News On The Plateau

 In a proactive effort aligned with its corporate social responsibility (CSR), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has conducted a financial literacy program for secondary school students in Plateau State.        The exercise aimed to encourage students to develop a mindset of saving and was carried out as part of the celebration of 2023 Financial Literacy Day. The event was held at the Jos North Area Office hall with students from various secondary schools attending. The theme of this fourth edition of the training was “Plan Your Money, Plant Your Future”.  In an address to the students, the Deputy Manager and Media relations officer, Mr Alfred Ijah, explained that NDIC has been actively educating students about the value of efficient savings and money management. This, he said, is geared towards promoting financial prudence, proper budgeting habits, and sound monetary decisions among the students.Mr Ijah advised the students to maximise their grasp of financial worth, th

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has celebrated Simon Lalong, the state's immediate past governor, over his nomination as a minister. The nomination was made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lalong's name, along with 18 others, was forwarded to the Senate by Presidential Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.  The president had earlier released the list of 28 prospective ministers who had already been screened and confirmed. The APC chairperson in Plateau State, Hon. Rufus Bature, welcomed the nomination, tagging it as "well-deserved". Bature credited Lalong's nomination to his hard work, determination, consistency, resilience, and loyalty.  He asserted that the choice of the former governor, who also leads the party in the state, instills pride and joy in the APC. He lauded Lalong for enduring against all odds and serving as the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, leading to the remarkable victory of President Tinubu and

  The Plateau State labor organizations in Nigeria, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), joined a nationwide protest against anti-citizen federal government policies on Wednesday.  Starting at Secretariat Junction, then progressing to the State Secretariat gate, a multitude of unionists took part in the peaceful demonstration. State NLC Chairman, Comrade Eugine Manji, Civil Liberty Organisation's Comrade Steve Aluko, along with other labor leaders, took the lead. Manji addressed the protesters, emphasizing the unity of Plateau workers against policies disadvantaging the poor.  He specifically addressed the unpopular removal of fuel subsidy and the subsequent exponential hike in pump prices. Manji criticized the decision to rely on foreign refining, proposing a domestic solution involving local refineries to stabilize prices and empower the Nigerian economy.  He also highlighted the issue of insecurity and urged the government to heed citiz

 Shendam Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Kemi Nicholas Nshe, donated relief materials worth millions of Naira to internally displaced persons in Mangu Local Government, Plateau State. These people were displaced due to suspected attacks by Fulani herdsmen between May and July 2023. The attacks resulted in hundreds of deaths, mostly women and children, with properties and farmlands destroyed. During the donation, Hon. Nshe expressed solidarity and sympathy with the affected community, acknowledging the importance of food aid during such hardships. The relief materials included 700 tubers of yams, bags of rice, garri, sugar, palm oil, and crates of eggs. Various prominent figures, including the Former Deputy Speaker of Plateau State, Chairman of House of Assembly Service Commission, Former PDP Chairman of Plateau State, and Former Commissioner of Information, were present and expressed their concern for Mwagwavul Land and their support for the Mangu Traditional Council and its pe

  Winrock International, a group dedicated to sustainable agriculture and rural development, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recently held a one-day interactive forum with the College Of Animal Health and Production Health Technology (FCAHPT).       According to the organization's Country Director, Mike Bassey, the initiative provides free technical assistance to farmers, agric businesses, and education providers in developing countries to foster sustainable sectoral advancement.  "The forum formed part of the wrap-up events for the five-year Farmer-to-Farmer program which commenced in October 2018. As one of the beneficiary institutions, FCAHPT and the substantial feedback they have provided over the years played a crucial role in framing the interactive session that included both internal and external communities from the institution" he said. Additionally, Bassey revealed that countries such as Ghana, Guinea, Liberia,

       Poetry Can Be  Instrumental in Resolving Nigeria's Issues and Promote Global Harmony, says Prof Doki         Professor Jeff Doki, who is a Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Jos, recently shared his perspectives on how poetry can effectively foster peace during turbulent times in Nigeria and globally. He stressed that, unlike sciences, poetry profoundly connects with human emotions, intuition, and imagination.  Professor Doki, also the Head of the English Department at UNIJOS, conveyed these influential ideas during his 107th inaugural lecture, titled 'Poetry and Global Peace'. This lecture was chaired by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Tanko Ishaya. In spite of diverse languages, cultures, laws, and traditions, the professor believes that, the poet can unite the vast expanse of human society through their passion and understanding. "‘Poetry and Global Peace’ is the title of my inaugural lecture because I firmly believe that po