Plateau State governor, Simon Bako Lalong is thrilled about the significant progress that the state has made under his watch in the Ease of Doing Business Ranking.
This follows the release of the 2nd Sub-National Ease of Doing Business Ranking by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) where Plateau moved from the 14th position (5.68 score 2021) to 10th (5.87 score 2023).
Lalong while celebrating the incremental performance of Plateau State in the Ease of Doing Business Ranking, recalled that the State was on 26th position in 2016 which made him to come up with various economic reforms within the vision of the Rescue Administration.
Such reforms including the establishment of the One Stop Investment Centre (OSIC), land reforms, infrastructure development, empowerment and entrepreneurial programmes, and the restoration of peace among others moved the State to 14th position in 2021 and now to 10th in 2023.
According to the governor, many new businesses have sprang up in the State within the SME, Manufacturing and Service industry which have boosted the economic fortunes of the citizens.
Lalong dedicates the award to the citizens of Plateau State who have supported his administration and embraced his policies especially as they relate to peace and security which is the basic requirement for business and economic activities.
Similarly, the governor is happy that Plateau State has also made significant progress in improving its IGR which was acknowledged by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), placing the State 4th Most Improved IGR among governors leaving office in May 29th this year.
It would be recalled that Governor Lalong’s three-pillar policy vision of Peace, Security and Good Governance; Sustainable Economic Re-birth and Infrastructure Development is at the heart of his management of the State’s economy.
While specially commending the members of the State Executive Council and Economic Advisory Council, the governor believes that these records are a testimony to the vibrant economy he is leaving behind for his successor to build upon.
BOKKOS LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, HON. AMALAU SAMUEL AMALAU, RECEIVES THE PLATEAU STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR, NGO JOSEPHINE PIYO, LEADS HER to Kawel COMMUNITY IN MUSHERE CHIEFDOM TO SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH THEM OVER THE UNPROVOKED AND HEINOUS ATTACK BY HEARTLESS AND LUCIFERIC TERRORISTS
The Executive Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Council, Hon. Amalau Samuel Amalau, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, welcomed Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo and escorted her to Kawel Community in Mushere Chiefdom to sympathize with the residents over the grim, unprovoked, and nefarious attack by heartless and Luciferic terrorists, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, which resulted in the death of more than twenty innocent people and left the community in deep mourning.
Hon. Amalau expressed gratitude to the Deputy Governor for standing with the bereaved families, Kawel Community, Mushere Chiefdom, and all residents of Bokkos LGA during this tragic time.
In his statement, the Executive Chairman detailed the tragic events surrounding the attack, describing how innocent residents, including patients and a health worker at a Primary Health Care facility, were brutally killed.
Hon. Amalau mourned the loss of lives, the destruction of hope for an unborn child whose mother was in labor when the attack occurred, and the community’s loss of essential healthcare services due to the killing of the health worker.
He urged the residents of Mushere Chiefdom to stay peaceful, law-abiding, and united despite their grief. He advised the youth to avoid taking revenge or acting on suspicion, urging them instead to cooperate with security agencies by providing helpful information to help apprehend and prosecute the suspects.
The Executive Chairman reminded everyone of Romans 12:19, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord,” encouraging trust in God and lawful authorities to achieve justice.
Representing the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo described the attack as tragic, unfortunate, and unjustifiable. She assured the grieving community that the government remains committed to supporting the affected families and ensuring those responsible face justice.
She further urged the people to keep hope alive, emphasizing that God is their refuge and strength during difficult times. She prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved families and reaffirmed the solidarity of the Plateau State Government with Kawel Community, Mushere Chiefdom, and the entire Bokkos LGA over the loss of lives and property caused by the barbaric attack.
Signed: MAPIS ISAAC JONATHAN MARAWES, Director of Media and Publicity, Office of the Executive Chairman, Bokkos Local Government Council.
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has directed prominent lawyer Mike Ozekhome to stop using the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him.
The decision was made in line with Paragraph 26(6) of the guidelines governing the award and regulation of the SAN rank. The measure will remain in force until the committee reaches a final decision on matters currently before its Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee, as well as other related proceedings.
According to the LPPC, the action is intended to protect the honour, reputation and standing of the prestigious SAN designation while the issues under consideration are thoroughly examined.
As a result, Ozekhome is prohibited from portraying or identifying himself as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria until the disciplinary process is concluded.
The committee reaffirmed its dedication to promoting professionalism, ethical conduct and accountability within the legal profession, stressing the need to preserve public trust in the SAN institution.
Ozekhome was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2010, joining a group of 19 distinguished legal practitioners admitted to the Inner Bar that year.