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Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Thursday held a productive meeting with the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Abuja. The discussion focused on improving road infrastructure, health, education, and the agricultural sectors in the state. Governor Mutfwang, who was received by the Minister Counsellor, Zhang Yi, highlighted the presence of Chinese construction companies in Plateau State and emphasized that the government has created a conducive environment for their business operations. The Governor stated that his visit to the Embassy was aimed at familiarizing himself and exploring potential partnerships and financial support for road infrastructure projects, as well as the training of Plateau youths in ICT. Governor Mutfwang noted that he has engaged with several Chinese construction companies in the state and will continue to do so to foster economic growth in Plateau State. Minister Counsellor Zhang Yi welcomed Governor Mutfwang and assured him

The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Dewan K. Gabriel led the newly sworn-in members of the 10th assembly for an induction workshop alongside Management Staff of the State Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria. The induction workshop was organised to further strengthen the new lawmakers as they take up legislative duties of the 10th Assembly. The workshop was focused on the theme: "Implications of Financial Crimes and Effective Budget Preparation, Financial Reporting, inline with International Accounting Standard (IPSAS) and it's Relationship with Legislation". Rt. Hon. Dewan acknowledged the importance and implications of the induction on the new members which served as an avenue to accord them the opportunity for both the old and new lawmakers to share ideas and be more equipped for the legislative business ahead.

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission has begun its NEEDS Assessment tour of the Seventeen Local Government Areas preparatory to the forthcoming Local Government Elections in the State. The visit is to ascertain the level of preparedness by the Commission in conducting a free transparent and credible local government polls. Chairman of the Commission Plangji Cishak who led members to Headquaters of the various Local Governments stressed on the importance of maintaining a transparent and credible PLASIEC which will serve as a reference point to Plateau people and beyond. Cishak particularly thanked Governor Caleb Mutfwang for carefully selecting members of the Commission and trusting them with the mandate to deliver in line with global best practices. The PLASIEC boss disclosed that already the Commission is looking into amending the Plateau State Electoral Law. He added that Governor Mutfwang has graciously granted the members a free hand to operate without biases, as sti

Rt. Hon. Dewan K. Gabriel, Speaker of the 10th Plateau State House of Assembly and representative of Pankshin North Constituency, recently visited the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding Programme at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. Accompanied by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ajiji Isa, the visit aimed to explore potential partnership opportunities to enhance educational opportunities for public primary school pupils in the state. Dr. Mrs. Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant to the President, welcomed the legislators and acknowledged the significance of the school feeding program in encouraging pupils at the primary school level. She expressed her willingness to collaborate with Speaker Dewan to bring the necessary support to the state. Speaker Dewan humbly acknowledged the trust and confidence bestowed upon him by his constituents, stating, "My achievements and position are a result of the trust and confidence reposed in me by the peopl

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) is taking proactive measures to ensure the forthcoming local government elections are transparent and credible. During a recent meeting chaired by PLASIEC Chairman Hon. Plangji Daniel Cishak, key strategies and plans were discussed with members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and various political party representatives. Chairman Cishak emphasized the importance of the collaboration between PLASIEC and political parties, stating, "We are here to serve the political parties and, by extension, the people of Plateau State. This meeting is crucial for us to align our objectives and ensure that the elections are conducted to global standards." Cishak acknowledged the challenges of the electoral process but expressed confidence in the commission's ability to overcome them. He highlighted the robust support from the state government, noting, "His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has given us a fr

The Legislative Engagement Meeting of Langtang North Central State Constituency with Community Development Association Leaders across the constituency held in Useni Memorial College, Dadur on Friday 28th June, 2024 was attended by Prince Ponfa A. Wuyep the National President of Bwarat Community Development and Cultural Association (BCDCA) who led the Executive Officers of BCDCA, Danjuma P. Nanven Zwalde the National President of Gani Community Development Association (GCDA) who led the Executive Officers of GCDA and Hon. Martin S. Sambo the National Vice President of Gazum Cultural Economic and Social Development Organization (GACESDO) who led the Executive Officers of GACESDO. The meeting deliberated and agreed as follows: 1. The State Representative of Langtang North Central State Constituency should continue to provide quality representation, make laws and conduct oversight that will bring the dividends of democracy to the good people of Langtang North Central State Constituency.

 Plateau and Bayelsa state governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in power, renewable energy, and agricultural products sectors. According to a statement on Monday, the MoU was signed at the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) annual international business roundtable and Forbes Best of Africa Award ceremony. Douye Diri, Bayelsa state governor, and Caleb Muftwang, his Plateau counterpart, were said to have signed the deal at the event, (held on June 28 in Lisbon, Portugal) to enhance positive growth in their respective states. The MoU is said to entail an investment commitment by Baymat Energy and Africa Energy Council (AEC) to the states for hydropower, solar, and gas, with the goal of creating jobs and alleviating poverty. “It is instructive to note that Diri signed the MoU on behalf of Bayelsa State Government and Faction AI represented by co founder Max Garza III – Faction AI Smart City for $1billion while Muftwang signed on behalf of Plateau State G

Wife of the Member representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam, and CEO, Gagdi Support Foundation, Hajiya Laila Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has put smiles on faces of 33 women in her husband's Constituency through training and empowerment in various hands-on trades. Presenting starter packs and cash donations to the 33 beneficiaries at the Gagdi Support Foundation, Yingi, Rayfield in Jos, Hajiya Laila in her opening remarks said she is committed to the financial freedom of women in the Federal Constituency where her husband represents. Hajiya Gagdi charged the women to work hard and support their families in these trying economic hardship. She recalls with nostalgia how she started a saloon business at the age of 18, but with determination and commitment she was able to build other businesses out of it, admoniahing the women to support and help each other. 11 women from each local Government in PKK who have existing businesses where randomly selected for the 3 months training to enable them build an

 Member representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam in the green chambers, Rt Hon. Adamu Yusuf Gagdi has advocated the use of diplomatic ways of handling security challenges in the nation, saying weapons alone cannot solve security issues. The peoples representative who was a recipient of a peace and security award in Jos, awarded by First Samaritan Love Foundation, reiterated that poverty is the bedrock of insecurity in the nation held at  Crispan Hotel Jos.  Hon Gagdi said "In my own perspective, security is not about bombing Bako Haram, kidnappers and bandits, rather, security is taking care of the welfare of the citizens and their security" He added that the constitution donated the power of making laws to the parliaments, and the constitution says we should make law for peace, order and good governance adding that Peace is the first thing the construction mention when it comes to the functions of the parliament. The law maker aserts that Peace is the bedrock of any meaningful de

The Member Representing Langtang North-Central State Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Labour and Security, in the Plateau state House of Assembly, Hon Daniel Nanbol Listick, has again engaged Community Development Associaation Leaders from Bwarat, Gani and Gazum under his Constituency. The Member who has sat with Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) last week, continues the engagement to elicit more inputs from the constituents. This time around, the onsite participatory meeting continues with the Leadership of Gazum Cultural Economic and Social Development Organization (GACESDO), Gani Community Development Association (GCDA) and Bwarat Community Development and Cultural Association (BCDCA) held on Friday 28th June, 2024 at the Useni Memorial College Dadur. In the engagement, the community leaders appreciated the Member for creating the enabling environment for them to make their opinions count in legislation and also pitched the need to reactivate Community schools grant

Honorable Abel Nansak Nimchak, the Member representing the good people of Langtang North-North constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, has extended his congratulations to Honorable EXODUS NANDOM PYENNAP on his recent appointment by the immediate past Governor of Plateau State and now Senator, representing the southern Zone of the state as his Legislative Aide(I) The Hon. Member express his gratitude to the senator for finding one of the stakeholder who held from his constituency worthy to join him in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people; acknowledged with optimism, the ability of Hon. Pyennap to deliver in his new job. Hon. NIMCHAK further submitted that, Hon. Pyennap having been a Local Government Chairman and a legislator in the State constituency, has the requisite knowledge and experience to do the job. He prayed that God should continue to guide the senator and his team aright. Signed: Media Team To Hon. ABEL NANSAK NIMCHAK, Member Representing Langtan

In a bid to elevate the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, to a cargo airport and eventually an international airport, Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has hosted the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubumi Kuku, in a strategic meeting aimed at enhancing the airport's status. Governor Mutfwang welcomed the first female Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FAAN to Plateau State, expressing profound appreciation for the Airport Authority's dedication and selfless service at the Jos Airport. He expressed confidence in the leadership capacity of the Managing Director to transform the airport's fortunes. He told his guest that Plateau State is blessed with agricultural produce in high demand worldwide, particularly vegetables, and pointed out that enhancing the airport's status would significantly aid in exporting these products. Governor Mutfwang disclosed that his administration has inaugura

By Golu Timothy More accolades have continued to trail the Governor of Plateau State, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang as Forbes, the leading global media group has honoured him as one of the three best Nigerian governors providing good governance. Alongside his Bayelsa and Osun State counterparts, Senators Diri Douye and Ademola Adeleke respectively, all of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the global media company has rated the performances of the three governors as worthy of world recognition and commendation. While Diri of Bayelsa state is a two-term governor who just kick started his second term in February 2024, Ademola and Mutfwang are first term governors. Ademola is getting to three years in office while Mutfwang is barely a year in office. The Plateau governor effectively assumed office in January 2024 after a protracted legal battle over the 2023 governorship tussle which ended early 2024. The letter addressed to the Governor dated ...... and signed by Mark A Furlong, re

Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang earlier today accompanied the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio to Borno State to condole with Senator Tahir Monguno over the demise of his father. Distinguished Senator Akpabio used the forum to pray for the repose of late Alhaji Monguno, for Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest. Also accompanied on the condolence visit were the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Senators Ikra Bilbis, Diket Plang among others. Senator Dachungyang Media

Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has issued a ban on road blockades by all religious centers in the state. He said this directive aims to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure public safety. In addition to the ban, the governor has mandated that all religious centers, including churches and mosques, provide building approvals issued by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB). Non-compliance will result in penalties. The directive was communicated through letters dated June 13, 2024, signed by Hart Bankat, General Manager of JMDB. The letters, which are part of the implementation of Executive Order 003 signed by Governor Mutfwang, were addressed to the state chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI). Dr. Salim Musa Umar, state secretary of JNI, confirmed the receipt of the letter. The content of the letter emphasizes the need for religious centers to manage vehicular traffic and ensure proper parking arrangements. “Following Exe

  Member Representing Langtang North Central Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon Daniel Nanbol Listick has interface with the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), from all the wards of his Constituency. In a statement by the Legislative Aide, to the member, Miri Karbin Nyantau, made available to the Age, reveals that the Objectives of the engagement meeting is  to pray for the peace and development of Langtang North Central State Constituency, Tarok Nation and Plateau State at large. The statement added that the purpose of the interface is to provide quality representation and service to the people of his constituency. He added that the sole aim of the egagement is to make his constituents aware of the legislative agenda of Langtang North Central state Constituency, and proceedings of the legislature and to seek support on promoting effective civic duty education through sermons. On his part, the member Representing Langtang North Central Hon. Daniel Nanbol L

Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), says it has commenced preparations for the conduct of local government elections. Chairman of the commission Planji Cishak, made this know on Thursday in Jos, when he addressed Journalist on the activities of the commission. Cishak, who assumed office one week ago, along with his commissioners, said that the commission had already commenced immediate actions and readiness checks. He stated that PLASIEC identifying administrative and operational gaps and weaknesses, as well developing and implementing policies that would pave the way for free, fair, and credible elections at the grassroots. Cishak assured the people that the goal was to establish a level playing field that would instill confidence in the electoral process across all political parties in Plateau. According to him, the commission will issue notice of election as soon as the checks are completed. “As an electoral umpire, our mandate is unequivocal: to fortify

The Plateau State House of Assembly has reconstituted its Standing Committees for the 10th Assembly. Speaker Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan announced during Thursday's plenary session at the Old Government House in Rayfield Jos. The committees and their chairpersons are: - Funds and Management Board - Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan (Chairman) - House Services and Welfare - Hon. Galadima Ibrahim - Agriculture - Hon.Bala Hudu - Finance -Hon. Denty Laven - Education, Science and Technology -Hon. Joseph Gokum - Commerce and Industry - Hon. Abdul Yanga - Works and Transport - Hon. Dickson Chollom - Housing and Urban Development - Hon. Abel Nansak - Judiciary - Hon. Kallamu Idris - Women Affairs - Hon. Ali Bako - Water Resources and Energy - Hon. Abdul Yanga - Health Committee -Hon. Joseph Gokum - Information - Hon. Matthew Kwarpo Sylvanus - Parastatal and World Bank Projects - Hon. Joseph Bukar - Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs - Hon. Bendel Nanchwat - Youth and Sports Development - Hon. Matth

I extend my warmest greetings to all Muslim faithful in our community as we celebrate this year's Eid-el-Kabir. This blessed occasion is a time for reflection, devotion, and the expression of our faith through acts of charity and sacrifice.  May the spirit of Eid bring joy, peace, and prosperity to your homes. Let us use this period to foster unity, love, and understanding among ourselves, strengthening the bonds that hold us together as one people.  I urge everyone to uphold the values of compassion and generosity that this festival embodies. Let us reach out to those in need, share our blessings, and pray for the continued peace and progress of our constituency and our great nation. Eid Mubarak! Hon. Abel Nansak Nimchak  Member Representing Langtang North-North state Constituency.