Attai Okuta Audu Jos

House of Representatives Member representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam federal Constituency at National Assembly Hon Adamu Yusuf Gagdi, on Thursday said he has moved a motion for the setting up of permanent military base and a Mobile Police Squadron in Kanam, Plateau state..

Gagdi said his motion that he moved on the floor of the House of Representatives received approval and military base would soon be q established in strategic areas particularly where Kanam share boundaries with other states.

The federal Lawmaker made this known when he paid a courtesy visit on Chairman of Kanam Local Government, Alhaji Dayyabu Garga at Dengi Headquarters of Kanam LGA of the state.

He described the Sunday night attacks in Garga district as a sad and difficult moment for Kanam people.

The Federal lawmaker told the chairman that he sought for the establishment of Mobile Police Squadron to be situated in the area.

Gagdi who is the House of Reps Committee Chairman on Navy said that prior to the attacks, Kanam used to be the safest and most peaceful area on the Plateau.

“We don’t know why they attacked us but we are people of faith and we will take it that God is testing our faith.

“My late father use to tell me that if you are faithful man, God will test you through hunger, hardship or through war to know whether your faith is genuine.”

“As House Committee on Navy Chairman, I can say that other areas in Nigeria have experience similar attacks but the response giving to Garaga attack is unique.

“The swift deployment of military to affected communities is unique,” he stated.

The lawmaker further stated that his motion to fix the road linking Wase through the affected communities by Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) was also approved.

He added that the fixing of the road would soon commence.

“On my part, I took 100 mattresses to Garga, 50 bags of rice, 50 bags of maize, 100 bundles of zinc an 400 pieces of clothing materials.

“For those who motocycles were burnt, we took 10 motorcycles to the them as well as N2 million donation to the affected people,” he added.

Gagdi commended the Chairman of Kanam and Wase for showing leadership in the difficult moment.

Responding,Kanam Local Government Chairman, Dayyabu Garga commended the lawmaker for abandoning his lesser Hajj to return home to assist the people.

Garga told the lawmaker that they have so far buried 106 people while others were still missing.

The chairman added that many people were severely injured and were receiving treatment in different hospitals across the state.

According to him, the attackers were camping at Kamabari Forest in neighbouring Taraba State.

“We must flush them out of our forest, the Kambari Forest in Taraba is like their village where they moved freely AK47 and other weapons into.

“They want to turn the forest like Sambisa. If they are not flushed out, we will not be safe,”

He called on all sons of Kanam to unite and defeat the common enemy.

He stressed that the local government on its part is taking charge of the hospital bills of the injured currently receiving treatment in hospitals across the state

Attai Audu Jos..

Berom Youth Moulders Association, the umbrella body of the largest ethnic Youth group in Plateau state has demanded the release of the pledge of ten billion naira(10 billion naira) by the federal government for the rehabilitation of displayed persons in Barkinladi LGA of Plateau state .

Addressing Press conference in Vom Youth centre of Jos South LGA on Wednesday by the leaders of the Berom natives led by their President Barr Dalyop Solomon Mwanteri, the Berom Youth group also wanted President Buhari to make good his promise to establish Mobile Police Squadron in Gashish area of Barkinladi LGA to put under check the continuous degeneration of Security situations in the area concerned.

According to them, Government pronouncements and slogans over the media, especially on the plight of internal displaced persons (IDPs ) are empty Wii no commitment as it has become a source of distraction.

They wondered why Plateau state government and indeed the security Agencies have no clear cut Program and commitment to facilitate the return of IDPs to rebuild their homes and livelyhoods.

.They equally complained that the non implementation of anti land grabbing law in Plateau state is presently aiding the territorial expansionist appetite of the Fulani Invaders from within and beyond the state.

. According to them, Giving the lack of political and the requisite commitment on the part of government and it’s agencies to guarantee the safety of lives and properties of IDPs, it is now incumbent on the Youth group s in the affected areas to synergize , collaborate and network for their survival.

They called on Human right s organizations and foundation as well as international NGOs to assist and facilitate IDP communities and villages with funds to Secure legal services for enforcement of their rights.

The Berom Youth Moulders leadership warned Fulani Invaders and land grabbers that they will not allow an inch of Berom land to be ceded to the Fulanis no matter the magnitude of terror and killings of their people, stressing that their resolve in Berom land is that ” might” can never be able to be” Right” and that good shall always prevail over evil.

2023: Chief Amos Gizo Promises to Correct Human Errors Induced Security Challenges on the Plateau if elected

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Attai Okuta Audu Jos

A Plateau governorship aspirant, Chief Amos Gizo has promised to correct human errors induced secu rity challenges bedevling Plateau state.

Chief Gizo Publisher of City Watch News Magazine stated this on Monday in Jos after his official declaration to contest for governorship seat on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC).

The governoship hopeful whose Country home LGA Kanam was attacked on Sunday by suspected terrorists in Central Plateau, said that neglect, injustice, population and sometimes religious extremism were some of human errors responsible for security challenges.

He said his aspiration was premised on a 3Rs pillar that would usher in a new dawn of hope for the people of Plateau.

“We wil Redefine, Reconstruct and Restore the lost glory of Plateau.

“You will agree with me that the dream, the inspiration, the vision and mission of our founding fathers have been eroded by a lot of factors that have grossly destroyed our collective heritage.

“We no longer trust one another, the dividend of democracy which our people toil to harvest are scarcely.

“Hope is lost not because of any particular leader but system failure which can only by corrected with great sacrifice.

“The security challenges we are currently facing are caused by our human errors which our leaders seem to neglect,” he said.

Gizo further said that Plateau people must redefine their common destiny as to what they want and the resolve to live together as one indivisible people under God.

He expressed optimism that his 3Rs I would put state on the right path and would help restore Plateau to its hitherto glorious position if the people resolve to redefine it.

“How then do we redefine our state? We can only redefine it if we all agree to be one people forgetting where we come from, our tribes, religions and social status but making a collective will to live as one.

“We must redefine our priorities and introduce new approaches towards achieving our goals.

“Plateau is so blessed with good climate for all Agricultural crops found even in the foreign land and locally.

“Our Tourism potentials must be exploited and agriculture must be encouraged in order to build a strong food supply system to our people as the world over is facing the disaster of food shortages,” he added

Responding, Plateau APC Chairman, Hon Rufus Bature described Chief Gizo as one of the founding fathers of APC on the Plateau .

Bature said that as seasoned journalist, Gizo understands the challenges and strengths of Plateau.

The Plateau APC chairman assured the aspirant that the party would provide a level playing ground for all the aspirants.

He advised Gizo’s supporters to be sincere and work assidiously for his victory in the forthcoming primaries.

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Senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District and Senate Committee Chairman on Drugs and Narcotics Hezekiah Dimka and that of Plateau South Prof Nora Daduut,on Tuesday condemned the Sunday attacks on some communities in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

It would be recalled that more 100 persons were killed in the Sunday attacks launched on Communities in the affected LGA.

Senator Dimka who paid a condolence visit to the Chairman of Kanam LGA, Dr Dayyabu Garga in Dengi ,the headquarters of Kanam LGA, described the killings and wanton destruction of properties as too many, disheartening, sad and unfortunate .

He called on the Federal government to come to the rescue of the state.

Dimka, a former Commissioner of Police in Imo state also called on security agencies to intensify efforts in investigating the masterminds of the killings with a bid to bringing them to book as a deterrent to others .

” I wish to on behalf of the people of Plateau Central condemn these dastardly acts of taking the lives of innocent people and destruction of property and console with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in the course of these senseless attacks.

Dimka told the Chairman of Kanam local government Hon Garga that he was touched by the barbaric act perpetrated on his people by the bandits who used the land donated to the state government for ranching at Garga to infiltrate the communities that were attacked last Sunday .

The statement further added that Senator Dimka donated bags of millet, sugar, salt and maggi as contribution to alleviate the sufferings of the affected communities.

In a related development, Senator Nora Ladi Daduut of Plateau South Senatorial district in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos condemned the killings, urging the Federal Government to expeditiously apprehend the perpetrators of the act and bring them to book.

Daduut called on the Federal government to put in place machinery that would ensure that the perpetrators were brought to book.

” I condole with the Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong, the Chairmen of Kanam local government area ,the Senator representing Plateau Central and the people of the local government Council over this sad incident . ”

She commended Governor Simon Lalong for his swift response to the dastardly situation as well as his peace building efforts.

Attai Audu Jos.

Deputy Governor of Plateau state Proffessor Sonnie Tyoden has officially declared his interest to his party leadership that he is interested in Plateau Governordhip race to succeed his Boss Governor Simon Lalong come 2023.

Tyoden made this declaration on Thursday at his party state Secretariat in Jos while briefing his state party leadership led by the state party chairman Hon Rufus Bature.

According to him, ” I believe strongly that I have a great deal to contribute to the development of Plateau State given my experience in the enterprise of governance for nearly seven years now.”
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He hinted that he has been a passionate and uncompromising co- driver of the Rescue Administration ably led by Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, the Executive Governor of Plateau State and Chairman, Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF).

He , added that he can proudly declare that the Rescue Administration under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has redefined governance in the state and this explains the significant progress in the socioeconomic and political development recorded in the state.

“My aspiration is partly motivated by the burning desire to sustain and possibly expand the frontiers of the legacies of the Rescue Administration in the state.”

The Plateau Deputy Governor hinted that It is common knowledge that Plateau State is a microcosm of the larger Nigerian society in the sense that it is characterised by the same social pluralism such as ethnic, religious, cultural and linguistic diversity.

” Governing a state that is as diverse as Plateau State requires one with good sense of tact, strategic and critical thinking to build robust social cohesion and harmony among the diverse social elements as a necessary precondition for sound and effective governance'”

According to him,. ” This is what the Rescue Administration has successfully done and I hope to improve on it to bring about seamless unity and harmony among the diverse groups in the state”

He added that. Once they have been able to overcome the challenge of unity and integration in the Plateau State, the foundation for good governance that will make citizens radiate with happiness and contentment is laid.

“This will eliminate all sources of social frictions that have conspired to slow down the pace of development of the state.”

The Governordhip hopeful stated that his over 40 years of public service experience has adequately equipped and prepared him for the arduous task of governing the state as most of his working life has been in the University system where he rose to become the Vice-Chancellor of the prestigious University of Jos between 2006 and 2011.

” I came on board at the time the University community was deeply polarised along different tendencies and had nearly crippled the administration of the University but added that through systemic, critical and strategic thinking, he was able to unite the diverse interests in the University and gave every group a sense of inclusion and belonging in the mainstream affairs of the University.”

Tyoden told his party leadership that with all sense of humility, he can say so far, “I have been the most celebrated Vice-Chancellor of the University. I could not have done this alone but I provided strategic leadership towards this end. This same experience can be used to build Plateau State that is socially cohesive, politically stable, economically prosperous and culturally integrated.” He stressed

He further stressed that Plateau State has come a long way in the trajectories of development, adding that the people have seen the good, the bad and ugly.

” The Rescue Administration that I have been part of since 2015 has been a sensitive, caring and responsive administration driven by the values of integrity, transparency, accountability, trust, and rule of law conscious”

. He noted that “These ethical principles underwrite our administration and I will remain faithful to them to drive governance under my leadership.'”

He promised to run an an all- inclusive government that reflects the social diversity of the state. Youth, women and that persons living with disability will be accorded the highest consideration in the composition of government.

” This is to afford them two groups the much-desired opportunity to contribute to the governance of the state. Plateau State has always been known for its progressive orientation and this will be improved upon to give these special groups audible voice in the enterprise of governance”

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Earlier Tyoden had inaugurated his local government Coordinators in the 17 LGAs of his state at his campaign Secretariat at Kalwa House before he officially made his public declaration at his party state Secretariat in Jos

Responding, APC state Chairman of the party Rufus Bature Commended the state Deputy Governor for joining gubernatorial race in the state.
He said Tyoden is reliable in all sense of the word and can be trusted with leadership of the state if given the opportunity in 2023.

Attai Audu Okwuta

Natives of Langtang-South Local Government Area of Plateau State out of heart of bravery have put off fire that engulfed the ongoing Incubation Centre project of the National Board of Technology Incubation (NBTI) Abuja located in Mabudi Langtang-South LGA of Plateau State.

The project is being facilitated by Hon. Beni Lar, Member House of Representatives Representing Langtang-North/Langtang-South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly Abuja.

The project when completed,is expected to address the issues of human capital development through various entrepreneural skills that can be exported to other countries of the world.

The project Oracle Reporters gathered consist of the “Development of laboratories, Workshop and Incubation Units” at the TIC Mabudi Extension, located at the outskirts of Mabudi town the headquarters of Langtang-South Local Government Area of Plateau State .

An eyewitness Mr. Lohpon Nimfah Lar who mobilized other locals to put off the fire narrated to Journalists when the Lawmaker visited the scene of the fire incident .

According to him, they used their urine to put off the fire due to lack of water in the area.

“At about 8pm on Sunday we were told that fire is on the Incubation Centre and we ran to this place, there was no water. One of us had to removed his shirt and everybody was told to urinate on the shirt.

“After urinating, the shirt became wet so we used it by placing it on any burning wood and brushed it until the fire is off before those who went for water arrived.”

Another eyewitness Mr. Samson Shama who uses his car to get water said members of the Community had to used narpsack farm sprayer in their numbers to help put of the fire.

He called on government to put such critical needs into consideration such as mini fire station for a project of that nature while security personnel be deployed to the site until is completed and Commission for use.

Hon Beni Lar who visited the Ponzhi Mabudi Ponzhi Nimmak Dauda over the incident before proceeding to the project site, was accompanied by the Chairman of Langtang-North Hon. Joshua Laven.

She assured the community that the multi-million naira project is going to be completed and commissioned for the benefit of all Nigerians.

Hon Lar stressed that she will not in anyway be distracted by those distractors from delivering on her campaign promises by ensuring that her constituents’ and the good people of Plateau State and the country reap the dividends of democracy at all time.

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By Nash Vongdip.

The Heavens themselves, they say, blaze forth the birth of princes. It is the meeting of divinity and providence that Professor Soni Gwande Tyoden, is making himself available to serve the state and is coming with all uncommon trajectory, an expansive and extensive pedigree, and an unsurpassed mileage in public affairs and administration. Like some troubadour, he has traversed issues, challenges, tests, assignments, innovations and all; and earned the virtues of trust, experience, confidence and the fundamentals of leadership. As an aspirant to the governorship of Plateau State come 2023, he is certainty standing tall; and is favoured by time and circumstance; and remains the candidate to beat in any fair electoral contest. As a deputy governor, the administration drew and derived invaluable credibility from his hard-earned integrity and public esteem and candour. He is reputed to having served diligently and provided the gauge and stabilizing factor of the administration. As chairman of the transition committee in 2015, his report set the perspective and compass that gave philosophical foundation to the APC government’s outlook and development paradigm. It is simply to state obvious by noting that the Professor’s gubernatorial ambition is practically a further expression of the ideals contained in that 2015 transition committee report; and of course a window to do move in consonance of emergent and emerging challenges in global economics, politics, diplomacy, and development collaborations. The inauguration of this campaign organization and council is a foreword to an era of development and transformation. It is also a preface to a period of grace and fulfillment as the age-long aspirations of the people will receive expression in relevant and corresponding government programmes and people – based governance. All that is the difference between that dawn and now is that the Plateau people must do seed sowing by enlisting massively and popularly in this TRUST PROJECT. The time is now and the deadline is 2023. It is a call to serve and a call to all of us to rise to the truth and work to change our state for the better. “The World outside is moving and we must move with it. This is our chance”.

The name Prince Vincent Venman Bulus alias Money in the boot, may be famous in many virtuous acts and motives but most profoundly, a byword for philanthropy, social Justice and democratic activism. Blessed with a set of weak and colorless political foes, the young Executive Chairman of Langtang South LGC, waxes and wanes without any ramifications.

The wealthy young man’s socialist and philanthropic instincts is simply out of this world. No wonder, he enjoys a popularity that is unique to him. But just like any other human endeavor, his stay in the murky waters of Plateau politics, hasn’t been without incidences. In this chat with Editor Oracle Reporters Audu Attai, took time to drive us through the interesting details of the unmanageable sojourn.

Interview Excerpt:

Q Oracle Reporters : You are one political leader that foes imagine as embattled on many fronts. Is there any chance that your regime is plagued with such inadequacies?

Ans Prince: That will entirely depend on their characterization of a predicament. For me, I’m a simple person, destined to espouse the politics of generosity, care and standing up for the oppressed. I’m verifiably passionate about putting smiles on the faces of my people and of course, fellow Nigerians. I try in my own little way to attend to my peoples’ financial and material needs, as personal, urgent and uncompromising as possible.

As an elected Chairman, I have prioritized the security, peace, dignity and economy of my people. God’s own mercy has been sufficient, since I resumed as the elected LGC Chairman and Chief Security officer, The LGA hasn’t recorded any of such horrendous internal or invading foreign criminal gangs. I create and sustain level playing field for all to pursue their goals, without let or hindrance. My joy, to the glory of God, is that so far, my people sleep with their eyes closed. The LGC revenue net has been greatly widen and collection is at the verge of digitalization. Resources are now dully accounted for, and focal facilities like the Health and Education sub sectors are running optimally. These I do without apology or fear. May be these are the kind of commitments, integrity and passion I have brought to the table, that failed and warped minded politicians like them adjudged as an embattlement. Considering the anxious moments, there’s some neglected facts of life that, we must begin to take serious now. One is, eventful leadership has little or nothing to do with your Paper credentials. And the other, that Resources can never be scarce but Resourceful leaders. Daily Agenda: Walk us through the temper issues your opponents say you have.Prince: To start with, I don’t have issues with regulating my emotions and, I take exception to their wayward insensitivity.

The issue is that desperate politicians have been allowed to elevate ruse and hypocrisy to a level of culture. These type of politicians have made Moral values like Truth, hard work and honesty look like weakness, and waste of time. I fear for the youths. This is the exact tactics some of their parents used and squandered our parents’ generation. And their children are at it again! They are using the same tactics to squander our own generation and those of our children, this is not fair. I urge Taroh youths to weak up from their terrible slumber. Tarohland is in shambles.

Q : Where do you place the 74th Resettlement Day episode? . It was one single incident that rightly sparked all the bad publicity.

Ans : Thank God you brought this up. Like I have said severally, the incident was as avoidable as it was a premeditated. That Hon. Ubandoma’s show was just desperate decoy to disrupt the Resettlement Day celebrations, but luckily, they didn’t succeed. And to tell you how successful the Day was, first our target was to raise N15m but we ended up with over N28m and counting. This is largely unprecedented and, if you allow me, it is an endorsement of my person, popularity, focused and progressive leadership.For the records, this was how the regrettable skirmishes started. An extended convoy of vehicles with unruly mob arrived the venue with the most disruptive and insultive language of the century. The toxins, chanting songs more of war than celebration, refused to calm down. Shortly, Hon.Ubanduma Laven emerged from one of the tinted Toyota Hiluxes and headed to the VIP stand. While there, he wanted to take the seat of the Executive Chairman of Langtang North LGC and, I sow how the protocol officials unsuccessfully tried to manage the situation. As the Chairman and Chief Security Officer, I only wanted to nib the situation, but alas, the next thing Ubanduma did was to snatch the Microphone from the MC and started chanting their Party’s name and slogan PDP, PDP-Power to the people. Suddenly the whole place went agog, guns stated blaring. And as a carefully scripted plan, Hon. Beni and Rtd. AVM Bali, quickly left the venue and never looked back. Shortly, Ubanduma also left with his hoodlums. While this confusion was raging, prerecorded messages and baseless videos had already gone virile on the social Media networks. For God sake, is this how elected officials are supposed to conduct themselves? So, it was just a desperate situation which requires a desperate solution. It took us time to restore normalcy.And let me use this opportunity to correct an impression; we Tarohs are only courageous and honest not unruly and desperate people. Those who are trying to forcefully replace these inate values their vile political narratives, owe it a duty to our founding fathers to stop. Politics and generations will come and go but Taroh land remains.

Q Where you wrestled to the ground and beaten by these PDP hoodlums?

Ans : Never. Can you imagine, one of the sensational recordings even speculates that in that confusion, one of the Taroh masquerades crashed into a tree and was revived at a hospital, trying to flee the troubled venue? There wasn’t anything of such.

Q Daily : What steps are you taking to resolve or forestall a re-occurrence, as the Taroh nation is billed to celebrate their day in May 2022?

Ans : Strong efforts are in the works to brief critical leadership structures like the joint Taroh Traditional Council and the Ngwan Ishi O’taroh –N.I.O. I’m particularly encouraged by the integrity and energy the current officials of N.I.O have brought to bear to our collective desire to remain united and caring for one another. I will be expecting to hear their roadmap on how to restor the Taroh lost glory and stoping us from leaving in the past glory of our former leaders. The Ponzhi Taroh stool remains a big challenge but I recognize the great efforts the entire members of the Taroh Joint Traditional Council are doing to fill the void. My thanks go to the HRH, the Ponzhi Zinni and Deputy chairman Taroh Joint Traditional Council. Hon.Nimnan L

Q.: One of the reasons rumor mills adduce for PDP not seeing eye to eye with you, has to do with the 2023 elections. Is there any interest of yours that threatens theirs?

Ans: Don’t mind them, is just their politics of bitterness greed and intolerance that is hunting them! The saying, Power comes from God is real and incontestable. For God to have created us as fallible as we are, it means that no single person owes us a holistic solution to our problems and needs. It is the lack of humility and appreciation that has brought to this desperation and irresponsible desire to remain in political offices forever. Let me tell you, in this highly Enlightened and smarty generation of the most competent Taroh Sons and Daughters, no single idea or approach is the best or indispensable. Thus,10 years of the same idea or approach is certainly forever, let alone 16 for God sake! I’m for change and no one has the muscle to intimidate me or my party, APC out of it. I haven’t offended or insulted anyone for aspiring towards a credible change in the Langtang north/Langtang South Fed. House of Representatives 2023 elections.

Q : Apart from attending to the personal economy of your deprived people, which other major focus do you have?

Ans . : My major and irrevocable motivation in joining politics and of course contesting for elective offices, is to put genuine smiles on the beautiful faces of my people! As a practical public-spirited person, I’m set to lift my people out of their grinding poverty and squalor. This I will be accomplished through the empowering of Youths and Women. We will fund Langtang South economy to the place of plenty and independence. Basic Infrastructures like water and roads are key to our revolutional agenda. I promise to bring prosperity and security to the doorstep of all citizens of Langtang South LGA.

Q : What’s your advice to Taroh Youths.

Ans : The Taroh youths are unique and competitive in any sense. The hope and pride of Tarohland. They have distinguished themselves in many ways, the only problem is the system they met on ground that we are trying to change for the betterment of all.

Attai Audu Jos.

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has bestowed an award of excellence on the Director General/Chief Executive of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Sir Joseph N. Ari, for his commitment to staff welfare and dedication to the improvement of working conditions of the ITF workforce.

Presenting the award during the 6th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Union at Crispan Suites and Event Centre, Jos on Sir Ari, , the National President of the Union, Comrade, Benjamin Anthony also cited the training of thousands of Nigerians by the ITF under the leadership of Sir Ari as another reason he was considered for the award.

Responding to the award that was received on behalf of the DG by the Director of Administration and Human Resource Department, Mr. Tajudeen Ishola, the Director General expressed his gratitude to the union for finding him worthy of such recognition and dedicated the award to the hardworking staff of the ITF for aligning with the vision of the ITF management and working towards the realization of the corporate goals of the ITF.

He pledged to continue to operate with open door policy and ensure vibrant unionism in the system, as according to him, an organisation that is unionized is more likely to achieve it’s corporate goals than one that is not.

He also assured that rather than rest on his oars, the award would spur him to work harder for the full actualization of the ITF mandate for the good of all Nigerians.

Others recipients, includes, the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, Governor of Bayelsa State,. Douye Diri, Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Aminu Bello Masari, Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum and also the MD, CEO of the Federal Housing Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko and the Director General of NYSC, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim at the event

Attai Audu Jos

The Amalgamated Union of Public Cooperations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) on Thursday called on the Federal Government to bring to an end the spate of kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and other forms insecurity in the country.

Mr Benjamin Anthony, National President of the Union, made the call at the opening of its Quqdrienniel National Delegates Conference on Thursday in Jos.

According to the him, insecurity in the country has assumed an alarming dimension, adding that the scourge is still a major challenge to peaceful and harmonious existence among the populace.

“The state of insecurity has become so high that violent robberies no longer catch the headlines.

“Despite all efforts put in place to defeat boko haram, the continuous attack on innocent civilians and ambush on our military still remains a challenge

“The unfortunate and avoidable endless bloodbath in some parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kaduna, Katsina and Niger states is worrisome

“Kidnnapers have taken over our roads creating serious fears on minds of the masses especially travelers by road.

“So, government has a duty to deal firmly and decisively with these challenges and restore normalcy to all parts of this country,”he said.

Anthony, however, called on Nigerians to be security conscious and support goverment and security agencies in addressing the myriad of security challenges facing the nation.

On the 2023 general elections, the national president urged workers and indeed Nigerians to elect credible leaders into public offices.

He also called on the youths to shun thuggery and other electoral malpractices that would throw the nation into serious chaos.
The Deputy Governor of Plateau state Proffessor Sonnie Tyoden declared the conference open with a charge to the delegates to explore the hospitality of the good of the state while in Jos for their conference.

The conference had a theme “Building a New Nigeria -The Role of the Working Class in Advancing Decent Work Agenda and National Transformation in the Era of New Normal.