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Mutfwang Commissions another 15 Set of Metro Buses
From Jude Dangwam, Jos
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has commissioned another set of 15 Metro Buses added to the existing 15 Metro Buses operating within the Jos metropolitan city.He said the development is part of his drives to change the failed public transport system in the state as well as his firm resolved to revitalise the legacies of late Joseph Gomwalk among which is the Plateau Express Services, a public transport system that was neglected in the recent past especially in the last 8 years.
The state now boasts of having 30 Metro buses for the public transport scheme of the Mutfwang administration set to address the challenges of transportation by citizens in the face of the harsh economic realities confronting the country.Mutfwang at the Commissioning on Friday gave an insight into the concept of the revitalisation of Public mass transit for the state describing the day as an important ceremony in the life of Plateau state.According to him, “This is a very important day for us that we are seeing the revival of one of the legacy institutions of Plateau state by our founding fathers. Plateau Express Service began many years ago and it has gone through a lot of challenges and I’m proud to say that the last time Plateau Express Service was working for Plateau people was under the last PDP administration. And here again as the PDP government, we are proud to key into the initiative of the President.”When Mr President came in, he charged us governors to make sure we do all we can to elevate the suffering of the people especially with the removal of fuel subsidy and we thought that one of the key sector that will have impact on lives of our people is the transport sector, it is a critical sector of our live.” He notedMutfwang with nostalgia r called thus, “Today we are commissioning a functional transport system within the Metropolis which is benefiting the people greatly. I recalled seeing the video of the applause, the joy, the dances in celebration by citizens of the state when these buses were turning into the town. It gives me energy that we will do more for the people of Plateau State.”Today, we have revived Plateau Express Service, we are reviving ASTC, we are reviving Panyam fish farm, we are reviving JIB, we are reviving Plateau Hotel, we are reviving Hill Station Hotel, we are also reviving the Jos Wildlife Park, the Abattoir and list goes on and on. Let me tell Plateau people that we have not started yet.” He promised Plateau peopleWhile commending Management of Plateau Express Services for the success recorded within one year of the Tin City Metro Buses, the Governor charged them to adhere to maintenance culture at a high level.The Group Managing Director/CEO, Plateau Express Services Group Hon. Samuel Gwot in his welcome remarks at the Commissioning/Launch of Tincity Metro 2.0 recalled with nostalgia the challenges encountered by citizens and members of staff of the agency on the innovation and transformation of the transport sector by the Mutfwang administration one year ago.”When we launched the first 15 buses, many were skeptical. They said, ‘Let’s wait and see. It won’t survive three months.’ But here we are, 15 buses still running strong, moving over 9,000people every single day.”Some laughed at our travel card initiative, N3,000 seemed like a big deal to some. They said, ‘Who will pay that for a card?’. But sir, today, we have recorded nearly 60,000 active cardholders, and the demand is rising every week, a clear sign that people are ready for structure when it’s sincere.” He shared with joy all over him”Exactly one year ago, I stood on a podium like this, grateful and determined because you believed in me, Your Excellency. And today, I return, not with empty words, but with evidence of what that belief has produced.”Your Excellency, it will interest you to know that there was some confusion about the ownership of this project. Some thought the buses were from federal interventions or donors. But today, with all due respect, I want to set the record straight. Both Phase 1 and now Phase 2 of Tincity Metro Buses were 100%, funded, and delivered by your administration the Time Is Now government.” He noted
By David Torough, Abuja
The founders and Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr. Paul and Dr. (Mrs.) Becky Enenche, have successfully trained and empowered 100 individuals in agribusiness as part of their commitment to youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
Dr.
Paul Enenche made the announcement during the church’s Thanksgiving and Testimony Service on Sunday, highlighting the initiative as a strategic effort to promote self-reliance and agricultural productivity.According to the cleric, each beneficiary will be allocated at least one hectare of farmland to commence farming activities upon completion of the training programme.
He further disclosed that the beneficiaries will receive monthly stipends to support them until their agricultural produce is ready for harvest.Dr. Enenche noted that the training and empowerment programme represents a significant investment, with each participant’s training costing approximately ₦500,000.
The beneficiaries, who constitute Batch A of the Entrepreneurship Agribusiness Training Programme, graduated from the C.S.S. Farm and Skills Acquisition Centre located along the Keffi–Abuja Road. The entire programme was fully sponsored by Dr Paul,Dr (Mrs.) Becky Enenche and the church as part of their ongoing efforts to empower individuals with practical skills and sustainable means of livelihood.
The initiative reflects the church’s commitment to transforming lives through both spiritual and socio-economic empowerment.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 general election, saying INEC has no candidate or political party to favour.
In a post obtained from INEC’s X handle on Sunday, Amupitan stated this during a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb.
Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, as part of the commission’s stakeholder engagement and preparations for the 2027 elections.The visit formed part of activities surrounding INEC’s planned interactive meeting with staff and readiness assessment at the zonal level.
The INEC chairman was accompanied by National Commissioners, the Acting Director-General of the Electoral Institute, his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Technical Assistant, Chief of Staff, Special Aides and other senior officials of the commission.
Amupitan described traditional institutions as important stakeholders in the electoral process because of their influence and reach within communities.
He said elections were fundamentally about the social contract between citizens and those entrusted with public office, stressing that public trust was essential to the success of democracy.
According to him, INEC has commenced preparations early because of the size and complexity of conducting elections across Nigeria.
He said the commission had moved away from last-minute preparations and was testing, auditing and strengthening its operational systems well ahead of the 2027 polls.
Amupitan assured the Emir that INEC remained committed to neutrality, fairness and transparency in the conduct of elections.
“We have no candidates, we have no political party, we have no interest other than the sovereign will of the people of Nigeria,” the INEC chairman said.
He added that the commission would continue engaging traditional institutions and other stakeholders as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), Kano State Command, has deployed personnel to Garko Local Government Area to track and contain dogs suspected to be infected with rabies.
The service said the suspected rabid dog had bitten 18 people in Garko and its environs.
The NFSS State Commander, Abdullahi Al’ameen, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the service, Usman Abdullahi-Umar, on Sunday in Kano.
Al’ameen said: “The command received a distress report at about 2 p.m. that a dog suspected to be rabid has attacked residents in Garko town.
“The dog has so far bitten 11 persons in Garko town before moving to neighbouring communities, including Raba, Kadage, Gurjiya and Dausai.
“It has also attacked and bitten seven additional persons in the affected communities.”
The commander further explained that they had received another report that two more dogs had been infected with rabies in the area.
Al’ameen said personnel of NFSS Garko Division, under the leadership of the Divisional Forest Officer, Auwalu Muhammad, had been deployed to the affected areas to track and contain the infected dogs.
He urged residents of Garko and neighbouring communities to remain vigilant and report sightings of stray or suspected rabid dogs to the nearest NFSS office or other security agencies.
The commander also advised residents who might have been bitten by suspected rabid dogs to seek immediate medical attention.
Al’ameen assured residents that the NFSS would continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to prevent further attacks.(NAN)
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