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By Ezekiel Dontinna 

    The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) and UNICEF, have launched nationwide birth registration social mobilization drive.

   The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onillu, disclosed this Wednesday at the press briefing organised at the Federal Secretariat Jos, the Plateau State capital.

    Represented by the Director, Special Duties and States Operations, David Akoji, the DG disclosed that the drive was aimed to ensuring that every child in Nigeria has access to essential services like education, healthcare and social protection.

     “We are focusing on registering all children aged 0-5 years and providing them with a National Identification Number (NIN) free of charge.The birth registration drive, which started in August, will run until November 2024.

    “Birth registration is a fundamental right of every child, and this initiative highlights its importance to the child, family, community and nation.

    “During this drive, every child aged 0-5 years will receive a NIN upon face capturing and birth registration.Let’s work together to give every child in Nigeria the best start in life”, he noted.

    Issa-Onillu, reiterated that accurate birth registration was vital for national planning and development and by registering a child’s birth, families would ensure recognition by the state  protection from abuse, exploitation and statelessness.

   He, therefore, encouraged parents and guardians to visit the nearest NPC registration center to register their childrena and that, the process would be simple, free and required only supporting documents like immunization card or existing birth certificate.

   Earlier, the Plateau State Director of NOA, Mrs Kaneng Tabitha Pam-Hworo, expressed joy the flag off was starting today in Jos, the Plateau State capital with awareness campaign through the press briefing.

   “You have to go to register the child now. It’s an effortless thing now. You don’t have to go a long distance to register. “That is why we’re beginning the campaign in Jos today by holding this press conference, for people to know that we are taking it seriously.

   “And we hope that we’ll have our due time to be able to campaign. In the local government, it’s going to be a rally and then door-to-door campaign. So please, when you see them in your various localities, our orientation opportunities, we will come together”, she appealed. 

   The State Director of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mwolpun Felicia James, disclosed that they were in collaboration with the health, education sectors and religious leaders, concerning birth registration. 

   She assured that, their staff were stationed in all the hospitals and primary health care clinics in the State in order to meet parents or guardians to help them obtain their children’s birth certificates.

    On his part, the State Head of Enforcement of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Emmanuel Deme, explained that the commission has taken correction regarding the expiration of NIMC Cards. 

    He disclosed; “The next set of cards that will come in will not have those expired things. And you’ll be using it except the day you decide to change a letter in your name. That’s when that card will no longer be pushed. 

  And if you do the modification, then you now produce a new card. The current administration has promised one of the agenda. The agenda is to produce a general model of a cat. And we’re working towards that. I believe, maybe, early next year, 2025. In fact, we made it so easy that you can request your cat for the comfort of your home. 

     There were goodwill messages from the representative of Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Da Yakubu Jack Dings, the representatives of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Ja’amatu Nasir Islam (JNI) as well as others.

By Ezekiel Dontinna

The President, Church Of Christ In Nations, Rev. Dr. Amos Musa Mohzo, has observed the dire poverty living condition of Nigerians with great concern and called for a desperate need for a leadership that could stand in defence of the poor and oppressed.
He stated this yesterday, while delivering his speech at the 106 General Church Council (GCC), held at the COCIN Headquarters Church Jos, the Plateau State Capital.

The President noted that, Nigeria was today standing at a critical crossroads and that, as a Church, it would not remain silent in the face of the hardships people were experiencing.
“The masses are weighed down by economic distress, skyrocketing
prices, and an erosion of basic comfort, which seems out of reach for many.

“Our nation, with its vast resources and potentials, is not meant to see its citizens suffer in poverty and insecurity Yet, our people are worn down, struggling under the weight of economic instability and a governance system that appears distant from their cries.

“This country so desperately needs leadership that stands in defence of the poor and oppressed.We urge our leaders to open their ears to the pleas of Nigerians, who deserve a government deeply invested in their welfare and protection”, he appealed.
Mohzo, therefore, prayed God to cause all citizens to, together, build a Nigeria that would stands strong in righteousness and compassion supporting their values.

   Lift up the weak, inspire the ignorant, rescue the failures, encourage the deprived.

Reach out to those who think that all hope is lost and show them the reason to live again.

The struggle you are in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.

One cannot get through life without challenges. What one can do is to choose how to use those challenges life presents to us to our advantage.

Don’t give up, fix the roof while the sun is still shining. Begin to weave and God will give the thread. Take necessary steps, God is waiting.

Accurate information is a key part of motivation. “The LORD empowers. Good morning and a blessed Wednesday….

By Ezekiel Dontinna

    The Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PPBA), has, through its “Generation Peace” Project, trained over three hundred and ten (310) across the 17 LGAs of the State on physical, intellectual capacity building and social interaction to discourage them from being manipulated by violent merchants.
   The Generation Peace Youth Camp which started Sunday October 27 and climaxed Saturday November 2, 2024 took place in collaboration with GIZ, at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Center, Shere Hills Jos, the State capital.

      While speaking to Journalists shortly after the closing ceremony, the Director General of PPBA, Dr. Julie Sanda, noted that they were looking at the complex assessment of Plateau State, drawing from the 2001 incident.

     She disclosed that, for over two decades, it was certain that a child born in 2001, had grown up with conflict, violence all around them saying, “yes, we are enjoying a measure of peace in Plateau today.
    “But, for that child or that young person now, who has grown up in that environment, there’s a general idea about a culture of violence among our youth,
or a narrative of a culture of violence.

  And we looked at it, we said, look, if truly we want to consolidate the peace that we have on Plateau, we have to look at what is happening with the young people. And we realized that if you got one youth at a time, it will take us forever”, Sanda reiterated.
   She added that, the best way to capture youth was to energize their imaginations and stirred them up, hence the idea to mull their minds came knocking.

    Earlier, the Course Officer to the Camp, Fatai Olakunle, highlighted that the Programme’s objectives included; identifying conflict flashpoints across Plateau State, re-manipulate youth to discourage them from taking part in violent activities and motivate them to participate in peace-building activities.

    On his part, the Member representing Langtang North-North Constituency, Hon. Abel Nsnsat Munchak, thanked Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State for allowing the DG to organise such a sensitive Programme.

    He, therefore, assured total support of the entire House of Assembly and promised to synergise with PPBA toward ensuring that the programme continues across the seventeenth local government areas of the state.
     Meanwhile, the Programme Officer of GIZ,Muege Dilmeghani, said their partnership needs to go into a direction and they would continue  to support PPBA to establish events like this and bring together youth  to work together for a prosperous future based on peace.

Criticism should not be querulous, wasting, all knife and root-pulling, but guiding, instructive, inspirational as a south wind and not an east wind.

Whoever has the heart to help has the right to criticize, but make it a constructive criticism not a destructive one.

The teeth and the tongue live together, occasionally the teeth bite the tongue, they just have to disagree and quickly agree to maintain stability for empty bags cannot stand upright, it takes two to keep warm.

Godly people find peace. The Lord said “ Be angry, but sin not: let not the sun go down upon your anger. The Lord Instructs.. GoodMorning. Blessed Tuesday….

   Perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak. 

  It’s up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind and soul.

  Don’t forget to take notice of how far you have come. Get a new perspective. People change. Life goes on. 

  The beautiful thing about fear is that, when you run to it, it runs away. But when you run to faith, it stands with you and for you. 

  The Lord said “The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion” Good morning and a blessed Monday…

I’ve found that favour is quite predictable and you need it to fly in life. If you want more favours, take more chances. Be more active and work hard. Show up more often.   

Position yourself where the Lord can see you more often ( on your knee), show favour to others and favour will locate you.

The Lord is not a respecter of persons but a respecter of principles. God’s favour can break man’s protocol and launch you to the top.

In this new month, favors shall locate you! Good morning and have a blessed Sunday….

 By Ezekiel Dontinna 

    The apex body of the Gindiri Old Students Association (GOSA), has elected its new National Executive Council with the Architect Samuel N. Jatau emerging as President.

  Others elected alongside the President included: Professor Emmanuel Kwo-Dung, as Vice President I; Saleh Abdullahi, Vice President II, while the positions of General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary went to Dr. Jessica A. Pinta and Elizabeth Salifu, respectively.

     The positions of Treasurer and Welfare Secretary went to Dr. Juana Peter and Member Shura; Mr. Fwenji Go’ar, Publicity Secretary; Barr. Erasmus Cishak, as Financial Secretary, to be assisted by Dr. Emmanuel Chaku, in that order.

     Also elected were: Barr. Jonathan Mawiyau, as the Legal Adviser and to be deputised by Barr. Zingtim Gambo Obed, while the positions of Internal Auditor and Provost Marshall went to Liman Ibrahim and Pharm. Markus A. Kada accordingly.

    Delivering his acceptance speech, the brand new President of GOSA, Arc Samuel N Jatau, thanked members for the confidence reposed in them and promised not to disappoint them.

    He, therefore, called for support and encouragement from all members and promised to operate an open door policy so that, together, they would move the association forward. 

    The out going President, Elizabeth Mkav Tsavnande, thanked the members for the support and encouragement given to them while piloting the affairs of the Association.

     She said, “in our individual capacities, we couldn’t have been the  best to be entrusted with the responsibility, but I thank you for finding us worthy to serve. I encourage us to continue in the service for GOSA in line with our motto: “For Light and Truth”.

    Earlier, the Chairman GOSA National Convention, Brig. Gen. Jon N. Temlong, said, “the vision of our founding fathers, who believed that all children passing through these schools would grow academically, physically and spiritually, ready to stem the society from lie and truth must be maintained .

   “As outlined in our Constitution, GOSA’s mission is focused on seven core objectives, among which are unapologetic in promoting high academic, spiritual and moral standards of all matters, fostering solid relationships between all, helping alumni and schools, and creating a spirit of unity among all members”, he reiterated.

     He, therefore, congratulated the newly elected Executive Council and urged them to think of the welfare and unity of the Association first before themselves because as a family, they respect to dream of the founding fathers.

By Ezekiel Dontinna

   The Plateau State Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Architect Samuel N. Jatau, has emerged as the National President of the Gindiri Old Students Association (GOSA).
  He was unanimously elected unopposed by the members at the  GOSA National Convention, held at the Conference Hall of Crespan hotel and suites Jos.

At the time of filing this report, other positions was still ongoing…

There are people who motivate you, inspire you and challenge you to move forward and accomplish your dreams.

And there are people who are a weight, they pull you down and leave you feeling heavier, discouraged and negatively, they just make you feel empty!

Remember you need only two votes to the top, your vote and God’s vote. When Gods approve you, no one can disapprove you unless you allow it.

Choose to be around people who motivate and inspire you to bring out the best in you. Don’t be sad if plan A doesn’t work, you have the whole alphabet!

Ride on, you have to encourage yourself in the Lord and stop that anxiety. The Lord is near…GoodMorning and a blessed Saturday

By Ezekiel Dontinna

The Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharmacist Kim Jerry Bot, has disclosed the invention of five 5 medical products made by the agency so far.
  He disclosed this recently, while paying host to the leadership of Plateau State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the Murtala Muhammad way Jos, the State capital.

   The Executive Secretary noted that, the agency might not necessarily limit itself to pharmaceutical component of it, but also looked at clinics and be sure that its safety was guaranteed and  draw attention to it.
  He  disclosed that, when they came on board, they discovered a couple of reality that were staring faces within the state among whom was having circulation of very compromised medications and that,  there were no control in terms of standard and a place to act.

   Bot, however, revealed in the course of their duties that, they had a bad report of about nine products as of August this year of a particular brand of paracetamol injection contamination and alot of others in the market.
    “We also had contamination of the suspension with heavy metals and alot of others and so, intercepting these kinds of crimes is one of the key functions of this agency.

      The third function is to go into local manufacturing. With one of our initial roles in the history of the pharmacy when we were separated at a point when job description were well defined.
     “We have come up with five (5) products made in the name of the Agency. Our Director of Production kept intimating me that people are already asking for the cough syrup”, he highlighted.

     According to the ES, “we also have an antacid that we have made for the years, we made methylated spirits, we made Sanitisers and indeed anteiceptis. All  were manufactured here within the Agency. And I tell you the truth, it has considerably dropped the cost and prices of medication for our people”.
     He, there thanked the Leadership of NMA for deeming it fit extend their hands of collaboration with the agency, describing the visit as one of the joyous days having the NMA as critical stakeholders in driving this agency.

      Earlier, the Plateau State Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr Yilji Cashmir Kumtap, thanked the Executive Secretary for allowing them access to seek for collaboration in driving a healthy Plateau State.

    He disclosed that, the collaboration that could exist between NMA and this agency was enormous and that, if they had this working relationship, it would benefit both NMA, the Agency and the the good people of Plateau State.
    Dr. Kumtap, said, “we are here to say that we can collaborate in several areas. Drug safety and security is something that is critical in the health sector. We are happy that the State is already compounding medications.
   “I’m hoping that four, five, ten years down the line, this agency would say, yes, we have a Pharmaceutical Production Unit that will serve not just the state, but the entire federation”, NMA Chairman.

By Ezekiel Dontinna 

    His Majesty, Nde Jika Golit, the Ngolong Ngas and President, Pankshin/Kanke Traditional Council, commended the Plateau State Government for upgrading and creation of more Chiefdom and Districts to help bring government close to people.

   This came in a press statement signed by the Media Officer, Ngolong Ngas Palace, Wukaska Bako Gowon, and made available to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State capital Friday. 

    While receiving members of Dawaki District of  Kanke LGA in his Palace led by the District Head Nde Julius Gombwir, the Royal Father charged them to complement Government good gesture.     He also charged them to embark on projects that were geared towards developing the newly created Districts and to disengage from Traditional leadership tussles that could distort the existing unity among them.

   The  Monarch applauded the District Head of Dawaki Nde Julius Gombwir, for his style of leadership centered on building peaceful relationship among  the tribes of the locality and pledged of his readiness to work with all the Traditional Rulers and their subjects. 

    He expressed  concern over the high level of criminality in the society and advised that parents should be the true keepers of their Children by guiding them against unholy behaviors that could truncate thier future and urgred them to always protect their land from the hands of those who don’t want progress. 

    Earlier in a remark, His Highness, Nde Julius Gombwir, the District Head of Dawaki, thanked the King for his kind reception and  assured him of  their total loyalty and support to the Monarch.

    He said , “Dawaki is  a miniature Settlement, a business Hub of the Ngas Nation and we want to  appeal that, Village Heads  under me be given recognition so that they can be captured in Government pay roll to enable them  perform more functions”.

   On his part, while delivering the Community’s  message, the Chairman, Luka Ezekiel Kopyilla disclosed that, the visit was  to congratulate the king and equally extend their appreciation to Governor Caleb Mutfwang for providing an enabling environment for his successful election as the Paramount Ruler of the Ngas Land.

   He described his ascension to throne as worthy of celebration because for the past number of years, the Ngas tribe has been wondering like sheep without a shepherd.

   “Your numerous achievements within this short period are of great relief to us and I want to assure you of our support in  the areas of security, land disputes and other impactive programs that  could uplift the livelihood of the people especially at the grass root”, the Chairman promised.