Shendam Media Broadcast, Congo Street, shendam, Jos (2025)

22/11/2025

‎PRESS RELEASE
‎PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT CALL FOR CALM ON SCHOOL CLOSURE
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‎The Plateau State Government wishes to reassure citizens that recent directives regarding the immediate closure of schools across the state are precautionary measures taken in the best interest of public safety and the protection of our children.
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‎In line with communications earlier issued November 21, 2025 by the State Ministry of Education and the State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB), directing Government Junior Model Secondary Schools will close effective Saturday, 22 November 2025, while all Primary and Day Schools will close effective Monday, 24 November 2025. The Ministry of Education has further directed that no academic or administrative activities should hold in any school until further notice.
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‎These actions follow recent emerging security concerns of kidnapping of students currently being witnessed in neighboring states.
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‎While there is no cause for panic, government considers it necessary to adopt proactive steps that guarantee the safety and wellbeing of students, teachers, and school personnel across the state.
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‎Plateau State Government under the able leadership of the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang therefore appeals to parents, guardians, school administrators, and community leaders to remain calm, cooperate fully with all directives, and share verified information only.
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‎The "Time is Now" administration urges citizens to avoid rumour mongering or the spread of unverified reports at this time which could lead to unnecessary tension.
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‎Government appreciates the understanding and patience of citizens, and calls on everyone to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and supportive of ongoing efforts to maintain peace across the state and assure the good people of Plateau State that the situation is under control. Government remains committed to ensuring that peace, stability, and public safety are upheld.
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21/11/2025

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15/11/2025

AKPABIO, KALU, NENTAWE, LALONG, GOVERNORS, RECIEVE DECAMPEES INTO APC IN PLATEAU STATE

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshewe, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, Senator Simon Lalong, Governors of Nasarawa and Benue were among top politicians of the ruling party that graced the reception of decampees into the APC in Plateau State.

Senator Akpabio who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the massive influx of decampees into the APC shows the wide acceptance of the party among Nigerians as well as a vindication of the performance of the Renewed Hope Administration.

Akpabio said the President welcomes the new members from various parties who will be treated fairly and given an opportunity to contribute to the growth of the APC by delivering the President, and electing Governor as well as State and National Assembly members.

National Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda Goshewe said the APC has enough fire power to win emphatically in the next elections.

APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshewe said the APC win Plateau Governorship, National and State Assembly elections emphatically because the party has united more than ever before and also received decampees from other parties, including those who worked against the APC during the last elections.
He called for more cohesion under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose Renewed Hope Agenda is transforming Nigeria.

Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu also expressed joy that the APC in Plateau State and Nigeria at large is attracting more people of substance from the other political parties.

Chairman North Central Governors Forum Engr. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State said Plateau remains a strong APC state despite not having a Governor as it has attracted even people from the serving government in the state, a sign that the people believe in the party and its ideals.

Leader of APC Plateau State Senator Simon Bako Lalong described the occasion as a moment of vindication proving that the APC is resilient even in the face of futile attempts to destroy it.

Lalong said although the current PDP government took actions to erase the legacies of the APC such as sacking elected local Government Chairmen, duly appointed Permanent Secretaries, Civil servants, heads of tertiary institutions as well as refusal to continue with legacy projects among others, the people of Plateau State nevertheless chose to remain faithful to the APC having seen the difference.

Hon. Rufus Bature, Chairman APC Plateau State welcomed the decampees and assured them of a level playing field.

Speaking on behalf of the decampees, a former Special Adviser to Governor Caleb Mutfwang and one time Chairman of the APC said they decided to leave PDP because of deciet, oppression and apparent failure to perform.

He said all the decampees from various political parties are happy with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC leadership under Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman and Senator Simon Bako Lalong who has held the party very firm in Plateau State.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Special Adviser Media to Senator Simon Bako Lalong, Plateau South Senatorial District.
15th November 2025.

15/11/2025

The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes that destroyed a major terrorist stronghold in the Sauri camp, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

In a statement released on Saturday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on X, the NAF said the air interdiction was conducted on November 14, 2025, by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA.

According to Ejodame, the strikes followed “comprehensive intelligence and surveillance operations” which confirmed significant terrorist activity and rustled livestock concealed on a high-ground hideout used by the criminals as both a defensive position and a logistics hub.”

The statement said the Air Component “executed multiple coordinated strike passes on the identified targets, achieving direct hits that dislodged surviving terrorists attempting to flee into surrounding vegetation, where they were subsequently tracked and effectively engaged.”

Ejodame added that, “The successful mission resulted in the neutralisation of numerous terrorists and the destruction of critical structures and logistics points, significantly degrading the criminals’ operational capability.

15/11/2025

SENATOR LALONG CELEBRATES WIFE, REGINA ON HER BIRTHDAY

The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has extended warm felicitations to his beloved wife, Mrs. Regina Lalong, on the occasion of her birthday.

In a message conveyed to mark the special day, the Senator described his wife as a cherished life partner, devoted mother, and constant pillar of support whose unwavering encouragement has strengthened him throughout his years of public service to Plateau State and Nigeria.

He said apart from her role in holding forth on the home front throughout his herculean official engagements that took him mostly away from the family, Mrs. Regina has not only been able to manage the home successfully, but also enculcated enduring principles in the children.

Lalong described his wife as a reliable, godly, patient, kind and trustworthy woman whose passion for humanity is contagious.

He recalled her impactful role as former First Lady of Plateau State, where she championed humanitarian causes and touched countless lives through the Switch Foundation, an initiative she founded that provided hope, care, and empowerment to the less privileged, particularly women and children.

Senator Lalong said his wife's compassion, humility, and commitment to the wellbeing of others continue to inspire their family and the wider community.

He prayed for God’s continued blessings upon her life, including good health, favour, and fulfilment in the years ahead.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Special Adviser on Media to
Senator Simon Bako Lalong,
Plateau South Senatorial District.
15th November 2025.

13/11/2025

WE'RE DETERMINED TO STRENGTHEN PLATEAU ECONOMY THROUGH MINERAL DEVELOPMENT TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON FEDERAL ALLOCATION — GOVERNOR MUTFWANG

Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to revitalizing the state’s economy by unlocking the vast potential of its mineral resources. He emphasized that the goal is to reduce the state’s overdependence on federal allocations through strategic investment in the solid minerals sector.

Governor Mutfwang made this known on Thursday, November 13, 2025, during an inspection tour of newly imported mineral exploration equipment at the Plateau State Mineral Development Company (PLASMDC), Jos. The equipment was procured under a partnership arrangement with NAC Investment Ventures, a Chinese firm.

The Governor, who was conducted around the facility by the Managing Director of PLASMDC, Mr. Matthews Dawap, and the Commissioner for Environment, Climate Change, and Development, Mr. Peter K. Gwom, expressed optimism that the mineral sector long neglected, holds the key to transforming Plateau’s economic fortunes.

“Plateau State and its people have not benefited much from decades of mineral exploration in our land. What we seek to do now is ensure that the state and its citizens truly derive value from the abundant mineral resources that God has blessed us with,” the Governor said.

“I discovered that the Plateau Mineral Development Company was registered almost 30 years ago but was never functional. We decided to revive and reposition it to play a leading role in this new economic direction. What I have seen today gladdens my heart. The partnership we are entering into will breathe new life into the mineral sector and ensure that Plateau people reap tangible benefits from this God-given endowment. The array of equipment displayed here underscores our seriousness. Though capital-intensive, I am confident that within the next two years, the state will begin to see dividen

13/11/2025

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG LIGHTS UP NAMU COMMUNITY WITH 100KW SOLAR MINI-GRID

A major milestone in Plateau State’s rural electrification and clean energy agenda was recorded in Namu, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, when the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, commissioned a 50–100 kilowatt Solar Mini-Grid Power Project.

The project, implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is part of a global rural energy access initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Commissioning the facility, Governor Mutfwang described it as “the beginning of a new journey toward transforming rural economies and empowering local communities.” He emphasized that access to clean and reliable energy remains central to his administration’s vision of stimulating agro-allied industries, small-scale enterprises, and rural livelihoods.

“Today, Qua’an Pan that once sat in darkness has seen the light,” the Governor declared. “Great things begin small, and this project is a symbol of our determination to walk the talk in providing sustainable infrastructure that unlocks rural wealth.”

Governor Mutfwang said that the solar mini-grid represents the first of three key interventions his administration is pursuing for the people of Qua’an Pan—rural electrification, improved road connectivity, and access to clean water. He further disclosed that construction work on the Jibam–Namu Road is already underway, with several kilometers nearing completion.

The Governor lauded the Federal Government, REA, UNDP, and GEF for their collaboration and urged the people of Namu, particularly the youth, to safeguard the facility and use the opportunity to engage in productive ventures that would drive local development.

“Energy is the backbone of every economy,” he noted. “What we are witnessing today is not merely the commissioning of a facility, but the birth of a new dream for our people, a dream of light, hope, and shared prosperity.”

Earlier, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the REA, Dr. Abba Aliyu, explained that the Namu project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to expand rural energy access through renewable power solutions.

He announced that the Federal Government has approved a $750 million renewable energy programme, the largest publicly funded clean energy initiative in the world designed to deliver electricity to over 17.5 million Nigerians through more than 1,350 mini-grids nationwide. Plateau State, he added, will benefit from 42 mini-grid projects, 10 of which are sited in Qua’an Pan LGA.

“Your Excellency, you have demonstrated visionary leadership and policy foresight,” Dr. Aliyu remarked. “Plateau is fast emerging as a clean energy hub because of the enabling environment your administration has created through landmark reforms and the establishment of the Plateau State Energy Corporation.”

In her goodwill message, the UNDP Resident Representative, Dr. Elsie Attafuah, commended the Plateau State Government for its inclusive development approach and prioritization of sustainable energy. She reaffirmed UNDP’s commitment to supporting clean energy initiatives as drivers of economic transformation, climate resilience, and peacebuilding in rural communities.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Qua’an Pan LGA, Hon. Christopher Audu Manship, expressed deep appreciation to Governor Mutfwang, the Federal Government, and development partners for “bringing light to Namu.” He described the project as “a leap from poverty to productivity,” and pledged the community’s readiness to maintain the facility.

Project developers and energy experts, including Engineer Theophilus Weke of Cloud Energy Photo-Electric and Dr. Bala Yoden, Project Manager of the Africa Mini-Grid Programme, highlighted Namu’s vast agro-economic potential and pledged continued collaboration to expand the grid’s capacity from 100 kilowatts to 2 megawatts in the near future.

The ceremony climaxed with the symbolic switching-on of power and inspection of agro-processing units now connected to the solar mini-grid, ushering in a new dawn of productivity, innovation, and economic renewal for the Namu community.

Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs
to the Executive Governor of Plateau State
November 13, 2025

12/11/2025

GOV. MUTFWANG HAS RESUMED CONSTRUCTION ON THE ABANDONED 33KM ROAD LINKING MARARABAN DEMSHIN TO SHIMANKAR.

By Comr. Thomas Aboki.

The administration led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang has rejuvenated the aspirations of the populace by re-awarding the contract for the construction of the neglected 33-kilometer road that connects Mararaban Demshin in Quan Pan Local Government to Shimankar in Shendam Local Government.

Before Governor Mutfwang's intervention, this significant road was impassable during the rainy season due to a section being waterlogged and becoming muddy. This condition rendered it impossible for vehicles, motorbikes, and occasionally pedestrians to traverse the road.

It is important to note that the administration led by Lalong initially awarded the contract but subsequently abandoned it, despite the significant challenges faced by road users and the economic importance of the project.

Recognizing the necessity to alleviate the suffering of the residents in that area, His Excellency Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, has opted to re-award the contract. Contractors have been mobilized and work has commenced with earnest dedication.

While the citizens fervently prayed for the completion of the project, they also implored God to bestow His Excellency with the grace to undertake further initiatives.

Comr. Thomas Aboki

12/11/2025

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09/11/2025

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09/11/2025

PLATEAU STATE MAKES HISTORY AS GOVERNOR MUTFWANG CHAMPIONS SPORTS AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH 27TH NUGA GAMES

Plateau State, the Home of Peace and Tourism, recorded another milestone on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as thousands of student-athletes from across Nigeria converged on Jos for the 27th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA). The prestigious competition is being hosted for the first time in Plateau State by the University of Jos.

This historic hosting was made possible through the visionary leadership and steadfast commitment of the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who serves as the Chief Host and a passionate advocate for youth empowerment through sports.

Featuring over 10,000 athletes from 91 universities nationwide, the Games kicked off with a colourful and exhilarating opening ceremony graced by dignitaries, sports enthusiasts, and senior government officials. The lighting of the NUGA torch illuminated the Jos skyline, symbolizing unity, hope, and the rebirth of sports excellence on the Plateau.

Through the hosting of NUGA 2025, Governor Mutfwang’s “Time Is Now” administration continues to demonstrate its commitment to rebuilding Plateau’s sporting legacy by investing in modern infrastructure, strengthening peacebuilding initiatives, and promoting youth development. These efforts underscore his vision of positioning Plateau as a national model for inclusive governance and sports-driven socio-economic transformation.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Governor Mutfwang remarked: “This event is not just about competition; it is about celebrating the strength, unity, and talent of Nigerian youth. We are proud to host the best of our universities here on the Plateau and assure all participants of a peaceful, safe, and memorable stay. Plateau is open, secure, and ready to host Nigeria with pride.”

He commended the University of Jos for its resilience and organizational excellence.

07/11/2025

‎GOVERNOR MUTFWANG REITERATES CALL FOR COHESION AS STATE CELEBRATES DR. DORO’S MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT

‎...Says Unity not Division, will build Plateau
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‎In a stewardship and solidarity, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his unwavering belief that the unity of the Plateau people remains the cornerstone for the State’s sustainable development, peace, and inclusion in national progress.
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‎Governor Mutfwang made this known during a reception held on Thursday November 6, 2025 in Abuja to honour the newly sworn in Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, an illustrious son of Plateau State.
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‎The event, graced by top government officials, lawmakers, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from the diaspora, resonated a shared sense of Plateau identity.
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‎In his address, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Plateau sons and daughters into strategic national positions, describing it as a mark of confidence and opportunity for the State to demonstrate excellence.
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‎“This evening is a celebration of what God can do,” the Governor said. “When He opens a door, no man can shut it. But beyond celebration, this appointment reminds us that when national opportunities are shared, they are done on the basis of states, not parties. We must therefore speak with one voice, support our representatives, and project Plateau as one indivisible people.”
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‎The Governor commended Dr. Doro’s professionalism, humility, and diaspora experience, assuring him of the State’s prayers and institutional support to succeed in his new national assignment.
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‎“We have no shortage of talent on the Plateau,” he emphasized. “What we need is unity. If we rally around our own, more doors will open for our people. I am confident that Dr. Doro will do Nigeria proud, and more importantly, make Plateau proud.”
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