Tag: Gov. Simon Lalong

Breaking: Gov. Ayade dumps PDP for APC

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The Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress. Seven Governors elected on the platform of the APC had on Wednesday stormed Calabar, the Cross River State capital, for a meeting with Ayade. Among those that met with Ayade over dinner on Wednesday were the Governors of Imo, Ekiti, Plateau and Yobe States, Hope Uzodinma, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Simon Lalong and Mai Mala Buni respectively. They had arrived Calabar at about 7:30pm. Confirming the development to The Eagle Online was…

Gov Lalong promises conducive environment for Corps members

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Plateau state Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has promised an enabling environment for all Corps Members that would be deployed to the State for the 2020 Batch ‘B’ Service Year. He also sympathised with the NYSC family over the recent looting of some of its Orientation Camps by hoodlums. Lalong stated this today in Jos while declaring open the 2020 Batch ‘B’ Pre – Orientation Workshop with theme; ” Evolving A Dynamic Operational Strategy In The Management of Camps In The Context of COVID – 19.” He remarked that the workshop…

Supreme Court verdict: Wase congratulates Lalong

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase has hailed the affirmation of Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State by the Supreme Court. In a statement issued by the chief press secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Umar Muhammad Puma, Wase said the judgement was a true reflection of what the people of Plateau state voted for. The Deputy Speaker also implored Governor Lalong to work closely with all persons and interest groups to move the state forward, and appealed to the people of the state to remain…

Gov Lalong greets Pauline Tallen at 61

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Plateau State Governor , Simon Bako Lalong has felicitated with the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen who clocked 61. Governor Lalong in a message congratulated the former Deputy Governor of the state for attaining the age of 61 and contributing immensely to humanity. “Dame Tallen’s achievements over the years are enormous and characterized by selfless service, dedication and determination to impact positively on others while carrying out every assignment with diligence and excellence” the Governor added. Lalong thanked Dame Tallen for making impactful contributions to…

2020 Holds Great Prospects for Accelerated Development, Gov Lalong says

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Plateau State Governor, Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has said the year 2020 holds great prospects and hope for accelerated development of Plateau State as his Rescue Administration settles down to pursue its 3-point policy thrust that will consolidate on its past efforts. In a new year message, Governor Lalong acknowledged the huge support and cooperation of the people of Plateau State since assuming office which he said was demonstrated in 2019 when he was returned to office by massive votes of the electorate. According to the Governor, “the year 2020…

Gov Lalong Celebrates another “Jos Star” ,Rhodes Scholar-Elect, Nwangele Godwin

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Plateau State Governor ,Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Nwangele Godwin, a 25 year old Nigerian winner of the 2020 Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa who was born and brought up in Jos. With his selection, Nwangele Godwin became the second Nigerian and the fourth recipient of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship from the sub-continent since its re-launch in 2017. Godwin, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering Graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka was born in 1994 at the Ande Hospital and grew up in Tudun Wada area of Jos, Plateau State.…

Gov Lalong Condoles Gov Yahaya Bello over sister’s death

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Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has sympathised with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, over the death of his Elder Sister, Hajia Rabiat Bello. In a condolences message, Governor Lalong described the death of Hajia Rabiat as a great loss to the Bello family and the entire people of Kogi State considering how she touched many lives through her personal efforts. Lalong asked Governor Bello in particular to accept the death of his beloved sister as the will of God and…

CHRISTMAS: Gov Lalong felicitates with Christians

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Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Simon Bako Lalong has called on Christians to demonstrate the love of God by upholding the virtues of peace, sacrifice and goodwill which represent the essence of the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Lalong in a message to felicitated with Christians on this year’s Christmas said the birth of Jesus Christ conveyed God’s divine plan for salvation which must not be lost in the euphoria of celebrations. He urged the people of Plateau State to use the opportunity to promote…

Why some of my documents contain ‘Sule’ -Gov. Lalong

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Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has revealed the reason behind his other surname ‘Sule’. Lalong made the revelation at a memorial Mass for his late uncle, Stephen Sule, and other deceased relations on Saturday in Shendam. He said the late Stephen Sule adopted him as his son. “Late Sule went to his brothers in the village and told them that he wanted a male child to train because there was no primary school in Ajikamai, my village, then. “Quickly my father gave me to him, saying take this one, he…