Tag: Gov. Simon Lalong
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LG polls: Gov.Lalong tasks candidates on voter mobilisation
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has urged candidates contesting in the ongoing Local Government elections in the 17 local government areas of the state to mobilise voters to partake in the exercise. Lalong made the call on Saturday after casting his vote at his polling unit at the Local Government Education Authority(LGEA) School, Nyak community,…
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Lalong dissolves local government councils
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has dissolved the 17 Local Government Councils in the state, following expiration of their tenure. Lalong directed that theyshould hand over affairs of the Councils to their Directors of Personnel Management by Friday. This is contained in a statement issued by the Press & Public Affairs to the governor of…
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Plateau Assembly gives Lalong 2-week ultimatum to end killings
The Plateau State House of Assembly has given Gov. Simon Lalong two weeks to address the security challenges bedviling the state.Mr Philip Dasun, Chairman, House Committee on Information conveyed the position of the legislators when he briefed newsmen in Jos.Dasun said that the assembly would know the next line of action after the two-week ultimatum.“As…
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Gov.Lalong condemns attack in Jos North LGA
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has condemned an attack perpetrated on Tuesday night at Yelwa Zangam community in Jos North Local Government Area of the state during which lives were reportedly lost and properties destroyed. Lalong made the condemnation in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on…
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Plateau killing: Lalong to deal with promoters of fake news
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has vowed to deal with promoters of false information on social media targeted at inciting crisis in the state. The governor stated this while briefing newsmen on Monday, after an assessment tour and visit to some injured victims of the Aug. 14 massacre along Rukuba road in Jos North Local…
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Be ruthless with criminals, Lalong directs security agencies
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has directed security agencies to be ruthless in dealing with criminals unleashing mayhem in the state.Lalong, represented by Prof. Danladi Atu, the Secretary to the State Government, gave the task at the opening of the 2021 Inter Brigades Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition on Monday in Jos.The competition…
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Gov. Lalong charges women to pray for Nigeria and for kidnap victims
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Friday in Jos tasked the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) of Nigeria to prayer for Nigerian leaders and for those still in kidnappers’ captivity. “Please pray for leaders of Nigeria. Pray especially for those in captivity so that God will give us the enablement, the wisdom and the strategy to…