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By Peter Amine Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau is training 20 youths on renewable energy to help address the energy needs of the area. Mr Fidelis Adara, Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Bassa LG, made the disclosure during Grassroots Governance Engagement organised by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON). Adara said that…

By Peter Amine Plateau House of Assembly member, Mr Dickson Chollom (APC/Barkin Ladi Constituency), has solicited support from well-meaning individuals and organisations for victims of rainstorm in Ratt Village of Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. Chollom made the appeal on Friday, when he visited the affected community. The lawmaker particularly called on…

By Peter Amine Mr Markus Artu, Chairman of crisis-ridden Mangu Local Government of Plateau, says his administration has constructed bridges, fixed roads and provided electricity to rural communities in spite of devastating security challenges. Artu stated this on Friday in Jos during a Grassroots Governance Engagement programme organised by the Association of Local Governments of…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has begun the rehabilitation of 70 primary healthcare centres across the state. The governor said this in Lokoja at the inauguration of the distribution of medical equipment and consumables for all healthcare facilities in the state. Ododo said that funding for the rehabilitation of the centre had…

By Gyang Bere Gov Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to running a transparent, accountable, and all-inclusive government, aimed at delivering good governance and quality services to the people. Governor Mutfwang made this commitment during the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Multi-Stakeholders Roundtable and Sensitisation Workshop, held at the Banquet Hall…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says it plans to generate electricity locally, to fast track the development of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, said this when he briefed newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council meeting, Chaired by Gov. Usman Ododo and Chairman of Council in Lokoja on Wednesday….

By Peter Amine Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is sensitising secondary school students in Plateau on consumer rights and enforcement. The FCCPC Consumer and Business Education Officer, Mrs Bridget Etim said the initiative was to educate them on their rights and responsibilities as consumers of products and services. Etim, who stated this on…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has directed for the immediate commencement of work at the proposed 1,000 housing units under the Renewed Hope Housing project. Ododo gave the order on Wednesday while playing host to the Management of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), led by its Managing Director, Ayotunde Ojo, on a…

By Admin To underscore his commitment towards driving a pro-environment agenda, which is one of the pillars of his administration, Governor Mutfwang’s first official engagement on assumption of office was personally supervising the monthly environmental sanitation exercise which had lost steam before his advent. At the time, the state’s once famous serenity, order and scenic…

By Blessing Odega The House of Representatives has called for the urgent upgrade of the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, for qualitative healthcare services delivery. The lawmaker representing Zango-Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency and Chairman of the Committee on Health Institutions, Amos Magaji made the call during an oversight visit by the members to JUTH, on Tuesday…