MODEST THOUGHTS is saying a big thank you

MODEST THOUGHTS* is saying a big thank you to you all for your constant audience and readership in 2022 and hopes to engage with you even better in 2023. Your personal commendations and criticisms, in the year ended, were quite humbling and priceless motivational mixes which have continued to sharpe the quality of my engagements with you, through that platform, to the glory of God. Heavens help us all! Happy New year!

*(Ayuba Yilgak'ha, January 1, 2023)*

Crossing Over With Smiles to Take Over

WALBE Orgak

The smiling candidates, Glamour and laughter as they crossover to take over for unprecedented good governance and development through the ACESS POINT AGENDA

GOVERNOR LALONG PROMISES MORE SUPPORT FOR POLO AS 2022 JOS POLO TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF

GOVERNOR LALONG PROMISES MORE SUPPORT FOR POLO AS 2022 JOS POLO TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong has promised more support to the game of polo which he described as one sport that has put the name of the State on the national and international map.

Governor Lalong spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Jos Polo Tournament in Jos where he also inaugurated a new Polo Club recently constructed. 

The Governor appreciated the President of Plateau State Polo Club, Murtala Ahmadu Laushi and his team who has done a lot to transform the Club to be one of the best in the country. 

He said the return of polo and other social activities in the State is as a result of the restoration of peace to the State which has attracted many people to the Home of Peace and Tourism. 

He said though he has not tried the game of Polo, the assurance by the Club to admit him and put him through is a motivation he wants to consider. 

The Governor called on the people of Plateau State to sustain the peaceful and mutual existence that has existed since his assumption of office because the peace has attracted people to Jos and businesses are flourishing. 

In his remarks, President of the Jos Polo Club Murtala Laushi ascribed the successes recorded in transforming the Polo Club to the peace restored in the state and the all inclusive governance style of Governor Lalong.

He thanked Governor Lalong for agreeing to relocate the annual Trade Fair from the Polo Club in order to sustain the quality of the field and the infrastructure. 

The President of the Plateau State Polo Club informed the Governor that 42 teams are in Jos to compete at the Polo Tournament including participants from South Africa, Argentina and the United Kingdom. 

The Governor took out time to watch one of the matches which was thrilling with world class Polo players playing. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham

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

27th December 2022.

MESSAGE OFCHRISTMAS

*THIS CHRISTMAS AND 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

THIS CHRISTMAS AND 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS

This Christmas celebration is another unique one that reminds us of the need to resolve to dispel darkness and enthrone light even as 2023 general elections load in Nigeria. 

Jesus' Revolution is about love and the frontal deconstruction of evil forces and their wicked strategies. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16); "The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). 

Indeed, Jesus Christ came to restore but only with us shall the restoration be consummatted (Jeremiah 29:11; Hebrews. 11.40; Deutoronomy 2:13). The part of the bargain that man must fulfill for the great plans of God to come to practical fruition is to believe and have faith in God; obey His Word and courageously work. When these conditions are fulfilled, then God will activate his favours and blessings upon us as individuals and as a nation.

The establishments and structures that have continued to be clogs in the wheel of Nigeria's progress have to give way to an egalitarian and utilitarian regime where the greatest good of the greatest number is served through the collective resolve of Nigerian people. The divine revelation of God through Jesus Christ is consummated when people who are held captives by demonic principalities and powers are freed from all forms of bondages: Dynasty of poverty, hunger, fear, prejudices, stereotypes, segregations, etc.

The mission statement of Jesus, the reason for christmas is one and very clear: "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free"(Luke 4:18, NIV). No ambiguity or contradictions in this mission statement!

Nigeria and our sub-national levels are in dare need of empathic, visionary, inspiring, transformative and transgenerational leaders in the order of Jesus Christ. Jesus the son, prophet and sacrificial lamb of God is the Good Shepherd: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep"(John 10:11-13

ESV).

With God all things are possible. There are no impossibilities. Ballot revolution is loading, by the grace of God and the express will of all Nigerians! 

*(Modest Thoughts with Ayuba Yilgak'ha, Dec. 25, 2022)*