COL.S.G FWANJE LAUNCHES FOUNDATION BY DONATING RICE TO WIDOWS AT CHRISTMAS. retired Col.Samuel Gulong Fwangje who ha been in the business of humanitarian and Philanthropic activities has launched his foundation in MANGU by donating rice to 100 widows at Christmas. The Samuel Gulong Fwangje foundation is birthed on the foundation of service to humanity by focusing on empowering the less privilege in the society. The widowhood training center in MANGU witnessed the uncommon show of love and benevolence from the retired colonel who has hanged his army uniforms ten years ago Col.Fwangje Retired is passionate about seeing that the less privilege,widows and youths in the society are taken care of to add to peaceful co-existence and development of society.
Mallam Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has been nominated as one of the 20 people across the world to be awarded by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Gutteries, with United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) in New York, United States, early next year. The award, which was inaugurated in 2003 was instituted to recognise excellence in public service across the world and support innovations in public service delivery with the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to the statement signed by the Secretary of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity Inc, in Maryland, US, Dr. Leke Alao, on behalf of civil society coalition revealed that it was the coalition that nominated the Commandant-General, Mallam Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, for his examplary leadership qualities with which he has been piloting the affairs of the Corps since his assumption of office in 2015. The Plateau State Commandant of the NSCDC Dr. Olasupo A. Solomon, in a congratulatory message to the Commandant-General, remarks that Mallam Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu is the first Nigerian officer to be honoured with the UNPSA award. He described him as an indefatigable boss, whose passionate commitment to defending the defenceless, is a source of motivation for the rank and file of the Corps. Dr. Olasupo, also notes that the UN’s award is also coming at a time when the Commandant-General has just been recently nominated as a KNIGHT by the International Civil Defence Organisation. (ICDO), the global body of Civil Defence organizations. He said this auspicious occasion of double honours, for the Commandant-General will further inspire officers and men of the Corps to re-dedicate themselves to their statutory duties. According to Dr. Olasupo, the NSCDC will not relent in its efforts at ensuring the protection of the civil populace and safeguarding property and the environment from natural or man-made disasters as well as protecting the country’s critical national assets and infrastructures.
Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has inspected some of the on-going Legacy Projects and rehabilitation of township roads in the State to ascertain the level of work and also ensure timely completion and quality work. Governor Lalong began his inspection at the Lamingo Pilot Primary School in Jos North Local Government Area where he was taken round by the Site Manager, Paul Barde who explained that the work has progressed up to 70 percent. He said the construction firm was making steady progress in the work as most of the class rooms will soon be completed to pave way for furnishing of the school which has a capacity for about 500 pupils. The Governor who went round the project with the Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Atu, Some Commissioners and other top Government officials, said that the Lamingo Pilot Primary School which is one the Legacy Projects was meant to provide quality education for children of the poor who cannot afford private schools. He said “we have vowed that we cannot fail to make quality education available to the children of the poor and under-privileged because our administration believes in taking care of everyone particularly the weak and vulnerable. When this school is completed, the standards will be so high and condition of learning so suitable that many will prefer to bring their children here than to take them to private schools” Lalong also reminded the contractors of his directive that all public institutions particularly schools be made friendly for physically challenged persons because his administration’s belief in inclusivity being one of the first States to enact the Disability Law and also establish the Disability Rights Commission manned by physically challenged persons. The Governor thereafter proceeded to Barkin Ladi to inspect work on the 200–Bed capacity General Hospital where he was equally taken round by the Site Manager. He was told that the work has also gone up to 60 percent with the Residency Quarters, Wards and other structures nearing completion. The contractor assured the Governor that by March, the project will be completed as funds are released on time, as the workers are very committed to the project. The Governor in his response said “the Hospital when completed will solve the health needs of people of this Local Government and the neigbouring ones because it will be world standard and equipped with the state of the art facilities. We inherited many projects that we completed and we initiated others that are on-going. We have therefore selected some of them as Legacy Projects spread all over the State including this one. Whatever is working elsewhere in the world whether in education or health, we want to replicate it here on the Plateau for the benefit of our people”. He promised to come back in February to monitor the progress of work preparatory to its commissioning, adding that he was satisfied with the quality of work at the moment. Governor Lalong also inspected on-going operation zero potholes rehabilitation of township roads with a visit to the Rayfiled-Zarmaganda road where he urged the contractor to deliver quality work and within stipulated time to reduce inconveniences to motorists and residents of the area.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State. 14th December 2019
It was jubilation and celebration all the way as Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong fulfilled his campaign promise of restoring, upgrading and creating more traditional institutions in the State as part of the efforts to meeting the agitations of the people spanning many decades. Governor Lalong began the statewide installation and coronation of new traditional rulers in Lamingo, Jos North LGA where he presented a second class Staff of office to Emmanuel Ajik as the Adagwom Izere Jos. Governor Lalong said the traditional Institution remains a veritable partner in development of the State particularly in peace and security. He explained that his Rescue Administration decided to follow the wishes and yearnings of the people of Izere whose Chiefdom was truncated by the last administration of Governor Jonah Jang. He charged the Adagwom Izere to rule with the fear of God, justice and compassion as the people can only follow him if they know that he has their interest at heart. He said “as the custodian of the culture and tradition of the Izere people, I expect you to uphold the highest virtues of decency, morality as well as be a unifying factor for all the people residing in your domain. From this moment, you cease to be just the father of Izere people or of one particular clan, tribe, denomination or religion. You are the father of all that reside in your domain irrespective of where they come from”. The Adagwom Izere Emmanuel Ajik described Governor Lalong as an emanciaptor who has kept his campaign promise by restoring their Chiefdom, dignity and sense of belonging. He promised to continue to support the government and mobilise his subjects to work with the administration in promoting peace and development. At Ibaas in Barkin Ladi LGA, the Governor installed Da Luka Pagyang Pam as the Gwom Ibaas, a third class Chief where he charged him to see his role as that of a unifier rather than a sectional champion. Lalong said his administration believes that the issue of Chiefdoms, districts, village and development areas is a constitutional right for citizens. He said “as a lawyer, I am of the view that no one should stop any group for agitating for a Chiefdom, district, village or development area. If you dont want, that is your right, but dont stop anybody who wants from demanding for it. That is how the demands for local governments and states began and today we are witnesses to how some people have more LGAs than others. For Lalong, people should not entertain any fear of losing their power and influence over others because Plateau belongs to everyone. “Under my watch, no body will be treated as a second class citizen or superior to another. We are created equal by God and must learn to live together in peace and unity. Let the majority have their way and the minority their say. I will not tolerate nor support anyone trying to dominate another”. He however warned that his administration will not hesitate to remove any traditional ruler who is found wanting. ” Let me warn that any traditional ruler who is found to be promoting ethno-religious hatred, injustice, disharmony or shielding criminals will not only be dethroned, but will be made to face the laws of the land” he said. The Long Goemai of Shendam Miskom Martin Shalders III who spoke for the Plateau State council of traditional rulers said they fully endorse the action of government and they were fully carried along and endorsed all the appointments. He debunked the claims by some mischief makers who say the installations are meant to weaken some existing rulers and cheifdoms. He described Governor Simon Bako Lalong as the man who understands the feelings of his people and is ready to build peace. More traditional rulers are to be installed across the State. Dr. Makut Simon Macham ANIPR Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State 13th December 2019.
“I will create more districts and Chiefdoms if that is what the people want and demand for it” says Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong as another Traditional Ruler Da. Luka Pagyang Pam is installed as the third class Paramount ruler, the Gwom of Ibaas-Foron Chiefdom in Barkin Ladi LGA. Lalong says under his watch, no minority will be oppressed and no one will be treated as a second class citizen. Plateau belongs to all
Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong ,called on traditional rulers to work hand in hand with relevant government establishments, security agencies and other stakeholders in maintaining peace in their domain at all times. Lalong made this known while speaking at the installation and presentation of 2nd class staff of office to the Adagwom Jos , of Izere chiefdom his royal highness , Emmanuel Azik on friday . The Governor warned that any traditional ruler who is found to be promoting ethno-religious hatred, injustice, disharmony or shielding criminals will not only be dethroned, but will be made to face the laws of the land. In his words ” As father to all, I expect you to be apolitical and refrain from taking sides with political interests who are known to be behind most of the crises we experienced in the past. He said ” Our administration is doing a lot to empower the people and ensure that they get the dividends of democracy. You will be required to assist in mobilizing them and explaining to them the programmes and initiatives of government so they can key into them.”. “We have many programmes under the Plateau Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (PLASMIDA) which are geared towards empowering the youths and women. He called on the traditional rulers to encourage their people to participate and create jobs instead of looking for non-existent white collar jobs. “We shall continue to provide necessary infrastructure and amenities in your domain just as we are doing in various parts of the State in roads, schools, hospitals and others. ” Our goal is to ensure that we leave behind lasting legacies that will benefit this generation and the generation to come. ” Let me therefore solicit your continuous loyalty and support to enable Government continue serving you better. “ The Governor urged the people of the community to cooperate and support the Monarch so as to create the enabling environment for him to provide purposeful leadership that will create peace and harmony in this domain.
The Traditional Institution in Plateau State continues to provide needed support for the Rescue Administration of Governor Simon Bako Lalong. Today 13th December 2019, this bond has been strengthened with the installation and presentation of a Second Class Staff of Office to the Adagwom Izere Jos North LGA Emmanuel Ajik at a colourful event in Lamingo. Governor Lalong charges the traditional ruler to be fair and just to all and carry his people along. He wishes His Royal Highness a peaceful reign and warns against misuse of power. Long Live Izere Chiefdom.
(please extend your hands of help to youths in Plateau Northern Senatorial Zone, Jos South, North, East and Bassa).
I want to commend your effort and doggedness towards representing your constituents, something we from other constituency admire and wished we are feeling the same impact our brothers and sisters are feeling in PKK.
In just 180days less than 200days you have done remarkable well and we can see and feel your effort in terms of employment of youths into different lucrative Federal Government Agencies to mentions a few, you have given over a hundred and forty employments within 180days of been in office, some of the agencies are:
1.Remote Sensing 2.NASRDA(Nigerian Air Space Research Development Agency 3.Federal Univeristy Lafiya/lokoja 4.FCDA(Federal Capital Development Authority) 5.FCTA(Federal Capitals Territory Agency)
6.Nigerian Navy.
We the youths from Plateau Northern senatorial zone(Jos South, North, East and Bassa) are soliciting if you can extend your hands of help towards the youths in this region, we know your primary assignment and concern is your constituents, but we have a bigger constituency call PLATEAU CONSTITUENCY, please consider us posterity will repay you sir.
We are always delighted when we hear our friends from PKK with the news of employments and also sad when we analyse our current situation in this zone, It seems your colleagues have not resume office yet, that why we feel marginalised in this zone and wonder if some of them are still in Akwanga on their way to Abuja, which ever is the case please assist the youths in this constituency if you can.
I pray this letter reaches your desk, and please do assist us.
A taimaki mu, in ba haka ba mun shiga uku. job opportunities are hard to fine and available slots will soon be occupied.
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