Skip to main content

GOVERNOR SIMON B. LALONG'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE

GOVERNOR LALONG'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE 

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Plateau State citizens Nigerians for witnessing the year 2021.

The Governor in a message said despite the challenges of the outgone year, Nigerians should be optimistic and pray for recovery and progress. 

Lalong said the economic challenges brought about by COVID-19 and recession can only be overcome by deliberate synergy between the Government, private sector and citizens in pursuing set objectives that will create opportunities for recovery and growth. 

He said "We must all join hands together to overcome COVID-19 which adversely affected our economy last year remains a threat that could cause disruptions in the new year because of the second wave. While Government intensifies action in tackling the disease, the citizens must take personal responsibility for their health and and that of others by strictly observing COVID-19 protocols at all times. Government shall not hesitate to take serious measures that will ensure that we avoid another lockdown due to the pandemic".

On security, the Governor said with the training and deployment of the first batch of community police constables, his administration will invest more in intelligence gathering and preventive measures by fishing out criminals before they wreck havoc. 

He promised that the Government will continue to support the conventional security agencies to apprehend and prosecute criminals particularly on crimes relating to kidnapping, cultism, land grabbing and other violent crimes using the law that he recently signed to curb such occurrences. 

Governor Lalong further restated the commitment of his Rescue Administration in human capital development through training and empowerment of youths and women and other groups in various entrepreneurship schemes both initiated by the State and Federal Governments. 

Lalong wished the citizens a prosperous new and also pledged that his administration will continue with the construction of physical infrastructure including the Legacy Projects currently going on in the three Senatorial Districts. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 
31st December 2020.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

THE LONG GAMAI OF GAMAI NATION, HRH MISKOOM MARTIN MUDU'UTRIE SHALDAS III, HAS ADVOCATED FOR A MORE ROBUST MEANS OF UNITY AMONG THE SUB GAMAI GROUP

The Long Gamai of Gamai Nation, HRH Miskoom Martin Mudu'utrie Shaldas III, has advocated for a more robust means of unity among the sub Gamai groups. Miskoom Shaldas III, made the call on Sunday October 27, 2024; when the Chairman Board of Trustees of the Gamai Bible Translation and Gamai Literacy Project, Nda Noetsen Kevin Kwaplong, led members of the Board and the organizers of Dedication, Presentation and Launching of the Gamai Bible and Literacy Project after the Thanksgiving Mass, organized by the Central Working Committee, led by Nda Kurnajam Joseph Ari; held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Shendam, Plateau State. The Long Gamai commended the team, and stressed that the successful conduct of the event was a consequence of the unity exhibited the sub Gamai groups, emphasizing that the unity is key in whatever we need to achieve. Miskoom Shaldas III, who was full of appreciation to the team added that the resilience, commitment, synergy and ene...

DEWAN SPENT MILLIONS OF NAIRA ON SCHOOL FEES AND HEALTH CARE TO SUPPORT HUNDREDS OF CONSTITUENTS IN PANKSHIN

DEWAN SPENT MILLIONS OF NAIRA ON SCHOOL FEES AND HEALTH CARE TO SUPPORT HUNDREDS OF CONSTITUENTS IN PANKSHIN. The Right Honourable Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Dewan Kudangbena Gabriel made a significant impact in his community by spending millions of Naira on school fees and healthcare for hundreds of constituents in Pankshin North. This multiple gesture done out of his desire for a safer haven for the people and in solidarity with the electoral victory of his personal mentor, Donald Trump. This moves is aimed at cushioning the negative effect of the economy on the people of Pankshin local government; says that representatives of the people in the country must prioritize welfare of the people in this critical moment. The Speaker through his representative in all the schools visited reiterate his commitment to strengthen education as the powerful weapon which can be used to change the world and help students think intensively...

EDUCATION: YIBAIKWAL FOUNDATION PARTNERS PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE TEACHER'S CAPACITY.

Education: Yibaikwal Foundation Partners Plateau State Government to enhance Teacher's capacity. In a bid to improve the quality of education in Plateau State, Yibaikwal Foundation has collaborated with the state government to organize a 5-day capacity-building workshop for secondary school teachers in Kanam Local Government. The workshop, which commenced on January 13, aims to equip teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver effective education. Hon. Muhammad Salihu Nyalun, Commissioner of Education (Secondary), reiterated the state government's commitment to enhancing quality education, highlighting the establishment of a department focused on public-private partnerships. Amb. Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Yibaikwal OON, PhD, FCIN, emphasized the importance of prioritizing education, stressing that qualified teachers are crucial for building a better future. The workshop featured a keynote address by Pirdam Binwai, who urged teache...