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By Trust Campaign Council. The Forum of former Chairmen and Secretaries of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau state council has called on journalists in the state to join hands and produce a female chairman Ayuku Pwaspo for the state council in the September 8 council election. The Forum comprising of Barr. Sunday Gye, Katdapba Gobum, Barr John Tsok, Chief Audu Ojogbane, Chris Gyang, George Damwan, Rhoda Lar, Illiya Putmang Amos etc made the call after a session with the Trust Campaign Council (TCC) in Jos on Thursday. The Forum was briefed by the Director General of the Trust Campaign Council Lucy Chindaba on the preparation towards the council election and on the neccessity of Ayuku Pwaspo candidacy in 2023. In thier separate remarks of endorsement at the meeting, Barr Sunday Gye, Katdapba Gobum and Barr John Tsok who were physically present at the meeting said they have confidence in the leadership of Ayuku Pwaspo. "We are not just endorsing the candidacy of Ayuku P...

... NAWOJ, Plateau chapter endorse Ayuku The executive and members of the Plateau Radio Television Corporation (PRTVC) made up of two chapels have given reasons why they endorsed Ayuku Pwaspo as their candidate for the position of Chairman in the council election slater for 8th September.  The Chapels confirmed their endorsement at the PRTVC Newsroom when they hosted the Ayuku Pwaspo Trust Campaign Council led by Lucy Chindaba Comrade Joseph Langkwap who spoke on behalf of both chapels said, "the emergence of Ayuku Pwaspo was a resolution of a combined congress of the chapels. "We unanimously endorse her because we know of his capacity, we know of her inputs as former Financial Secretary, Vice Chairman in the outgoing NUJ exco. And we are proud to bring her forth to contest for the position of Chairman this time. "We hereby appeal to other chapels and entire member of the council to support her. "I'm also pleased that our management have given us their approval ...

August 12th, of every year has been Marked to celebrate the World International Youth Day by the United Nation (UN). In Plateau state, while commemorating the world youth day celebration, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has acknowledged the Contributions of the youth to the nation building. He said the substantial contributions of the youth towards development, underlining the inclusion of numerous young individuals in his administration’s cabinet and strategic government positions.  The Governor, who was ably represented by the state commissioner of Youth and Sport Bashir Lawandi Datti, stated this in his speech to mark the  the 2023 International “Youth Day” celebration. Governor Mutfwang highlighted the exceptional qualities possessed by the youth, particularly those from Plateau State, adding that they are productive, resilient, competent, talented, and deeply committed to endeavors that contribute to the overall progress of the state.  The governor however affirmed his unwavering commitme...

The Publisher/Editor-In-Chief, African Drum Magazine, Joeseph Adudu has congratulated the newly sworn-in Plateau State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Musa Ashoms on his appointment as Commissioner. Chief Adudu urges him to evolve mechanisms ranging from public enlightenment and persuasive communication to building a mutually beneficial relationship between the government and the people. In a congratulatory message signed and issued by the Publisher/Editor-In-Chief African Drum Magazine, Jos, Plateau State, Mr. Joseph A. Adudu, dated August 7, 2023, added that, “this is one of the most delicate and sensitive ministries and is also believed to be the fundamental platform for any reasonable government to tailor its agenda and programs to the people”. He equally pointed out that the main reason for the ministry of information, to the best of his understanding, is to influence government policies adding; "Its commissioner should be capable of demonstrating one of ...

Ministries, Department and Agencies under the Plateau State Government has been Tasked to presents a realistic and presentable budget proposals. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Peter Lamba Bot, threw the challenge while opening the 2024 Budget Defence by the MDA's. The Permanent Secretary, explained that the budget is properly planned to cover critical sectors of the economy, such as security, education, health, environment, empowerment and other critical infrastructure that will drive development in the state. He challenged MDA's to run the 2024 budget with decisiveness to enable the present administration startup well while reminding ministries, department and agencies on the need to block leakages and adopt measures to revenue generation. He said the project should priorities and promote the policy thrust of the present administration. The Management of the various ministries, Department and Agencies that appeared on the first day for the defen...