WHY I HAVE NOT SPOKEN ON BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY IN MY COUNTRY SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED.

Boko Haram insurgency is something you do not carelessly speak about if you don’t know how it emanated.

Those who have fought the insurgency over the years have the true version of the story.

I am privilege to have a childhood friend who happens to be a special force with the Nigeria Army.

His encounter and experience amaze me and his statements over the insurgency still keep me awake consciously believing that the issue of Boko Haram insurgency is some people business and that is why the fight refuse to end.

He say there is a lot of expert weakness and working under the guise of instruction has reason why the army has been rated as a failure.

He said ” as a special force ” I have put in my beat for the built of success against the insurgency but the political aspect of it has been more alarming than what actually happens in the field as it is been studied by expert.

Boko Haram can not be a thing you conclude at one angle of your house just because must if the docked videos and the real gruesome murder of some victims.

We see a lot of politics in the activities of the insurgency while we give it our rating and conclude it is either a fight against one faith and sometimes we contradict ourselves as well.

A careful scholar who pick interest in the history of Nigeria crisis, war and attack either ethnic or headers and farmers clash.

The situation in this country has kept us suspicious against each other, this is because our focus has been over heated by the worrisome state of the series of attacks experienced.

I have been able to write about the Boko Haram insurgency for the first time and the only thing I ha e observe about the dread insurgent is the very fact that we have refuse to accept that Boko Haram is not projecting anyone agenda or program.

Our speculations in many quarters has resulted to creating more crafty suspicious among us instead of uniting us to think out of the box, we are busy given the insurgency popularity and fending for it continue expansion.

Nigerians has contributed through various means of publication given preference to the growth and expansion of the insurgency.

We are expected to act long ever so as to ensure the insurgency become a thing of the past through engaging one another in supplying information to the necessary agency that can wipe away the insurgency.

I will suggest that we embark on Spartan training for any child at the age of ten while we get involve in this unending menace.

It is time we declare insurgency Boko Haram a virus that it is either it is cure of frown at completely.

How do we go about it ?

Let’s, collectively resolve to be more proactive in looking at the issue with the feelings that it is a war declare against our existence than just religion which is not true.

We must rise to the task of ending Boko Haram if really we are ready to keep off the incessant killing that has continue to wipe us over the years.

Let’s have a rethink and stop blaming government or our problem will continue to consumes us.

Let accept the fact that we have been confronted with war against our existence than given it to religion alone.

Akims Mamot James.

A Nigeria more worried than any other citizen.

End insurgency if you are ready. The fight to end this dreaded terror starts with you.

THE PITIED STATE OF PLATEAU AMIDST POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS DISGUISED.

WHY RESOLUTION BECOMES A DUTY AHEAD OF 2023

Must at times when I sit in public places I often hear people talk about Plateau State a christian state and I smile with the feelings of being one who is from such state and could boldly speak with some courage and erbium.

I am indeed a Plateau son but possibly not from a christian state but a multi ethnic and fuse Christipolitical state where there is nothing you ever do for the beat interest of Plateau State that is right in the eye of opposition.

I have many times realise that the simple reason why we have not been able to grow in our sociopolitical prowess even with the high acclaimed political profile we score each other with intends are predictive calculations.

Plateau State has built herself over time carelessly without considering the current gab between religion and ethnicity. I am cowed by some postulation been carried out by young men who feel the can always climb political ladder by spreading religious hatred against one another at the expense of our good and dear nurtured relationship.

We have been created together and grew over time as one united and diversify people of rewarded humane existence.

I am still hurt by the millions unrewarded political fight we always filed against each other and later lack honour for our long existed pre political profile that has lot us out of our true friendship.

Must at times after the tussles we find it very difficult to returned and seat in a round table to sort our differences while the people we fought for still see their relationship first before politics.

We have lost it all just because we have consistently failed in our projection of who we ware and who we have become.

We have refuse to trust each other because our insincerity has continues to seed and possibly crank the poise we sort to be one big family.

Is religion our problem ?

Is ethnicity really the issue ?

I don’t think that is our major guise and the impending challenges we are faced with. If we must grow, there are things we must just have to make it a duty to ensure we let it go.

We must learn to tolerate each other without bench mark then we can further repost our shared love and continues existence as people and sustained our true love for one another.

We have eared one another severally, am aware we have done a lot to realise where we are today but the biggest issue; is lack of true love for each other. We have long lost it even when the urge was mistook by those who first create the issues we now clamour for in the name of politics and ethnic suicide.

We must embrace each other and coexist as one big united people to front a better and greater people with frown and clear interreligious hope to care for one another.

We must accept that over time we have leaved together and will continue to be together until the end of time.

Let’s forgive one another to have a coloured timeline for a better Plateau State.

Plateau is ours to celebrate and it is also ours to emulate from our predecessors how it was before now. Thank you for your time.

Akims Mamot James.

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE, RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG AT THE COMMISSIONING OF 80 UNITS OF FORD GALAXY VEHICLES PROCURED BY PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL UNION OF ROAD TRANSPORT WORKERS (NURTW) PLATEAU STATE COUNCIL, HELD ON FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY, 2020 AT VIO TESTING GROUND, OLD AIRPORT ROAD, JOS.
PROTOCOLS

1. It is with joy and sense of fulfilment that I address you today as we commission the 80 units of vehicles procured by through a partnership between the Plateau State Government and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Plateau State Chapter.
2. This landmark event speaks volumes of our determination to boost transportation in the State, which is no doubt the backbone of economic activities and a facilitator of business and human interaction.
3. You will recall that soon after our re-election into office for another term, we enunciated our Next Level Vision anchored on three-point policy that encapsulates Peace, Security, and good governance; Physical Infrastructural Development; and Sustainable Economic Re-birth.
4. We are therefore gathered here to further promote the transportation industry, which is at the core of sustainable economic rebirth, as it relates to the movement of goods and people from one part of the State to another and beyond.
5. The 80 vehicles we are a fulfilment of the commitment I made to the officials of the NURTW Plateau State Chapter, who during a courtesy call on me, appealed for collaboration and support towards the purchase of the buses.
6. Our administration is of the firm believe that this will enable NURTW members have access to transport vehicles that will not only assist them and their families, but also have a multiplier effect on creation of wealth in the State.
7. As a government that has passion for empowering its citizens, I had no hesitation in approving the request of the Union and directing the release of funds for the purchase of the buses. Moreover, members of the Union had raised 50 percent of the amount.
8. This is the type of Public Private Partnership collaboration that we believe will go a long way in creating jobs and reducing crime on our streets. We shall therefore continue to offer support to similar ventures in our State.
9. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, let me reiterate that our rescue Administration is committed to improving the transportation infrastructure of the State.
10. This is why we are determined to the completion of the 28 road projects inherited from the previous governments, in addition to the 25 roads and bridges awarded by my administration.
11. We have also continued the implementation of Operation Zero Potholes by intervening in critical roads within the Jos-Bukuru Metropolis. Most of the failed portions of roads have been rehabilitated thereby bringing relief to motorists and residents.
12. Despite our lean resources. We have decided to intervene in some Federal Roads within the State, because of their economic importance to the people. We hope that the Federal Government will eventually reimburse us so that we can do more.
13. During our visit to President Muhammadu Buhari last week, I tabled our request for the Federal Government’s urgent intervention for Dualization and Construction of some Federal Roads within our State, which are very critical to our economy.
14. These include Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe Road; Taraba State Border-Shendam-Namu-Nasarawa State Border Road; Panyam-Bokkos-Nasarawa State Border Road; Lantang-Wase-Bashar-Taraba State Border Road; and Jos-Jengre-Kaduna-State Border Road.
15. Government is fully aware of the current state of affairs at the Plateau Express Services Limited. We are in the process of reviving Plateau Riders, as talks are ongoing with investors to procure 100 buses for the company as well as turn around its operations for better efficiency, accountability and profitability.
16. We have equally acquired the Bus Terminal from Nasarawa State Government and will soon handover the facility officially to the Ministry of Transport to manage it.
17. Government will soon constitute the management of the Plateau State Road Traffic Administration and Vehicle Inspection Agency, which will address the numerous problems facing the Transport Sector and enhance traffic management in the State.
18. I urge motorists particularly the beneficiaries of these vehicles, to observe all traffic rules and imbibe safe driving culture to avoid needless loss of lives and associated damages to the vehicles.
19. The situation where drivers engage in overloading, reckless over-speeding, night journeys, driving under the influence of alcohol and other substances, indiscriminate parking and proliferation of unauthorized motor parks, will not be tolerated. We must put safety above profit and pleasure.
20. I call on the NURTW to sensitize their members on the need to remain law abiding and treat passengers with dignity and courtesy, while avoiding any act that can cause a breach of the law. Government will continue to count on your support towards consolidating peace and security on the Plateau.
21. Finally, I urge the beneficiaries of these vehicles to abide by the terms of the agreement for the acquisition of these buses to facilitate the commencement of the second phase of the scheme.
22. It is on this note that I have the privilege and honour to officially commission these buses to the glory of God and the benefit of humanity.
23. Thank you and God bless Plateau State.

Rt. Hon. (Dr) Simon Bako Lalong
Executive Governor Plateau state &
Chairman, Northern Governors Forum.
28th February 2020.

PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG MOURNS LATE AIG, ALI JOS.

Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has expressed sorrow over the death of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hamisu Ali-Jos who died in an Indian hospital after a protracted illness.
Lalong in a condolence message described the late Ali-Jos who died at the age of 78, as a man of honour who served Nigeria with dignity and sincerity rising to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police as well as serving as a one time Sole Administrator of Katsina State.
The Governor said the death of Ali-Jos creates a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill as the State benefited immensely from his wealth of wisdom particularly in addressing security challenges and restoring peace to Plateau.
He asked the family of the deceased to accept his death as the will of God and take solace in the fact that he served his community, State and Country fervently, leaving lasting legacies that will continue to linger for a long time.

Makut Simon Macham, Ph.D.
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
27th February 2020.

PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG REJOICES WITH GENERAL DOMKAT BALI AT 80

Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governor’s Forum Simon Bako Lalong has felicitated with the former Minister of Defence and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Nigerian Armed Forces, General Domkat Bali, as he clocks 80 years, February 27, 2020.
In a statement congratulating the General, Governor Lalong described the celebrant as one who has given his best to the nation throughout his years of distinguished military career, and service to Nigeria.

Lalong noted that General Bali remians a pride to the military institution, Plateau State and Nigeria at large having served as pioneer Commandant, Command and Staff College, Jaji, Adjutant General, Nigerian Army as well member of the Supreme Military Council/Armed Forces Ruling Council for many years.
He said the track record of General Bali has remained an inspiration to many younger ones, particularly those making sacrifices to defend Nigeria from the threats of insurgency, banditary, and terrorism.
Governor Lalong also thanked the General for serving Plateau in many ways and deploying his influence and goodwill which contributed to the development of the State and its institutions.
While praying God to grant him more years of good health and happiness, the Governor asked General Bali not to relent in offering his knowledge, experience and wisdom to the nation and Plateau State at this time when the challenges of insecurity are being tackled.

Makut Simon Macham, Ph.D
Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State,
27th February, 2020.

Hon Yusuf Gagdi is the Future.

By D’yong Mangut.

Look no further, Hon Yusuf Gagdi Babayo, Member Representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam is the future.

You may not like his style, but probably only the worst of sadists will not admit that no National Legislator in the history of Plateau State has done what this young man has done in less than a year. He continues to rekindle hope that what is due Plateau and beyond is achievable if individuals are voted based on what they can offer using antecedents as a yardstick rather than where they come from and what religion they practice. Say he has defeated religious jigoists who use such to deprive our people of robust and progressive representation based on his achievements in less than a year and you are not wrong.

Yusuf Gagdi leads, we follow. It is a movement of direction; purpose; vision; and statement. Unapologetic, We are Gagdified!!!

My name is D’yong Mangut, unlike those who can’t sleep because the man has exceeded expectations when they wish he will fail, I pray fervently for him to continue to blaze the trail and raise the bar of representation so that in years to come, his crop will beat fruits.

From unprecedented employment to empowerment and stomach infrastructure of constituents, the man has done well and we say, MUN GODE!!!

BAUCHI GOVERNOR SWORN IN TWO COMMISSIONERS AND HIS PSS

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has assured of his administration’s readiness to give opportunity to citizens of the state to participate in governance.

Speaking at the swearing in of the newly appointed two Commissioners, Alhaji Abdulhameed Nurudden and Dr Aliyu Mohammed Maigoro and his Principal Private Secretary, Dr Mohammed Musa Kirfi, the governor said the measure is to ensure every section of the state is represented in the administration.

Governor Bala Abdulkadir draw the attention appointees to work as expected by assisting his administration beneficial to the citizenry.

“We brought all this 3 appointees because apart from we politicians who won the election, the people of the state deserved best practice and good services.The 2 Commissioners are all young people representing the youth, even the PPS is a young person representing that constituency.

The governor tasked the appointed Commissioner to come up with new strategies that will enable the administration to achieve success in its reform programmes in the health and Natural Resources sectors.

According to him, the he will provide citizens of the state with good healthcare services through renovation of hospitals across the state.

Governor Bala Mohammed who was confidence on the capacity of his Principal Private Secretary to deliver, enjoined him to work with stakeholders to ensure success.

Dr Aliyu Mohammed Maigoro was posted to Ministry of Health
Governor Bala Mohammed while
Alhaji Abdulhameed Nurudden was posted to the Ministry of Natural Resources.🎤 Comarde Mukhtar Gidado SSA Media📷 Shaharuddin Galaje 26/2/2020

ENGINEER SULE SIGNS ANTI-KIDNAPPING LAW, BANS STREET BEGGING

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has signed into law the state anti-kidnaping prescribing either life imprisonment or death penalty for convicted kidnapper, recently passed by the state House of assembly.

The Governor equally signed into law the Child’s Right Protection Executive Order (2005), which bans street begging across the state.

Engineer Sule signed the laws at a combined ceremony, which held at the Taal Conference Hotel, Lafia, on Wednesday.

Explaining further, the Governor said, the anti-kidnapping law spells out various offences relating to kidnapping, prescribing stringent punishment for perpetrators, while the child’s right protection order, apart from prohibiting street begging, provides punishment for parents who out of negligence, abandon their children to beg in the streets in order to survive.

He warned that any building used in keeping victims of kidnapping and other heinous crimes, will henceforth be forfeited to government.

The Governor however pointed out that the law banning street begging will only be implemented only after ways have been identified to address the menace of street begging by the Almajiri.

“This will guarantee the safety, security, wellbeing, care good health and education, as well as guarantee the future of our children,” the Governor said.

While noting that Nasarawa State has no problem with the Almajiri School System, the Governor however said the state will sanction parents who send their children to such schools from faraway places, only to abandon such children to take to street begging.

Earlier in an introductory remarks, state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Associate Professor Abdulkarim Abubakar Kana, said the current spate of kidnapping and related offences in the state has assumed alarming proportions.

Associate Prof. Kana added that, in addition to efforts by the state government to combat crimes, the state House of assembly, in its approach to issues touching on the lives of the ordinary people, passed the Nasarawa State Anti-Kidnapping Law 2019.
He further explained that the executive order on child’s right protection, was geared towards protecting children from exploitation and abuse, neglect, abandonment, while at the same time guaranteeing education for all.

The Commissioner for Justice added that the executive order will make for the full implementation of the Child’s Right Law in the state.

The event was attended by members of the Nasarawa State Executive Council, members of the State Security Council, Civil Society Groups, top government functionaries, as well as traditional rulers led by the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, the Emir of Lafia, HRH Justice Sidi Bage (rtd).

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM APC YOUTHS ONLINE FORUM

We have been in great shock since we heard of the demise of our Senator Representing Plateau Southern Zone Senatorial District, Senator Ignatius Longjang after a protracted ILLNESS.

Baba Longjang,we are Saddened by your peaceful transition to the great beyond as youths that supported your aspiration to the red Chambers.

We cannot question God the author and finisher of our faith,but we can only pray for the repose of your soul.

May pray God will comfort your immediate family,community,LGA, Senatorial District,State and Nigeria as a Federation.

We will like to sympathize with Governor Simon Bako Lalong,The APC both Federal, state and Quaan Pan LGA on this monumental loss.

Rest on Baba Humility!!!

Pius Tongmaan
CHAIRMAN
APC YOUTH ONLINE FORUM

RT HON YUSUF GAGDI TO CHAIR ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF MUPUN NATION,VWANG 2020.

The Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke,Kanam Federal Constituency Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has been chosen to Chair the 2020 Vwang cultural festival of the Mupun Nation of Pankshin LGA,Plateau State.

In a release on behalf of the Mupun Nation,Chairman of the 2020 Vwang cultural festival’s Central Planning Committee,CPC, Chief Robert Taple says Gagdi as a son of Plateau state and representative of the people has impacted positively on the lives of his people,mupun people inclusive.

He said the uniqueness of this years event returning after a 3 years break is that it is coinciding with the celebration of the elevation of the status of the Mupun Chiefdom to second class status which indeed is worth celebrating.

Taple added that Gagdi is expected to lead an array of the political class as well as other notable citizens who are lovers and admirers of the Mupun Nation.

This year’s festival will be staged on Saturday 14th March,2020 at the popular Vwang arena in Lankan,Pankshin LGA.

Other dignitaries alongside Gagdi will be a daughter of the soil who is the Hon Commissioner For Finance in Plateau State, DR Mrs Regina Boniface Soemlat to serve as Secretary and Rt Hon Ahmed Idris Maje, The Deputy Speaker of The House of Representatives who will serve as Guest of Honour and have all assured of their physical presence at the festival.

Plateau State Governor,Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong will be specially celebrated at the festival because of the fulfilment of his promise to elevate the Mupun Chiefdom to second class status according to Taple as such he has been granted the prestigious position of Special Guest Of Honour at the Vwang 2020.

Other dignitaries will include Distinguished Senator Hezekiah Dimka, Dame Pauline Tallen, Hon Minister for Women Affairs as well as Hon Barr Henry Longs,Member Representing Pankshin South constituency as Special Guests.

The CPC Chairman further stated that no stone is being or will be left unturned in ensuring this is one of the best culture celebrations in the state as such mobilization has gone beyond the country.

Already clearing work is ongoing at the traditional festival field while the Culture Committee headed by an outstanding traditional expert, Chief Maichibi Vwarji has been touring villages assessing the level of preparedness by all traditional dancers who are expected to spice the entire event to the delight of all.

Robert Taple said the festival will accommodate all other tribes on the Plateau and once again define our uniqueness despite the security and other challenges we are facing and bring us out stronger.

KENZY NGUPAR
NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY
MUCDA