DVD MOVEMENT MOURNS THE PASSING ON OF NDE DAVID DESHI DIMKA
The DVD movement regrets to announce the sudden demise of the father of its leader, Nde Victor David Dimka who passed on on Friday, January 29,2021. Born on Sept. 1932, the late Nde David Deshi Dimka was a teacher between 1952-1958 before he was elected as Member of Parliament Lagos from 1959-1964 and later become a Member Federal House Of Representatives (Shadow Minister, Ministry of Mines and Power 1965-1966), First Chairman, Benue-Plateau Television (Now NTA Jos) 1974-1975
Until his demise, Nde David Deshi Dimka was the first Executive Chairman, Kanke LGA between 1997-1999.
While commiserating with its leader, Nde Victor David Dimka and members of the Dimka family, The DVD movement said it will miss the wise counsel and fatherly advice of Baba, Nde David Deshi Dimka.
The movement therefore wish its leader, Nde Victor David Dimka and members of the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Sign: Mr Boniface Kassam, Head of Media, DVD Movement.
In less than 2 years, we will be experiencing another Governorship Election in Plateau State as many Prominent Politician have started working tirelessly to Succeed the Incumbent Governor Simon Bako Lalong who will be rounding up his second term tenure by May 2023.
Such prominent Politicians include: former Comptroller of Nigeria Custom Service, Nde David Victor Dimka fsi, Hon. Timothy Simon Golu, Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, David Shikfu Parradang, Senator Hezekiah Dimka, among others, but the strongest among the six contenders are two:Comptroller David Victor Dimka and Timothy Golu
Who is your preferred choice to replace Governor Simon Lalong in 2023????
1.Comptroller David Victor Dimka fsi, a political scientist, a graduate of political science university of Jos, a retired Comptroller of Nigerian Custom Service, a detribalised Nigerian who took everyone as his brother and sister, giving equal treatment to all his officers and men at work.
Comptroller David Victor Dimka has empowered more two thousand Nigerians, especially Plateau tribes who he gave a standing order that nobody should advertise or disclose his philanthropic gesture, but Nde David Victor Dimka has so shared more than 200 cars to individuals and groups, dish out money to worth 25 million to individuals and groups including churches and schools in Plateau and Nigeria at large.
*Says allegation baseless, intended to discredit the outfit.
Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), an internal military task force in Plateau State, has denied the report linking it to the death of two youths in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The youths identified as Jerry Bitrus, 28, and Joseph Davou, 32, respectively, were reportedly killed last Sunday, by gunmen in the area.
A media report had quoted locals accusing personnel of OPSH of complicity in the act which has drawn condemnations from citizens and politicians alike in the state.
But reacting to the allegation, the military outfit insisted that it has nothing to do with the death of the youths, explaining that rather, its personnel on patrol were drafted to the area on receipt of a distress call about the incident.
To this end, it has advised the general public to disregard the allegation which it described as baseless in its entirety.
The OPSH, while exonerating itself of the development, accused some mischievous persons from the area of trying to discredit the military outfit.
In the response contained in a statement, titled:”Re:Condemnations Trail Killing of Two Youths in Riyom By Gunmen “,signed by its Media Officer, Major Ibrahim Shittu, the OPSH maintained that:”These concocted lies were intended by the authors to set the public, especially citizens of the state against OPSH which has worked assiduously with other stakeholders to ensure peace and security in the state especially during the Yuletide season despite several threats of attacks.
The statement read in full:”The attention of the Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has been drawn to a report on news medium, alleging killing of two youths by gunmen in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“The report which claimed that more facts have emerged on how the gunmen killed the two young men on Sunday around 7.09pm, quoted some locals accusing men of Operation Safe Haven of been responsible for the attack and killing of the victims, identified as Jerry Bitrus, 28, and Joseph Davou, 32, respectively.
“Having gone through this report and allegations made, we wish to dissociate our men from this act in its entirety. This allegation is not only false, mischievous and baseless but also aimed at discrediting the operation.
“These concocted lies were intended by the authors to set the public, especially citizens of the state against OPSH which has worked with other stakeholders to ensure peace and security in the state.
“To set the records straight, we wish to state that on Sunday,January 10,2021, the Commander Sector 6 of Riyom General Area was called by the youth leader of Ghoss to inform him that two (2) persons were shot by unknown gunmen. Following the information, he swiftly mobilized his troops in conjunction with the Police Riyom Division to the scene. On their arrival, they met the two victims who were incapacitated and bleeding profusely. A close examination by the team showed that one was already dead while the other one was evacuated to K Vom Christian Hospital in company of some youths; unfortunately, he later gave up the ghost.
It is pertinent to state that the Riyom Police Division in the area were duly informed of the development and they recovered the corpses of the victims.
“The Member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Riyom Constituency, Hon Timothy Datong, having heard of the development, called the Commander Sector 6 where the incident happened and he was briefed accordingly.
“It is however sad that some mischievous persons are accusing personnel of OPSH of the killings.
” You will recall that based on the threats to that general area during the Yuletide season, OPSH increased its deployment which served as deterrence to those planning to attack the area.
” Troops have also continued to maintain security even after the New Year celebrations. This was appreciated by community leaders and stakeholders. One wonders why same troops will kill anyone who is not a threat to the security of law abiding citizens.
“We wish to say that these baseless allegations will not deter the troops from carrying out their duties. They will continue to be diligent and professional while carrying out their assignments.
“OPSH will continue to operate professionally within its mandate in Plateau State and across its Joint Operational Area.
“Members of the general public are therefore, advised to discountenance the false and baseless allegations in its entirety.”
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SPEAKER, PLATEAU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, JOS.
S/PLHA/ADM/1/VOL.2
The Plateau State Deputy speaker, Rt Hon Saleh Shehu Yipmong have approved the appointment of fifteen (15) constituents to serve in the position of Special Assistants. This appointees are:-
1. Ya’u Zaranda – Special Assistant on Political Matters.
2. Muazu Adamu – special Assistant on Political Matters.
3. Alhassan Madugu(Lanty) – Special Assistant on community relations.
4. Salamatu Abdullahi (Kuntuka) – Special Assistant on women affairs.
5. Ahmady Musa – Special Assistance on General matters.
6. Abdullahi Kingyal – Special Assistance on culture & Traditional matters.
7. Saminu Maisamari – Special Assistant on Research & Documentation.
8. Husaini Yakubu (Adafa) – Special Assistant on Special Duties.
9. Ibrahim Buba – Special Assistant on community Relation.
10. Adamu Aliyu – Special Assistant on political matters.
11. Suleiman Pankwal – Special Assistant on Student Affairs.
12. Munkaila Mohammed altine Special Assistant on domestic affairs.
13. Husaini Adamu Umar special Assistant on youth affairs.
14. Adamu Gyara – Special assistant on inter party Affairs.
15. Siman Miri doma – Special Assistant on Culture & Traditional matters.
The appointment is political and terminate at the end of the tenure of this administration or at any time deemed fit.
Please accept my congratulations.
Sign Kwaltom Sadiq CNA L. A (Media and Information) To Rt Hon Deputy Speaker, Saleh Shehu Yipmong. (Surv).
Dame Pauline Tallen Birthday at 62: Chief Ayuba Burki Felicitate with her.
7th January, 2020.
I heartily felicitate with Dame Pauline Tallen, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development as she clocks 62.
Dame Pauline Tallen as a seasoned administrator, educationist, and advocate for gender equality has contributed immensely to the socio-political development of Nigeria.
She has been resourceful and very vocal in advocacy for people living with disability for more than three decades. Her support to the Plateau School for the Deaf, Bassa among many interventions to people living with disability and the girl child is well appreciated and a testimony of her service to humanity which is commendable.
On behalf of my family, and associates, I celebrate this amazon of our time, and pray that God almighty will continue to grant her good health and more fruitful years of service to our fatherland.
Signed. Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan. Nghu Nah Kaddon Reng -Kwakas Kawel, Makaman Langai and Talban Panyam.
*SENATOR DIMKA FELICITATES WITH DAME PAULINE K TALLEN AT 62*
The Senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District, Senator Hezekiah A Dimka has felicitated with the Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline K Tallen on her 62nd birthday anniversary.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics described Dame Pauline Tallen as one of Nigeria’s committed ambassadors in the fight to actualize women’s dream for a just society, but more importantly to prove the kindred spirit of the Plateau woman.
As a dogged fighter for the rights of women and children, and indeed of the less privileged has remained in the vanguard to actualize the same.
That she has been available to geneuinely serve in various capacities lends credence to why she is into politics. We cannot but wish her many more healthy years of productive service to the nation.
*SENATOR HEZEKIAH A DIMKA, _Senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics_*
*DAVID VICTOR DIMKA FELICITATES WITH DAME PAULINE TALLEN ON HER 62ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION*
Nde Victor David Dimka fsi, on behalf of the DVD Movement has described the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen as a true daughter of Plateau State who has contributed immensely to the socio-economic and political development of the State. In a Press statement issued in Jos on Thursday, January 7th, 20201, he congratulated her on the celebration of her 62nd birthday. According to him, the Honourable Minister has over the years demonstrated extreme patriotism as a daughter of Plateau State, adding that her steady rise and acceptance within the political landscape of Nigeria is testimonial to this fact. He further described her as an astute women mobiliser who has placed herself as a gender advocate, with undying interests in the areas of ensuring equality between men and women, protecting the rights of women and children and above all, improving the livelihoods of the less privileged in the society. While wishing her many more fruitful years ahead, he expressed confidence that she will continue to uphold the virtues of a good leader and women advocate while serving her fatherland.
GAGDI ON FOREIGN OVERSIGHT DUTY, INSPECTS LST 100 WARSHIP OF THE NIGERIAN NAVY IN AJMAN STATE OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATE.
In pursuance of his legislative function to oversee activities of the Nigerian Navy, and his innate desire for a robust Navy and improved security of Nigerian waterways, the Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi was in Ajman State of United Arab Emirate to inspect a Warship of the Nigerian Navy under construction by Albwarsdy Damen, a reputable warship Construction Company in the UAE.
The lawmaker, who inspected the multimillion dollar project, was taken round the facilities of the company in order to further appreciate the technical competence of the company to deliver the project.
Tagged LST 100 Warship, the project is expected to be completed on the 18th May, 2021 and be delivered to the Nigerian Navy on 9th March, 2022. The project was at 75 percent completion when the parliamentarian inspected the Warship. Meanwhile, the company has assured of a timely delivery of the Warship in accordance with the terms of the contract without let or hindrance of any kind.
The essence of the foreign oversight inspection of the facility was to ensure finances appropriated for the Nigerian Navy are expended as provided in the budgetary allocation of the armed force.
Expressing delight with the quality of the project, the lawmaker maintains that Nigerian Navy has been one of the most vibrant armed forces in Nigeria, with a near excellent performance record; hence the need to encourage them with the required facilities for optimal discharge of their responsibilities.
The lawmaker had earlier in 2020, led his committee members to oversight visit of all Naval formations across Nigeria in order to be fully abreast with the successes, challenges and future projections of the Nigerian Navy, thereby capping the oversight duty with visits to various ongoing projects of the armed force outside the shores of Nigeria.
Foreign oversight visits to other projects of the Nigerian Navy in the US, Germany, South Africa and UK are in the offing.
Gagdi is expected back in the country on Friday, 8th January 2021.
NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi,CONDOLES WITH THE FAMILY OF AMB. ALH. DANLADI PASHIR
Nde David Victor Dimka received with shocked the news of the sudden demised of Amb. Alh. Danladi Pashir, who until his journey to the Great beyond was an elder statesman and a stakeholder in Jos North and a PDP faithful, a dedicated party man who is known for his uprightness and foresight, Nde David Victor Dimka describes his death as a great loss not only to his immediate family, Hausa/Fulani community, but the entire state saying that he was a bridge builder and a man who believes in what he stands for.
Nde David Victor Dimka urged the family, Jos North community, the People’s Democratic Party, friends and associates to take solace in Almighty Allah who is the author and finisher of our lives.
May his soul and the souls of all departed rest in janatul Firdaus Amin.
PRESS STATEMENT GOVERNOR LALONG CONDOLES PLATEAU YORUBA COMMUNITY OVER DEMISE OF CHIEF TOYE OGUNSUYI Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commiserated with the Yoruba community and people of Plateau State over the demise of former President-General of the Yoruba Community in Plateau State, Chief Toye Ogunsuyi who died at the age of 88. Governor Lalong in a condolence message said the octogenarian’s death was a great loss to the people of Plateau State, particularly the Yoruba community which he served and led for many years. Lalong said Chief Toye Ogunsuyi is one of the leaders that consistently fought for peace, justice and harmony in Plateau State by galvanising people of different tribes, faiths and political persuations to respect one another and live in peace. The Governor said Baba, who was one time Deputy President General of Yoruba in the North played a key role in diffusing tension during the period of crises in Jos and also ensured that the process of reconciliation, forgiveness and confidence-building was consolidated. Lalong also said Chief Ogunshuyi worked hard to ensure that the culture of entrepreneurship, hardwork and honesty remained paramount among the Yoruba community as well as the entire people of the State particularly the youths whom he always encouraged to shun idleness, laziness and violence. While commiserating with his immediate family, Governor Lalong urged the Yoruba community in Plateau State to uphold his legacies by carrying on from where he stopped in making Plateau State a great place and home to all.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 30th December 2020.
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