COVID-19: KANAM LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY CLOSE ITS BORDERS WITH BAUCHI STATE AMIDST GLOBAL PANDEMIC:

The Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council, Hon Wokdung Adamu Abbas will later today hold an extensive stakeholders meeting in Dengi, kanam Local Government Council on the need to discuss extensively ways to contain the spread of CORONAVIRUS otherwise known as COVID-19.

The decision was prompted by the confirmation of two cases in neighbouring Bauchi State. The extensive stakeholders meeting may consider closure of the border between kanam local government and Bauchi State.

It could be recalled that some communities in kanam local government Area are proximal to Bauchi State and that leads to ease of doing businesses.

The Chairman also disclose his administration plan to take sensitization and enlightenment campaign to all the twenty electoral wards of Kanam Local Government beginning from tomorrow Saturday 28th March to Sunday 29th.

The Council Boss urged the law abiding citizens of the council to abide by the safety regulations rules of personal hygiene and avoiding overcrowded places.

The outcome of the stakeholders meeting may likely affects social gathering like community festivals, wedding reception, and religion crusade among others.

Hon Wokdung advise the peace loving people of the council to respect the outcome of today’s meeting as every decision taken will be in the interest of securing lives of its citizens.

Details of this later today.
Remain calm.
May Allah protect us all.

Bashir Auta.
Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman (Media and Publicity)
Kanam Local Government Council.
(27th March, 2020).

PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG ORDERS FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID-19 RESTRICTION
MEASURES; ORDERS IMMEDIATE ARREST OF DEFAULTERS

Further to the
broadcast made by the Executive Governor of Plateau State His Excellency Rt.
Hon. Simon Bako Lalong on measures taken to contain the dreaded COVID-19 Virus,
it has been observed that many citizens are yet to comply with the restriction
orders issued to prevent the outbreak of the disease in the State.

Therefore, the Governor as the Chairman of the Task Force on
Monitoring and Enforcement has directed that beginning from today, Friday 27th
March 2020, security agencies will embark on full enforcement of the measures earlier
outlined to deal with the Corona Virus Disease.

Consequently, members of the public are warned in their own
interest to abide by the restriction order as security officials will arrest
and prosecute anyone found violating the order.

For the avoidance of doubt, the restriction order includes the
following measures amongst others.

1.    
Closure of all markets (except those selling food items,
pharmaceuticals and cooking gas)

2.    
No congregation of more than 50 people at places of worship etc,
and strict observance of 2- metres social distancing where up to 50 people
congregate, as well as provision of hygiene materials such as water, soap and
sanitizers.

3.    
Prohibition of street trading, street hawking, and begging

4.    
Ban on weekly Sunday markets at Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and
environs

5.    
Closure of all drinking joints, social centres and night clubs

6.    
Mandatory provision of take-away packs by restaurants to avoid crowding

7.    
Cancellation of all festivals and anniversaries

8.    
Strict adherence to 2-metres social distancing in motor parks
and inside all transport vehicles and tricycles

9.    
Capture of data of inbound and outbound passengers at all motor
parks in Plateau State.

10. Preliminary tests for
    Covid-19 at all land and air entry points into Plateau State
11. 14 days self-isolation for
    overseas returnees or those who know that they have had contact with any of the
    confirmed cases in the country.
12. Avoidance of unnecessary
    movement and travels.

In addition, members of the public who exhibit any symptoms such
as cough, fever, and difficulty in breathing, should immediately call the
following emergency toll free numbers to report:

0703-286-4444;
        0803-542-2711;
        0806-548-6416;                 0803-577-9917.

This total enforcement will continue until full compliance is
achieved as all these precautionary measures are aimed at safeguarding the
possible occurrence of the disease in the State.

Let us all work together to save our lives and the lives of
others.

Let us THINK PLATEAU AND
ACT PLATEAU!

Dan Manjang

Commissioner for Information and Communication,

Plateau State.

27th March 2020

PRESS RELEASE

I felt inclined to commend the Federal Government of Nigeria as well as the Plateau State Government for the drastic steps taken to contend the spread of the dreaded corona virus pandemic in the country, and Plateau State in particular.

The governments at the federal and state levels have displayed a high degree of responsiveness to quell the menace that has crippled economic activities around the globe and sent a lot of people to their early graves.

I sincerely commiserate with the government and people of Italy, who appeared to be the worst ravaged nation by this deadly virus, and all other nations of the world facing similar problems.

The death of Suleman Achimugu, the erstwhile MD of PPMC, who remains the only recorded dead to corona virus witness in Nigeria, is most regrettable. I pray that all those who are infected with the virus survive it, while no more new infections are recorded henceforth. This is very possible if we abide strictly by the guidelines provided by health experts to avoid contracting the virus.

While the world continues to look for cure and vaccination for the virus, I wish to strongly call on the government of Nigeria to ensure public servants are paid at least two months salaries, March and April, in order to assist them stock pile food items in their various homes, in readiness for the stay at home instruction handed to the citizenry.

I do not pray that the pandemic escalates beyond its current state in Nigeria, but we must prepare for the worst. Government must suspend all contractual engagements for capital projects to focus on providing palliative for its citizens in this hard times.

I wish to add my voice to the call by government that citizens, especially my good people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency to adhere to the various hygienic living advocated in contending the spread of the virus while the stay at home order is followed to the later.

May God heal our land, and deliver us from this pandemic, Amen!

Signed:.
Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi
(Dan Malikin Kanam and Dan Majen Jahr) Chairman House Committee on Navy and
Member Representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, NASS Abuja.

PRESS RELEASE:

POSTPONEMENT OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON THE THRONE OF HRH DAGWOM RWEY JOS SOUTH.

In view of the present health challenge ravaging the globe, Nigeria and Plateau in particular as a result of the covid19, the planned 60th anniversary thanksgiving celebration of the Dagwom Rwey Jos South marking his reign on the throne of his forebears has been suspended.

In a press statement released Thursday, 26 March, 2020 and signed by the Chairman, Media/Publicity subcommittee, Hon. Ayuba Pam Dangwong quoted the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee(CPC) Hon. Amb. Dr. Gideon Dung Dandereng as announcing the suspension.

The suspension he said was in direct “consultation with the Jos South and Gyel District Traditional Council”. The CPC Chairman, Hon. Dr. Dandereng was quoted as saying.

According to the statement, “the decision” to shift the event to a later date “followed the need to comply with the State Government’s directives on ban on public gatherings to curb the spread of the deadly Corona Virus otherwise known as Covid-19”.

According the press release, events that supposed to commence from Friday, 27 March – Sunday, 29 March, 2020 had been suspended pending the lifting of the ban on public gathering by the State Government”.

Meanwhile, all subcommittees according to the statement, are expected to continue with their assignments awaiting a new date as soon as the ban is lifted.

The statement further “regretted any inconveniences this would have caused to all enthusiasts, family, friends and well wishers who had looked forward to participating actively during the celebration”.

Hon Dandereng however called all people in the locality to “support the government in this abnormal time by trying to live a personal hygiene to fight Covid-19 as it is real!

SIGNED:
Hon. Ayuba Pam Dangwong
Chairman, Media/Pub.
Subcommittee

DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO CONTEST THE POSITION OF YOUTH CHAIRMANSHIP, KANAM LGC.

Let me first of all Express my profound Gratitude and Appreciation to you all.

I, Prince. Taru Salim A. Dugub I’m a Jahr (Jarawa) by tribe from Dugub Village of Dugub Ward, Badawa Area Of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, I fully declare myself to the great people (Youths) of my Local Government to contest for a Chairmanship position of Kanam Local Government Youth Council in the forthcoming Elections.

Having fully consulted, Assessed and met all the Conditions spelt out by the Local Government Youth Council act and after analytically Assessing my strength and weakness in respect to the above, I wish to declare my intention to Serve as a Local Government Council Youth Chairman in the forthcoming Youth Council Elections.

I believe this is not for anything else, rather than the love and good intentions all of us have for our communities and Local Government, but using different approaches, that is however the beauty of democracy, respect for diversity!

I need your support, I need your prayers , I ask for your trust. I invite you to join me on this journey, this quest , to redefine our Union of Youth in Kanam LGC. Let us build a better environment.

I pledge to build upon the foundation already laid by our predecessors over the years , strengthen the weak pillars and fill the cracks in the process .

As you can all see, I have always been actively engaged in both public and private life, with rich credentials. I am therefore going into this race neither for personal gains or selfish ambition, nor to promote partisan interests or mediocrity; but to prove to you more than I have all it takes_ characters, energy, the time and the capacity to serve and inspire you and also to rebrand the image of our Local Government.

Therefore, let me use this singular honor and opportunity to call on all of us to be henceforth resilient and selfless in promoting and protecting the principles and values.

It is my self conviction that Kanam must rise again and shine. to delightful of each and everyone of us. I thank you for your keen and attention.

I would soon let you into my Priority Agenda for the above post as soon as Campaigns are set or posted.

Long live KYC
Long live PYC
Long live Youths Leaders

May God Bless us All.

SIGNED:
Prince. Taru Salim A. Dugub.

PRESS RELEASE.

JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL PLACES BAN ON GATHERING TO HALT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19.

The management Committee Chairman of Jos North Local Government council Shehu Bala Usman has placed a ban on public gathering with immediate effect in line with the state Government directive.

Usman, said the measure became necessary in order to halt the spread of Coronavirus which has assumed a global pandemic.

The Chairman explained that religious congregations should not be more than 50 person while two metres distance should be maintained by the adherents.

He said Joints and Night clubs are banned while Restaurants are advised to provide takeaway packs for their customers adding that all markets to close effectively from 25 March,2020 with the exception of traders selling food items, Pharmaceuticals and cooking gas are to remain open

Staff of the Council from Grade levels 1-12 are to remained at home for the period of the lock down except workers that offers essential services such as security, health, street cleaners noted that a tasked force to monitor compliance in line with the Government directive has been set up by the Council which would be personally Chaired by him to ensure robust enforcing preventive measures.

The council recognises that compliance with these measures come with a level of inconvenience for which we readily apologies noted that the council trust that everyone understand the necessity for these sacrifices as the pragmatic way to keep people safe and alive.

Usman further stated that the Council will continue its enlightenment Campaigns in the media on the danger of the disease to help people stay safe.

He appealed to citizens in the locality to cooperate with government in order to curb the spread of the virus warning that violators of the directives will have themselves to blame.

Signed:
Phillip Eplong.
Senior Information Officer, For Management Committee Chairman,
Jos North Local Government council.

2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Rivers
Total confirm cases now 51
By Gabriel Olawal
Nigeria Center for Disease Control has announced additional five new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria.
“Five new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: 2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Rivers. 3 are returning travellers into Nigeria & 2 are close contacts of a confirmed case. As at 11:25 pm 25th March, there are 51 confirmed cases, 2 discharged and 1 death.” according to NCDC official twitter handle

A total of 67 Italian priests infected with the novel coronavirus have died since the pandemic reached the Mediterranean country last month, the Avvenire newspaper said Wednesday.

The youngest of those listed by the Catholic Church-affiliated paper was 53.

“Priests get sick and die like everybody else, maybe even more than the rest,” the Avvenire wrote.

The paper said 22 of the fatalities were in the Bergamo diocese, at the heart of the outbreak not far from the financial centre Milan.

Pope Francis asked priests “to have the courage to go out and see the sick” when the pandemic was gathering strength across the country on March 10.

Meanwhile, authorities in Sudan have ordered the release of thousands of prisoners to prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading in the country’s jails, state media reported Wednesday.

“The first batch of prisoners from (a total of) 4,217 have been released from al-Hoda prison in the city of Omdurman,” twin city of the capital Khartoum, official news agency SUNA reported.

It did not specify how many prisoners were released or the nature of their crimes.

Sudan, which has so far recorded one death out of three confirmed COVID-19 cases, has declared a state of emergency and almost totally closed its borders.

On Tuesday, authorities imposed an indefinite night-time curfew from 8pm to 6am local time.

They have also announced the suspension of all inter-state bus services starting Thursday.

Sudan has also shuttered schools and universities across the country.

PRESS RELEASE

It has come to the notice of the Nigerian Army and the General public some misleading publications in a section of the media with the title “Federal Government to Enforce Military Lockdown on Friday.” The Nigerian Army wishes to dissociate itself from such false, speculative and vexatious publication designed by certain mischievous elements to create chaos, panic and disaffection in the society that could only serve the ulterior motives of its promoters.

To put the record straight, the document being quoted was a proactive directive for the Nigerian Army to prepare for possible escalation of the COVID -19 based on the happenings around the world on the pandemic.

The misinterpretation that Government is locking down the entire country and pulling out the Army by Friday 27 March 2020 is utterly false and baseless. The NA considers the publication and negative interpretation being given the content of the Classified document containing information meant for the Nigerian Army personnel as a violation of the Official Secret Act.

The NA will continue to be professional, proactive and responsive in support of the Constitution, Democracy and Government of NIGERIA in line with its constitutional mandate of providing aid to civil authority when called upon to do so. The NA will leave no stone unturned to prepare to support the civil authority in times of emergencies of national magnitude. The mischief of some unpatriotic few will not dissuade the Nigerian Army from working with sister services, the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to keep NIGERIA Safe.

The NA calls on the general public to discountenance the publication going round that the Federal Government is locking down NIGERIA by Friday 27 March 2020 on the basis of the content of the directive to military formations to take proactive measures to prepare for possible call out to assist civil authority in the case of COVID-19 getting worse in the Country.

You are please requested to bring this information to the notice of the general public to correct the misinformation.

SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
25 March 2020

Rising from an emergency meeting,The Plateau Bloggers & Online Media Group are advising all Plateau citizens to obey the make-shift arrangements by constituted authorities to ensure that the spread of Covid-19 does not escalate to Plateau State.

The professional body saddled with the responsibility of regulating activities of Bloggers and Online Media Practitioners in Plateau State are supporting and encouraging Plateau State Government efforts in its steps thus far on Safety and Preventive Measures to Forestall Spread of Covid-19.

The Bloggers and Online Media Moguls are partnering with the Governnment in areas of sensitizing and informing the citizens on social media on factual, accurate and reliable information regarding the pandemic in the State.

Comrade Friday Bako, Chairman of the professional body advised against fake news and panic articles being circulated on the social media space;
“This is the time for all of us to stop panicking and stop spreading fake news and unconfirmed reports on the social media space, we have contact with relevant authorities saddled with responsibility of updating citizens on Corona Virus and we as professional bloggers and online media practitioners are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that people are well informed about cases with accurate data and spontaneous feedbacks towards ensuring this fight against the dreaded Virus is a collective one to ensure success”. He stated.

The group is also monitoring complaints online and tracking down fake news with efforts to correct same within the blogging/online community.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong addressed citizens of Plateau in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday 24 March, 2020 on the covid-19 pandemic highlighting measures to combat it on the Plateau.

“The Governor and government of Plateau State is directing all markets to close effective 25th March 2020. Only traders selling food items, pharmaceuticals and cooking gas are to remain open.

In addition, all street trading, street hawking, and begging are prohibited.

The weekly Sunday markets at Ahmadu Bello Way, Bukuru and environs are hereby banned.

Social joints, Nightclubs, drinking parlours are to also close effective Wednesday 25th March 2020, while restaurants are advised to prepare take away for their customers to avoid crowding.”

Coronavirus is real, it exist, has no cure for now, it does not discriminate, it is lethal and extremely contagious. Spread the message not the virus.

Stay safe and ensure you adhere strictly to the preventive and precautionary measures put in places by Health Experts.