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“I have fulfilled my pact with Plateau workers” – Governor Lalong

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Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong says he has fulfilled his pact with workers in the State and is leaving behind a good legacy welfare of improved welfare and a professionalized workforce.

Lalong was speaking at the Workers Day Celebration held at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium Jos with the theme “Workers’ Rights and Socioeconomic Justice”.

Being his last appearance for May Day as Governor of Plateau State, Lalong said the event presents him another opportunity to not only bid them farewell but also reflect on the great relationship he has shared with the workers in the past 8 years.

“I want to specially thank you my dear comrades for standing up to be counted in the task of rescuing Plateau from clutches of underdevelopment and despondency. Looking back at where we took over in 2015, it is clear that a lot of difference has been made not only in the civil service, but the entire sectors of the economy. You will recall that on coming into office, I assured you that the era of salary arrears will be a thing of the past. We immediately paid 5 months withheld wages under no-work-no-pay policy and cleared inherited salary arrears of 8 months from the past administration. The same story applied to pension arrears of over 10 months which we equally cleared” he said.

He said little wonder, the comrades of Plateau State gave him the title of “Governor Alert” which was affirmed and endorsed by the NLC under the leadership of immediate past President Comrade Ayuba Wabba.

Lalong recalled that his administration was among the first in the country to begin the implementation of the thirty thousand naira minimum wage and consequential adjustments.

He said “This Administration in collaboration with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria also provided home renovation loan to over 2,500 civil servants in the approximate sum of three million naira each across Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ease housing challenges they face.This is in addition to the assistance by Government to the Nigeria Labour Congress in the purchase of the land for the NLC Housing Project in Jebbu Miango, which I understand some blocks have been completed and will be commissioned before I leave office”.

According to the Governor, his administration was and still remains among the first and few in the country to grant financial autonomy to the Local Governments, the Judiciary, as well as Legislature.

He said these achievements and more would not have been possible without the remarkable cooperation of the Organised Labour and the synergy that has continued to grow between the various Unions and Government.

“We are highly appreciative of our workers and shall continue to ensure a harmonious government-labour relationship despite the attempt by some politicians and vested interests to come between us and use the labour to antagonise the Government with a view to discrediting it” he said.

Lalong said as he prepares to hand over to the incoming administration, he prays that they will give them the kind of support and cooperation he was given.

NLC Chairman Plateau State Comrade Eugene Manji and his TUC counterpart Comrade Kenneth Shammah said the workers in Plateau are highly appreciative of the love and care shown to them by Governor Simon Lalong in the past 8 years.

They said the Governor apart from clearing all the inherited backlogs of salaries, has remained consistent in ensuring that workers are paid depsite the economic challenges.

However, they enumerated many issues including pending promotions, the implementation of harmonised retirement age for teachers among others which need to be addressed.

Head of Service Plateau State Engr. Sunday Hyat thanked the workers for remaining steadfast and supporting the Government to carry out its mandate.

He said Governor Lalong stands out for his compassion and love for workers by giving approvals for despite several economic challenges.

Guest Speaker Prof. Dung Pam Sha bemoaned the disparity between the workers and elites saying there injustice in earnings in the country which must be addressed without further delay.

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“Don’t politicise insecurity, President Tinubu will defeat it” – Umahi tells politicians

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Umahi spoke on Thursday during the flag-off of the Gombe-Biu super highway, a key component of the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri dualisation project.

The minister described the project as another demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure development and national unity, adding that insecurity should not be used as a political tool.

His words: “Security should not be politicized. It should not be weaponized. Why is it that anytime we are trying to have an election, there is heightened insecurity? This is very concerning because anybody who takes the life of others under any guise, God is watching, and God is going to pay back.

“If anybody has a hand in the insecurity because the person wants power, God will resist such a person. So we stand with the President, we pray for him, and we work with him. This phase will also pass, and we will win our election by God’s special grace.”

The minister said Tinubu had stabilised key sectors of the economy and would also restore lasting peace across the country.

“The boat is already on sail. It is on the high sea. We are experiencing turbulence, but the President has been able to stabilize the boat in so many directions.

“The macroeconomy is stabilized, the naira is stable, and we are descending the gains of the reforms to the micro level. This insecurity will also be solved by this President, and then we will all be grateful to God Almighty,” he stated.

Umahi said the Federal Government expanded the scope of the Gombe-Biu section following requests from the Gombe state government.

The minister said the Gombe-Biu section forms part of the approximately 700-kilometre Fourth Legacy Project stretching from Akwanga through Jos, Bauchi, Gombe and Biu to Maiduguri.

He added that HITECH Construction Company emerged as the preferred contractor after a competitive procurement process.

He cited the Sokoto-Badagry super highway, the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway and the Akwanga-Maiduguri corridor as examples of projects being implemented under the current administration.

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Basketball Federation President Musa Kida Reiterates Importance Of NBBF’s U18 Programme Schedule

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The president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has reiterated that the body’s under-18 programme scheduled that was released during the week is aimed at ensuring the country gets proper representation internationally.

Sports247 reports that Kida went on to reveal that the NBBF is committed towards enhancing the development of Nigerian basketball with adequate opportunities for both male and female players to further develop at home and abroad.

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He went on to explain that the internal and external targets informed the release of an elaborate programme schedule for the country’s boys’ and girls’ national teams into the 2026 FIBA Africa U18 Championship and other competitions.

The NBBF boss further pointed out that, in line with the federation’s commitment to creating opportunities for Nigerian athletes globally, a training and evaluation camp will hold for Nigerian players in Chicago, USA from July 24th to 26th.

Kida affirmed that the camp will provide an opportunity for eligible Nigerian players based abroad to compete for places on the final rosters, while strengthening the connection between the NBBF and its growing diaspora talent pool.

The final phase of preparation will see all selected players from Nigeria and the diaspora gather in Côte d’Ivoire from July 27th to August 2nd for a joint-camp that will focus on team chemistry, tactical preparation and final roster integration.

Both the boys’ and girls’ national teams will then compete at the 2026 FIBA U18 Afrobasket Finals in Côte d’Ivoire from August 3rd-16th, thereby highlighting the NBBF’s commitment to youth development and sourcing for future national team players.

Kida added, “This programme is designed to identify talent across Nigeria, provide opportunities for our diaspora players, and ensure our teams receive the appropriate preparation necessary to compete successfully on the continental stage.

“The future of Nigerian basketball lies in the development of young athletes. The addition of Benin City to our tryout locations demonstrates our commitment to expanding access and discovering talent from every part of the country.”

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