.

Attai Audu Jos.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Rev Yakubu Pam has condoled the District Head of Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area, Da Patrick Mandung in his palace and Kuru natives on the recent attack community during which twelve persons were killed and five others brutally wounded.

In his words, ” we are here with a heavy heart, and we are shocked with the level of attack perpetuated by the unknown gunmen against the good people of Kuru”.

He further stressed, ” we are shocked that the attackers can come into this interior village, killed our people and escaped freely”.
Rev Pam assured the royal Highness that those who carried out the heinous attack against his people would be arrested by the security personnel and above all, God would certainly fish them out .

According to the NCPC boss,” they can escape from man, but cannot escape the wrath of God”.

He described the life of Da Patrick Mandung as exemplary; peace loving custodian of his people.

He further assured the royal father that the lives of his people are secured in God,s hand.

According to him,” what you need now in this community is God, people need to go back to God”.
He urged the people of Kuru to learn to forgive one another, adding that the situation should not be politicised.

Earlier, the Chairman of Jos South Local Government Council, Hon Gideon Davou said he was griefed and battered by what happened to his people. He described it as ” barbaric and dastardly”.

He commended the people of Kuru for their peaceful disposition, stating that the Berom people are peaceful.

The Chairman assured that as a people, they would synergize with the government to make sure that the killers would be exposed and punish.

He commended the government of Plateau State for rising to the occasion at the trying moment of the community.

He pledged that his people would continue to give government all the support to ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are brought to book.

Da Gwom Rwei Kuru, Da Patrick Mandung on his part, thanked the NCPC boss for his show of humanity and love for his people.

He further stated that he was shocked with disbelief the action of the unknown gunmen who took the lives of twelve innocent and harmless people of his community unprovoked.

He thanked the NCPC boss and the government of Plateau State for their support and solidarity.

The Gwom Rwei Kuru prayed that never again would his community experience this kind of unfortunate incident.

The condolence visit of the NCPC Scribe was graced by many strategic stakeholders in the area , amongst whom were the Chairman of Riyom Local Government Council, Hon Mateng Gwalson, the Plateau State Commissioner of Science and Technology, Hon Gyang Musa, the Gwom Rwei of Riyom, Hon Commissioner Civil Service Commission, Hon Danzos, the Chairman of Kuru Development Association, Justine Pam, the Clergy and officials of the NCPC.

Attai Audu Jos.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam, has commiserated with the family of late Da Jonah Pam who passed on to glory recently at the age of 81.

The NCPC boss and his delegation were received at the family residence of the deceased at Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State by Elder Peter Pam.

Rev. Pam extolled the sterling virtues of the late Jonah Pam whom he said had supported him both spiritually and politically in the community.

He further affirmed that he had an excellent relationship with the late Jonah Pam and
described him as a very committed Elder of the Assemblies of God Church, Jos.

He encouraged the bereaved to sustain the good legacy of their father and preserve his good name .

Rev Pam thanked the members of the church for the key role they played in ensuring a befitting burial for the deceased.

.
The NCPC Chief Executive explained that his reason for the condolence visit was to empathize with the family considering the fact that he was also his father.

He enjoined them to always live in peace and prayed that God would comfort them in their moment of bereavement.

Speaking, the younger brother of the deceased, Elder Peter Pam thanked the NCPC boss for finding time to condole with the family in spite of his busy schedule.

He described his late elder brother as an epitome of peace and love who would do everything possible to ensure that peace reign in his community.

He prayed that God would continue to bless and protect the NCPC boss for his show of love for humanity and also commended him for his reconcilatory efforts across the country.

.

Attai Audu Jos.

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has bagged this Year’s African Leadership Award as “Defender of Democracy” and Humanitarian Services from Rest LOGIC Nigeria, a Project Ambassadors Initiative.

The award was presented on Thursday, at the Merit House, Maitama, Abuja which had in attendance representatives of three ministers of the federation including Deme Pauline Tallen, Minister Women Affairs.

Rev Pam in an address at the event, said Nigerian youths must not give up on their ambition urging them to be men of “vision”.

According to him, what motivated him to accept the award was premised on the organization’s social mantra which was the unity of the country.

“I accepted the invitation to be here because I’m interested in the oneness of Nigeria as a nation.

“Our differences as a people today should be buried in the desire to develop the country and shun tribalism, sectionalism, religiosity, regionalism and other cleavages in all aspects of our lives”

“I see young people who believe that Nigeria should remain as one nation under the leadership of God.

Rev Pam described the theme of the program: Emerging Leaders as apt, saying ” i remember the story of Joseph in the Bible who emerged from nobody to somebody because he had an inner vision”.

He called on the youths to have such “inner vision” for the country so that they can “see ahead what their communities and people want and will be in the next 40 years to come”!

He charged the youths to think of what Nigeria is to be tomorrow just like what Joseph saw while in exile”!

He also tasked the youths to see something ahead of them as “leaders ready to take over insisting “the youths must be leaders of vision”.

According to him, “its sad seeing and reading on social media how the youths condemn Nigeria. I’m proud to be a Nigerian and i hope that the youths should believe in that too.

“I want to see a people of vision who must pass through experience. God gave us experience so that we should teach others the concepts of leadership.

According to him “As youths you must refuse to give up. Many developed countries did not emerge overnight but evolved through hard work.”

“I have faith this conference will not be a waste of time but to proffer solutions to the development of the country” .

Attai Audu Jos

The Governor of Plateau State.Dr. Simon Bako Lalong alongside the Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology,Abuja Dr. Patrick Dakum and the member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency at National Assembly Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi have bagged awards at the launch of the “2021 Who is Who on the Plateau Merit Award of Excellence”.

These awards were bestowed on them during the public presentation and unveiling of the second edition of the book “Who is Who on the Plateau” at Crispan Hotel in Jos, the Plateau state capital.

The award on Governor Lalong was in recognition
for his ability to attract Federal Polytechnic Nyak-Shendam to Plateau State as well as other citadels of learning and the appointment of Plateau sons and daughters into federal establishments, agencies, boards and parastatals;

Hon. Yusuf Adamu Babayo Gagdi, the House of Reps Chairman on Navy and Dr. Patrick Sunday Dakum, the Chief Executive Officer of the renowned Institute of Human Virology, Abuja-Nigeria who is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine in the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore USA bagged their awards in recognition of their contributions to their communities, exemplary leadership and selfless service to humanity.

Presenting the awards to the recipients, Chief Amb. Nanyah Andrew Daman, Jarumin Jat, the Group Managing Editor of The NewsGate Magazine and author of the book “Who is Who on the Plateau”, said the awards introduces the “Who is Who on the Plateau Merit Awards”, which will be an annual event of searching for personalities deserving to be recognized considering their contributions to their communities, Local Government Area, State, the nation at large in their chosen endeavours and vocations.

Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Patrick Sunday Dakum, in his speech said that writing a book of this magnitude, that documents the notable achievements of eminent personalities on the Plateau who have impacted humanity and have done exploits in their various fields is not an easy task.

He commended the author for his resilience and passion in projecting Plateau State positively; adding that the book documents history and should be placed in the archives of all ministries, departments and agencies.

Dakum admonished all and sundry to strive to be amongst the who is who in their families, communities and wherever they find themselves by contributing positively to the growth, development and peace of their motherland; citing an example of Governor Simon Lalong, whom he described as the number one who is who in Nigeria as far as good governance is concerned.

Prof. Angela Miri, former Vice Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja who was mother of the day at the occasion was full of Praises for the author’s doggedness and commitment towards supporting and projecting Plateau sons and daughters positively.

She said the author is doing exploits in the media industry to the extent that he has take over from the Nigerian Standard as far as disseminating factual, timely information in Plateau State is concerned.

She lamented the poor reading culture that has become the order of the day and emphasized the need for more writers to take the bull by the horn so as to adequately document every aspect of the history of the people of Plateau State.

.Yusuf Adamu Babayo Gagdi, member Representing Pankshin, Kanke & Kanam in the House of Representatives/ Chairman, House Committee on Navy in his remarks, emphasized the need for unity in Plateau State.

Represented by Barr. Luka Panpe, Gagdi who is the chief launcher at the event thanked the author and NewsGate Communications Limited for honouring him, saying that the award will spur him to do more for the people of his constituency, Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

Prof Danjuma John Mawak, the Director of Academic Planning of Karl Kum University representing Prof Nanven Audu Gambo,the Vice Chancellor of the Karl Kum University reviewed the book.

He pointed out that the book, Who is Who on the Plateau is a must read for the over four million people in the State.

He urged everyone to pick a copy for their libraries.

Dr Victor Kuchili,the second book reviewer said the 313 page book is very rich in the history of the Home of Peace and Tourism. He further disclosed that the book highlights the cultural festivals and diversity of the people of Plateau. He advised that the book is a must read and therefore recommends that each should buy two copies, one for himself or herself, while the second should be for a neighbour or friend.

Barr Kwamkur Samuel, representing the Provost of the Federal College of Education Pankshin, Dr Amos Bulus Cirfat and the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission,Rev Dr Yakubu Pam described the author of the book Who is Who on the Plateau, Chief Amb Nanyah Andrew Daman as a very hardworking, discipline, resourceful and visionary personality. He described the book as a way important part of our history.

There were goodwill messages from the representatives of, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Vice Chancellor, Karl Kum University, Prof. Nanven Gambo,the General Manager of JMDB, TPL Kefas John Yilrwang, Prof. Patricia Lar.

It would be recalled the first Edition of the book “Who is Who on the Plateau ” was launched at the Hill Station Hotel in 2005.

The compendium the author of the book said is to educate, inform and entertain generation yet unborn of those heroes past, that fought to defend their heritage and make Plateau the Home of Peace and Tourism .

Attai Audu Jos.

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam has charged Nigerians to see education as the instrument of success for Nations of the world.

Rev Pam stated this while playing host to the Executive Members of the National Association of Plateau State Students at his office in Abuja on Thursday.

The NCPC boss explained that education is not only the bed rock of a nation but a tool that brings about nation building and development if it is well utilized and given its rightful place.
In his words, “if education is respected and given its rightful place most of the crisis we face as a nation will be avoided”.

He urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of unity and togetherness and not to promote division and ethnicity in the country.

According to him, “we must think nationalism and build Plateau State and the nation at large”.

Pam stressed the need for the Youths to work hard and be focused in their educational pursuit in order to build capacity with the aim of National Development and becoming the future leaders of Nigeria.

His words, “one of you can lead this nation because an indigene of Plateau has led Nigeria in the past”.

The NCPC helmsman thanked the Executive Members of the National Association of Plateau State students for their visit.

He pledged his support for them and promised to channel all prayers to the right quarters.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the National Association of Plateau State Students, Mr. David Dung informed the Executive Secretary that they were in his office to congratulate and felicitate with him on his appointment as the Executive Secretary of NCPC.

According to him, “we commend the President for appointing an indigenous son of Plateau for this position”

He further informed their host that the educational pursuit of the student in plateau State is being thwarted because of the security challenges in the state.

In his words, “as a leader, “we want you to help proffer solutions to the insecurity facing this country”.

Mr. Dung commended the Executive Secretary for his laudable contribution to peace building and pilgrimage in Nigeria.

.

Attai Audu Jos

The Management Committee Chairman of Jos South Local council of Plateau State, Amb . Gideon Dung Dandereng , has declared his intention to contest the chairmanship seat of the council .

Dandereng was endorsed as the Consensus candidate by all ward chairmen of the All Progressive Congress APC in the council.

Making his declaration in Jos on Tuesday, Dandereng’s media Consultant Hon Ayuba Pam Dangwong said there were aware and conscious of the party’s guidelines saying all the critical stakeholders from Gyel District met and also took far reaching decisions where they unanimously endorsed the aspiration and candidature of Hon Gideon Dandereng ,the current management committee chairman of Jos South local government .

He said “We are happy that Governor Simon Lalong has come out to say elections into all the Seventeen LGA’s will hold after the reviewing of the security situation in these councils .

According to him, the decision by the Governor has revised partisanship and increased interests in direct grassroots participation in the electoral process ,not only in the affected council areas but the state and Nigeria in general.

Dandereng who spoke at the occasion said if he is elected he would revamp the council

In his words ” I would ensure and work with security operatives to make the council more peaceful .”

He called on members of the council to support his ambition, stressing that he will not disappoint them when he eventually gets the party’s ticket to contest the election.

Attai Audu Jos

Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut has called on her constituents, the people of Plateau and Nigerians to be peaceful as they mark this year’s Democracy Day .

According to Professor Norah Dadu’ut, Nigerians should put the interest first before any other considerations.

She acongratulated President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR ,Governor Simon Bako Lalong ,the Executive Governor of Plateau state and his Deputy Prof Sonny Tyoden and the President of the Senate Ahmed Lawan for their Purposeful leadership qualities .

She said since 1999, Nigeria had come a long way in democratic practice, noting that the country’s system is growing by the day.

Senator Daduut stated that Nigeria has learnt a lot in the last 22 years of uninterrupted democracy and used the occasion to call on Nigerians to remain united in the face of daunting challenges facing them

Daduut also called for fervent prayers for the country to overcome the myriad of security challenges.

In her words “Let us continue to uphold the bond of citizenship that has kept us together as one indivisible people.”

“This occasion, calls for a re-dedication of ourselves and pursue those ideals that promote national unity and peaceful co- existence among the people,’’ she stressed

Senator Dadu’ut assured her Constituents walking round the clock to empower women ,youths and the aged in her Senatorial district.

Senator Dadu’ut promised to put the interest of her people first at all times .

e

Audu Attai Jos

Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly Prof. Dame Nora Ladi Daduut has called on her constituents, the people of Plateau and Nigerians to be peaceful as they mark this year’s Democracy Day .

According to Professor Norah Dadu’ut, Nigerians should put the interest first before any other considerations.

She acongratulated President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR ,Governor Simon Bako Lalong ,the Executive Governor of Plateau state and his Deputy Prof Sonny Tyoden and the President of the Senate Ahmed Lawan for their Purposeful leadership qualities .

She said since 1999, Nigeria had come a long way in democratic practice, noting that the country’s system is growing by the day.

Senator Daduut stated that Nigeria has learnt a lot in the last 22 years of uninterrupted democracy and used the occasion to call on Nigerians to remain united in the face of daunting challenges facing them

Daduut also called for fervent prayers for the country to overcome the myriad of security challenges.

In her words “Let us continue to uphold the bond of citizenship that has kept us together as one indivisible people.”

“This occasion, calls for a re-dedication of ourselves and pursue those ideals that promote national unity and peaceful co- existence among the people,’’ she stressed

Senator Dadu’ut assured her Constituents walking round the clock to empower women ,youths and the aged in her Senatorial district.

Senator Dadu’ut promised to put the interest of her people first at all times .

Attai Audu Jos.

Senator Hezekiah Dimka, Senator representing Plateau Central Senatotrial district at National Assembly has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating this year’s Democracy Day celebration, describing June 12 as a unique day.

Senator Dimka In a statement issued to newsmen and a copy made available to Saturday Independent, said within the last 22 years of uninterrupted celebration of democracy, Nigerians have gone through challenges that certainly have tested the souls of men and women.

According to him,the nation has had to grapple with the economy, insecurity, health concerns and all manners of criminalities which include kidnapping, banditry and terrorism.

” All of these have tested the elasticity of our patience,
While admitting that there’s hope and light at the end of the tunnel”

Dimka admired that ” we cannot but channel our energies to concrete dialoguing between and amongst the various regions and ethnic groups that make up the Nigerian federation” .

The Senate Committee chairman on Drugs and Narcotics stressed that ” It is only in understanding our differences that we can appreciate where we should be. talking about where we desire to be, should be the concern of our people generally”

” It is in this regard that I personally have benefited from the numerous prayers and counsels from home and far away; mostly to make me focus and direct me for proper service to the people”.

According to Senator Dimka, most political journeys are not without hitches, yet he has not been overwhelmed; rather, ” they have strengthened me to greater display of the character and dedication the office demands”.

Dimka added that In the course of the years, God has enabled him to intervene in a number of ways for the benefit of his people. ” We do not beat our chest,we are only appreciating God’s faithfulness to present myself for greater service ahead” .

” Some of you or your communities or family members benefited from some of the programmes which my office organized either in the Senatorial District office or local government areas headquarters”.

He urged the people of his Constituency to hope for more of such interventions particularly as ” we empower our people knowing that the times call for such. And doing so will continue to alleviate and take our young people off the unemployment market, so that they can direct their energies to productive endeavours”.

Senator Dimka believed that his people, both old and young, women and children have a stake in the commonwealth.

” It is to their benefit that we shall not remain in the same place for long”.
.

He assured his Constituents that he is resting on his oars as there is a lot of grounds to cover before ” we get to the destination”.

” I am determined to do more bearing in mind that we are in this together; and we can only do better with sufficient resources”. Dimka stressed.

Attai Audu, Jos

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong on Friday Commissioned completed projects initiated by his adminstration at Jos North and South LGAs of Plateau Northern Senatorial district of his state to mark his six years of his administration on the Plateau.

Lalong while o commissioning the projects, equally laid foundation for new ones and inspected ongoing projects .

Speaking at different projects sites on Friday, governor Lalong expressed his administration’s commitment to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of his state.

According to him, he would continue to initiate
projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the people.

Lalong also promised to intensify efforts to initiate policies and programmes that would entrench lasting peace in the state.

He called on the people of his state to support and cooperate with his administration in his bid to ensure the progress of the state.

Some of the projects that were commissioned on Friday,includes roads within Jos Tin city , water treatment plants, among others.

The commissioned and inspected projects are all located in Jos North and Jos South local government areas of the state.