The Plateau State Govt. will commence the comprehensive execution of Executive Order 003 Phase (ll)

Walbe Orgak Some residents Jos view the signing of Executive Order 003 by Plateau State Governor His Excellency Barrister Caleb Mutfwang as a government platitude that will ultimately fail in implemention, as previous administrations have done when it comes to transforming Jos Metropolis into a more modern and accommodating street and fulfilling campaign promises.

However, some hesitant residents realized just too late that it was not business as usual when the Jos Metropolitan Development Board, JMDB, under the direction of a young and vibrant youngman Arch. Hart Bankat, began implementing the Executive Order 0033.

With the streets now cleared and normalcy slowly returning to the state, people started to realize that the current leadership meant business.

Therefore, in an attempt to maintain the success thus far, the Plateau State Government has scheduled the implementation of executive order 003 for the Control of indiscriminate erections of structures in Jos/Bukuru metropolis to begin on July 8, 2024.

This announcement was made known to the media in a press release dated 4th July 2024 and was signed by the General Manager Jos Metropolitan Development Board JMDB Arch. Hart Bankat.

The statement stated that the officials of JMDB will be going out to verify Processing/Approval for ongoing buildings.

Furthermore, the statement stated that, owners of demolished buildings will bear the cost that falls within the greater Jos Master plan.

The statement further said those that shall be liable will be fined accordingly.

The General Manager advised the general public to adhere strictly with the stipulations on the government Executive Order, and cooperate with the officials from the board.

The statement further said for those that are yet to comply should endeavor to come to the board office for verification and Regularization of their building.

John Dafaan congratulate Sen. Daduut, Tirsel and Dati

The member representing Shendam, Mikang and Qua’an Pan Federal Constituency Hon John Dafaan has  extend his heartfelt congratulations to Senator Nora Ladi Daduut, Hon. Innocent Tirsel, and Hon. Yakubu Dati on their well-deserved appointments and swearing-in as Board Chairman of Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Board member of Federal Polytechnic, N'yak, Plateau State and Board Chairman of Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Ondo State respectively.

He said these appointments are timely and fitting,  in view of their exceptional leadership qualities, dedication, selflessness and commitment to community development.

Noting that their impressive  track records and previous experiences as Senator, Council Chairman/ Member of the House of Representatives, and Council Chairman/Commissioner respectively have equipped them for excellence in their new roles.

He said on behalf of the good people of Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan Federal Constituency, he offered his   great appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for these appointments and  warmest congratulations and best wishes to them and extend same to other appointees of Plateau extraction, notably, Dr. Amos Gizo, Hon. Timnan Gambo, Hajiya Rabiu Dangizo Garba, Hon. Ahmed Albdullahi, Comrade Jibrin Bancir, Hon. Musa Sati Bashir, Mrs. Omawa Grace Giwa and  Barr. Maxwell Gowon

May God grant them the wisdom, integrity, and strength to discharge their responsibilities with honor and distinction, and may they continue to be shining ambassadors of Plateau State.

ACTING VICE CHANCELLOR, PROFESSOR SHEDRACK BEST APPEAL TO UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY TO ALWAYS ENGAGED PROFESSIONALS IN MITIGATING TAX RELATED ISSUES.

Acting Vice Chancellor, Plateau State University, Bokkos, Professor Shedrack Best has appealed to the University community to always engaged the services of the Tax Appeal Tribunal in obtaining expeditious  justice on tax related issues.

The body according to Professor best is mandated by law to resolve tax dispute between the tax authorities and tax payers.

The Acting Vice Chancellor made the assertion when playing host to the team of Tax Appeal Tribunal, North Central Zone of the Country, led by it's Chairman, Honourable Barrister Richard Bala in his office.

Professor Best represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Associate Professor Jurji Nengak Gomos notes that the visit will widened the scope of knowledge on obligations of participants  on tax payment which is key in revenue generation and expenditure of the Government for national development.

He expressed his administration's commitment in partnering with individuals who will add value to the university in terms of knowledge sharing that is geared towards Teaching, Research and Community Service.

Speaking earlier, Chairman, Tax Appeal Tribunal, North Central Zone, Richard Bala explained that technicalities and complications surrounding tax assessments, computation and procedures usually triggers disputes which the Tribunal serve as mediators between the tax authorities and tax payers.

He highlighted their roles to include expedite tax matters as well as provide competent personnel tax administration and procedures which according to him is a double barrel approach to solving the  issues faced by the Federal High Court in handling tax cases.

The team later had sensitization session which targets staff of the Bursary Department led by the University Bursar, Laurence Longsan Kerengkum Academic staff and students from Faculties of Management Sciences and that of Law, held at the Six Hundred Capacity Lecture Hall which featured question and answer session.

Plateau State University Bokkos Appeals for Increased Funding to Support Expansion.

Plateau State University Bokkos has apealled for an upward review of its monthly subvention to adequately accommodate expansion of programmes at the Institution.

Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Shedrack Best made the appeal when the committee constituted by the State Government to review and streamline Programmes in State owned Tetiary Institutions visited the University.

The public hearing organized for Stakeholders from Central Senatorial Zone held in Gindiri.

Receiving the team at the Plateau state University, Bokkos,Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Professor Shedrack Best who acknowledged expansion in infrastructure,academic programmes and students population ,Commended the State government for the prompt remittance of monthly subvention to the Institution and apealled to the committee to come up with recommendations that will prevail on local governments to do same to enhance its  financial capacity.

Represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics , Professor Moses Galadima, the Vice Chancellor highligted some of the institution's challenges to the committee to include; Insecurity,Shortage of hostel accommodation,lack of staff quarters ,need to expand the library and Payment of compensation to locals to fast tract expansion of  structures among others.

Professor Best revealed that the National Universities Commission has given an approval for the University to run additional academic Programmes in addition to Post Graduate Diploma in Sixteen Programmes,hence the need to recruit more staff.

Chairman of the review committee, Professor William Qurix noted that the University Community is in the best position to furnish it with their Challenges for the committee to come up with recommendations that will put the  Institution on a modern pedestrian in line with the twenty first century trends.

The team during an on the spot assessment tour of facilities including the Institution's entrepreneurship centre took time to interact with heads of the various units on their operations, Challenges and what need to be done to improve their services.

Climax of the visit was a town hall meeting with the committee members and the University Community as well as as paying of homage on the acting Saf Kulere , Lawrence Aizat at his residence in Bokkos for Royal blessings.

Meantime,a public hearing for stakeholders from the Central Zone was held at the College of education, Gindiri.

Plateau State Commissioner of Higher Education, Kachollom Gang said the Committee was constituted to critical examine Tetiary Institutions in the State with the view of improving on them to make the State the educational hub of the Country.

Chairman of the review committee, Professor William Qurix revealed that the public hearing is for wider consultation from major stakeholders on the best way on how to  revamp Tetiary Education in the State.

Speaking on behalf of heads of Tetiary Institutions in the zone, Acting Provost, College of education Gindiri, Professor Lazarus Maigoro described the public hearing as apt, stressing it provides an opportunity for staff of the various Institutions and other stakeholders to proffer solution to Challenges confronting the Tetiary Education in the State.

Transition Committee chairman of Kanke, Caleb Shikir, Pankshin, Samuel Goar,that of Mangu, Markus Artu,the Ngolong Ngas,Jika Golit,Sum Pyem, Charles Dakat and representatives of  Unions, Community Development Associations and other groups in separate submissions called for the upgrade of facilities, Programmes and sustainance of existing Tetiary Institutions in the Zone.

Secretary of the Committee and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Higher Education, Sadiya Ibrahim in separate remark at the events expressed gratitude to the stakeholders for their support and contributions, stressing it will make the committee's assignment seamless.