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The Executive Chairman Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a has described the death of Member Representing Qua’an-Pan North Constituency at the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Eric Dakogol, as a colossal loss to the Local Government and Plateau State at large. Hon. Da’a expressed heartfelt sympathy to the immediate family, people of Qua’an-Pan North and the entire Local Government Area over the loss, urging them to take solace in God. While commiserating with his family and members of his Constituency, Hon. Da’a, said he received with shock the sudden demise of the Honourable Member, describing the deceased as a humble, committed and loyal politician. The Council Chairman also extended his condolence to the Speaker and Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly over the sad incident, saying, Qua’an-Pan LGA, Plateau State and Nigeria will miss a true Democrat who stood for impactful legislation. Da’a said the late Honourable Member, who died

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's Committee on illicit drug control for Quaan-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State has been inaugurated. Inaugurating the Committee in Ba'ap, the Council's headquarters, on Tuesday November 23, 2022, the Executive Chairman of the LGC Hon Ernest Abner Da'a charged them to  to work assiduously on their mandate of sensitizing the public on the dangers of illicit drugs. Represented by his Deputy, Hon Helen Henniet Wapmuk, the Chairman who acknowledged the serious  harm the use of illicit drugs have inflicted on several communities within the Local Government, expressed the hope of a turnaround given  the caliber of members of the Committee. The inauguration of the Committee is the outcome of the visit of Gen Buba Marwa, the Chairman of the NDLEA, on Governor Simon Bako Lalong, where it was agreed that in order to curb drug abuses, such Committees should be established in each of the 17 LGAs i

The Executive Chairman of Quaan-Pan Local Government Council, LGC, Hon Ernest Abner Da'a has appreciated Governor Simon Bako Lalong  KSGG, CON, on the reappointment of Bldr John Dawam as the Rector of Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi. Hon Da'a, who expressed delight over the reappointment of Bldr Dawam, in a statement he signed, described the  reappointment as merited given the track records of service of the Rector in  managing the institution.  The Chairman noted that His Excellency Governor Lalong must have observed the capacity of Bldr Dawam in building good Managerial relationship, as well as his competence in managing human and other critical resources at his disposal. Hon Da'a, who wished the Rector a successful tenure and God's wisdom to consolidate on the Rescue Administration's mandate in the education sector, urged him to take the institution to greater heights by working towards improving on efficiency, quality service and capacity buil

Plateau State Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Dr. Patrick Sunday Dakum, the CEO Institute of Human Virology Abuja on Saturday 19th November, 2022 the book launch  titled: "Retirement How to have a productive retirement" authored by Mr. Hosea Sukkushe, a former staff with the Institute of Human Virology Abuja. Dr. Patrick Sunday Dakum said the author has served with  commitment and preparing for his retirement, what would he would be doing after retirement. Dakum so charged workers to be diligent and faithful in their places of work and to remember there is time for retirement. Dakum further congratulated Mr. Sukkushe for this great milestone of life achievement,  "I will always be proud of the author for being a faithful servant during his years in service." The author Mr. Hosea Sukkushe was a staff and a Director of Human Resource Department of the Institute of Human Virology Abuja has served faithfully and has attained sixty years in service. Earl

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has again slipped while delivering his speech at the APC Campaign Ceremony in Jos, Plateau state. The APC Presidential Campaign flagged off today, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Rawang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, Plateau State. The presence of President Muhammadu Buhari, Abdullahi Adamu, the party’s National Chairman, His Ex. Rt. Hon. Barr. Simon Bako Lalong Plateau State Governor & DG. Tinubu Campaign amidst APC bigwigs. The APC Presidential Candidate While delivering his speech called on Nigerians to stay positive adding that things will be well and for Nigerians, hope is knocking at there doors. He stated, “ Hope is back, Nigeria will be great again, Nigeria will not sink. We hereby reaffirm our commitment to progressive good governance.” The Former Lagos State Governor, in his speech concluded calling on God's blessing on the PDP, a goove that rended loud roars of

QUA'AN-PAN LGC RECOVERS VEHICLES FROM FORMER CHAIRMAN Qua'an Pan Local Government Council of Plateau State has recovered three of its vehicles from one of its former Chairmen, Hon Isaac Kyale Kwallu. This followed a court judgement delivered by His Lordship, Justice S. D. Samchi on November 3, 2022 in Shendam, Plateau State. The vehicles recovered from Hon Kwallu are, a Black Toyota Prado Jeep, a Silver Ford Ranger and a White Toyota Hilux Spec Van. In the suit No PLD/SHD/92CV/2022 filed by Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council (Claimant) against  the Chief Registrar (Deputy Sheriff); High Court of Justice, Plateau State; Chief Bailiff, the High Court of Justice, Jos, Plateau State; Attorney  General, Plateau State and Hon Isaac Kyale Kwallu, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants, respectively, the Court granted all the Reliefs sought by the Claimant. The Claimant had sought for:  (1) A declaration, that by virtue of the Claimant's statu

The Executive Chairman Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council, LGC, Hon. Ernest Abner Da'a on Friday October 21, 2022, held a parley with his Media Team, where he presented the one year scorecard of the QP Project: Endless Possibilities Administration, in the LGA  The speech is presented, thus. Fellow people of Qua’an-Pan, one year ago, the QP Project: Endless Possibilities Administration in Qua’an-Pan Local Government, alongside 16 other Local Government Councils in Plateau State were inaugurated. The inauguration marks a further consolidation of on the gains of our democracy as it opened up new chapters in the practice of Democratic governance through the demonstration of selfless, people-oriented and collective drive towards socio-cultural and economic transformation. I congratulate all of us for the journey so far and for our achievements in the last year and for our determination to take our Local Government Area,  our people of Plateau State and  our country Nigeria to great

DAKUM,PLATEAU LP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE PICKS PWAJOK, FORMER LEGISLATOR AS RUNNING MATE. ... COMISSIONS KURU A WARD LP OFFICE.  ...TAROK LP LAWYERS FORUM HONOURS PWAJOK FOR SERVICE TO HUMANITY.  By Justin Jattim, The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Labour Party(LP) in Plateau State, Dr Patrick Sunday Dakum, has picked the former member of the House of Representatives and Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Plateau State, Sir Hon.Edward Pwajok (SAN), as his running mate for the 2023 Governorship election. Dr Dakum,the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Abuja-Nigeria disclosed this on Friday at Kuru Ward A while commissioning the party office, stating that the choice of the former House of Representatives member was based on his wealth of experience in governance and having served in various capacities in different spheres of human endeavour.  The Labour Party Gubernatorial candidate, who described Pwajok as a grassr

THE BEROM HAVE ALWAYS VOTED IN BLOC: WE MOVE AN ADDRESS BY EDWARD G PWAJOK, SAN TO BECO ON 21/09/2022 I am honoured and deeply appreciate the privilege to address you.  This is the culmination of my political consultations with groups and individuals. As a former official of BECO, I am proud to be associated with you and commend you for keeping the flag flying. Some may wonder why I should bother to consult on decisions that are personal. While it certainly is true that each person has personal decisions to make concerning political choices, but the decisions we make have impact on others. This is especially so for myself who is privileged to be counted as one of the leaders in our land having held many leadership positions.  My ‘silence’ has been the subject of speculation. I decided that since I belong to a community, I should share my thoughts and concerns with the same community and hear from them. I have consulted widely, met with Elders, women, youths, stu

PRESS RELEASE FROM LABOUR PARTY, PLATEAU STATE. DAKUM IS THE LEGITIMATE PLATEAU STATE LABOUR PARTY CANDIDATE AS MARGIF IS NO LONGER A MEMBER OF THE LABOUR PARTY. The Labour Party in Plateau State has Dr Patrick Sunday Dakum as it's only legitimate Governorship candidate and nobody else. This clarification becomes necessary due to the All Progressives Congress (APC) induced and crisis stocking candidate they are sponsoring to whittle the rising profile of the Labour Party in the State. The Labour Party in Plateau State warns that anyone parading himself as the party's candidate other than Dr Patrick Sunday Dakum, is not only an imposter, but a total fraud, whom the law will soon catch up with him. It is on record that the former LP Governorship Candidate in Plateau State has since been replaced with Dr Patrick Sunday Dakum in a validly conducted replacement primaries in Jos and Dakum's name sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the authe

Following the heavy rains and the attendant massive flood that wrecked serious  havoc in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State from August 15 to 28, 2022, the Plateau State Government has  ordered the immediate reconstruction of the collapsed bridges  connecting Doemak and the one linking Doemak-Bwall towns  The work is to be handled by the Eighteenth Engineering Company,, EEC, under the supervision of  the Plateau State Ministry of Works. Similarly, Qua'an-Pan Local Government has assured that the other bridges destroyed as a result of the flood would be accorded immediate attention by the Council. The Executive Chairman Qua’an-Pan LGC, Hon. Ernest Abner Da’a, through the Secretary to the Council, Hon. Gideon Godenaan Dashe disclosed this on August 31, 2022,  while leading the contractor handling the project, Mr. Yen and officials of the State Ministry of Works on an assessment tour of the collapsed bridges. Hon. Da’a, said the prompt response a

The Executive Chairman of Qua'an-Pan Local Government Council, Hon. Ernest Abner Daa, has , expressed shocked over the demise of a prominent politician in the LGA, Alhaji Ibrahim Gokaru, who died  on 31st August, 2022 in Kurgwi. The Chairman, who was in Kurgwi on Saturday September 3, 2022 for the condolence visit as well as see and assess for himself the extent of damage caused by flood in the town, said the death of Alhaji Gokaru has left a vacuum that will be difficult to fill, given the fatherly role he used to play. He prayed for the response of his soul and urged the family to accept his dead as an act of God.  While sympathizing with the family, he prayed to God to grant them the strength and fortitude to bear the loss. The Chairman, alongside Prof. Hamidu Sharubutu later inspected the flooded areas where property and houses worth millions of Naira were destroyed. Hon Da'a after the assessment,  promised to take necessary a

In his words, the incoming President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria said; "My Lord and Elder Brother, Bishop Kukah, hearty and warm fraternal greetings as you mark your 70th birthday; and join the legion of the righteous. I share in your joy as we celebrate your life and many impactful years in the service of God, the Church and Country. You have remained a consistent voice against corruption, oppression, injustice and evil, which pervade every part of our nation. By your preachings, writings and lifestyle, you have influenced and pointed many to the right ways of life. Yours is a life of service to God and humanity. Your voice of wisdom and courage has been an inspiration and salve to many Nigerians. You speak truth to power! You are a sincere patriot committed to nation building and a united Nigeria. As an apostle of faith and qualitative education, you have continued to invest in education, for the good of the people, and development of the nation. You have in m

As part of its strategic plans to ensure that it's citizens leverage on the programmes and activities of the Plateau State Microfinance Development Agency (PLASMIDA), the Chairman of Qua'an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State Hon Ernest Abner Da'a paid a collaborative visit on the Director General of the organization, Bomkam Ali Wuyep on Wednesday August 31, 2022. Hon Da'a informed the DG that, as a strategic organ aimed at developing the capital needs of the existing and would be Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) in the state, his visit was to seek for collaboration in the areas of skills acquisition, access to finance and  other forms of interventions, that would be of benefits to both the Local Government and PLASMIDA. The Chairman while congratulating the DG for his appointment, assured the organization of the maximum support and cooperation of the Local Government towards the attainment of its set goals and objectives. Resp

As part of processes towards the implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a team from the Plateau State Government on Friday August 26, 2022, undertook an assessment visit to benefitting schools Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area (LGA) Playing host to the team before their visits to the targeted schools, the Executive Chairman Qua’an-Pan LGC of Plateau State, Hon. Ernest Abner Da'a, commended both the Federal and State Governments for the initiative, saying that the creation of AGILE would address the issues of gender gaps in school enrolments for girls and other children. Speaking through the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Helen Henniet Wapmuk; who was flanked by the Secretary to the Council Hon. Gideon Godenaan Dashe; Hon. Da’a said the programme would restore hope to young girls in the state who had dropped out of school due to lack of either funds, cultural hindrances or inaccessibility of schools in their immediate commun

The Honourable member representing Langtang North/South Federal Constituency, Honourable Beni Lar has reiterated her determination to continually remain a voice for her constituents by speaking up for them in any circumstances. The Lawmaker gave the assurance when she was featured on a TVC live programme known as ‘One-On-One. Honourable Lar said, “I will continue to speak up for my constituents and ensure that they are empowered educationally, economically and socially. I will ensure that every child goes to school and remains in school.” While describing her political sojourn so far, the Lawmaker said, ”it has been very interesting,” and attributed her victories to the trust the people have in her as well as the positive impacts she had made in her constituency. According to the Lawmaker, her constituents felt the impact of her representation in the first year adding that, "Once the people felt the positive impact of a legislator, it became easier for them to trust th

As part of effort towards promoting food security in her constituency, member Representing Langtang North/South Federal Constituency, Honourable Beni Lar has flagged off the 2022 distribution of farming implements to her constituents to enhance bumper harvest. Items distributed include; One thousand six hundred (1600) bags of 20-10-10 NPK fertilizers, three hundred cartons of herbicide and pesticides as well as fifty (50 ) irrigation water pumping machines. Speaking at the flag off ceremony which was held in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Honourable Lar said the distribution of implements was aimed at boosting agriculture, ensuring food security and empowering her constituents to be self-reliant. Honourable Lar charged the beneficiaries to make good use of the farming implements given to them in order to order to yield good harvest assuring that she will continue to provide support for them in different spheres of life in order to make th

QUA'AN-PAN COUNCIL INSPECTS NEW HOSPITAL IN KWANDE PREPARATORY FOR COMMISSIONING As preparations towards the official commissioning of the Peter Bawa & Anna Memorial Hospital, Kwande in Qua'an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Executive Chairman of the Council, Hon Ernest Abner Da'a undertook an assessment tour of the facility on Tuesday August 23, 2022. The tour, at the invitation of the Chairman of Board of Trustees of the Peter Bawa & Anna Foundation, the owners of the Hospital, Dr. Godfrey Bawa, saw the Council Chairman, represented by his Deputy, Hon. Helen Henniet Wapmuk, inspecting facilities at the hospital preparatory towards its official take off in October this year. Accompanied by Council Secretary and supervisory councillor for Health Hon. Jonas Dasok and some council members, the Chairman's team was taken round the facility by Mallam Jabiru Ahmed,  who represented Dr Bawa during the facility tour. S

PLSG APPROVES RECRUITMENT OF CRITICAL STAFFERS FOR PSSH & PSHMB-DR GOLWA  ...STRUCTURES NEED COMPLETING  ...ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL SITE INSPECTED.  The Publishers of the NewsGate Magazine, Newscrest Newspaper, The Age Newspaper, Jat HotNews and the Reporter of the Nigeria Standard in a media parely spoke to Dr Filimon Habila Golwa, the Chief Medical Director of the Plateau State Specialist Hospital in his Jos office on the strike embarked upon by the staff of the Hospital and the Hospital Management Board and other related issues. He bared his mind.  Enjoy the Excerpts: Jat HotNews: For the benefit of our readers, may we know you? Dr Golwa: My name is Doctor Filimone Golwa, the Chief Medical Director Plateau Specialist Hospital,Jos.  Jat HotNews: The Plateau State Specialist Hospital  and the Plateau State Hospitals Management Board are on strike for a while and you've just resumed, what led to the strike and why did you resume? Dr. Golwa: Right before now, if you can