Plateau News Online

31/08/2025

In a move to elevate the quality of education in Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Alhaji Sule recently inducted 781 newly recruited secondary school teachers, emphasizing the importance of hiring qualified professionals based on merit.1 The induction ceremony, held at the Ta'al Hotel in Lafia, underscored the administration's commitment to transforming the state's education sector. Governor Sule revealed that his motivation stems from a shocking revelation at a meeting with the United Nations (UN), the World Bank, and the Federal Ministry of Education, where Nasarawa State's poor performance in national examinations like NECO and WAEC was highlighted....

In a move to elevate the quality of education in Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Alhaji Sule recently inducted 781 newly recruited secondary school teachers, emphasizing the importance of hiring…

24/01/2025

NOTICE OF MONTHLY SANITATION EXERCISE

This is to notify the public that the monthly sanitation exercise will hold on Saturday, 25th January 2025.

All residents are encouraged to actively participate in cleaning their surroundings during the designated hours, as movement will be restricted within this period.

Households and businesses are advised to ensure their premises are thoroughly cleaned, as monitoring teams will be on-site to assess compliance.

We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a cleaner and healthier environment.

Samuel Nathaniel Dapiya
Director General
Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA)

04/10/2024

By Tukura Matthew In a 2015 interview with a national daily, pensioner Elder Timothy Afolabi Adeyemo lamented, "Today, I receive only ₦2,300 as a pension. Even though it's insufficient, the government is often neglectful and humiliating during payment processes. It seems they hope pensioners will die." Elder Adeyemo's experience is a stark reminder of the hardships faced by retired civil servants across Nigeria....

By Tukura Matthew In a 2015 interview with a national daily, pensioner Elder Timothy Afolabi Adeyemo lamented, “Today, I receive only ₦2,300 as a pension. Even though it’s insufficient,…

04/10/2024

HRH ALHAJI AHMADU ALIYU OGA ONAWO By Tukura Matthew In his book "The Trouble With Nigeria," prolific writer Chinua Achebe lamented Nigeria's leadership crisis. Despite abundant human and natural resources, Nigeria lacked effective leadership to harness these assets for development. While Nigeria has produced exemplary leaders like Sir Ahmadu Bello, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Tafawa Balewa, and Aminu Kano, the qualities that define good leadership seem to be diminishing among those who aspire to such positions....

HRH ALHAJI AHMADU ALIYU OGA ONAWO By Tukura Matthew In his book “The Trouble With Nigeria,” prolific writer Chinua Achebe lamented Nigeria’s leadership crisis. Despite abundant hu…

28/09/2024

Today is Book Drive & Coffee!
Do you have a book or two you can spare? Looking to declutter your shelves? Join us in spreading the joy of reading!
Donate your books to our dedicated Corpers, who will deliver them to the wonderful children at Great Oaks Academy, supporting orphaned and underprivileged kids as part of their Community Development Service (CDS).
Feel free to spread the word—tell someone who can tell someone else!
You can drop off your donations any time tomorrow at the *Jarding Reading Garden* at the National Museum in Jos. If it’s more convenient, just share your address, and we can arrange to come pick them up!
Together, let’s fill hearts and minds with the magic of books!
See you there!

23/09/2024

Lafia, Nasarawa State: Nasarawa State Ministry of Lands and Urban Development has successfully paid compensation for three major projects in the state, the projects are Lafia flyover and underpass along Makurdi road and the Eastern bypass road all in Lafia and the Dualization of Township Roads Akwanga marking a significant milestone in the government's efforts to drive development. The compensation exercise was notable for its transparency, with open and clear processes that ensured all Land and property owners were informed and engaged before during and after the excise....

Lafia, Nasarawa State: Nasarawa State Ministry of Lands and Urban Development has successfully paid compensation for three major projects in the state, the projects are Lafia flyover and underpass …

22/08/2024

Pharm Kim Jerry Bot The Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) is recognized as one of the top-performing agencies among the 22 DMAs in the country, particularly in meeting the requirements to become fully operational. This achievement, according to Pharm Kim Jerry Bot, the Executive Secretary (ES) of the agency, is largely due to the complete payment of counterpart funding by His Excellency Barr....

Pharm Kim Jerry Bot The Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) is recognized as one of the top-performing agencies among the 22 DMAs in the country, particularly i…

21/08/2024

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has approved the appointment of Mr. Stephen Pam Gadong as the Acting Head of Civil Service, Plateau State. The appointment takes effect from 26th August, 2024. This follows the retirement of Barr. Mrs. Rauta Joshua Dakok, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 on 24th August, 2024. Mr. Gadong, who previously served as Permanent Secretary, Cabinet, and Special Services, will be sworn in by the Governor on a date to be announced....

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has approved the appointment of Mr. Stephen Pam Gadong as the Acting Head of Civil Service, Plateau State. The appointment ta…

16/08/2024

Pharm. Gyang Ishaya Samuel August 16, 2024 Pharm. Gyang Ishaya Samuel has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming local government chairmanship primaries of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jos North Local Government Area, effective August 14, 2024. This decision comes at the directive of His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State. In a formal notice addressed to PDP stakeholders and the general public, Samuel expressed his commitment to fostering fairness and unity within the party....

Pharm. Gyang Ishaya Samuel August 16, 2024 Pharm. Gyang Ishaya Samuel has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming local government chairmanship primaries of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) i…

14/08/2024

The Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) has held its inaugural weekly Fellowship for staff in the Conference Hall of its office, located within the yet-to-be-commissioned pharmagrade warehouse on Murtala Mohammed Way, Jos. Pharm Meshak S. Dayol, the Director of Production and Quality Control, coordinated the Fellowship. He informed the staff that the Fellowship would take place every Wednesday at 12:00 noon on the office premises....

The Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) has held its inaugural weekly Fellowship for staff in the Conference Hall of its office, located within the yet-to-be-co…

14/08/2024

The Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, has reassured the citizens of Plateau State that the government is doing everything necessary to ensure that they receive the best healthcare, and that no one falls victim to substandard drugs. This assurance was part of his message during a training session for healthcare workers, organized in line with Universal Health Coverage....

The Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, has reassured the citizens of Plateau State that the government is doi…

07/08/2024

Governor Caleb Mutfwang Date: August 7, 2024 In a significant development, the Plateau State Government has announced a relaxation of the previously enforced 24-hour curfew in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, following an improvement in the area's security situation. The new measures, effective immediately, permit residents to move freely between the hours of 2 PM and 6 PM daily until further notice....

Governor Caleb Mutfwang Date: August 7, 2024 In a significant development, the Plateau State Government has announced a relaxation of the previously enforced 24-hour curfew in the Jos-Bukuru metrop…