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Plateau Govt to Partner with the French Republic to boost Education, Agriculture and Mining

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September 20, 2023

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The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has expressed a strong desire to collaborate with the French Republic in several key areas to enhance educational development, agriculture, and the solid mineral sector in the state.

Governor Mutfwang made this known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by Her Excellency, Mrs. Emmanuelle Blatmann, the Ambassador of the French Republic to Nigeria, and her delegation to the New Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State.

He extended a warm welcome to the Ambassador and emphasized the state’s commitment to fostering a productive partnership with the French Republic for the benefit of Nigerian citizens residing in Plateau state.

Governor Mutfwang noted with delight, some of the ongoing projects initiated by the French Embassy in Plateau state, particularly in the fields of education, agriculture, and mining. These initiatives, he said are aimed at revitalizing the state and ensuring quality education, food security, and creating employment opportunities.

The Governor acknowledged the global importance of the French language for international transactions and announced plans to accelerate the growth of the Centre of Alliance Française in Jos, which has been serving the community for over two decades, to advance educational development in the state.

Governor Mutfwang reassured the Ambassador of his administration’s commitment to providing the necessary counterpart funding to expedite the pace of development in the state.

He emphasized, “We see potential collaboration opportunities in environmental and scientific fields as well. Rest assured, we are committed to strengthening our relationship with the French Government, and we eagerly anticipate a more robust partnership in the coming months and years.”

He added, “Plateau State boasts significant untapped tourism potential. As the ‘Home of Peace and Tourism,’ we aim to explore all avenues for collaboration. We are fully committed to working with our development partners.”

The Ambassador of the French Republic to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mrs. Emmanuelle Blatmann, praised Governor Mutfwang for promoting gender diversity in his cabinet and encouraged him to champion innovative ideas that will spur development in the state.

Mrs. Blatmann highlighted ongoing developmental projects in partnership with some educational institutions such as the University of Jos, National Film Institute in Jos, and the National Veterinary and Research Institute (NVIR) in Vom, focusing on agricultural programs, including the provision of animal vaccines and enhancing food security.

She also shared details of an educational program initiated by the Embassy that will benefit five states in Nigeria, including Plateau.
This program, she said, aims to equip select schools with learning materials, including computers, to promote the French language in the country.

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2027: Osun already in bag for Tinubu – Bashir Ahmad

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August 20, 2026

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Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has expressed the optimism that President Bola Tinubu already has the backing of Osun State in the 2027 general elections.
Ahmad made this statement in a post on his verified X handle on Thursday.

This came after Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Thursday visited Tinubu alongside other members of the state chapter of Accord Party and presented him his Certificate of Return.

Reacting, Ahmad said, “President Bola Tinubu has Osun on both sides, with the ruling party (Accord) and the main opposition (APC) both firmly within his political orbit.

“For President Tinubu, Osun is already in the bag. The political dynamics in the state have already pointed in one direction, the Renewed Hope and victory in 2027.”

DAILY POST reports that Adeleke won the August 15, 2026 election after polling 511,067 votes against his opponent, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who polled 444,815 votes.

Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, scored 17,180 votes coming third on the ballot.

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2027: Galadima Unveils Blueprint For Wilukari/Ibi Federal Constituency If Elected

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August 20, 2026

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By Philip Yatai

Mr Mukhtar Galadima has officially begun his campaign for the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency in Taraba, under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), promising a legislative revolution for the constituents if elected.

Galadima’s vision centres on an ambitious legislative agenda to sponsor a landmark bill to designate the Wukari/Ibi axis as a Special Economic Development Zone to harness the region’s vast natural resources.

Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the town planner and Member of the National Institute, Jos, said that the Bill would materialise through partnership with the Ministry of regional development.

“There is a regional development ministry, and I want to see that axis captured as a special regional development corridor, looking at the availability of resources that we have there.

“By the time we come up with a bill that will demarcate and delineate my constituency as a special development zone, it will go a long way in taking care of all the needs of our people,” he said.

Galadima, who retired as the Director of Development Control in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, described his entry into elective politics as a direct response to a “clarion call” from constituents seeking a credible alternative.

He stressed that the voices of Wukari and Ibi have gone unheard for too long, positioning his professional experience, competency, and extensive network as the tools needed to reverse regional neglect.

He identified the severe infrastructural deficits plaguing Southern Taraba as a serious concern, adding that roads connecting the constituency to Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue states remain in poor condition, stalling regional trade and mobility.

He outlined a clear hierarchy of immediate deliverables, placing public health and key infrastructure at the top of his agenda.

Galadima revealed that he has personally funded a 50-bed healthcare facility, slated to open before the end of the year and integrated with the National Health Insurance Scheme to ensure affordable, accessible care for all constituents.

Emphasising its role as a regional economic artery, Galadima pledged to lobby for the completion of the long-abandoned Ibi Bridge project to connect Taraba to Plateau, Bauchi, Nasarawa, and the FCT.

Addressing the longstanding Tiv-Jukun conflicts, Galadima offered himself as a unifying mediator.

“I want to be that bridge that will bring the two sides together. It has been my dream since childhood,” he noted, proposing regular, inclusive town hall meetings to foster dialogue.

To maintain continuous grassroots connection, Galadima announced plans to establish a Constituency Consultative Assembly with physical offices established across ward, local government, and constituency levels.

Acknowledging the limits of the legislative office, Galadima emphasised that attracting development requires proactive diplomacy.

“We are legislators, not executives, but through dialogue, collaboration, consultation, and cooperation, we will attract development to our area, by the special grace of God.”(NAN)

Edited by Yakubu Uba