Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, expressed his condolences to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State in the wake of recent attacks on communities in Mangu Local Government and other parts of the state.
During his visit to the Government House in Jos on Wednesday, Obi commiserated with Governor Mutfwang, emphasizing the gravity of the killings of over 200 individuals in Plateau.
He stated that his visit aimed to show support to the governor in his efforts to address the prevailing security challenges in the state.
He commended him for his efforts toward finding lasting solutions to the continuous spate of attacks, saying that his efforts were being appreciated by Nigerians.
Obi who is also marking his 62nd birthday, said he chose to celebrate it with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu, to share in their pains.
He said that he had a vision of a better Nigeria where indigents would have the opportunity of better welfare and becoming great in future.
”I am desperate to see a Nigeria where it works for the poor and they get previleges,” he said.
He urged Plateau people to pray for the governor for the wherewithal to discharge his duties.
Obi said he would have deliberations with traditional leaders in the state and also visit IDPs in Mangu Local Government Area.
Responding, Mutfwang thanked him for commiserating with them over the loss, saying that more than 300 lives had been lost which was a national disaster.
He said he was determined to end the attacks in the state and expressed regret that it was a distraction to governance.
”I did not become governor to bury lives.
”All we are asking is that this carnage should stop, we came to advance the course of our people,” he said.
He described Obi as an astute politician who redefined politics in Nigeria, saying that he had changed the political landscape in Nigeria.H
He congratulated him on his 62 birthday and wished him well in his endeavour.
The investiture ceremony, held at Crest Hotel, Jos, brought together members of the club, guests, and other Rotary stakeholders who witnessed the formal handover of leadership and reaffirmed their commitment to the ideals of Rotary International.
The newly inaugurated President of the Rotary Club of Naraguta, ROTN Simi Simji Goshwe, has pledged to sustain the club’s humanitarian mission through projects that will directly improve the lives of vulnerable people across Plateau State.
She said Rotary remains a structured organisation guided by its seven areas of focus, stressing that her administration would build on the achievements of previous leaders through consistency and dedicated service.
“Rotary is very structured and well organised. What I’m going to do is remain consistent in carrying on the projects we need to do.”
Goshwe announced that her first major project would involve providing complete school uniforms, sandals, school bags and learning materials to 50 indigent pupils in public primary schools to encourage education and restore their confidence.
“We want these children who trek barefoot to school and wear tattered uniforms to be clothed and given a sense of confidence and dignity as they prepare for school resumption.”
She urged members not to be discouraged by the country’s economic challenges but to remain committed to Rotary’s ideals by contributing their time, talents and resources while seeking support from individuals and organisations with humanitarian interests.
“We have projects to execute every month throughout our one-year leadership, including healthcare, peacebuilding, women empowerment, support for widows, tree planting and capacity-building programmes. It is going to be a year packed with activities that will directly impact the people.”
A pioneer member of the Rotary Club of Naraguta, Alhaji Abdulaziz Haruna, has expressed confidence in the ability of the club’s new President, ROTN Simi Simji Goshwe, to deliver impactful leadership, noting that she had undergone the required Rotary training and was well prepared for the task ahead.
He urged her to build on the achievements of past presidents through hard work and dedication, saying, “I’m encouraging her to work hard because previous presidents have worked hard. She has attended the district training seminar, and I have no doubt in my mind that she will perform well.”
Major Donor, Mr. Lucky Aliyu Momoh, congratulated the newly inaugurated President of the Rotary Club of Naraguta, ROTN Simi Simji Goshwe, urging her to focus on projects that would positively impact lives and leave a lasting legacy. He wished her a successful tenure, expressing confidence that her achievements would continue to speak for her long after she leaves office.
Dr. Celestina Ogbeh commended the new President of the Rotary Club of Naraguta, ROTN Simi Simji Goshwe, describing her as a proactive and committed leader. She expressed confidence in Goshwe’s ability to deliver impactful projects, noting that her preparedness before assuming office was a clear indication that her tenure would be marked by meaningful achievements and lasting community impact.
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the names of its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The list contains the party’s governorship candidate, senatorial candidates, House of Representatives candidates and candidates for the State House of Assembly.
The list obtained by DAILY POST on Thursday shows Barrister Sharafadeen Alli as the governorship candidate, while the trio of Senator Yunus Akintunde, Hon. Aderemi Oseni and Mrs Hannah Ogunesan were named as the candidates for Oyo Central, Oyo South and Oyo North Senatorial Districts, respectively.
The list also contains the names of the 14 candidates for the 14 federal constituencies in the state.
It also contains the names of the 32 candidates for the 32 House of Assembly seats in the state.
Here is the list…
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