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PLASMIDA Congratulates Job Fair and Pitch Competition Winners, Urges Them to Mentor Others
The Plateau State Microfinance Development Agency (PLASMIDA) on Monday, December 1, hosted beneficiaries of its Job Fair Programme, Pitch Competition winners, and members of the SHAN (C-Hub Alumni Network) Entrepreneurship Club to a strategic interactive session at the agency’s secretariat in Jos.
The engagement brought together individuals who recently secured employment through the Job Fair, young entrepreneurs who received funding through the PEACH Competition, and members of the SHAN Entrepreneurship Club—a network of CEOs under the age of 25, established through PLASMIDA’s secondary school entrepreneurship programme.
PLASMIDA Team
Speaking at the event, PLASMIDA Director General, Hon. Bomkam Ali Wuyep, congratulated participants for their achievements and encouraged them to share their knowledge and experiences with others. He said, “Your success is a reflection of your ingenuity, resilience, and the opportunities created by government initiatives. I urge you to mentor others, so we continue building a culture of entrepreneurship and job creation across Plateau State.”
Hon. Wuyep highlighted the agency’s role in reducing poverty and promoting economic empowerment through initiatives such as:
- Plateau Job Center, which connects youths to employment opportunities, career counseling, and training.
- Modular Basic Entrepreneurship Training Programme (MBETP), implemented with GIZ and GOPA Worldwide Consultants through the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) framework.
- Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training, providing business development, coaching, and mentoring for MSMEs.
- Agric-Business Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS), facilitating access to finance as a Central Bank-certified Entrepreneurship Development Institute.
- SLEMS Scheme, empowering youths, women, and start-ups across all 17 LGAs with diverse skills.
- Plateau-CARES, a post-COVID economic recovery initiative supporting businesses and households.
Pitch Competition Winners
Hon. Wuyep commended the participants’ creativity, noting that the Pitch Competition winners stood out among over 120 competitors. “Your innovation and drive have earned you recognition, small business funding, and the opportunity to showcase your ventures in upcoming exhibitions. This is a platform to grow further and inspire others,” he said.
Job Fair Beneficiaries
He also reminded participants that PLASMIDA remains a continuous resource for mentorship, training, access to markets, and financial literacy. “This agency is your home. Use these resources, continue to build your businesses, and help others along the way,” he added.
Daniel Awin, who came first in the Pitch Competition and serves as President of the SHAN Entrepreneurship Club, expressed gratitude to PLASMIDA. “It’s really an honor. From the start, PLASMIDA has empowered us with knowledge, funding, and guidance. Today, we are inspired to mentor others and give back to our communities,” he said.
The session closed with participants encouraged to leverage the agency’s programmes, not just for their personal growth, but to train, mentor, and empower the next generation of Plateau State entrepreneurs.
Pitch Competition Winners and PLASMIDA DG
SHAN Entrepreneurship Club Members with PLASMIDA DG
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Lagos State Police Command, in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening security, and denying criminal elements the opportunity to conceal their identities and activities, will commence a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced or no registration number plates.
The exercise will commence on Monday, 15th June 2026, and will be led by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips. He has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), across the State to commence enforcement of the directive and ensure full compliance within their respective Areas of Responsibility. He further directed that any vehicle found violating the directive be impounded and subjected to thorough investigation in accordance with extant laws and established procedures.
The Command wishes to assure members of the public that this enforcement exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding motorists. Rather, it is a proactive security measure designed to enhance the capacity of Police operatives to identify vehicles, investigate crimes, track criminal suspects, and strengthen the overall security architecture of the State.
Accordingly, motorists, transport operators, fleet owners, and members of the public are advised to ensure that their vehicles carry valid, duly issued, and clearly visible registration number plates at all times. Vehicle owners are also encouraged to ensure that all relevant vehicle documents are up-to-date and readily available for inspection when required.
The Command remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting lives and property and creating a safer environment for all residents and visitors in the State. The success of this initiative, like all policing efforts, depends largely on the cooperation and support of members of the public. The Command appreciates the understanding, cooperation, and continued support of Lagosians as it continues to implement measures aimed at ensuring the safety and security of all.
Security is a shared responsibility. The Command therefore urges residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, movements, or activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929.
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BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—The Zamfara State Police Command says its continuous effort to rid the state of crime and criminality have paid off as a team of police operatives attached to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), rescued three kidnapped victims along Gurusu–Anka Road who were travelling from Bukuyum to Talata Mafara.
A statement by Yazid Abubakar, Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer says operatives were swiftly mobilised after receiving a distress call indicating that a large number of armed bandits wielding sophisticated weapons had blocked the Gurusu–Anka Road and kidnapped three persons travelling from Bukuyum to Talata Mafara. The team trailed the armed bandits into a nearby forest. A gun duel subsequently ensued between the police operatives and the bandits. Through the effective deployment of tactical measures, the bandits were overpowered and forced to flee into the bush with suspected gunshot wounds.
As a result of the operation, all three kidnapped victims were successfully rescued unharmed. However, the bandits escaped with an Android phone belonging to one of the victims.
Efforts are currently ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects through the stolen phone and other intelligence-led strategies.
The Commissioner of Police, A.M Bello Zamfara State Command, commends the bravery and professionalism of the operatives involved in the operation and reassures residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
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