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President Tinubu Appoints Simon Lalong as Minister of Labour and Employment

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Two weeks after he was named minister designated by Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, former Plateau state governor Simon Lalong has been appointed as the minister of labour and employment. According to the labour ministry website, Mr Lalong will be responsible for the following in his role: development and promotion of productive employment policies and programmes …

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Valuejet signs deal with Plateau government to fly Jos-Abuja route 

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The news: The Plateau state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the management of Valuejet to provide air transportation services on the Jos-Abuja route.  According to local aviation publication, Nigerian Flight Deck, the deal was signed on Saturday, August 12 at Valuejet’s head office in Lagos. Why it matters: “The essence of …

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Plateau State Association USA Encourages Peaceful and Transparent Elections

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The Plateau State Association USA has called for peaceful and transparent elections ahead of the gubernatorial and house of assembly polls. In a press release, the organization commended Nigerians and especially the people of Plateau who exercised their right to vote and make their voices heard. While not endorsing any candidate or political party, the …

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Plateau CAN Clarifies Endorsement Status for Governorship Candidate.

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The Plateau chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has made it clear that it did not endorse any candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial elections in the state. In a statement made by Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, the Chairman of CAN in Plateau, urged the electorate to exercise their right to vote and choose …

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Yusuf Gagdi Emerges Victorious in National Assembly Re-election Bid with a Landslide Win

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Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam constituency has once again voted overwhelmingly for their representative in the National Assembly as Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in the just-concluded election. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Returning Officer, Ikoni Ogaji, announced the results on Monday in Pankshin, Plateau, stating that Gagdi secured a total of 78,585 …

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Four Years Later, Plateau State Garden of Peace and Forgiveness Lies in Ruins

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Plateau Peace Garden

In 2019, Plateau state governor Simon Lalong refurbished and commissioned a garden in Jos metropolis tagged “the garden of peace and forgiveness. The garden was built with the aim to bring peace and a safe space to find hope. This took place following the continued ethnoreligious crisis in the state which has left the metropolis …

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What you need to know about the Plateau state official anthem, flag, logo, colours and crest

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The Plateau State government has officially released the state’s anthem, logo, crest, colours, and flag as part of its efforts to promote the state’s cultural heritage and identity. The new anthem, which was composed by local musicians and artists, is a fusion of traditional Plateau music and contemporary sounds that reflects the diversity and vibrancy …

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