DR. DAKUM COMMENDS MR. PETER OBI, WELCOMES HIM, GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI & LP NATIONAL CHAIRMAN TO PLATEAU.

Labour Party, LP, governorship

candidate in the 2023 general elections, and also the Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Dr. Patrick Sunday Dakum, has commended the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi for showing so much love to Plateau State and identifying with it in its time of troubles. 

Dakum applauded Obi for his two time visitation to Plateau and ameliorated the plight of the victims of attack as refugees in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas respectively. 

As Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and the LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, set sail to arrive Jos on 30th January, 2024 in solidarity to the campaign and re-run elections of Barrister Gyang Zi and Hon. Daniel Asama as LP candidates for Plateau North Senatorial District and Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, Dakum profusely thanks them for the support, and wishes them safe journey both to and fro. 

He further calls on his supporters to turnout en masse to welcome Obi, Otti and Abure, and to earnestly work hard for the victory of Zi and Asama at the re-run polls. 

According Dakum, Zi and Asama possess the requisite credentials for sound and beneficial representation of their Constituencies in the National Assembly. And that if given the opportunity, Plateau Northern Zone will witness tremendous and robust representation in the National Assembly, numerous projects execution, skills acquisition for teeming youth and better welfare of the less privileged and vulnerable. 

Finally Dakum calls for prayers and full support for victory. 

Signed:

Shabul Mazadu

Media Consultant

POBA TAKES DELIVERY OF SOME LABORATORY MATERIALS

The efforts of the new Pankshin Old Boys Association's leadership in regards to the four burnt laboratories in Government College Pankshin is beginning to yield positive reports.

This has come to light with the latest donation of Biology and Chemistry Laboratory materials by a philanthropist to the exco.

Receiving the materials comprising  one Life Size Skeleton,sixteen pieces of table size skeletons and thirty one boxes of Laboratory Glass Wares,POBA President Kenzy Ngupar saluted the donor and charged other spirited individuals to join in the fray to cover up for the four burnt laboratories at Government College Pankshin.

He said POBA had to cry out because the school's Physics,Chemistry,Biology and Agricultural Laboraties were completely burnt down recently and posing a threat to students who would need those labs for their upcoming examinations.

Kenzy thanked the Plateau State Government for taking the challenge of Government College Pankshin's burnt laboratories with all vigour assuring that it will continue to support all activities of Government.

Earlier the anonymous donor of the laboratory materials praised the current leadership of POBA for its record within the shortest time so far saying its engagement with relevant stakeholders spurred him to respond to the plea.

It will be recalled that recently four laboratories,Physics,Chemistry,Biology and Agric Labs were engulfed by fire destroying everything and the building.

Pam Musa

POBA National Publicity Secretary.

THE NGAS NATION APPEALS FOR CAUTION

On behalf of the Ngas nation, we express our pains and deep concern about the unfortunate recurrent situation in Plateau State and most recently in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA). We pray to Almighty God for His divine intervention to give succour, peace, and healing to the people of Mangu LGA and Plateau State in general. 

The Ngas nation sees these recurrent security challenges as a bane in the wheel of progress for us as a people in Plateau State. We are calling on all sons and daughters of our dear State to embrace oneness, eschew bitterness, demonstrate responsibility, and give our maximum support to the leadership of His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang in these challenging times.

The Ngas and Mwaghavul ethnic communities have a long-standing history of togetherness, shared language, culture, and fraternal ties. Hence, the MDA and NDA, have always worked closely. It is common knowledge that when Mwaghavul and Ngas sons emerged as the candidates of the two leading parties, MDA and NDA leaderships met before the elections to ensure acrimony-free polls. Again, after the elections, the Presidents of MDA and NDA  met twice in 2023 to keep the peace between both ethnic communities. In the wake of the attacks from armed marauders, the Ngas people stood firmly with the Mwaghavul people. 

In light of this good relationship, we are writing to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding a portion of the recent press statement issued by the office of MDA's National Director of Publicity in which he mentioned one *Bala Umaru Kafil* , who provocatively celebrated the outbreak of violence and bloodshed in Mangu, on the social media platform named "Dr. Nentawe Die Heart Support Group". We find singling out this particular mention worrisome since Bala Umaru Kafil made the same post on his handle as well as several other social media platforms. This act ought to be the craft of mischief makers who would stop at nothing to undermine the peace and cordiality existing between us as a people. Therefore, the entire Ngas Nation frowns at the motive of this particular mention and considers it very unfair, unbrotherly, and unchristian. 

However, as partners committed to the promotion of peace and harmonious relationships between our two communities and Plateau at large, we advise the MDA to seek other meaningful ways of bringing the likes of Bala Umaru Kafil to book. One such way is reporting his post to the relevant security outfit since this person has his contact information displayed on his profile. This will serve as a deterrent to other mischief makers.  

It is crucial to rise above political misrepresentations and uphold our spirit of friendship and fraternity. We believe this misrepresentation does not reflect the true intentions and spirit of the MDA that we have known all these years. Therefore, we are raising these concerns through this medium because the press release is in the public domain and we consider that the public should not be misled any further by such ill-intentioned perceptions, especially from a respected body such as the MDA. 

Finally, we are dedicated as people to reinforcing our commitment to peace, unity, and progress for the Ngas, Mwaghavul, and all communities on the Plateau.

 *Nde Wika Gofwen* 

 *National Publicity Ngas* *Development Association (NDA* )

POBA EXECUTIVE INSPECT BURNT DOWN LABORATORY:OFFERS ADDITIONAL SALARY TO LONGEST SGT DIMKA "UPMEN" RTD FOR STILL SERVING THE SCHOOL.

National Executives of the Pankshin Old Boys Association, POBA have paid an inspection visit to their alma mater, Government College Pankshin to see for themselves the level of destruction by fire to its Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Agricultural Labs which occurred less than two weeks ago.

President of POBA, Kenzy Ngupar speaking at an Exco meeting with the Principal, Management and Staff said the situation is a painful one because the institution apart from having students from Plateau State also handles the student exchange programme which has additional students from other parts of the country.

He said this is a monumental setback that requires the Government's quick intervention as students will require the Laboratories for their WAEC, NECO and other examinations.

He commended the school management for setting up an investigation team to unravel the cause of the fire and report back quickly.

Kenzy Ngupar thanked the Plateau State Government through the Hon.Commissioner For Secondary Education, Mohammed Nyalun who upon hearing the unfortunate incident, in less than twenty-four hours agreed to host the Leadership of POBA and School Management to find ways of addressing the situation for the good of most especially students.

He said that has shown the passion of the current administration under Governor Caleb Mutfwang to meet up with every sector of society.

Contributing, POBA General Secretary Kwaltamai Adamu said adequate protection must be given to Staff, Students and the facilities within the premises to wade off intruders who will scale the fence, by all means to carry out nefarious activities.

Principal of Government College Pankshin, Rottung Peter who took the team around assured no stone would be left out in knowing what caused the ugly incident.

He said students and staff are safe hence their thanks to God promising they will sustain the developmental tempo currently in the school.

Meanwhile, the National Leadership of the Pankshin Old Boys Association, POBA has announced a salary upgrade for its longest staff to have served, now retired but still offering services to the school, Sgt.Upmen Dimka.

President of POBA, Kenzy Ngupar who dropped the news to the delight of all staff and Upmen inclusive said there is no single student who passed through Government College Pankshin that does not have a story to tell about Upmen.

He saluted the disciplinary capabilities of the Rtd Sergeant and the Military skills he has imparted to students of the school.

Other exco members who shared their experiences said Sgt Upmen is a name within and outside the circles of Government College Pankshin.

Before now, the Rtd disciplined Sergeant was receiving the sum of N7000 only through the PTA until the new POBA Exco decided to bring in an additional N10,000 that will be paid directly by POBA Exco to his account to make up N17,000 for now pending any upward review.

Pam Musa 

POBA National Publicity Secretary

BUKURU OLD STUDENT'S ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL (BOSAT) CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR ABDULLAHI. SULE ON HIS VICTORY AT SUPREME COURT !

On behalf of the entire BOSAT National Leadership and its members both at home and in the diaspora, I Bldr. Raphael Rume the BOSAT National President,  extend our heartfelt congratulations to one of it’s member and Patron Engr A A Sule on his resounding victory at the Supreme Court as the dully elected governor of Nasarawa State.

Your triumph is a reaffirmation of the great mandate given to you; a reflection of the overwhelming support and trust bestowed upon you by the good people of Nasarawa State.

Your leadership has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, transparency, and progress. We are confident that this victory is a well-deserved affirmation of your tireless efforts to serve and uplift the people of Nasarawa State.

As you embark on this next chapter of your governance, may your vision continue to guide you, and may your tenure be marked by even greater accomplishments for the betterment of the state and its citizens.

Once again, congratulations, Governor A. A. Sule, on this significant achievement. We look forward to witnessing the continued positive impact of your leadership.

Williams Gyang

Nat. Publicity. Sec

BOSAT

POBA NATIONAL EXCO, GCP PRINCIPAL VISIT COMMISSIONER, SECONDARY EDUCATION. SEEK IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION FOR THE SCHOOL'S BURNT LABORATORIES AND OTHERS.

The National Officials of Pankshin Old Boys Association, POBA,together with Management of Government College Pankshin have visited the Plateau State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Hon. Mohammed Salihu Nyalun, at the J.D Gomwalk Secretariat and sought immediate intervention for Government College Pankshin's burnt Physics,Chemistry and Biology laboratories.

 

POBA National President,Kenzy Ngupar, who led the National officials on the visit, said that the burnt laboratories needed to be immediately rebuilt and equipped to enable the students to continue with their studies.

 

Ngupar said that without immediate intervention, the situation would adversely affect the students, especially those preparing for their final examinations.

 

The National President in

company of the Principal of the College, Mr Rottung Peter, and the former principal, Mr James Dimlong who doubles as ANCOPS Chairman Plateau State thanked the Commissioner for opening his doors for them at a short notice.

 

The college principal officially presented a report of the incident to the commissioner for his assessment of the fire disaster saying it was a very unfortunate occurrence as the students were just resuming for the current term.

The Principal intimated the Commissioner that the school has already constituted a committee to look into and unravel the cause of the incident.

 

Responding,  the Commissioner for Education Secondary Schools, Hon. Mohammed Nyalum, appreciated the zeal and commitment of the POBA officials under the leadership of Kenzy Ngupar for quickly getting in touch with the ministry when this happened and immediately pledged that the government would look into the school situation and offer a quick intervention noting that students should not suffer from the ugly incident.

 

The education Commissioner also hinted that Gov. Mutfwang's administration has concluded arrangements to complete the ongoing legacy project at the college which the current exco has Aldo pushed for saying a visit was carried to the school in that regards just days ago.

 

Hon. Nyalum, however, directed that the Zonal Education Officer visit the school and report back to his office under a committee to be set up that will include POBA representative.

 

Meanwhile, POBA is expecting interventions for the Biology Lab equipment by weekend for onward presentation to the school management.

 

Signed:

 

Pam Musa

POBA National Publicity Secretary

NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS PLATEAU STATE COUNCIL CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR MUFWANG OVER SUPREME COURT VICTORY.

The Executives and Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists Plateau State Council congratulates His Excellency,Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mufwang on your victory at the Supreme Court that upheld your election as the elected Governor of Plateau State. 

The verdict last Friday puts to rest all litigations and provides an opportunity for the administration to settle down to business and provide quality leadership and services in all sectors of the economy as well as improve on the security architecture of the state. 

It is also provides an  opportunity for the government to work towards a united, prosperous and inclusive Plateau that will serve as a reference point to other states of the federation. 

The NUJ calls on His Excellency to embrace all sections of the State irrespective of party differences, tribe or religion in delivering good governance  to the good people of Plateau who voted you overwhelmingly at the last general elections. 

The union has no doubt that  "The time is now" administration will deliver its campaign promises which can be seen in the ongoing road rehabilitation across the state, the prompt payment of salaries and pensions among others.

NUJ Plateau Council assures that we will sustain Partnership and  collaboration with your Administration and looks forward to a robust  working relationship towards a productive and prosperous Plateau.

Ayuku M. Pwaspo

Chairman

Mary R. Domtur

Secretary