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Dalyoho Community Ends 10-Year Wait for Electricity with Transformer Installation
After a decade of waiting, Dalyoho, a community in Chugwi Ward, Jos South LGA, Plateau State, finally has electricity following the installation of a 300KVA transformer. The long-anticipated project was commissioned on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, bringing excitement and relief to the residents.
The commissioning ceremony, attended by the community’s traditional ruler, former and present ward executives, officials from the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), and community members, marked the beginning of a new era for Dalyoho.
Davou Emmanuel Mwantiyi, the immediate past chairman of the ward, shared the community’s long struggle for electricity. He revealed that the transformer was originally donated in 2015 but remained unused due to unfulfilled promises. “It wasn’t until we approached our very own Director of Press, Gyang Bere, that action was taken. Within a week, the installation began, and today, we celebrate,” he said.
Engineer David, who oversaw the installation, praised the community for maintaining the transformer for a decade. However, he emphasized the need for more cables and poles to ensure safety and efficient electricity distribution.
The custodian of the community, HRH Da Atyos M. Mandung, called on other political figures to invest in their communities as Bere has done. He also encouraged residents to actively participate in politics to ensure their voices are heard.
Gyang Bere, the Plateau State Director of Press, highlighted that the installation is part of a broader effort by the Plateau State Rural Electrification Committee to provide light to underserved areas. “Eight communities will benefit from this project, creating opportunities for businesses to thrive,” he noted.
The community expressed overwhelming joy, celebrating with music and dance. “This installation means everything to us. Even our elderly mothers, who may not use electricity for business, are filled with joy,” said a resident, Saratu Ayuba Gang. Another resident, James Mancha, described the occasion as historic, emphasizing its impact on the entire community and its neighbors.
An award was also presented to Bere by the community’s newly inaugurated EXCO’s in recognition of his efforts.
The commissioning of the transformer marks a new chapter for Dalyoho, with hopes of economic growth and better living conditions now within reach.
Passengers using TinCity Metro buses in Plateau State will be required to wear face masks from Tuesday as authorities intensify efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak that has killed at least 23 people.
The management of Plateau Express Services Group, which operates the state-owned mass transit service, announced a “no face mask, no entry” policy in a statement issued on Monday.
The directive takes effect on Tuesday, 8 September, and will remain in force until further notice.
“The Management of Plateau Express Services Group has directed the enforcement of a ‘No Face Mask, No Entry’ policy on all TinCity Metro buses, effective Tuesday, 8th September 2026, until further notice,” the statement said.
TinCity Metro buses operate across the Jos metropolis and neighbouring local government areas, including Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Bassa, providing daily transportation for residents within and around the state capital.
The management said a limited number of face masks would be provided at designated boarding points to ease the implementation of the directive.
However, it advised commuters to bring their own masks, warning that available supplies might not be sufficient for everyone.
The company also urged passengers to comply with the directive and cooperate with its personnel when boarding the buses.
“Management appreciates the understanding and cooperation of commuters as we work together to ensure a safer public transport environment,” it said.
The directive comes amid heightened concern over the spread of diphtheria in Plateau State, with health authorities reporting a rising number of suspected cases and deaths.
The state Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Baamlong, said on Friday that 148 suspected cases had been recorded, with 23 deaths reported in the preceding two weeks.
READ ALSO: Plateau shuts schools over suspected diphtheria outbreak
Eight patients were receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, while five others were being treated at the Plateau Specialist Hospital, Mr Baamlong said.
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that spreads mainly through respiratory droplets and close contact with infected people, making crowded public spaces a potential avenue for transmission.
The Plateau State Government has already introduced other measures to contain the outbreak, including the temporary closure of public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.
The face-mask requirement on TinCity Metro buses extends the containment measures to public transportation, where thousands of residents travel daily between Jos and neighbouring communities.
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