much qualities that will serve as a point of reference to future generations.

Professor Dakas CJ Dakas was responding to some journalists in Kerang,Mangu LGA of Plateau State where the funeral service of the Late Monarch held.

Asked his views about the  Late Monarch Dakas was quick to point out a few of his direct contacts with him and how simplistic,down to earth and humane the Late traditional ruler had been.

"Our late father will always pay attention to me speaking and then respond with so much understanding placing faults where there are and applauding where need be.That's how he treats everyone equal.He see's all of us his subjects from Mangu LGA as one.Those qualities he also extended beyond the LGA".

Professor Dakas called on God to shield the family he left behind praying that the light of God shines on the path they will take.

He condoled the entire Mwaghavul Nation,Mangu LGA and Plateau State over the loss and prayed God to grant his soul rest.

Professor Dakas CJ Dakas was accompanied to the funeral service by his wife Beatrice,family members,friends and associates.

DAKAS MEDIA TEAM