WASE EQUITY PROJECT HEARTILY CONGRATULATES DR MUNKAILA ZAKARI YA’U ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS PIONEER RECTOR FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC SHENDAM
08/04/2021
Wase Equity project heartily joined its leader,Rt Hon Ahmed Idris Wase, the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives to congratulate Dr.Munkaila Zakari Ya’u on his appointment as pioneer rector federal polytechnic Shendam.
May this appointment bring forth, positive developments to the educational sector of Nigeria, Plateau State, southern zone and Wase constituency in particular.
We wish him good health,God’s Guidance and Protection, Long life and Prosperity as he assume office to serve the people.
We in Wase equity project wish to use this opportunity to reiterate our support to the federal, state and local government authorities.
Once more,accept our congratulations,Dr. Munkaila Zakari Ya’u, while wishing you a successful tenure in office.
The Leader of DVD Movement on the Plateau, Compt.Victor David Dimka fsi rtd, has described Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan as a special gift to Plateau State and humanity as a whole.
The distinguished public servant made this known when he received in audience some members of DVD Movement with Special needs in his office on Thursday, April 7th, 2021.
In his words, “nothing should discourage you from achieving your goals in life as there is ability in disability. For instance, Hon.Ayuba Burki Gufwan is doing a lot of marvelous activities through his organisation to assist and empower members of our communities with the necessities of life”.
He encourage them to aspire for higher heights in their chosen endeavours.
He further used the opportunity to congratulate Chief Gufwan for adding another year to his age. “I am proud of him, and strongly believe that God will continue to bless and protect him”, he added.
Senator representing Plateau South at the National Assembly, Professor Nora Dadu’ut has appealed to the Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to support victims of the fire incident that engulfed the popular Namu Central Yam Market in Qua’an Pan Local government Area, of Plateau state which led to the loss of food products and other valuables worth millions of naira .
Our correspondent reports that Namu Yam market is the largest farm produce market in the state .
Senator Dadu’ut who spoke with newsmen in Jos said she was saddened by the development and called on government and other charitable Nigerians to offer support for the victims to aid their quick recovery from the tragedy.
In her words “We would not rest on our oars, until we have done the needful in reducing the damages and ameliorating their challenges through State and Federal Government intervention.
I must sincerely commend the effort of Governor Simon Lalong for his proactive measures towards this issue, We will continue to work in synergy with the Simon Lalong led government in making sure the best is provided to our People.
Senator Dadu’ut further said she would continue to put the interest of her constituents first at all times .
The Senator promised not to disappoint the people of the Zone and the entire state during her time in the senate .
Prof Nora who is the first female senator from Plateau said she would continue to work to tackle poverty in the Senatorial zone as well as empower women and Youths .
She also applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the approval of a Federal Polytechnic, Shendam in Plateau State with a take off grant of N2 billion stressing that the institution would aid in addressing issues of out-of-school children and improve the economy of the people.
On Peace and security ,she said she is always willing to partner with traditional rulers ,government security operatives and the people of Plateau south to make the zone safe .
I pray that may we continue to experience peace in our zone, and also in Plateau State and Nigeria”, the Senator further said.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPOINTS GOVERNING COUNCILS, OFFICERS FOR NEW POLYTECHNICS, COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
President Muhammadu Buhari approved the appointment of principal officers and members of the Governing Councils for the newly established Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
Director Press and Public Relations, Ben Bem Goong who announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja said the Chairmen and members of the Council of the affected institutions shall be inaugurated by the Minister of Education Malam Adamu Adamu at a date to be announced.
According to him, Professor Dakas J Dakas was appointed as the Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State governing council while Dr Taofeek Adekunle is the Rector.
Others are Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo, Enugu state, Chief Dr Sylvester Ameh, Chairman Governing Council, Prof Edwin Onyeneje, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, Cross River, Prof Andrew Chukumeri, Chairman Governing Council and Prof Edward Ntui-Okay, Rector.
Federal Polytechnic, Shendam, Plateau state has Sixtus Abetianbe as Chairman and Dr Zakari Ya’u as Rector. At Federal Polytechnic, Monguno, Borno, Dr Umar Tambari is the Chairman while Prof Garba Mohammed is the Rector.
Similarly, Ibrahim Tukur is the Chairman Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, Benue state while Engineer Dr Terlumun Utser is the Rector. The Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina has Chief Wasiu Olamide as Chairman while Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, Gombo has Micah Kamat as Chairman.
For the Federal College Education, Iwo, Osun state, Liadi Tella headed the Governing Council while Prof R Adebayo is the Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekhadolor, Edo has Prof Samuel Osato as Chairman and Dr Emmanuel Asagha as Provost.
Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto is chaired by Prof Okoro Nwanko and Faruk Zaki as Provost, College of Education, Odugbo, Benue, Sen Salisu Matori, Chairman, and Prof Joel Obo-Eriba as Provost, College of Education Jama’Are Bauchi, Hon Aminu Abdulfatah, Chairman, Prof Indo Jidda, Provost while College of Education (Tec), Isu, Ebonyi had Simon Shango as Chairman and Dr Okey Reuben Okechukwu as Provost respectively.
GAGDI COMMISERATES WITH GOGWIM FAMILY OVER SENATOR SATTY’S DEMISE
I received with a devastating blow, the tragic reality of the passing unto eternal glory of Sen. Satty Davies Gogwim, a retired soldier, accomplished businesses mogul, consummate politician and legal luminary of inestimable credentials.
On behalf of my family and the entire good people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, I extend my sincerest condolences to the Gogwim family, the entire Ngas Nation and Nigerians at large over this irreparable loss.
The deceased had paid his dues and excelled in different spheres of human endeavors, leaving indelible footprints in the sand of history as a Jack of many trades and the master of all.
Your successors shall live to benefit from the avelenche of goodwill you have established while your sojourn on the planet earth lasted.
You came, you saw and you conquered; may Heaven smile at you, and grant your soul eternal rest, amen!
Signed: Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, (Dan Malikin Kanam), Member Representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Navy.
AGAIN, DANGIN FOUNDATION REGISTERS WAEC FOR 50 INDIGENT STUDENTS
No fewer than 50 indigent students of Tarok extraction were registered for the 2021 West African Examination Council (WAEC) by the Dangin Foundation.
The beneficiaries, cutting across the four Districts of Langtang North Local Government Area, are final year students of various secondary schools in the area, who are from poor backgrounds.
Chairperson of the foundation and widow of the late Senator VK Dangin, Chief Mrs Loko Dangin, said the mission of the foundation is to assuage the sufferings of the less privileged in the society, starting with her late husband’s immediate community, in consonance with the aphorism that charity begins at home.
The registration, running into millions of Naira, covers the WAEC registration and school fees of the beneficiaries in their various schools.
Highlighting modalities for selecting the beneficiaries, Chief Mrs Dangin said District Heads of the four districts in Langtang North and the acting Chairperson of Langtang Joint Traditional Councils were contacted to submit names of their poor subjects whose children are in the final year in the secondary school, who might encounter difficulties in paying their children or ward’s WAEC fees.
The same modalities were applied last year to register the first batch of 50 beneficiaries, most of whom have passed the examination with good grades, thereby motivating the foundation to sustain the gesture and make it a yearly event.
Already, the foundation has collated results of the beneficiaries of last year’s registration, to help them secure admission in various institutions of higher learning, with the view to giving them scholarships through their academic pursuit at the higher level.
Chief Mrs Loko said the foundation is into humanitarian services of different kinds, positing that the foundation had sunk 8 boreholes in different communities in Langtang North last year.
In the same vein, the foundation had donated one million naira to the Langtang North Covid-19 palliative fund last year, and donated cartons of hand sanitizers and face masks in an effort to help curtail spread of the hydra headed pandemic.
Management of 2017 Nigeria Professional Football League champions , Plateau United Football Club of Jos has noted with grave concern the activities of some mischief makers which is capable of derailing the collective aspirations of the team.
In a statement signed by the Media Officer of the club, Albert Dakup on Thursday , the club frowned at the activities of the mischief makers, warning that henceforth, legal action will be taken against them for defamation of character as management is ready to go to any length on this matter in order to serve as a deterrent to others who may wish to follow the same line.
Dakup lamented that while efforts are being made to galvanise the team to achieve its objectives this season, some enemies of progress are busy causing disaffection with their utterances and actions which are capable of bringing disaffection in the team and derail the genuine efforts of the League Management Company LMC and the Nigeria Football Federation NFF who are working hard to improve the league.
The statement wondered where the mischief makers get
information of discontent in the team as a result of team selection which is the sole responsibility of the technical crew vested with that mandate.
The statement further noted with dismay the allegation of incompetence levelled against the hardworking General Manager, Pius Henwan who not only led the team to two league titles, but repositioned the club as a brand in Nigerian football.
Discerning minds are left to wonder what the mischief makers seek to achieve with their unfounded and baseless allegations if not sheer envy of the achievements of the General Manager who has been guided by Professionalism since he took over the reigns of the club five years ago.
On the allegation of incompetence levelled against Coach Abdu Maikaba , the statement states categorically that the former Flying Eagles assistant coach is discharging his duties creditably well and management of the club is satisfied.
The Club noted with dismay the allegation of sentiments in selection against some indigenous players stressing that the allegations are not only baseless, but a ploy capable of destabilizing the team as the technical crew pick players for matches based on merit and performance during training sessions.
The statement therefore warned the mischief makers and their sponsors to steer clear of the club , as management of the team will not fold it’s arms and watch them destroy the team.
The statement equally advised the media to always cross check facts with the team before going to the press in order not to feed the unsuspecting public with half truths and fake news which will not serve any good.
GOVERNOR LALONG LOBBIES NASENI TO ESTABLISH INSTITUTE IN PLATEAU STATE.
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has canvassed for the establishment of the Agriculture Machinery and Equipment Development Institute in Plateau State by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) as part of its collaboration for promoting technological development that will give the required skills for its citizens to provide solutions to day-to-day challenges.
Governor Simon Lalong gave this indication when he received the Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna who led the top management of the organisation on a courtesy visit to Government House, Little Rayfield Jos. He said the State was even willing to host more of such agencies like the Hydro Equipment and Machinery Institute, because Plateau has the largest potential for hydro power in Nigeria on account of its topography which gives rise to being the source of most rivers in Northern Nigeria.
The Governor said since coming into office, his vision has been to move Plateau State to a higher level of productivity and human capital development, hence the development of a Strategic Plan which is a comprehensive Road map that guides the Government’s policies, programmes and project implementation over the period 2019-2023.
He said “Plateau State is one of Nigeria’s most endowed states in terms of favourable climate, huge deposits of high value minerals and a wide range of unique agricultural products. This is in addition to being home to some of the most imaginative and inventive minds in Nigeria. Our Technical School in Bukuru and the Relevant Technology Center in Jos have over the years produced some of the most creative technicians and engineers that have gone on to support Plateau State and the Nigerian economy in various forms. We are today building 2 more Technical Schools in Shendam and Pankshin to further deepen skill development in our State. The days of paper qualification are over.”
Governor Lalong said Plateau State presents a significant opportunity that can assist NASENI to fulfill its mandate and the State is willing, ready and prepared to collaborate with the Agency to ensure that some of the intervention Agencies related to its strategic vision are established in the State. This he said will go a long way in harnessing the rich of the State through value addition.
Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI Prof. Mohammed Haruna said he was delighted to be back to Plateau State where he started his journey in life and had his early education attending Craft School Laranto, Technical School Bukuru and the Plateau State Polytechnic before moving on to work for NASCO for many years. He alluded to the fact that Plateau State has huge potentials in human capital development that need encouragement and exposure, to which his agency has pledged support.
He explained that NASENI has achieved breakthroughs in many aspects of technology and is solving problems in energy, transport, agriculture, mining, aviation, health, electoral system and many others.
He canvassed for the support of the Plateau State Governor as well as his colleagues in the Northern Governors Forum so that the region can use technology to tackle some of its economic, security and infrsatructure problems.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 4th March 2021
Tax Tribunal Orders new generation Bank to Remit N161 Tax to Plateau Internal Revenue
Tax appeal tribunal , North central zone , sitting in Jos the Plateau State capital has ordered a new generation Bank to remit the undisputed sum of N 161,483,590.68 being tax liability for the 2014_ 2019 tax years.
The Tribunal reached this decision while ruling on appeal brought before it by the Bank over tax assessment made by PSIRS.
In it’s appeal the bank claimed that the assessment made to it in the sum of N 537, 196, 180.51 is excessive. In the notice of appeal the bank through it’s Tax Consultant claimed the it’s liability is the sum of N161,482,590.68.
Delivering the ruling of the Tribunal, the Chairman of the Tribunal Hon. Richard Bala noted the disputed claims and thereafter Order the Bank to pay the undisputed amount in the sum of N 161,482,590.68 within 28 days from the date of the Order while parties avail themselves at the Tribunal on the disputed amount.
ENOUGH OF THE ABUSE OF POWER FROM THE SPEAKER PLATEAU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY , RT . HON . AYUBA ABOK. Pankshin Local Government Legislative Arm has been under undue pressured by the RT. Hon. Ayuba Abok to remove its Majority Leader for no justifiable reason. This needless meddling started sequel after the impeachment of the former Leader of Pankshin Local Government Legislative Arm,having seen that impeachment was eminent. The moves to impeached him was predicated on his inability and incompetency to lead the legislature as expected. However, not long after the impeachment of the former Leader last year, Hon. Ayuba Abok with some few House of Assembly Members went beyond their jurisdiction of operation arrogantly, unethically and dishonourably asking the Legislative Arm of the Local Government to remove its Majority Leader who is currently giving his best to the party and the legislature. We seek to know whether the speaker has any constitutional responsibility to determine who becomes the Majority Leader of any Local Government’s Legislative Arm ? It is a common knowledge that the Speaker of House of Assembly is one among equals, whose primary function is to preside over the House in accordance with the house procedures and ethics. But it seems he got intoxicated by the siren provided to aid his movements. This siren accompanied by his limited knowledge about the role of a Speaker is making him to drag the entire Members of Plateau State House of Assembly to the abyss of shame. Because the Majority Leader of a Local Government Legislative Arm has no connection with the House of Assembly and only opportunist who found themselves within the corridor of power unprepared and ill informed that can take this path disrepute. It is unfortunate that the Speaker is bowing to some unscrupulous elements who have lost popularity in their domain. They should know that removing the Majority Leader innocently cannot resuscitate their stunted popularity, rather it will further deepen. The Speaker of House of Representative couldn’t force the Edo State House of Assembly to swear in those 14 House Members not because he was afraid, but because he recognises the independence of any Legislative Arm anywhere as an informed person. After countless sitting with the Legislators of the Local Government threatening them to remove the Majority Leader and they couldn’t bow to his threat. He has written a letter inviting them through the Clerk of the House of Assembly to hold a meeting in his office with the aim to accomplish the bidding of those with the spilled popularity. We choose to speak out now because we have an evidence, which is the letter. The public should educate the Speaker that his role as an individual is to preside over Legislative matters. Collectively, he can participate in oversight functions over the executive.He should know that the people of Pankshin can resist any undue pressure that is aim at massaging the ego of an individual at the expense of the collective progress of the people. Plateau people are highly respected anywhere, therefore his ill informed action should not robbed on the entire State. Finally, the youths and the stakeholders of the Local Government are patiently waiting to hear what will come out from the discussion between the Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly, Leader and Deputy Pankshin Legislative Arm, which is coming up on Tuesday, 2 March 2021.
Plateau Reporters 