Ambassador Nanpon Danjuma Sheni, the PIDAN President
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The Northern Zone Chapter of Plateau Youths Council (PYC), has loosen its patient belt warning that, their next reactions should not be blame in case of any attack on their innocent people by these terrorists.
They gave the warning yesterday while addressing Journalists at the State Headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Jos, the Plateau State capital, following recent attacks that claimed over 100 lives in the State.
While reading the text at the briefing, the Leader of the Youths Council, Comrade Samson Y. Chiroma, noted that their thoughts and actions were with Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s state wide broadcast declaration that “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!”
“As a people, let it be known that our people has never and will never be cowed by these acts of genocide again. It did not happen during the Jihadists movement and certainly it can NEVER happen in this age of enlightenment and technological sophistication.
“We will continue to resist any attempt of attacks and land grabbing. We the youths of our zone cannot afford to stand by and watch our brothers and sisters being maimed and killed under the cover of darkness without any
form of provocation.
“Enough is enough of all the attacks, and we stand today to send a strong warning to those responsible of the resent barbaric killings of our innocent people. We are ready to defend our people and this should serve as a last warning because if any attack happens within the zone, youths action will not be blame”, the Youth warned.
According to them, the attackers had taken a pattern over the years of carrying out their heinous act when farming season was set in an attempt or grand plan to stop their people from accessing farms thereby subjecting them to perpetual economic hardship
“Well, we have news for our attackers. They should know that no amount of attacks can stop us from cultivating our lands which has always been the preoccupation of our people. No level of intimidation can stop us”, they insisted.
Meanwhile, they have void to use all legal means possible until to get justice for their slain brother and sisters and ensure that nothing was leave to chance anymore.
President of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Dr. Job Ayuba Baggat, has admonished communities to rise in solidarity with resolve and dedication against any act of terror by upholding their values.
This was contained in a press statement signed by him and made available to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State capital Saturday.
The President said, “I am profoundly saddened by the loss of lives, the destruction of many houses, the displacement of families, and the overwhelming atmosphere of fear that these attacks have sown within our communities.
“Let us mobilize our faith to dismantle the ideologies of fear, and instead, become champions of love and compassion.
“In the face of adversity, we must rise as one community, committed to ensuring that such acts of terror are met with resolve, solidarity, and a dedication to the values we uphold”, he encouraged.
Baggat, therefore, urged the rest of public to be mindful of the fact that, there was need for them to realize that these attacks were not just assaults on the individuals and those affected, but were assaults on humanity.
According to him, “it is our collective responsibility to denounce such acts of terrorism and violence, which arise from hatred and division.
“We must reject the ideologies that seek to dismantle the fabric of our communities, and instead, cultivate a spirit of love, understanding and mutual respect.
“We, furthermore, advise all communities to wake up to their responsibility of being sensitive and observant of any security threats manifesting in their environments”, the President reiterated.
He, however, called on the Federal Government to explore modalities of tackling the problem of insecurity in the country holistically and ensure its lasting effect.
The Christians in Need Foundation (CiN), donated relief materials to the affected victims of terrorists attack in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
While delivering the relief materials through one of the Irigwe Chiefs in the Community, the Coordinator Christian in Need, Ass. Professor Rev. Fr. Andrew Dewan, disclosed the act was because some of the victims had fled and were yet return to the community.
He said the materials included: Mats, plastic cups, Bags of maize and garri, and bales of children’s clothing (between 5-10 years old) respectively.
The CiN team later visited the mass burial grave in Kwall in Bassa LGA together with the community and prayed for the souls of the departed.
While receiving these relief materials, the Chief, on behalf of the community, commended CiN for its prompt response to this humanitarian emergency.
CiN, therefore, discovered names of the victims of the Irigwe gruesome attacks to include: Musa Dako, 64 years;
Daniel Adams, 27 years; Obadiah Usman, 31 years; Zinas James, 22 years and Monday Sareke, 37 years respectively.
Yohanna Kusa, 43, years; Janet Danjuma, 29 years; Sunday Dako, 49 years; Reuben Adamu, 94 years; Dogara Adamu, 69 years and Bulus Moses, 26 years in that order.
Also among those killed were: Stephen John, 28 years; Menche Stephen, 7 years;
Nema Stephen, 4 years; Mary Stephen, 24 years; Wiki John, 30 years; Joshua john Bagu, 46 years; Margaret Morris, 6 years; Debene Morris, 4 years respectively.
Again listed were: Monday Sale, 52 years; Salama Agah, 15 years; Laraba Agah, 4 years; Talatu Magwa, 42 years; Grace David, 45 years; Lovina Monday, 19 years; Agah Monday, 19 years; Naomi, Monday, 37 years and Noel David, 13 years as listed.
Others included: Jummai Stephen, 10 years; Monday Keyi, 37 years; Jerry Moses, 7 years; James Moses, 10 years;
Plateau State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Council and Trade Union Council, have unanimously called for the immediate passage of the Bill for the establishment of State Police to help complement efforts of existing security agencies.
This was the position of the two unions in a press statement signed and read by the State Chairmen NLC, Comrade Eugene Manji and that of the TUC, Comrade Kenneth Shammah, at the conference hall of NLC State Secretariat Jos, the State capital.
The statement states, “we wish to recommend the steps to be taken by all concern to guarantee the protection of lives and properties in Nigeria especially those areas under constant attacks:
“The National Assembly should in National interest pass the bill on State Policing. This we believe will add to the efforts being made by other security agencies.
“The President and Commander –In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Federal Republic of Nigeria, should make priority the visitation to all attacked communities as a means of re-assurance for peace.
“The strong theming of Local vigilantes in the country permitting them to carry protective arms to compliment the efforts of other security agencies”, it stated.
The two unions also called for the return of all displaced communities to their ancestral Lands and security should be provided in such areas to guarantee their safety by prioritising usage of intelligence gathering.
They, therefore, charged that, all credible security information received should be treated with pro-activeness in order to prevent any attack planned because information was always on public domains whenever an attack was to take place.
The NLC and TUC leaders insisted that, since the killers were no where prepared to stop killing, they recommended for speedy trials of those arrested in special courts so as to deliver justice to the needy.
The Unions, therefore, called for the total ban on open grazing and adopt the more acceptable cattle ranching as a deliberate measure to bring these killings to a stop.
Dr. Daniel Okoh, the President, Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN)
By Ezekiel Dontinna
The apex body of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), irrevocably frown at the misleading connection of the genocide on the Plateau that claimed lives of harmless, innocent children and women to communal crisis in Plateau State.
President of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Daniel Okoh, represented by his Vice, Rev. (Dr) Stephen Baba Panya, stated this Thursday, while delivering relief materials to victims of the attacks in Bassa and Bokkos LGAs in Jos, Plateau State.
Rev. Dr. Stephen Baba Panya, the CAN Vice President, addressing Journalists in Jos, the Plateau State capital
He noted with great disapproval describing what happened in the state as premeditated vicious acts of genocide against the indigenous Christians populace by heartless, wicked and evil terrorists for very nefarious purposes.
“We frown at the situation where harmless, innocent children and women, in the day of the night, by faceless terrorists, armed with sophisticated weapons, will be defined as a communal misunderstanding or crisis.
From left: Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, the Plateau State CAN Chairman and the CAN Vice President, Rev. Dr. Stephen Baba Panya
Emphatically, let the whole world know that the communal misunderstanding or crisis is not the case on the Plateau. Let’s call a spade a spade. What is happening is premeditated vicious acts of genocide
“To say the least, these recent attacks indicate the highest level of inhumanity to humans expressed by terrorists. We convey our deepest condolences to each and everyone that is affected in one way or the other”, the President consoled.
He reassured them of CAN’s deepest concern and solidarity and that, they were not alone in these challenges, because God Almighty and the entire body of Christ was with them.
Earlier, the Plateau State CAN Chairman, Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, thanked the President for the show love and solidarity to Plateau people on the occasion of this unfortunate evil happening.
He said, “it is not the wish of any one of us here that this should happen to our people, but it has happened and there is need for us to encourage ourselves, support ourselves, and see the way forward”.
There were words of appreciation from the CAN Chairman of Bassa and Bokkos Local Government Areas, Ven. Mark Wokgam Mukan and Rev. Samson Arung respectively.
Ambassador Nanpon Danjuma Sheni, the PIDAN President
God favors the prepared mind that is paying attention. Life, in its infinite wisdom, does not throw treasures at the feet of the careless or the idle.
The hand of Providence often moves quietly, disguised as opportunity wrapped in the plain cloth of ordinary moments. It is not luck that lifts men and women to great heights; it is diligence and readiness.
It is the mind sharpened by study, disciplined by patience, and illuminated by purpose. A prepared mind sees what others miss. It hears the whisper of possibility in the clamor of everyday life.
It recognizes doors where others see only walls. When preparation meets opportunity, a miracle is born. The Lord rewards.
Comrade Adamu Kevin Kesuwo, the Chairman of the Veterans PYC, addressing Journalists
By Ezekiel Dontinna
Team of Veterans of Plateau Youths Council (PYC), the highest decision making body of all youth groups in Plateau State, have frown at the old practice of organising town hall meetings, community peace engagement and talk show after any attack on citizens with Miyetti Allah and other religions groups.
This position came at the world press conference organised by Veterans on land grabbing and genocidal war on Plateau State, held in Jos, the State capital Thursday.
Addressing Journalists at the world press conference, the Chairman of Veterans, Comrade Adamu Kevin Kesuwo, said, “it is disheartening to note that the frequency and pattern of attacks have led to an ever-increasing fears and anxiety of a determined campaign to forcibly displace native communities and seize their ancestral lands.
“We are tired of organizing town hall meetings, community engagements and other talk shows with Miyetti Allah and other religious groups that always end up not yielding any expected results.
“It has become glaring that if we do not defend ourselves, no one will. If we do not rise, we will fall, again and again. What kind of country would have its citizens slaughtered in their sleep, at their homes and then respond with silence?
“We have not heard of a serious national outrage over the countless massacre on the Plateau. Unlike what is happening in Gaza and Ukraine, does it mean that Plateau people are not human beings? Or that Plateau state is not part of the world system?”, he questioned.
Kesuwo, again demanded to know why there has been no national outcry against what was happening in Plateau state from foreign governments, especially the United Nations and other reputable organisations as Nigerians were slaughtered like livestock.
Reacting to the call by the National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof Tukur Muhammed Baba, for the immediate declaration of state of emergency in Plateau State , the Chairman condemned it in its strongest terms, describing it preferential, partial and bias call.
He, however, said, “it is on record that several states in Northern Nigeria such as Zamfara, Niger, Sokoto, Borno, Yobe among others have serious and incomparable security challenges compared to that of Plateau state, but such calls were not directed at them.
“We demand for the de-escalation of religious extremism, where the Christians and Muslims are given equal freedom to worship in any part of the country. In addition, state media coverages in the 36 states, should broadcast both Christian and Muslim programmes.
“Ethnic cleansing, mass murders and genocide have no place in a civilized society. It is time for us to identify the terrorists that indulge in this barbarity and eliminate every single one of them and seal our borders in order to keep them out of country”, the Veterans’ Chairman advocated.
Rt. Hon. Duba Allahyafi Samson JP, the Chairman, Plateau State Chapter of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria (NCFN)
By Ezekiel Dontinna
Plateau State Chapter of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria (NCFN), has condemned in strong terms the continuous attacks on innocent citizens of state, calling for the increased presence of federal assistance.
This came in a press statement signed by the Plateau State Chairman of NCFN, Rt. Hon. Duba Allahyafi Samson JP, and made available to newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State capital Thursday.
The statement states, “the National Councilors Forum of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter, extends its deepest condolences to Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the bereaved families in Bassa, Bokkos, and other affected areas of Plateau State.
“The Forum strongly condemns the recent attacks that have resulted in loss of lives and property.To the families of the victims, NCFN offers its heartfelt sympathies and prayers for the repose of the departed souls.
“May the affected communities find strength and resilience in this difficult time.Together, we can overcome these challenges and build a brighter future for the Plateau State”, it reiterated.
The forum, therefore, commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s proactive approach to addressing security challenges, particularly in fostering synergy with the police and Operation Safe Haven.
This, according to the forum, his administration’s efforts to revamp Operation Rainbow, a state-owned security outfit, by recruiting vigilantes to enhance security in crisis-prone areas were notable.
The Plateau State Chairman of the NCFN said, “we also appreciate the security agencies for their dedication to controlling the situation. We urge President Bola Tinubu to redouble efforts in assisting Plateau State to tackle its security challenges”.
He added that , Governor Mutfwang’s successful advocacy for security interventions, would increased federal support and significantly enhance the state’s capacity to manage insecurity.
According to the Plateau State Chapter of NCFN, it has remained committed to collaborating with Governor Mutfwang’s administration and security agencies to promote peace and stability across the state.
Ambassador Nanpon Danjuma Sheni, the PIDAN President
Do not brood over your past mistakes and failures as this will only fill your mind with grief and regret. Brooding over them is incubating them into bigger monsters that hurt your tomorrow.
Learn from them and let them go and never repeat them in the future. Commit your life, your plans, your hopes, your dreams and your fears to God through prayer everyday.
In return you will have peace in your life. He who reflects too much about the past, will achieve little. The Lord said ” Go forward…..”
The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) solidified its position as a leader in inclusive teacher education by hosting its 2nd Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The event, held at the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Multipurpose Hall on the Main Campus, Oto/Ijanikin, had the theme “Inclusive Teacher Preparation for People with Special Needs.”
This was contained in a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the University, and made available to the media.
It further stated that the insightful discourse was spearheaded by Guest Speaker, Professor Emeka Desmond Ozorji, who passionately advocated for the urgent integration of special needs education into mainstream teacher training curricula across Nigeria.
His address underscored the necessity of equipping all educators with the skills and understanding to effectively teach students with diverse learning needs. In her opening remarks, LASUED Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bidemi Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, emphasized the growing importance of the Distinguished Lecture Series as a platform for crucial intellectual discussions within the university.
She highlighted that the chosen theme directly aligns with LASUED’s core mission and global educational priorities, including Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Nigeria’s National Policy on Education (2013).
Professor Lafiaji-Okuneye proudly stated, “We have moved beyond rhetoric to practice. At LASUED, we embrace strategies like Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), drawn from global best practices to ensure inclusive classrooms are not just ideals but realities.”
She further spotlighted the pivotal role of LASUED’s College of Specialised and Professional Education (COSPED) in driving the institution’s inclusive agenda. The Vice-Chancellor affirmed that LASUED is committed to training teachers not only in pedagogy but also in empathy, awareness, and a comprehensive understanding of various special needs, including autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia.
Beyond academic initiatives, Professor Lafiaji-Okuneye emphasized LASUED’s deeply ingrained culture of non-discrimination, highlighting the significant contributions of both staff and students with disabilities within the university community.
“This inclusivity is not just policy-it is practice,” she asserted. Delivering the keynote lecture, Professor Ozorji elaborated on the crucial need to embed disability awareness, content differentiation, and inclusive methodologies within mainstream teacher training programmes.
To ensure the long-term sustainability of these efforts, he proposed the establishment of a dedicated Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) at LASUED.
Professor Ozorji envisioned the CDS as the university’s central hub for inclusive education, driving student engagement, fostering social action, dismantling barriers, and promoting positive attitudinal shifts towards persons with disabilities.
He suggested that the Centre should run specialized programmes and be empowered to lead innovation, training, and research in special needs education.
In a call to action, Professor Ozorji urged LASUED to adopt a “zero-rejection policy” for students and staff with disabilities, setting a benchmark for genuine institutional inclusiveness across Nigeria’s higher education sector.
Attendees left the lecture feeling inspired and recognizing LASUED’s progressive approach as a potential model for inclusive teacher preparation throughout Africa.
The event not only raised crucial awareness but also served as a significant call to action for all stakeholders within the education ecosystem.
Through its unwavering commitment, ambitious vision, and concrete strategies, the Lagos State University of Education continues to spearhead the transformation of Nigeria’s education system into one that truly leaves no learner behind.
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