Friday Bako

Following his election by the good people of Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency on 23rd February, 2019 to represent them at the National Assembly, Rep. Dachung Musa Bagos hit the ground running and started on a good footing defying the “first timer” mindset through robust legislation and other engagements that have brought relief and succour to many with and without his Constituency. Rep. Dachung Bagos who has prepared himself has to his credit 23 Bills which he has sponsored so far at the green chamber. A feat many have commended and described his legislative prowess is uncommon. He has also engaged the people in his Constituency to have reliable knowledge […]

 PRESS RELEASE CHAIRMAN NORTHERN GOVERNORS FORUM WOOS NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA, URGES THEM TO ASSIST BACK HOME Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong wants Nigerians in the diaspora particularly those from Northern Nigeria to make available their wealth of experience, resources and connections towards supporting development initiatives in the region and the nation as a whole. Governor Lalong who spoke while delivering a keynote address at the 2019 Annual Convention of the Zumunta Association in Minnesota, United States of America, said unless the sons and daughters of the region step in […]

Following an interim order obtained from the Plateau State High Court by the Chairman Langtang North local government chairman, Kparnim Nanloh over the judgement of the State Local Government Appeal Tribunal which quashed his victory as winner of the council poll conducted last year , the declared winner, Ubandoma Laven of People’s Democratic Party has raised a suspicion that the order was obtained in breach of the law. The Chairman of the local government Nanloh had approached the Plateau State High Court asking for judicial review by way of an order of certiorari quashing the decision of the Plateau State Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal which declared the candidate of […]

Governor Lalong celebrates Chief John Odigie-Oyegun at 80 By Golok Nanmwa,Jos Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Rt. Hon. Simon Lalong has congratulated the pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on his 80th birthday, describing him as a politician whose life and conduct has always been about the people. Makut Simon Macham the Director of Press Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos reads that Governor Lalong on behalf of the people and Government of Plateau State as well as the Northern Governors Forum described Chief Oyegun as an exceptional politician, […]

The Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rep. Simon Mwadkwon, PhD has enjoined Muslim in his Constituency, State and Nation to pray for the consolidation of peace in Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, Plateau State and Nigeria at large. He said, the people must eschew violence, imbibe the culture of tolerance, forgiveness and peaceful coexistence. It’s my believe that a peaceful society breeds prosperity. This was contained in his Sallah Message which reads: *BARKA DA SALLAH* On behalf of my family, supporters, directorate and teeming constituents, I felicitate with the Muslim Umma on the occasion of Eid Mubarak. I urge the entire Umma to seize the occasion […]

Governor Lalong mourns Daily trust Reporter Bashir Liman By Golok Nanmwa,Jos Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. Simon Lalong has condoled with the management and staff of Daily Trust Newspapers over the death of its reporter, Bashir Musa Liman. Late Bashir Musa Liman Daily Trust reporter in Jos, is reported to have died on Saturday 10th August 2019 in a ghastly motor accident along Ningi road while traveling to Jama’are in Bauchi State. In a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Governor Lalong expressed deep sympathies to the family of the late reporter whom he said was a committed, diligent and professional journalist that […]

Eid il Adha 2019 I heartily rejoice with the Muslim umma, both far and near, on this special celebration ofthe “festival of sacrifice”. The “Bakr-Eid” rightly commemorates the selfless life of the prophet Ibrahim who was willing and ready to offer his son as a sacrifice to demonstrate his dedication to God. May we use this test of the prophet’s faith to also renew our devotion to God. There should be no price too high to pay to attain righteous governance, true dispensation of justice and bringing relief and happiness to the citizens of our nation. I pray that our prayers,animal sacrifice, charity, social gatherings, festive meals and sharing of […]

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE MUSLIM UMMAH ON THE OCCASSION OF EID-EL KABIR FROM HON. DACHUNG MUSA BAGOS. I, on behalf of my family and the entire Team Bagos, wish to heartily fecilitate with our Muslim brethren worldwide on this joyous occasion of Eid-El Kabir. As we mark this year’s celebration may our prayers be answered, may it bring smiles to our faces, peace in our homes, prosperity in our lives, good health in our bodies and long life to enjoy it all. I urge the Muslim ummah in my constituency, in Plateau State and Nigeria at large to mark the festival of Eid-El-Kabir by practicing the teachings of the Holy […]