Msgr. Prof. Cletus Gotan Congratulates Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe

I write to join your many well wishers on your recent appointment as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and your confirmation by the Senate. This is a significant achievement that reflects your dedication and expertise in addressing critical issues facing our nation.

As you step into this important task, I encourage you to embrace the responsibilities that come with it. Your leadership in formulating and implementing national policies will be vital in alleviating poverty and supporting vulnerable populations. The vital coordination of humanitarian aid and the development of impactful social welfare programs will undoubtedly make a meaningful difference in the lives of many Nigerians.

Your commitment to monitoring and evaluating initiatives will ensure that we meet our objectives effectively. Collaboration with stakeholders and capacity-building efforts will further strengthen our collective response to humanitarian needs. I have every confidence that your advocacy and research will shine a spotlight on the pressing issues at hand, helping to mobilize essential resources for sustainable change.

I applaud this appointment and I encourage you to stay focused. You are a National leader, and this goes beyond party affiliations. No matter the perception the masses have about their leaders today,  I appeal to you to ensure that you stand out and dispel all stereotypes through optimal service delivery,  accountability and honesty. This is the time for you to shine through on the strength of your expertise and character.

I admonish you to make a solid name for yourself that will make the entire Nigeria proud. May you be inspired and empowered as you take on these duties, and may your efforts lead to hope and improved livelihoods across our communities. Prof! Go and stand out !!!

Monsignor Cletus T. Gotan  

Vicar General  

Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

President Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

 

Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

 

Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite  Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna.

 

The 56-year-old Oluyede and Lagbaja were coursemates and members of the 39th  Regular Course.

 

He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1992, effective from 1987. He rose to Major-General in September 2020.

 

Oluyede has held many commands since his commissioning as an officer. He was Platoon Commander and adjutant at 65 Battalion, Company Commander at 177 Guards Battalion, Staff Officer Guards Brigade, Commandant Amphibious Training School.

 

General Oluyede participated in several operations, including the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) Mission in Liberia, Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi, and Operation HADIN KAI in the North East theatre of operations, where he commanded 27 Task Force Brigade. 

 

Oluyede has earned many honours for his meritorious service in various fields of operations. These include the Corps Medal of Honour, the Grand Service Star, Passing the Staff Course, and Membership in the National Institute. 

 

Others are the Field Command Medal, the Field Command Medal of Honour, and the Field Training Medal. 

 

Oluyede also received the coveted Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award.

 

He is married and has three children. 

 

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser Information and Strategy

To President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

PLASU Mourns with Butura Community over death of its Galadima Mr Bulus Mador.

Plateau State University Bokkos consoles with Butura community over its prominent son and Galadima Mr Bulus Mador,who was the university  community relations leader.

Until his death,Mr. Bulus Mador, the Galadima of Butura was  Chairman of the joint community relations committee for the university and the host community.Mr. Mador played a crucial role in resolving disputes between the university and the Butura community.

Leading the university delegation Professor Best described Mr. Mador's demise as a significant setback. 

"His passing has dealt a deep vacuum and caused a major setback in the university's ongoing infrastructural and academic expansion drive,"

He added ,"He spent the whole day holding meetings with university and community representatives on Saturday [October 26], and was supposed to continue the meeting the following day but passed away before the meeting time," 

The District Head of Butura, Engr. Dr. John Makwal Mallo, and a representative of the deceased's family, Danladi Mahanan, expressed gratitude for the university's solidarity and love, urging for sustained unity between the institution and its hosts.

Mr. Mador's legacy will be remembered as one of unity and cooperation between the university and its host community as his efforts will continue to inspire future generations.

Celebrating a Legend's 90th Birthday

The Kabwir District, under the leadership of PYC Chairman-Elect, Emmanuel Suwa Walbe, joins the nation in honoring General Nde Yakubu Gowon on his 90th birthday.

We salute General Gowon's remarkable leadership, vision, and dedication to Nigeria's unity and progress. His legacy continues to inspire generations.

We wish General Gowon a joyous celebration, good health, and continued service to our great nation.

Signed,

Emmanuel Suwa Walbe

PYC Chairman-Elect, Kabwir District"

14/10/2024

PLASU RECEIVED RESOURCE VARIFICATION TEAM FOR FULL TAKE OFF OF NEW PROGRAMMES- MEDICAL SCIENCE INCLUSIVE.

The Acting Vice Chancellor Plateau State University Bokkos, Professor Shedrack has received two separate Resource Verification Teams that will pave way to kick starting new programmes in the institution.

This is an effort geared towards the expansion of new faculties that will put Plateau State University Bokkos among the committee of the fastest growing institutions in the country.

In his address to the various teams seprerately, the Acting Vice Chancellor pointed out that Bokkos,  where the University is situated is a serene and condusive environment for learning which most tourists often appreciate.

Professor Best acknowledges the rapid growth the university has witness over the years through the contributions of various successive administrators that started with three faculties to nine at a parmernent side.

The Acting Vice Chancellor who shared his vision for the university said, the expansion of programmes is part of his mandate and assured that his administration is poist in leaving legacies that can be remembered in the history of the institution.

He gave the abroximat number of students in the university as ten thousand and expressed his unflinching commitment in providing the enabling environment for Research Teaching and Community Service which is the core mandate of the institution.

The first team that were received by the Acting Vice Chancellor are the team from the faculty of Arts with the purpose of assessing the facilities to start Religious and Cultural Studies, which was led by Professor Ademola Ajayi from the University of Ibadan while Professor Abdulrahaman Ndanusa from Federal University Technology Minna,  Niger State, is for the Department of Statistics and the representative from the National Universities Commission.

Other teams who were received shortly were the team for the verification of School of Medical Sciences,  Phamachology Faculty among others.

The exercise is aimed at assessing the available facilities which is the first step that will pave way for accreditation which is validating the proposed programmes.