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By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Governor of Plateau state, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has expressed delight on the appointment and swearing-in of the Justices of the Court of Appeal, which included, a Judge from the Plateau State High Court, Hon. Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Sirajo. In a press statement signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, his Director of Press and Public Affairs, dated, 28th June 2021, Governor Lalong, described the elevation of Hon. Justice Sirajo, “as well deserved because, he has distinguished himself in the Judiciary over the years”. GOV. LALONG AND JUSTICE SIRAJO He said, “having risen through the ranks to be called to serve at the second highest Court in the land, Hon. Justice Sirajo, “sustained his profile as a firm, fair, fearless and honest Judge, who has dispensed justice to all manner of people according to the law and good conscience”. Governor Lalong who spoke shortly after witnessing the swearing in of Judges of the Court of Appeal at the Supreme Court Complex i...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has expressed delight of the People of Plateau State over the recent appointment of, Most Revd. David Ajang, as the Bishop of Lafia. Governor Simon Bako Lalong, who was accompanied by his wife Regina and a high powered delegation from Plateau State, comprising of the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abok Nuhu Ayuba, some members of the State Executive Council, Traditional Rulers led by the Gbom Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, and prominent elders, said, “Plateau State was highly delighted by the appointment of, Most Revd. David Ajang as the Bishop of Lafia”. GOV, LALONG Adding that, “Having worked closely with him, as the Chaplain of the Government House Chapel in Jos for the past six years, I can testify about his deep passion for the salvation of the souls of men. “Indeed, he has endeared himself to our hearts through his kindness, love for God and humanity. Bishop David Ajang is a man w...

By: Willy Punvwet, The new Catholic Bishop of Lafia Diocese, Bishop David Ajang has pledged to promote peaceful coexistence not only in the diocese, but the country at large. Bishop Ajang, gave this assurance Monday, shortly on arrival in  Lafia the Nasarawa State capital. Bishop Ajang, was received by a mammoth crowd of members of the Catholic faithful, led by Most Rev Ishaya-Audu, who has also been elevated to the position of Metropolitan Archbishop of Jos, Plateau state. Addressing Journalists after a rousing welcome by the Catholic faithful in Lafia, the Bishop elect, expressed gratitude to all those, who turned out to receive him. Ajang explained that, he felt highly emotional as a result of his elevation and posting as Bishop of Lafia Diocese, given the fact that, he spent 27 years in Jos Diocese since his ordination as a priest in 1994. The new Bishop commended his predecessor’s peace initiatives and promised to collaborate with relevant authorities to continue to sustain p...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), As part of the activities for the Grand Reception and Thanksgiving Mass in honour of the President, Court of Appeal Justice, Monica Dongban-Mensem, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong also hosted a golf kitty to mark the event. Governor Lalong who performed the Tee-off at the Lamingo Golf Club in Jos alongside the Court of Appeal President and Captain of the Lamingo Golf Club, Hon. Joe Bukar, said, the game of golf presents an avenue for relaxation and fitness for people, especially, those who are involved in strenuous activities. DURING THE TEE-OFF Lalong said golf has grown on the Plateau and has attracted more players, enthusiasts and tourists into the State especially with confidence and peace substantially restored by the Rescue Administration. President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban while appreciating the Governor for hosting the golf kitty in her honour, also expressed her love for the game, which she said enhances not only th...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has disclosed that, Plateau State Government has decided to hold a grand reception in honour of Hon. Justice Monica Dongban, in line with the tradition of celebrating sons and daughters of the State, who have attained great heights in their careers or have been appointed to various positions in the country. The Governor made this disclosure during the visit of Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, to his office at the Government House in Jos, ahead of a Thanksgiving Mass and Grand Reception in her honour scheduled for this Saturday in Jos. THE VISIT Lalong told Justice Dongban that, though she is on a national assignment, the people of Plateau State find it imperative to pray and give her moral support, which is symbolic with the holding of the grand reception in her honour and a Thanksgiving Service. Governor Lalong said Justice Monica Dongban has built a good reputation over a long period of time and wi...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State, has described the release of REV. POLYCARB ZONGO, the clergyman and other abductees as answer to the prayers of the Church and other people of goodwill. Governor Lalong, in a press statement signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, his Director of Press and Public Affairs, dated, 16 th June 2021, said their release is an affirmation that, “God does not abandon his people even at difficult moments”. Lalong praised all those, who played various roles in facilitating the release of the clergyman, as well as those, who showed concern to the family and the Church, saying, “This is the solidarity and humanity that is needed to overcome the insecurity and intolerance in the country”. READ THE FULL TEXT BELOW:- GOVERNOR LALONG EXCITED OVER RELEASE OF REV. POLYCARB ZONGO Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed excitement over the release of Rev. Polycarb Zongo of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Wild Life P...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), You would recall that, REALITY had published an investigative report on Crispan Hotel, which was recently commissioned in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, in which the report clearly showed that, the Hotel was not the property of the State Governor nor are there indications that he has a share in the business of the Hotel. It was also stated as a frank view in the earlier report that, Crispan Hotel in Rayfield, Plateau State is a classic and a direct replica of standard Hotels that can be found in any other cities like, Lagos, Port-Harcourt or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The Hotel, from all known perspectives, has all the known first class facilities that would make a customer “feel at home, out of home”. Accompanied by the level of service delivery by the Hotel’s recruited professional staff, words alone, according to REALITY’s earlier report, “cannot express the pleasure within”. The Conference Ha...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has expressed disgust over the murderous incident, which occurred on Sunday night in Sabon Layi Kuru, in Jos South Local Government, which left 12 people dead and 5 persons critically injured. The Governor, who also expressed distress over the killings of the innocent citizens said, “These unprovoked and isolated attacks on soft targets must be stopped at all cost, as the State Government will never allow few criminal elements to create fear in the hearts of the citizens”. In a press release signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, dated, 14 th June, 2021, Governor Simon Lalong has also appealed to citizens of the state, to increase surveillance and intelligence gathering as well as collaborate with security agencies to foil such attacks, “which are carried out in a hit and run fashion by criminals, who are bent on disturbing the peace of the State”. Governor Lalong sta...

A TEXT OF STATE BROADCAST BY H.E. RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSGG, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE TO MARK DEMOCRACY DAY & SIX YEARS IN OFFICE, 12TH JUNE,  2021. My dear citizens of Plateau State, it is with joy and gratitude to God that I address you on this special occasion, which is the 2021 Democracy Day commemoration to mark 22 years since Nigeria returned to democratic rule. This day calls for thanksgiving to God for His guidance and protection during these years of uninterrupted civil rule. Coming about a week since marking the 6 years of this administration in office, the day therefore gives us the opportunity for sober reflection and assessment of our democratic journey. While we relish in the successes that we have achieved so far, we need to also look at the challenges we face in the journey towards nation building. You are all aware of the successful elections that returned us into office in 2019 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when y...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Within the last seven (7) days, the people of Plateau State and the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were in a jubilation mood as the State Governor. Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong continued to inaugurate and commission some of his administration’s project for the State. The exercise commenced ahead of the commemoration of the just celebrated Democracy Day. Governor Lalong started by first inaugurating the rehabilitated Pankshin Water Project, which had broken down and unable to provide water to the people of Pankshin and environs. According to a press statement signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, dated, 11 th June, 2021, Governor Lalong, while inaugurating the facility said his administration would continue to do its best in delivering on projects that have direct impact on the citizens. Adding that, “He urged the people to guard the facility as Government has done the first part of its duty ...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has said he is very happy with the appointment of Mnsgr. David Ajang, as the Bishop-elect of Lafia Diocese. The Governor said Mnsgr. David Ajang had devoted himself to prayers and the spiritual wellbeing of the state during his tenure, as the Chaplain of the Government House Chapel. Lalong who gave this remarks when the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, presented the Bishop-elect of Lafia Diocese Mnsgr. David Ajang to him, said, “Although the State would have wished to have him continued to serve in his former capacity, it is also aware that, this elevation is the will of God and he also has an assignment to discharge in that part of the country”. According to the release signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, dated, 9 th June, 2021, Governor Lalong used the opportunity to call on the Church to continue to pray for peace and security of the nation, as well as, encoura...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has pledged the State Government’s support to the family of late Dr. Martin Polycarb Azzuwut, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Plateau State, who died on 3 rd  June, 2021. Governor Lalong, who expressed deep shock, over the demise of Dr. Martin, describing his death, “as a sad development and a great loss to the state”. Governor Lalong, who visited the residence of the deceased in Rayfield, Jos, to condole with the family said, he was saddened by the death of, Dr. Martin Azzuwut, who apart from being a medical doctor that worked hard to assist people in need of medical attention, “also exhibited high sense of duty as Permanent Secretary”. In a press statement, which capture his visit, signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, dataed, 9 th June, 2020, Governor Lalong added that, “We relied on Dr. Martin a lot during our battle against COVID-19 and othe...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has expressed outrage over the killing of a Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (rtd.) by unidentified armed men. Governor Lalong, in a statement signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, his Director of Press and Public Affairs, dated, 2 nd June, 2021, while reaction to the incident, described it as “unfortunate and totally appalling”. Governor Lalong who sends his heartfelt condolences to his colleague Governor, Samuel Ortom, over the sad loss said the murder of the retired senior police officer, who was reportedly shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen in Bukuru is condemnable and will not go unpunished. Lalong said the incident though isolated, is another handiwork of crises merchants, “who want to rupture the substantial peace of Plateau State and create fear in the minds of the people”. He said, “My heart goes out to the family of the deceased and to the Gove...