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Mutfwang’s Media Aides Commit to Responsive use of Social Media Platforms

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From Jude Dangwam, Jos

The Media Aides to the Executive Governor of Plateau State has assured of making good use of the social media platforms to consolidate on the developmental stride of the Executive Governor of Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang administration.They made the assurance during the celebrations of the 2025 Plateau Social Media Day in honor of the Governor’s two-year anniversary in office which they said has witnessed remarkable transformation across various sectors of the state.

The Director General, Plateau State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA), Dominic Datong Gwaman, while commending the media aides to the Governor, also charged other young persons across the state to be responsive enough in the use of social media by speaking the truth and changed the false and negative narratives being perpetrated against Plateau.
”Today is a very wonderful day in the life of the social media personnel on the Plateau. One of the major things that is supposed to happen on social media is to tell the truth about things that are happening.”Unfortunately, bad publicity is being provided on social media. Today, we are proud that a group of social media personnel are gathering to commemorate the two-year anniversary of Governor Mutfwang, celebrating all the projects that he has done.”We really thank them for that feat, and we hope that other people who are using social media for the wrong reasons would learn from them and tell the truth so that the world can learn about it. Kudos to you all on the Social Media Day,” he statedThe Director General of the Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency(PEPSA),Samuel Dapiya commended the patriotism of the media aides to the Governor on their environmental sanitation as part of activities for the day and called on other youths to emulate them.According to him, “For me, this is the highest form of patriotism that the media aides of the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, having identified the need to evacuate waste within the city center. This is also an exemplary show of leadership.”The Chairman of Jos North has shown exemplary leadership by practically demonstrating how to evacuate or distill waste from the gutters. The young people, who are out here, the gallant ladies who are out to support the vision of His Excellency to make Plateau beautiful, to make Plateau clean and also healthy for Plateau people.”I must commend all the media aides and urge all the 17 local governments to also learn from what these aides are doing. We can exemplify these things in our own little way, so it is a call for every young person, irrespective of your political party, irrespective of your geography to participate in environmental sanitation. Today’s sanitation is low-key sanitation; there’s zero enforcement.”But these are young people that have identified this particular community to come and engage in this evacuation. So it’s highly, highly commendable. And I must give them a very big congratulation on this giant stride.” He happily statedThe Executive Chairman of Jos North local government area, Barrister John Chris, hailed them for awakening themselves to the responsibility of keeping waterways clear and the environment clean.”Today is a very wonderful day, it’s a day that we witness a great awakening among the young people in Plateau State, especially the media assistants and media aides to His Excellency that also keyed into the vision of sanitizing and opening up the drainages in the state especially the state capital, Jos-Bukuru metropolis.”We have seen the devastating effects of flooding, as it is causing havoc even here in Jos, in Plateau State. But what we are doing is we are able to key into the vision and clear our waterways, clear our drainages, and clear our refuse, and make sure that we have a proper refuse disposal system.”The media aides began their activities on Friday, 27th June 2025 with a novelty football match between two teams. The Team Plateau State Executive and Team Plateau State ALGON to demonstrate the unity within the Mutfwang-led administration.On Saturday, 28th June 2025, the media aides commenced the day’s activities by participating in environmental sanitation in collaboration with Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency(PEPSA) in the state.

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Ewhrudjakpo Commends CCN’s Intervention Programmes, Pledges Support

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From Mike Tayese, Yenagoa

Bayelsa State government has commended the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) for propagating the teachings of Jesus Christ and its intervention programmes towards providing succour to people affected by natural disasters.The Deputy Governor, Sen.

Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo gave the commendation recently when the Christian Council of Nigeria, South-South zone, paid him a courtesy call in Government House, Yenagoa.
He expressed delight that the CCN had offered to support the state’s development initiatives which he described as laudable and also congratulated the new South-South Zone executive members of the foremost Christian organisation in the country on their election.
Ewhrudjakpo implored the current executives to make a difference by consolidating on the gains of their predecessors and demonstrate exemplary leadership, stressing that true leaders respond to the yearnings and aspirations of the people.Commenting on the interaction between the church and society, the deputy governor expressed displeasure over the church’s inability to adequately play the role of catering to the welfare of the less privileged.According to him, the churches should not place unnecessary burden on their adherents but allow them to make free will donations to support their programmes and projects.He also frowned at the practice whereby the church now placed more emphasis on materialism to the detriment of spiritual wellbeing as exemplified in the scriptures which enjoin humanity “to seek first the kingdom of God and all other things shall be added unto them.”Ewhrudjakpo further noted that one of the major concerns of the church should be about attracting people to the word of God for redemption and salvation as well as taking care of the needy.On the CCN’s request for land in Bayelsa, he expressed the government’s willingness to provide land for the purpose of establishing the National Research institute for the South-South zone.In their presentations, the National General Secretary of CCN, Rt. Rev. Evans Onyemara, and the South-South Zonal Chairman, Rev. Dr Jonathan Ihwighwu, said they were in the state to hold a zonal meeting as well as inaugurate the new executive of the CCN, South-South zone.Rt Rev Onyemara explained that aside from its evangelical mission, the CCN also provides humanitarian services and assists in developmental issues.He added that in 2022, the General Assembly of the CCN resolved that the South-South zone should establish what it called, the Institute of Church and Society and appealed to the state government to provide land for the building of a national research institute in Bayelsa for the South-South zone.The Bayelsa State Chairman of CCN, who is also the Bishop of the Northern Izon Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt Rev. Funkuro Amgbari, that of Rivers State, Rev Dr Innocent Ordu and their Akwa Ibom, Delta, Cross River and Edo counterparts accompanied the Zonal Chairman on the visit.The Highlight of the visit was the offering of prayers for Governor Douye Diri, Senator Ewhrudjakpo and the entire government and people of Bayelsa.

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Blue Economy: Bayelsa Woos Investors in Sector’s Huge Potential

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From Mike Tayese, Yenagoa

Bayelsa State Government has again indicated its determination for effective collaboration with reputable individuals and firms to harness the abundant resources in the Blue Economy sector of the state.The Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, indicated the state’s readiness at a dinner organized by the state government in honour of participants of the Senior Executive Course(SEC) 47, 2025 of the National Institute For Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Yenagoa, at the weekend.

Ewhrudjakpo, described Bayelsa as a state richly endowed with not only oil and gas but also huge marine resources as low hanging fruits waiting for investors to pluck.
To this end, he called on private and other corporate investors to look at Bayelsa for new investment opportunities in the blue economy sector, especially in the area of developing a deep sea port.He also reiterated the foresightedness of the present Bayelsa State Government in establishing a ministry of marine and blue economy, and assured prospective investors of the safety of their investments in the state.The Deputy Governor urged the participants of the Senior Executive Course 47 to act as ambassadors of Bayelsa and tell the world about the potentialities of Bayelsa in the blue economy sector.Ewhrudjakpo equally implored the team to make its report available to the state government in good time, stressing that Bayelsa was looking forward to the outcome of their study in the state believing it will help in the development of the sector.His words: “We are happy that you are happy. We are here to round off what we started some few days ago. As we all know, everything that has a beginning must have an end.”We believe that in Bayelsa we have the potential for a vibrant marine and blue economy. That is why the present administration created a separate full-fledged ministry to oversee that critical sector. We are the first state to do so in the country.”Just as oil and gas, the marine and blue economy is also very important to us. And so, we are looking forward to the outcome of your study so we can see what we can achieve with it in the area of blue economy.”We want you to be our ambassadors and tell other people that Bayelsa is investment friendly. Bayelsa is also very safe for investment.”For the participants, I believe that your coming today will add to our thinking capacity and we are open to all the critiques that will come with it.”Earlier in his opening remarks, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, lauded participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, 2025 for their choice of Bayelsa and the discipline they all exhibited throughout the period of the study tour.Prof Ayawei, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, SSG’s Office, Mr Felix Asingbi, expressed optimism that their visit will open up opportunities for the state to make progress in the development of its blue economy potential.Also speaking, the Leader of the NIPSS Study Team, Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Umar, commended the Bayelsa State government for what he described as exceptional hospitality accorded to members of the team.He said going round the state enabled the team to have first-hand knowledge of Bayelsa’s huge potential in the blue economy sector, and urged the government to vigorously pursue the development of the sector.

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Delta Warns Contractors over Substandard Projects, Vows Sanctions for Negligence

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From Francis Sadhere, Delta

The Delta State Government has issued a stern warning to contractors handling state-funded projects, emphasizing that it will not tolerate substandard work, negligence, or any form of misappropriation.Speaking on the government’s renewed commitment to infrastructure accountability, a senior official of the state’s project oversight agency stressed that effective monitoring and reporting mechanisms have been put in place to track the progress and quality of ongoing projects across the state.

He stated that the state will take decisive action against any contractor found delivering poor-quality work or engaging in sharp practices, noting that public funds must be judiciously used for the benefit of the people.
”Let me make it clear: any contractor who fails to meet the standards expected of them or attempts to cut corners will face the full weight of the law. This administration is determined to deliver projects that will stand the test of time,” the official said.The agency, according to him, is actively inspecting projects to ensure they align with contractual specifications and timelines, adding that erring contractors risk sanctions ranging from blacklisting to legal action.This move comes as part of the state’s broader effort to promote transparency, accountability and value for money in all government undertakings.Residents have welcomed the warning, urging the government to match words with action and ensure no contractor goes unpunished for delivering substandard work.

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