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By Lohchang Dandam,Jos.  Hon Nansel Nanchang the National President of Tarok Youths for Democracy and Development (TYDD) has on behalf of the Twenty Five Thousand Tarok Youths for Democracy and Development across Langtang North, Langtang South, Wase, Kanam, Mikang, Shendam and Qua'an-Pan Local Government Areas of Plateau State has called on Hon Nanwa Godwin Kumzhi, the Chairman of the Langtang North LGC Transition Implementation Committee to recontest for the Chairmanship position of Langtang North LGC in the next coming LGC elections to be conducted by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC).   The call was made in a press release made available to a select media houses in Jos on Thursday 5th July 2024. The TYDD urged the people of Langtang North LGA not to miss another laudable opportunity of the experience and the massive developmental strides of Hon Nanwa Godwin Kumzhi in the last eight months in office by voting him massively if he indicates interest to re

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