GOVERNOR LALONG EULOGISES WIFE OF FORMER PLATEAU DEPUTY GOVERNOR NGGWO LYDIA BOT-MANG

 GOVERNOR LALONG EULOGISES THE WIFE OF FORMER PLATEAU DEPUTY GOVERNOR NGGWO LYDIA BOT-MANG 

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has described the late wife of former Plateau State Deputy Governor Nggwo Lydia Kachallom Bot-Mang as a mother who dedicated her life to the service of humanity and God.

Lalong said this at the Service of Songs for the late Nggwo Lydia Bot-Mang held at her residence in Zawan, Jos South Local Government Area.

The Governor said the deceased who was a professional nurse combined her training and heart of compassion and love to work for the interest of others particularly the less privileged in society. 

He said she gave her very best to support widows, orphans, the poor and needy as well as people of her immediate community in various ways.

He praised her for supporting her late husband throughout his political and professional life enabling him to rise to the top and contribute to the development of Plateau State and Nigeria. 

Her Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Timothy Dabot said she was a faithful woman who believed in God and supported the propagation of the gospel of Jesus Christ as well as developing physical structures of the Church. 

He praised for her commitment to the Church and generosity as well as mentoring which has assisted many young ones to find the right path in life.

Her friends, colleagues, classmates and relations all reflected on her good attributes which they say will remain with them forever.

While responding on behalf of the family,  son of the deceased and former Commissioner for Works Plateau State Pam Bot-Mang said mama was a woman who loved and disciplined her children while building their character.

Pam Bot-Mang who is also the APC Gubernatorial running mate said his mother never supported injustice in politics and always stood for the truth.

He said they will greatly miss her love and care but are consoled by her testimony of impact in the lives of other people across society. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

23rd November 2022.

GOVERNOR LALONG CHARGES JUTH MANAGEMENT ON EXCELLENCE

GOVERNOR LALONG CHARGES JUTH MANAGEMENT ON EXCELLENCE

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has tasked the new Chief Medical Director of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) to work assiduously in sustaining excellence in provision of quality healthcare services.

The Governor said this while receiving the management of the hospital led by the new Chief Medical Director of the Hospital Dr. Pokop Bupwatda at the New Government House Little Rayfield Jos. 

He congratulated the new CMD on his appointment which he said was well deserved because of his record of service and diligence over the years.

Lalong assured the management of the support of his administration towards ensuring that the hospital operates effectively and with the best capacity to handle tertiary health issues of not only Plateau State citizens but the North Central and other parts of the country. 

CMD JUTH Dr. Pokop Bupwatda said they were in the Governor's office to appreciate him for the support recieved towards his appointment as well as the goodwill the hospital has enjoyed from the Federal Government through the efforts of the Governor. 

He cited the approval of the National Orthopedic Hospital affiliated to the University of Jos and to be located in the Lalong Legacy Model Hospital Barkin Ladi as one of the many good things the Governor has done to improve the standard of the hospital. 

Similarly, the CMD said the establishment of Centre for Cancer Research and Treatment at JUTH by the Federal Government would not have been possible without the intervention of the Governor.

He assured the Governor that under his administration, JUTH Management will work with the staff and other stakeholders to ensure that all is done to make the hospital effective, efficient and productive. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 

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

22nd November 2022.

2023: Hon. Shikir floors Bedir in FHC Court

 2023: Hon. Shikir floors Bedir in FHC Court

It was a moment of joy and excitement when Justice Murtala Binta Nyako of Federal
High Court 2 Abuja dismissed the suit filed by Engr. Godwin Bedir against Hon. Shikir Nuhu Caleb challenged his emergence as the standard flag bearer of PDP for Kanke Constituency, describing it as baseless and lacking in merit.

The judgment was delivered on the 21st of November 2022 in Abuja.

Some of the supporters of Shikir Nuhu Caleb and some top PDP stalwarts described the judgment as a good development and signed that PDP will cruise victory come 2023 considering his tracts records and popularity, noting that his victory will further boost the chance of PDP winning the general elections.

His supporters further noted that even though they have a strong belief that Shikir will cruise to victory in the court, it was a huge distraction that was calculated to weaken his position and that of the PDP.

They, however, appealed to their challengers to sheath their sword and support Hon Shikir, saying that they strongly believed he has the charisma of a worthy and excellent representative and the capacity to not only win the election but to attract huge votes for the PDP

GOVERNOR LALONG ADVOCATES MORE TRAINING FOR SECURITY FORCES; RECEIVES ARMED FORCES COMMAND & STAFF COURSE PARTICIPANTS

 GOVERNOR LALONG ADVOCATES MORE TRAINING FOR SECURITY FORCES; RECEIVES ARMED FORCES COMMAND & STAFF COURSE PARTICIPANTS

 

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has again restated the need to increase the
the number of personnel of the Nigerian security forces as well as enhance their training and retraining to make them effective in tackling insecurity in the country.

 

The Governor said this when he received members of Senior Course 45 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji who paid him a Courtesy visit as part of their study tour to Plateau State.

 Lalong said the Nigerian Security agencies have played a greater role in addressing insecurity in the country but must be enhanced through training and retraining as well as more recruitment.

 

He said "The crimes we face today are different from what we faced in the past and thus require that we adopt new strategies that are relevant to the current dynamics. This means our armed forces must be trained and retrained always in addition to an increase in their numbers. We need to respond to the challenges of today with the strategy of the day".

 

The Governor also told the participants that Plateau State has enjoyed the support of the Armed Forces in addressing insecurity which was a major setback to the development of the State. He assured them of his support in ensuring the successful completion of their study tour.

Earlier, Director of Joint Studies Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Bindul said the team is one of the 8 going around selected States to carry out studies on the theme "Youth Unemployment and Internal Security".

 He said the 51 participants in the team comprise of various branches of the Armed Forces as well as others from Bangladesh, Malawi, Ghana, Congo Brazzaville and Tanzania.

 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham

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

21st November 2022.

ATTACKS: GOVERNOR LALONG MEETS STAKEHOLDERS FROM BOKKOS; VOWS TO FISH OUT CRIMINALS

ATTACKS: GOVERNOR LALONG MEETS STAKEHOLDERS FROM BOKKOS; VOWS TO FISH OUT CRIMINALS

Following recent attacks in some villages of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State which led to the loss of
lives and destruction of properties, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has met with stakeholders from the local government to find solutions to the problem.

While addressing the stakeholders which include traditional rulers, representatives of Ron and Fulani, security agencies, youth leaders, local government officials, and elders, the Governor said he was distraught by the sad development which was a major setback to the restoration of peace in Plateau State.

He sympathized with the people for the loss of lives and properties lost during the attacks and warned that the Government will do everything within its power to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Governor Lalong reiterated that nobody has the right to kill anyone or take the law into his hands to address any grievance or injustice whether relating to the destruction of crops or the killing of cows which are reported to be the main source of tension in the area.

The Governor said he has convened the stakeholders meeting to hear from all sides on how to address the spade of violence in the area which is a matter of concern to the people and the Government. The submissions he said would assist the security agencies and government to further carry out thorough investigations.

Lalong said while the Government will play its part in ensuring that security prevails in Bokkos and the entire State by going after criminals no matter their background, the people must be willing to expose criminals within them and work together for peace and security.

The meeting later went into a closed-door session where the Governor asked the stakeholders to speak freely and frankly to assist the Government to find solutions to the immediate and remote causes of the attacks.

At the end of the closed-door meeting, the Governor assured the stakeholders that their submissions will be acted upon while a committee will be set up comprising of representatives from Ron and Fulani communities who will work together and bring up any security threat for immediate action.

Chairman Bokkos Local Government Mr. Joseph Guluwa thanked the Governor for convening the meeting and said the people are resolved to unite and face criminals rather than allow suspicion and mistrust destroy the hitherto cordial relationship that existed among them.


Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
21st November 2022.