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Plateau Govt Flags-off Rehabilitation of 60 Motorised Boreholes, 300 Hand Pumps in Jos

From Jude Dangwam, Jos
The Plateau State government has flagged-off the rehabilitation of 60 motorised boreholes and 300 hand pump boreholes within Jos South and Jos North Local government areas of the state as part of its quick intervention to address the lingering water scarcity in the metropolitan state capital.
The Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, Hon.
Lawandi Datti flagged off the commencement of work on Sunday at Angwan Clinic Tudun Wada in Jos Plateau State capital.He assured that the rehabilitation of the boreholes and hand pumps will go a long way in reducing the incidence of water-borne diseases, improving the health and well-being of citizens and promoting economic development in the communities.
“I am honoured to stand before you today to mark the rehabilitation of 60 motorised boreholes and 300 hand pump boreholes in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas.
“This project is a significant milestone in our efforts to improve access to clean water and sanitation for our people. The Ministry of Water Resources and Energy through its Agency PLAMWASSA is committed to providing sustainable access to safe and sufficient water to meet the cultural, social, and economic development needs of the people of Jos North and South.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the state government, our Agency PLAMWASSA and our partners (TASTE), and the people of Plateau State for their support and collaboration in making this project a reality.
“We shall continue to work together to ensure that our people have access to the resources they need to thrive. This intervention is just another starting place as we are going to sustain this strategy until all the broken down boreholes that can be redeemed are completely rehabilitated across the state.” Mutfwang emphasized
Datti stressed that the rehabilitated facilities will be in the custody of communities and urged them to guard jealously, use and maintain them effectively. “It is on this note that I wish to flag off the rehabilitation of these projects to the glory of God and to the benefit of the people of Plateau State, especially the people of Jos North and South who are the beneficiaries of this phase of the intervention,” he stated.
The General Manager of Plateau Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (PLAMWASSA), Jelkyes Dakat disclosed that the interventions is to address the immediate water needs of the people this year while awaiting the completion of various protocols for a comprehensive water interventions across the state by the French Development Agency (AFD) next year through a $50 million dollars loan facility secured by the state.
The Council Chairmen of Jos North LGC, Hon. John Chris and that of Jos South Hon. Patrick Dung both expressed gratitude for the intervention by the state government adding that it will complement their little efforts at the grassroot for the betterment of their people.
The Country Director of the Transfer of Appropriate Sustainable Technology and Expertise (TESTE) Mr. Nuhu Yakubu disclosed that the organization is determined to complete the entire work in four weeks.
According to Yakubu, “By tomorrow, our team of workers will start work on four different points in Tudun Wada, and by Tuesday they will increase in their numbers and we are looking at completing the work in four weeks. This is not something different from what we have been doing and we promised to deliver just that by the grace of God.” He assured
Community leaders of Angwan Clinic Tudun Wada, Comrade Yusuf Dusu among others both expressed joy for the intervention adding that the community has been battling with water problems for over two decades.
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Tinubu Honors Buhari, Renames University of Maiduguri after Late President

By David Torough, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State as Muhammadu Buhari University.
“May we now adopt the University of Maduguri as the Muhammadu Buhari University,” Tinubu said at the close of a special session of the Federal Executive Council held to honour Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja on Thursday.
The President paid a glowing tribute to Buhari, describing him as “a good man, a decent man, an honourable man” whose legacy of discipline, patriotism and moral uprightness would endure for generations.
Tinubu said although the late president was not without flaws, his unwavering commitment to national service set him apart.
“President Buhari was not a perfect man, no leader is, but he was, in every sense of the word, a good man, a decent man, an honourable man.
“His record will be debated, as all legacies are, but the character he brought to public life, the moral force he carried, the incorruptible standard he represented, will not be forgotten.
“His was a life lived in full service to Nigeria, and in fidelity to God,” he said.
Reflecting on Buhari’s time in office and his long military and civil service, Tinubu praised the late leader’s simplicity, humility, and stoic resistance to the trappings of power.
He said, “He stood, always, ramrod straight; unmoved by the temptation of power, unseduced by applause and unafraid of the loneliness that often visits those who do what is right, rather than what is popular.
“His was a quiet courage, a righteousness that never announced itself. His patriotism lived more in action than in words.”
Tinubu also recounted their political alliance, which culminated in the historic 2015 elections that marked Nigeria’s first democratic transfer of power from one ruling party to another.
“We stood together, he and I. Alongside others drawn from across the political spectrum, regions and tongues, we formed an alliance that enabled Nigeria to experience its first true democratic transfer of power from one ruling party to another.
“When he was sworn in as our party’s first elected President, he led with restraint, governed with dignity, and bore the burdens of leadership without complaint,” he said.
The President expressed admiration for Buhari’s post-office modesty, noting that he returned to his hometown, Daura, without seeking to wield influence behind the scenes.
“When his tenure ended, he returned to Daura; not to command from the shadows or to hold court, but to live as he always had, never seeking to impose his will but content to let others carry the nation forward.
“Even in death, he maintained the serenity that defined him in life: not a sigh, not a groan, just a quiet submission to the will of God. Such was the man Nigeria has lost. Such was the man for whom our nation now mourns,” he added.
Tinubu thanked the Inter-Ministerial Committee and Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, for organising a befitting state funeral within 48 hours, describing it as a “profound honour” to lead the burial procession in Daura.
He concluded his tribute with a prayer: “Mai Gaskiya, the People’s General, the Farmer President, your duty is done. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdaus. May his life continue to inspire generations of Nigerians to serve with courage, conviction, and selflessness. President Buhari, thank you. Nigeria will remember you.”
Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, at the age of 82.
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C’River First Female NUJ Chairman Describes Tenure as Trial Period

The first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Cross River, Archibong Bassey has said that her first tenure in office was a trial period.
Bassey, who was returned unopposed in council’s election, made the assertion in an interview on Thursday in Calabar.
The Bassey- led executive was first elected on 9th May 2025, to complete the tenure of Nsa Gill, who was then appointed as Chief Press Secretary to Gov.
Bassey Otu.The chairman, who thanked the members for keeping faith in her and her team, said that she would improve on her achievements while correcting any mistakes she might have made in her first tenure.
She pleaded that any member who she must have offended in the course of her leadership should forgive her as she was not perfect and called for unity among members.
“Let’s leave any form of rancour behind, I need all your support;push me from the back, support me as you can.
‘’Tell me your ideas of moving the council forward and not what someone told you about me; I am asking God for the spirit of humility and love, to enable me lead the council well.’’
Earlier in his goodwill message, Dr Erasmus Ekpang, Cross River’s Commissioner for Information, had commended the union’s unity in electing its new executives.
According to Ekpang, they will continue as a government to give the Cross River Council of NUJ what it needs and all the necessary support to enable it carry out its functions objectively.
“I want to thank you for your unity, it’s better to come unopposed, I believe one day, the Cross River Council will emerge as the best in the nation,” he said.
Other executive members who were returned unopposed are Mr Sunday Inah of the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) as Vice Chairman, Michael Abang of Business Day as Secretary.
Others are Kingsley Agim of the Cross River Ministry of Information as Assistant Secretary, Mrs Achiane Adams of the Ministry of Information, Treasurer, and Benedine Tete Anam of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Auditor.
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Gov Makinde Confered With Prestigious Chieftaincy Title of Aare Omoluabi of Akure Land by Akure Kingdom

The Akure Kingdom will today bestow a prestigious chieftaincy title, Aare Omoluabi of Akure Land, meaning President of the Respectable People, upon His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
The conferment ceremony, which will take place in Akure, Ondo State, marks a significant recognition of Governor Makinde’s exemplary leadership, integrity, and contributions to the advancement of Yoruba culture and national development.
The title, one of the highest honors in the Akure Kingdom, celebrates individuals who embody the virtues of respect, dignity, and service to humanity.
Governor Makinde’s conferment reflects his outstanding commitment to good governance, infrastructural development, and fostering unity across Nigeria.
The ceremony will be attended by traditional rulers, dignitaries, and government officials, underscoring the significance of this historic event.
This honor further strengthens the bond between Oyo and Ondo States, fostering mutual respect and cooperation for the progress of the Yoruba nation and Nigeria at large.