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Rotary Club of Jos South Installs New President, Rotn. Henrietta N. Yohanna

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1 year ago

July 5, 2025

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The Rotary Club of Jos South has officially inaugurated Rotarian Henrietta N. Yohanna as its new President for the 2025 Rotary year. The installation ceremony, held at Crest Hotel Jos, drew an impressive gathering of Rotarians, club leaders, and guests united by their shared commitment to humanitarian service.

Members from all the Rotary Clubs in Jos were in attendance, including the Rotary Club of Jos, Rotary Club of Naraguta, Rotary Club of Metro, Rotary Club of Jos Utan, Rotary Club of Jos Tin City, E-Club of Eagles, Rotary Club of Jos Central, and the host, Rotary Club of Jos South. The event also welcomed club governors, members of the Ultimate Fitness Club Rantya, and members of the public who came to witness the historic transition of leadership.

The ceremony featured traditional Rotary songs, the recitation of the Four-Way Test, and the symbolic handing over of the mantle of leadership.

In his heartfelt farewell remarks, outgoing President Rotn. Morgan M. Peters reflected on the club’s resilience over the past year.

“It is with great joy that we all gather here to celebrate this occasion—a day I thought would never come but is here,” Peters said. “We’ve had a difficult year, but we sailed through not because one person is better than another, but because we held ourselves together during the challenging times. I call on all of us to support the new President even more than we have in the past, and we will unite to achieve our set goals as planned. May the Almighty God continue to bless us as we continue to render service to humanity.”

Accepting the role, Rotn. Henrietta Yohanna delivered an inspiring inaugural address that emphasized unity, participation, and impact.

“It is a true honour to stand before you today as we embark on a new year of service, fellowship, and growth,” she began. “Rotary’s strength lies in our diversity and unity—diversity of ideas, skills, and backgrounds; unity in our commitment to service above self.”

She urged members to engage in Rotary’s six areas of focus actively: promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, growing local economies, and saving mothers and children.

“I encourage each Rotarian here to participate, not just as spectators but as engaged partners,” she continued. “Together, we will strengthen our community and uphold the values that make Rotary a beacon of hope around the world.”

With renewed enthusiasm, the Rotary Club of Jos South looks ahead to a year of impactful projects and strengthened fellowship under President Yohanna’s leadership.

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JOGAMA UNVEILS THE OFFICIAL THEME FOR THE 16TH EDITION OF THE JOINT GOSPEL ARTS AND MUSIC AWARDS (JOGAMA) 2026

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4 days ago

July 10, 2026

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The Management of the Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA) is honoured to unveil the official theme for the 16th Edition of JOGAMA–The GREEN AWARDS 2026:
“A Sound That Cannot Be Silenced: Rooted in Faith, Rising in Influence.”

This year’s theme is inspired by the resilience of the Church in Northern Nigeria and the unwavering faith of countless believers who continue to worship, minister, and proclaim the Gospel despite persecution, insecurity, and other challenges confronting Christian communities.

Across many parts of Northern Nigeria, Christians have endured violence, displacement, intimidation, and the loss of loved ones. Yet, through every trial, the Church has continued to lift its voice in worship. Songs of hope still rise from congregations, the Gospel continues to be preached, and creatives remain committed to using their gifts to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ.

The theme is a declaration that no amount of opposition can silence the Gospel. The message of Christ has endured throughout history, overcoming persecution and hardship because it is founded on truth and sustained by God’s power.

As gospel creatives, we are called not only to produce excellent music and art but also to become voices of hope, healing, courage, and faith for a generation seeking light in difficult times. Our influence must be rooted in Christ, reflecting His love, truth, and redemption in every creative expression.

Speaking on the theme, the JOGAMA Management said:
“This theme is dedicated to every believer who has remained steadfast in the face of persecution, every worshipper who continues to sing despite sorrow, every minister who refuses to compromise the Gospel, and every creative who uses their gift to bring hope where there is despair. The Gospel cannot be silenced because Christ Himself is alive. As we remain rooted in faith, our influence will continue to rise, and the light of the Gospel will shine even brighter across Northern Nigeria and beyond.”

The 2026 JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS will celebrate gospel creatives whose lives and works reflect courage, excellence, faithfulness, and unwavering commitment to advancing God’s Kingdom.

As preparations begin for the 16th edition, JOGAMA calls on churches, ministries, gospel artistes, filmmakers, dancers, spoken word ministers, producers, and the entire Christian creative community to stand together in faith and continue proclaiming the Good News through every creative platform.

Because the Gospel is stronger than fear, louder than persecution, and eternal in its message.

JOGAMA, appreciating talents, glorifying the Master!

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Plateau Records 87% Drop in Malaria Prevalence as Stakeholders Rally Support for 2026 SMC Campaign

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5 days ago

July 9, 2026

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The Plateau State Malaria Elimination Programme has attributed the significant progress recorded in the fight against malaria to sustained government commitment, strategic partnerships and the dedication of health workers and community volunteers across the state.
The Project Manager of the Plateau State Malaria Elimination Programme, Nurse Ndak Andarawus, made this known on Tuesday during the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Media Parley held at the Crispan Event Centre in Jos.

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The media engagement brought together health professionals, development partners, journalists and other stakeholders to strengthen public awareness and mobilise support ahead of the 2026 SMC implementation cycle.
According to Andarawus, the remarkable decline in malaria cases in Plateau State is the result of increased political commitment, improved implementation of malaria interventions, sustained government support and the contributions of development partners, particularly the Malaria Consortium.
She disclosed that malaria prevalence in the state has dropped dramatically from 18.8 per cent in 2021 to 2.8 per cent in 2025, representing an 87 per cent reduction.
“The prevalence rate has dropped from 18.8 per cent in 2021 to 2.8 per cent in 2025, representing about an 87 per cent reduction. It shows that malaria elimination is possible, and with sustained support for the SMC programme, we can achieve zero malaria,” she said.
Speaking at the event, the Project Manager of Malaria Consortium, Dr. Mbwas Mashor, explained that the media parley was organised to improve public awareness, promote accurate information and encourage caregivers to ensure that eligible children receive the preventive medicines during the campaign.
He noted that Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is a World Health Organisation (WHO)-recommended intervention designed to protect children aged three to 59 months against malaria during periods of high transmission.
Dr. Mashor stressed that the success of the programme depends largely on effective community mobilisation and accurate dissemination of information, making the media a critical partner in achieving the campaign’s objectives.
Representatives of the Plateau State Ministry of Health, Plateau State Primary Health Care Board, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) also commended the achievements recorded in malaria control across the state.
The stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the successful implementation of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign and urged journalists to play an active role in combating misinformation, promoting community acceptance and ensuring that caregivers across Plateau State are fully informed about the exercise and its benefits.
They expressed optimism that sustained collaboration among government, development partners, healthcare providers, the media and communities would further accelerate Plateau State’s journey toward eliminating malaria.