GOVERNOR LALONG REACTS TO APPEAL COURT VICTORY, PROMISES INCLUSIVE GOVERNMENT.

By Peter Akpah jos

GOVERNOR LALONG REACTS TO APPEAL COURT VICTORY, PROMISES INCLUSIVE GOVERNMENT.

Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has described his victory at the appeal court as yet another collective victory for the entire people of Plateau State and a validation of the will of the people in the 2019 governorship election.
Governor Lalong in a statement by his Director of Press & Public Affairs Dr. Makut Simon Macham said he was not surprised by the court verdict as all the while, he has never doubted the validity of the people’s mandate reposed in him and the APC.
Lalong said ” This is not a victory for me but for the entire people of Plateau State who have demonstrated faith in our Rescue Mission. Like I have repeatedly said, I am Governor for everyone irrespective of party, tribe, religious or any other affiliation. I am ready to carry everyone along”

The Governor again called on the opposition and its candidate Gen. Jeremiah Usseni to join hands with him in moving the State forward.
He called on all Plateau citizens to continue supporting the Rescue Administration towards leaving a lasting legacy for the State.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham ANIPR
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
29th November 2019.

Lalong Rate High as 19 Progressive Governors Meet in Jos

By Peter Akpah jos

Governors under the aegis of the Progressives Governor’s Forum held its 3rd Federal Government and Progressives Governor’s Forum Parley on policy synergy in Jos, the Plateau State capital on Monday.

The theme for the event was “Strengthening Public Service Delivery” with a specific focus on Security, Revenue, Universal Basic Education and Health.

The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha declared the parley opened.

Buhari urged the Governor’s under the forum to be people oriented and support the fight against corruption in their various states, and the president also called on the governors to creat sustainable economic development and otherwise build on human capital development, and also promise to cooperate with the various state to bring about the lasting peace, and drive the economy of the country forward, and in his words the secretary to the government Boss Mustapha also said on assumption in office as the secretary to the government of the federation HR discovered that there’s a disconnecting gap between secretary of states and the (SGF) office so he has created a platform and he immediately called for the meeting with all the (SGS) for them to work together and move the nation forward how ever he promised that there won’t be any disconnecting gap between the states and the federal government.

The Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu in his address commended President Buhari for allowing the various organs of government to function effectively and independently.

He acknowledged the efforts of the Federal government in the area of security, social investment programmes and economy which he said it is growing.

Governor Abubakar Akiku Bagudu who also commend governor Lalong for bringing peace back to the state also score him high in terms of infrastructural development as the who state is light up by night with good road and also Prompt on paying salaries that’s why he’s popularly called governor alert.

Earlier, the Plateau State Governor who hosted the event, Governor Simon Bako Lalong in his welcoming address urged his colleagues to be committed in their vision of providing accountable, responsible and responsive leadership to the citizens.

He added that the focus was to strengthen public service delivery in APC States and the nation at large.

Lalong reminded the governors of the last parley which took place in Kebbi State on August 1, 2017 with the theme “Policy Synergy to Ensure Development” which focused on Finance, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Agriculture, Education and Social Investment.

He said, “Your Excellencies, as Governors under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), we are fully committed to our vision of providing accountable, responsible and responsive leadership to our citizens.

“This is in line with the promises we made while seeking votes from the electorates and the oath of office that we took to serve our people.

“We are also not unaware of the torrents of expectations from the people we were elected to serve despite the financial challenges confronting our States.

“The onus is therefore on us, to justify why we were chosen from among millions of Nigerians by devising ingenious ways of meeting the expectations of the public.

“This underscores the relevance of our meeting here today as we synergize to explore what we can do together, what we can share with each other and areas we can collaborate with one another particularly the Federal Government that has partnered with us all the way.”

He concluded that the parley was apt as “it affords us the opportunity of discussing some of our efforts through agencies such as the Plateau Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Plateau Health Insurance Scheme, Plateau Disability Rights Commission, Plateau Peace Building Agency, ICT Development Agency as well as Plateau Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency.”

While speaking, the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomole who described Governor Lalong as “Mr Alert and Mr Peace” urged the progressives governors to work with the party. He commended President Buhari on the closure of Nigerian borders saying that our neighboring countries must respect fair trade. He urged the progressive governors to lead the way in the payment of the new minimum wage and the consequential adjustments.

There was technical session which included the Federal Governemnt’s briefing experiences and perspectives from APC states.

On the panel were Governors Kayode Fayemi, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Godwin Obaseki, Abdullahi Sule, and Abubakar Sani Bello.

Others were Minister for Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, State Minister for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora and State Minister for Education.

The Plateau State Governor, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong presented the emerging issues and way forward.

Comrade Adams Aliyu Osomole the national chairman of the all progressive congress (APC) in his goodwill massage said governor Lalong has done so well and leaving up to expectation as the chairman northern governors forum, and also called on him to continue the good work, as the APC is a pace setter and ready to move the country to the promise land and better the life of his citizens as he said things may seems though now but to achieved great success is not easy but Nigerians will come to appreciate president Muhammadu Buhari for what he is doing, and also wish the forum a happy parley and deliberation, and said they are ever ready to work them.

In attendance were governors of Kebbi, Ekiti, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger, Edo, Jigawa, and Plateau states. Others were Deputy Governors of Kano and Kogi while other APC governors sent representatives

Lalong Set to consolidate On His Achievements As He Present Budget Of Rescue And Infrastructural Consolidation

A BUDGET OF RESCUE AND INFRASTRUCTURAL CONSOLIDATION”

By Peter Akpah jos

Mr. Speaker, it is my honour and privilege to address this Honourable House and the People of Plateau State on the 2020 Budget of the Rescue Administration.
Since this is my maiden official budget presentation after my re-election in May this year, may I with all sense of humility and appreciation acknowledge and thank the Plateau People for their trust, understanding, perseverance, resolute determination and collective support that returned this Administration for the second term to carry on with our stewardship towards accelerated Socio-Political and Economic Development of our State.
Before I present to you the 2020 Budget, it is appropriate we take a look at the past performance of the 2019 budget and assess the achievements of government in the last Financial Year.
2019 BUDGET REVIEW
The 2019 Budget that was christened the “Budget of Rescue and Infrastructural Growth” had a total size of One Hundred and Fifty-Three Billion, Five Hundred and Thirty Seven Million One Hundred and Ninety Thousand and Sixty Nine Naira (₦153,537,190,069.00) only.
This was made up of Eighty five billion, four hundred and seventy one million, two hundred and eighty eight thousand, seven hundred and seventy five Naira (₦85,471,288,775.00) only as Recurrent Expenditure and sixty eight billion, sixty five million, nine hundred and one thousand, two hundred and ninety four Naira (₦68,065,901,294.00) only as Capital Expenditure.
REVENUE MOBILIZATION AND GENERATION
The significance of revenue generation as a critical factor to any successful budget implementation cannot be over emphasized. Therefore, in our efforts to meet revenue targets most especially the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), we have set new targets for the State Internal Revenue Service to redouble its efforts.
Accordingly, Government has approved the appointment of a reputable revenue expert to facilitate the maximization of internally generated revenue accruable to the state.
This it is hoped will accelerate significant revenue increase which before now had witnessed an increase from an average of eight hundred million Naira (N800,000,000.00) to slightly over N1.1 billion IGR per month.
Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, a lot still needs to be done if we are to generate sufficient revenue internally to address the critical challenges of development including services like Salaries and other government running costs.
In June this year, we approved 100% retention of all revenues accruing to all Tertiary Institutions in the State.
However, we have noticed with dismay that there are some MDAs that are yet to completely key into the TSA System.
These MDAs have been directed to immediately comply while others who have, are encouraged to come up with programmes and strategies to maximize revenue generation and collection.
In the spirit of Accountability and Transparency during the year under review-January to October 2019, a total revenue of sixty four billion, eight hundred and fifty four million, nine hundred and thirty five thousand, six hundred and seven Naira, thirty one Kobo (N64,854,935,607.31) was realized from the following sources:
IGR, State Revenue Allocation, Value Added Tax (VAT), Exchange Gain Rate Difference from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Excess Crude, Domestic Grants, and Reimbursements.
However, you will appreciate that we are not there yet and a lot still needs to be done if we are to maximize our internal revenue potential.
To accomplish our set objectives, the State Government engaged the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to work out strategic development plans, which included revenue generation.
RECURRENT EXPENDITURE
We have continued to build and maintain harmony and tranquillity between Government and Labour by not only paying salaries and wages of workers as at when due but also ensuring full implementation of staff progression in terms of promotions annual increments and advancements.
Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, recently the State Government established the Plateau State Health Insurance Management Agency (PSHISMA) to carter for the Medical Health needs of Civil Servants and Citizens in the state.
The security situation is relatively peaceful but a large part of our resources are still being spent on Peace Building Initiatives and Conflict Management.
During the period under review the sum of fourty three billion, four hundred and sixty six million, one hundred and ninety seven thousand, six hundred and four Naira and thirty-two Kobo (N43,466,197,604.32) only was spent as recurrent expenditure for payment of workers’ wages as well as salaries and government running cost.
It is however important to note that substantial part of the recurrent expenditure was spent on settlement of liabilities of the state, to the tune of Nine billion, five hundred and fifty-three million, one hundred and seventy-seven thousand, six hundred and two Naira and thirty-three Kobo (N9,553,177,602.33) only. This amount was directly deducted from FAAC revenue of the State.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Between January and October 2019, the Sum of Eleven Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty-two Million, Eighty-four Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty-Four Naira, Sixty Five Kobo (N11,732,084,354.65) only was spent on capital projects.
STATE OF THE STATE
From the period we assumed office apart from entrenching peace and security, instilling confidence in the people, we took a lot of steps to re-establish fiscal responsibility.
We also ensured sustainable development in the different sectors of the economy.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, we built the 2020 Budget around the idea that our state has always done best when everyone gets a fair share.
We need Plateau State in the next few years to be ranked among the highest in skill development; highest – Educated Workers; the most Advanced Transportation and Communication Network and the firm commitment to peaceful co-existence and renewed security of lives and property of our citizens.
This, it is hoped will be the panacea to inclusive growth and self-reliance. In this way, we need not to be burdened by years of debt and debt clearance, arrears payment, deficit financing e.t.c. which characterised a greater part of our Budget in the past.
Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members, I have taken time to explain the above so that we appreciate the State of our State and that in the year ahead, we will continue to pursue Policies, Programmes, Projects and Activities that will shore up our State and our Fiscal situation.
We intend to cut deficit financing by more than 10% and clearance of debt and arrears by minimum of N5 billion annually. In this way, we hope to come up with a realistic Budget, in line with recommendation to qualify for the State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) Programme.
THE 2020 BUDGET ESTIMATE
Mr. Speaker, before I go into the details of the 2020 budget estimates, let me take a panoramic view of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP).
The Plateau State Fiscal Responsibility Law (PLSFRA), 2014 makes statutory provisions requiring the State Government to prepare the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for the next three years as a planning tool that defines government’s economic, social and development objectives and priorities as enshrined in the State Development Strategy 2019-2023.
It also details the strategies to achieving government’s defined objectives, and highlights the key assumptions behind revenue projections, strategic objectives behind the expenditure framework, and fiscal targets over the medium term. Furthermore, it articulates the nature and fiscal significance of Government’s debts and measures to reduce such liabilities.
The Plateau State MTEF/FSP 2020-2022 is in tune with the State Development Strategy 2019-2023, which articulates government’s fiscal situation and agenda in the mist of dwindling oil receipts and slowdown in economic activities resulting in lower tax yields and other internally generated revenues. This creates a widening fiscal gap with the expected minimum wage in the offing.
The Medium-term Economic Policy 2020-2022 responses required the positioning of the State economy for local sufficiency, value for money and revenue optimization.
Government plans to continue with strategic spending on critical economic sectors especially Agriculture, Solid Mineral Development (Mining) and Tourism.
The goal is to create opportunities for all segments of the economy and distribute the dividends of increased prosperity fairly across the society such that the indices of human development like unemployment, poverty, inequality, etc. trend in the right direction.
Government will utilize its principal fiscal policy tool which is the public budget as well as other associated policies to create the enabling environment that would lead to economic transformation and growth. In this regard, Government will focus on sourcing funds, locally and internationally through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Public Private Partnership (PPP), Donors etc.
In general, the key thrusts of the MTEF and FSP 2020 – 2022 are in line with the aspirations of the present Administration as articulated in the 2020 – 2022 Medium-term Development Plan.
Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, having given brief highlights of the performance of the 2019 budget, it is my esteemed privilege to present to this Honourable House the 2020 Budget Estimate, tagged “BUDGET OF RESCUE AND INFRASTRUCTURAL CONSOLIDATION”.
The rationale behind this budget is to emphasize our Administrations commitment and resilience to the ideals of continuity in governance, policy and program implementation as well as sustainability in socio-economic prosperity and infrastructural development of the State. We shall also consolidating on the gains and achievements of this Administration’s first term in office.
This Budget was prepared under a reasonable degree of consistency both in policy and realism since we came into office in 2015. In the 2020 fiscal year, the total budget size is One Hundred and Seventy Two Billion, Five Hundred and Ninety Six Million, Three Hundred and Seventeen Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventy Seven Naira (₦172,596,317,577.00) only.
This brings to an increase of Nineteen Billion, Fifty Nine Million, one hundred and Twenty Seven Thousand, Five Hundred and Eight Naira (₦19,059,127,508.00) representing 12.41% on the 2019 Budget estimate.
RECURRENT REVENUE
The recurrent revenue in this budget is seventy one billion, two hundred and eleven million, six hundred and seventy three thousand, seven hundred and twenty three Naira (₦71,211,673,723.00) only.
This consists of the following:
Internally Generated Revenue: Twenty-one billion, two hundred and eleven million, six hundred and seventy three thousand, seven hundred and twenty three Naira (₦21,211,673,723.00)
Statutory Revenue Allocation: Forty-six billion Naira (N46,000,000,000.00).
Re-Imbursement: -Revenue for the Federal Roads constructed by the State Government: Two billion, five hundred million Naira (N2,500,000,000.00).
Others include NNPC, Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Exchange Gains Rate, etc., amounting to one billion, five hundred million Naira (N1,500,000,000.00).
CAPITAL RECEIPTS
This consists of the following:
Value Added Tax (VAT): Eighteen Billion Naira (N18,000,000,000.00)
Draw Downs from Donor Projects: Fourteen billion, seven hundred and fourty four million, eight hundred and fifty thousand, three hundred and twenty Naira (N14,744,850,320.00)
External Loans: Twelve Billion Naira (₦12,000,000,000.00)
Investment (General): Nine Billion Naira (₦9,000,000,000.00)
Domestic Grants (General): Four Billion Six Hundred and Thirty Five Million Five Hundred and Forty Three Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty Four Naira (₦4,635,543,564.00)
Domestic Loans: Forty Two Billion Nine Hundred and Three Million Two Hundred and Forty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy Naira (₦42,903,249,970.00).
Despite government’s efforts at articulating prudent estimate projections, this year’s Budget remains in deficit financing in the sum of Thirty Two Billion, Nine Hundred and Three Million Two Hundred and Forty Nine Thousand Naira (₦32,903,249,000.00) only.
This represents 19% of the Budget size. Funds will be sourced locally and internationally to close this deficit gap as the need arises.
RECURRENT EXPENDITURE
This year’s Recurrent Expenditure amounts to Ninety Eight Billion one Hundred and Forty Six Million Six Hundred and Nine Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Naira (₦98,146,697,900.00) only, representing 56.86% of the Budget. It is made up of:
PERSONEL COST – Thirty Seven Billion, Six hundred Million Naira (₦37,000,600,000.00) only. You are all aware that Recruitment Exercise in the State has become crucial due to the fact that a good number of workers have left the service due to retirement, resignation etc.
You may also wish to know that there is a review of the National Minimum wage. All these will have greatly affect the wage bill of the State. We have therefore made this provision bearing in mind that our wage will soon be affected.
OVERHEAD COST – Twenty Seven Billion, Eighty Six Million, Four hundred and Fifty Six Thousand Naira (₦27,086,456,000.00) Only: The running cost of government has also increased due to demands from our citizens
CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND CHARGES – Thirty four Billion, Fifty Nine Million, Six Hundred and One Thousand, Nine hundred Naira (₦34,059,641,900.00) only.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, the proposed Capital expenditure in this year’s Budget is Seventy Four Billion, Four Hundred and Fourty Million, Six Hundred and Nineteen Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy Seven Naira (N74,449,619,677) only.
This represents 43.14% of the total budget.
SECTORAL ALLOCATION
Administrative Sector: Eleven Billion, Six Hundred and Forty-Six Million, Four Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Naira (N11,646,475,000.00) only. This represents 15.64% of the Capital Estimate.
Economic Sector: Forty-Four Billion, Ninety-Four Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (44,094,550,000.00) Only representing 59.23% of Capital Estimate.
Law/Justice Sector: Six Hundred Million, Six Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (N600,620,000.00) Only. This figure represents 0.81% of Capital Estimate.
Social Sector: Eighteen Billion Four Hundred and Forty-Nine Million, Six Hundred and Nineteen Thousand Six Hundred and Seventy-Seven Naira (N18,449,619,677.00) Only, representing 24.32% of Capital Estimate.
SUB-SECTORAL ALLOCATION
The breakdown of the capital estimate based on sectoral allocations are as follows:
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members, the achievement of the 3-Pillar Policy Thrust of this Administration depends on the effectiveness of these sectors that harness and coordinate both the human and financial resources for the day-to-day running of the state.
For the fiscal year, 2020, the sum of Eleven Billion, Six Hundred and Eighty-One Million, Twenty-Five Thousand Naira (N11,681,025,000.00) only, representing 15.69% of the Capital budget is allocated to the Administration and Finance Sub-Sectors.
The Ministry of Finance is expected to consolidate and ensure full implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); evolve more robust policies of Finance and Investment; Procurement; Debt Management; improved seamless IGR collections by MDAs, amongst others.
Similarly, the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning is expected to consolidate on ensuring compliance with budget procedures and budget reform management, planning and expenditure through the MTEF and MTSS as well as the review of abandoned properties policy to boost Revenue.
Let me reiterate that Government remains fully committed to sustaining the existing peace in the State in all ramifications.
Therefore, I call on the Citizens to continuously remain proactive and cooperate with the Authorities at all times.
AGRICULTURE
In this Fiscal Year the sum of Two Billion One Hundred and Thirty Five Million, Eight Hundred and fifty Thousand Naira (N2,135,850,000.00) Only is allocated for Agricultural Programmes.
This represents 2.87% of the Capital Budget which will facilitate the rehabilitation and reactivation of farm centres, training schools, agricultural hubs amongst others.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES
The Estimate for Commerce and Industries sub-Sector is One Billion Five Hundred and Fifty-One Million, Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N1,551,250,000.00) Only, representing 2.08% of the Capital Budget. It is envisaged to achieve the following:
Establishment and Operation of the One-Stop-Shop Investment Centre (OSS/OSIC);
Digitization of processes and procedure of registration of business/industry and cooperatives;
Facilitating the acquisition of Permanent Trade Fair ground.
Facilitating the establishment of Fertilizer blending and food Processing Plant and Metal Recycling Factory.
Completion of acquisition of BARC Farms Ltd and Rehabilitation of burnt Jos Main Market.
EDUCATION
The Sum of Ten Billion, Seven Hundred and Forty-Four Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy-Seven Naira (N10,744,674,677.00) Only, representing 14.43% of the Capital Budget.
At the different levels of secondary and tertiary levels, in addition to their various strategic plans, it is hoped to achieve the following:
Building of e-libraries, ICT Centres; Workshop, and Vocational Training Workshops in all schools.
Provision of instructional materials, furniture and facilities in all schools.
More robust Human Resource Development through train the trainers workshops/seminars, and the establishment of Teacher Resource Centre for continues refresher training and capacity building.
Organising Schools Competition and Sporting Activities.
Creating entrepreneurship centers to train students to develop skills in different subjects or areas of interest.
ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL SECTORS
The Environment and Mineral Sub-Sectors have an allocation of Seven Billion, Eighteen Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira (7,018,900,000.00) only. The Estimates of these two Sub-Sectors represent 9.43% of the Capital Budget.
Under environment, we hope to accomplish the following:
Reclamation of Gully Erosions Sites in various parts of the State
Rehabilitation, fencing and furnishing of Shendam Divisional Forest Office.
Resuscitation of Bukuru Central Nursery.
Renovation of Soil Conservation School Mile 8, Fier, Pankshin.
Purchase of Waste Disposal Bins
In the Mining Sector, we hope to Identify and acquire mining concessions for Plateau Mineral Development Company (PMDC); Establish Tin & Columbite Processing Plant; Enter into and actualize Joint Venture Partnerships with Investors.
Very critical too, we hope to engender planned exploration of high profile minerals such as Lead, Zinc, and at the same time identify and organize the Artisanal and Small Scale Miners (ASMs) into Cooperatives.
HEALTH
The sum of Four Billion, Five Hundred and Sixty Six Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N4,566,500,000.00) only has been allocated to the health Sector. This Sub-Sector allocation represents 6.13% of the Capital Budget for the following.
Completion and renovation of General hospitals in Kwall, Kanke LGA; Mabudi, Langtang South; Plateau State Specialist Hospital Jos; Three General Hospitals in Shendam, Pankshin and Langtang and Primary Health Facilities
The newly created Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) will enjoy support so as to guarantee financial access to both primary and secondary health facilities.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
The sum of One Billion, Two Hundred and Eighty One million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N1,281,550,000.00) only, representing 1.72% of the Capital Budget is allocated to the Information and Communication Sub-Sectors.
JUDICIARY
The sum of Nine Hundred Million, six Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira (N900,620,000.00) Only, representing 1.21% of the Capital budget is allocated to the Judicial Sub-Sector. As a step towards ensuring quick dispensation of justice, in addition to completion and renovations of our Courts, Government will ensure:
Fast-tracking of drafting of necessary legislations to address current trends in criminality such as Cultism, Land grabbing and Kidnapping.
Review and amendment of the State Laws as well as quarterly monitoring of the implementation of the new Penal Code and Administration of Criminal Justice Law in the State.
Conducting mass campaign on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism to enhance speedy resolution of commercial disputes in the State.
Organising Mediation training for 20 Counsels per quarter from year 2020.
Annual and speedy rendering of legal advice.
LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
These Sub-Sectors are allocated Six Billion, Nine Hundred and Sixty Nine Million, Five Hundred thousand Naira (N6,969,500,000.00) only, representing 7.57% to the Capital Budget.
The Ministry of Lands and Survey is expected to Complete the PLAGIS Project and System Platform; Implementation of approved layouts; Systematic land Trifling; Intensive Revenue Generation, Commercialization of GIS Map Production and Implementation of Residential Layout in each LGA amongst others.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Science and technology Sub-Sector has been allocated One Hundred and Sixty Five Million Naira (N165,000,000.00) only and it represents 0.22% of the Capital Budget.
The Ministry will continue to synergize with relevant MDA’s to establish and build Information Technology Hubs in the three Senatorial zones as well as actualizing e-government capacity building of our vast human resources.
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HOSPITALITY
The Sum of Five Hundred and Sixty One Million, Nine Hundred Thousand (N561,900,000.00) only is allocated to these Sub-Sectors and their budget represents 0.75% of the Capital Estimate. This will ensure
Completion of Professor Luka Bentu Indoor Theater
Upgrade the Jos Wildlife Park and other existing tourist sites and hotels within Jos and its environs.
Acquisition of more animal species to Jos Wildlife Park
Acquisition of priority tourist sites.
Creation of calendar of all various cultural festivals in the State.
Hosting of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2020).
WATER RESOURCES AND ENERGY
These Sub-Sectors have an allocation of Fifteen Billion, Five Hundred and Five Hundred and Seventy Four Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N15,574,850,000.00) only, representing 20.92% of the Capital Budget. The Ministry is expected to accomplish the following:
With Gazetting of Water Sector and Energy Corporation Laws, ensure the successful take off of the Plateau Municipal Water Supply Agency (PLAMWASSA), and the Water Sector Regulatory Commission.
Metering of Water Consumers (Water Board).
Implementation of Open Defecation-Free Programme.
Partnership Expanded Water Sanitation Hygiene Programme (PEWASH).
Rural electrification of identified Agric Hubs, Mining and Tourist sites.
Mangu Water Project (phase 1) and the Barkin Ladi (Heipang Airport, Polytechnic, Inland Depot) Dam Project (Phase1).
WOMEN, YOUTH AND SPORTS
The Sum of One Billion, Six hundred Million Naira (N1,600,000,000.00) only, representing 2.15% of the Capital Budget.
WORKS AND TRANSPORT
The Sum of Fourteen Billion, Thirty Million Naira (N14,030,000,000.00) Only, and the allocation to these Sub-Sectors is 14.82% of the Capital Budget.
These Ministries are expected to accomplish the following:
1. In the transport sector, the administration will ever than before concentrate on the completion of the 28 road projects inherited from the previous regime in addition to the 25 roads and bridges awarded by my administration.
2. As a major lubricant of economic growth, and with recent accent to the Public Private Partnership Law, the necessary reforms for the concessioning of roads, bridges and other infrastructure in the State would be pursued and implemented.
3. Flagging off the operation zero potholes within Jos and Bukuru Metropolis immediately.”
COMMITMENT TO GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Our approach to sustainable governance policy implementation and staff welfare will continue to be given priority consideration.
For example, the issue of the New National Minimum Wage has recently been in the front-burner.
Government appreciates the Organised Labour and Civil Servants as partners in progress. We see the yearnings or demands for increase in the minimum wage as a genuine source for motivation, improved productivity and general improvement in the living conditions of our Civil Servants and their families.
I have accordingly approved the constitution of Government Committee to negotiate with the organised labour with a view to coming out with modalities for implementation.
We share in the challenges faced by all and sundry in the light of some market forces that could defeat the good intention behind salary increase.
With the Bill now passed into Law at the National Level and accented to by Mr. President, we are also fully committed to its implementation and have therefore made provisions in the coming fiscal year to address the issues.
Similarly, as part of our new strategic plans for sustainable Human and Infrastructural Growth, we intend to upscale our Internally Generated Revenue through levies and rates for social services in accordance with Extant Laws.
Through our planned Economic and Investment Summit too, we hope to improve our investments in productive sectors of the economy to increase our earnings, provide some palliative measures for the citizens, as well as fund some of our development programmes.
Furthermore, execution of Projects and Programmes will continue to occupy front burner in our determination to deliver efficient services to the people.
It is in this respect that The Project Monitoring and Result Delivery Unit domiciled in the Office of the Chief of Staff has been established under Office of the Executive Governor with clear mandate to ensure diligent tracking of Projects and Programmes implementation by all the MDAs.
CONCLUSION.
Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members, I am greatly delighted for this opportunity to present to you and the Plateau People this Budget of Rescue and Infrastructural Consolidation.
While urging the Honourable House to diligently peruse and deliberate on the Budget, I look forward for your cooperation in its speedy passage to enable Government commence implementation and service delivery from onset of the New Year.
An accelerated Passage will also be a panacea for the State to qualify for the World Bank States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS), Disbursement Link Indicators I and II (DLIs I&II) and Eligibility Criteria (EC I).
While thanking you for your time, I wish to extend my best wishes for a Merry Christmas celebration and prosperous New Year.
The Rt. Hon. Speaker and Honourable Members, Having fulfilled the Provisions of section 121 Sub-Section 1 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) by reading the Budget, it is now my Honour to seek the permission of the Speaker and the Honourable Members of the House to lay the 2020 “BUDGET OF RESCUE AND INFRASTRUCTURAL CONSOLIDATION” for consideration and Passage into Law.

Chairman Northern Governors Forum Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong Congratulates Governor elect David Lyon Of BAYELSA & Yahaya Bello of Kogi state for their well deserved victory.

By Peter Akpah jos

NORTHERN GOVERNOR’S FORUM CONGRATULATES BAYELSA GOVERNOR- ELECT DAVID LYON & YAHAYA BELLO OF KOGI STATE
Chairman of the Northern States Governor’s Forum and Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong rejoices with the All Progressives Congress over the victory of their candidates at the just concluded Kogi and Bayelsa State governorship elections.
Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message describes the victory of Bayelsa Governor-elect Chief David Lyon as a demonstration of the people’s confidence in his ability to deliver change to the people of the State in line with the vision of the APC.
Lalong also speaks of the re-election of Governor Yahaya Bello as yet another sign of confidence by the people of Kogi State and an opportunity to work harder in taking the State to the next level.
He assures the elected governors of the support of the Northern Governors Forum as they settle down to fulfill their campaign promises to the electorate.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham ANIPR
Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State
18th November 2019

Breaking news, Lalong Issues Executive Order 1, following the rectification of the plateau development strategy,

By Peter Akpah jos

GOVERNOR LALONG ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER 1

As part of moving plateau state to an economic and industrialize state and also to boost human capital development, Governor Lalong after a successful visit to Kenya has deem it necessary to issues the executive order 1, this is a bold step taken by the governor to ensure good governance as he promised the good people of plateau state, this came shortly after the inauguration of the economic team and other committees to drive the economy of the state to a greater height.

Following the ratification of the Plateau development strategy (PSDS) 2019-2023 by the State executive Council which is a major roadmap towards implementing the Next Level vision of the APC-Led Rescue administration anchored on Peace, security and good governance; Infrastructural development; and sustainable economic rebirth, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has proclaimed Executive Order 1 establishing the Program Management And Results Delivery Office (PMRDO).
The office is to among others oversee development and operation of a Planning, learning and control system to support the integrated portfolio management of the implementation of the 35 initiatives and others contained in the Plateau development strategy.
The office is to also ensure that all major initiatives and spending approvals by the Office of the Governor are aligned with the vision of the administration for a Greater Plateau, It will also ensure collaboration within focal MDAs in the implementation of the Plateau Development Strategy initiatives as well as provide strategic communication solutions to ensure the buy-in of relevant stakeholders in the Plateau project under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Office will develop a robust fact-base of risk sharing quality for the promotion of social and commercial investment partnerships and alliances for Plateau State and its citizens, while identifying and facilitating the skill and competency development programmes to build leadership bench-strength for public service and entrepreneurship in partnership with advanced institutions with subject matter expertise.
It is also expected to ensure the delivery of the initiatives contained in the Plateau development strategy in a timely, cost effective, qualitative and flexible manner.
The PMRDO is to be headed by a Senior Technical Advisor who will be assisted by Technical Advisors, Specialists and support other staff.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham ANIPR
Director, Press & Public Affairs
to the Executive Governor of Plateau State

Plateau State Governor Meet Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto, Concludes Visit, As He Discuss Business Prospect For Plateau State

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Plateau State Governor Meet Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto, Concludes Visit, As He Discuss Business Prospect For Plateau State

By Peter Akpah jos

PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR MEETS KENYAN DEPUTY PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO, CONCLUDES VISIT

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has concluded his
visit to Kenya with a meeting with the Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto in
Nairobi.
Governor Lalong who was hosted to a dinner by the Deputy
President at his official residence told his host that he was in Kenya on
behalf of Nigerian Northern Governors Forum on the invitation of the Kenyan
Council of Governors who are desirous of creating a peer review relationship.
He said Nigeria and Kenya share very cordial relationship at
the highest level as demonstrated by Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Uhuru
Kenyatta which could be further exploited with the relationship between
Governors of the two countries.
He also explained that the visit has afforded him opportunity

to identify areas of mutual interest in business and peer review learning that
could be exploited for the good of the citizens of both countries using the
Platforms of the Northern States in Nigeria and Counties in Kenya.
Lalong told the Deputy President Ruto that he visited several
counties and discussed opportunities in agriculture, tourism, entertainment,
tea and flower production, human capital development among others.
“For a long time we have been ignoring the potentials within
the continent and flying to other continents such as Europe, America, and China
in search of solutions that could easily be obtained from sister countries in Africa who share
similar characteristics with us. Issues such as farming, conflicts resolution,
cooperatives, small scale industries and value addition could easily be shared
between us with more results than those from cultures and paradigms that are
very distant from ours” he said.
He also made a special appeal to the Deputy President Ruto to
facilitate the acquisition of 2 Rhinos from Kenya for the Jos Wild Life Park in
Plateau State.
He explained that the State wants to acquire it in line with
the request of the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army situated in Jos
with Rhino as its symbol.
Deputy President Ruto appreciated the visit of Governor
Lalong to Kenya which he described as not only timely but a game changer in
relations between the two countries.
He described as unfortunate the low volume on trade and
person to person exchanges between Africans which he said was undermining
development and growth.
He said “there is an erroneous notion that when we talk about
investment in Africa, it has to come from Europe, Asia, America or other parts
of the world except the continent. It is only us that can solve our problems
using solutions that are common to us. Your visit to our County Governors is
the beginning of that exchange that we shall very soon see the benefits”
He promised to work with the Nigerian High Commission in
Kenya towards facilitating the request of the Governor for 2 Rhinos, a process
he says is cumbersome but not impossible.
Governor Lalong was accompanied to the meeting with the
Deputy President by the Secretary to the Government of Plateau State Prof.
Danladi Atu, Governor of Kericho County Prof. Paul Chepkwony, Nigerian High
Commissioner to Kenya Amb. Seidu Momoh as well as President of Nigerians in
Diaspora Organisation Kenya, Prof. Pam D. Gyang.
The Plateau State Governor also met with the Chairman of the
Kenyan Council of Governors Wycliffe Ambesta Oparanga to review the visit where
both expressed delight over the new engagement.
Lalong promised to report back to his colleagues back home
and also work out modalities for a return visit by the Kenyan Governors in
order to consolidate the relationship.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham ANIPR
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of
Plateau State.

Water Aid Nigeria launch a WASH campaign in plateau state for the need for a healthy environment and good drinking water.

By Peter Akpah jos

The water Aid Nigeria has lunch a wash campaign in jos the plateau state capital which also cut across the 17 Local government areas, several guest speakers spoke on the need to keep our environment clean, in the address of his excellency Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong who was represented by the commissioner for water resources Hon Sadiq Abubakar Bella, the governor said it a great pleasure that he grace the occasion which seek to fashion out modalities to improve water supply, sanitation and hygiene status of the people of plateau state.

The governor express his appreciation and commend the European Union (EU) project in plateau state, Lalong said this project has two key components, one of which is the rural components being implemented by UNICEF in Room, Shendam and Kanke LGA’S, while the second components is the urban smalol Towns in Riyom and and Shendam.
Under the urban and small towns components the intervention focuses reform in the three areas of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Lalong said the plateau State government in collaboration with the EU water supply and sanitation sector reform program (EU WSSSRP 111) and the civil society organizations in the last four years have achieved success in the provision of water and sanitation policy, including the water sector law that will soon be gazetted.
Lalong said his administration has paid it countetpart funding to the European Union intervention to the tune of over five hundred million naira (500,000,000:00) as we speak now the installation of facilities in the small towns of Riyom and Shendam LGA’S is on going and will very soon be commissioned for use..
Lalong also said to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to drive WASH governance in plateau state to which CSO’s have demonstrated capacity by supporting the passage of the water sector Bill into law by the 8th assembly, as to support the WASH institution in plateau state to fulfill their mandate in the plateau state water and sanitation policy of 2018, and also the government will support the LGA’S through WASH department and communities to have a mechanism for feedback and complaints from communities on water supply and sanitation status
In a goodwill massage from the Emire of WASE , he commended the WASH campaign and promise to support the initiative because good water can only be gotten if the environment is clean, and without clean environment and sanitation you can’t get good drinking water and he also talk about the need to stop open defication, and call on the public the stop such habits for us to have a good and clean environment as he said cleanliness is next to Godliness.
The country director water Aid Nigeria at the launch of the keep your promise campaign in plateau state Chichi Aniagolu Okoye which was delivered by Idowu EU-TAC project consultant water Aid Nigeria said he would as excited to be at the formal launch of the keep your promise campaign he said this marks the beginning of a four years electoral advocacy campaign and which aims to amplify the voices of the citizens to demand for transparent and accountable governance and influence reforms in the in the water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector he said it their hopes that this close engagement with the elected officials will help translate their commitment for improved WASH service to realistic and sustainable action.
He said water Aid commends the efforts of the government and all the stakeholders so far in addressing the challenges of water sanitation and hygiene in plateau state, according to the 2018 WASH NORM-NBS in plateau only 44% have access to improved water sources and 34.5% have improved sanitation, this still leaves a gap of 2.3 million people that do not have access to water while 2.8 million lack decent toilets, this also affects schools and healthcare centre, in 2018 the Nigeria Bureau of statistics (NBS) estimated that within the past 6 weeks 19.9% of households in plateau state suffered a diarrheal diseases at this rate attaining the sustainable development Goal 6 targets on water sanitation and hygiene by 2030 will be an enormous challenge if change steps aren’t taken with very deliberate and intensified measures to address the issue.
As part of the efforts taken by water Aid Nigeria and her partners implemented a citizens engagement project tagged Vote 4 WASH campaign which focusedon the leveraging on the 2019 general elections to educate and empower citizens to effectively demand for the actualisation of their WASH rights from duty bearers, the campaign was a success with 29 signed pledge cards from electoral aspirants in plateau state, it is however important to build on these commitments and sustain the momentum by having an articulated plan to follow up on these commitments till they are actualised
According to him sustainable development is impossible without responsive governance and institutions that can be held accountable to deliver on their roles and responsibilities, this is what we hope to do with the keep your promise campaign which is the second phase of our electoral advocacy, we seek to empower citizens in plateau state and the media to use various acountability platforms to engage elected officials to keep their promises and commitments to providing improved WASH services throughout plateau state.
The WASH campaign also presented certificate to the plateau state governors and also awarded some critical stakeholders and members of house of assembly and also the National Assembly members like SEN ID Gyang, Hon Musa D Bagos, Hon Comsole A, and the rest.

WASH keep your promise campaign and sanitation and hygiene in plateau state, call for the need of a healthy water

By Peter Akpah jos WASH keep your promise campaign and sanitation and hygiene in plateau state, call for the need of a healthy water
The water Aid Nigeria has lunch a wash campaign in jos the plateau state capital which also cut across the 17 Local government areas, several guest speakers spoke on the need to keep our environment clean, in the address of his excellency Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong who was represented by the commissioner for water resources Hon Sadiq Abubakar Bella, the governor said it a great pleasure that he grace the occasion which seek to fashion out modalities to improve water supply, sanitation and hygiene status of the people of plateau state.

The governor express his appreciation and commend the European Union (EU) project in plateau state, Lalong said this project has two key components, one of which is the rural components being implemented by UNICEF in Room, Shendam and Kanke LGA’S, while the second components is the urban smalol Towns in Riyom and and Shendam.
Under the urban and small towns components the intervention focuses reform in the three areas of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) WASH keep your promise campaign and sanitation and hygiene in plateau state, call for the need of a healthy water
Lalong said the plateau State government in collaboration with the EU water supply and sanitation sector reform program (EU WSSSRP 111) and the civil society organizations in the last four years have achieved success in the provision of water and sanitation policy, including the water sector law that will soon be gazetted.
Lalong said his administration has paid it countetpart funding to the European Union intervention to the tune of over five hundred million naira (500,000,000:00) as we speak now the installation of facilities in the small towns of Riyom and Shendam LGA’S is on going and will very soon be commissioned for use..
Lalong also said to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to drive WASH governance in plateau state to which CSO’s have demonstrated capacity by supporting the passage of the water sector Bill into law by the 8th assembly, as to support the WASH institution in plateau state to fulfill their mandate in the plateau state water and sanitation policy of 2018, and also the government will support the LGA’S through WASH department and communities to have a mechanism for feedback and complaints from communities on water supply and sanitation status
In a goodwill massage from the Emire of WASE , he commended the WASH campaign and promise to support the initiative because good water can only be gotten if the environment is clean, and without clean environment and sanitation you can’t get good drinking water and he also talk about the need to stop open defication, and call on the public the stop such habits for us to have a good and clean environment as he said cleanliness is next to Godliness.
The country director water Aid Nigeria at the launch of the keep your promise campaign in plateau state Chichi Aniagolu Okoye which was delivered by Idowu EU-TAC project consultant water Aid Nigeria said he would as excited to be at the formal launch of the keep your promise campaign he said this marks the beginning of a four years electoral advocacy campaign and which aims to amplify the voices of the citizens to demand for transparent and accountable governance and influence reforms in the in the water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector he said it their hopes that this close engagement with the elected officials will help translate their commitment for improved WASH service to realistic and sustainable action.
He said water Aid commends the efforts of the government and all the stakeholders so far in addressing the challenges of water sanitation and hygiene in plateau state, according to the 2018 WASH NORM-NBS in plateau only 44% have access to improved water sources and 34.5% have improved sanitation, this still leaves a gap of 2.3 million people that do not have access to water while 2.8 million lack decent toilets, this also affects schools and healthcare centre, in 2018 the Nigeria Bureau of statistics (NBS) estimated that within the past 6 weeks 19.9% of households in plateau state suffered a diarrheal diseases at this rate attaining the sustainable development Goal 6 targets on water sanitation and hygiene by 2030 will be an enormous challenge if change steps aren’t taken with very deliberate and intensified measures to address the issue.
As part of the efforts taken by water Aid Nigeria and her partners implemented a citizens engagement project tagged Vote 4 WASH campaign which focusedon the leveraging on the 2019 general elections to educate and empower citizens to effectively demand for the actualisation of their WASH rights from duty bearers, the campaign was a success with 29 signed pledge cards from electoral aspirants in plateau state, it is however important to build on these commitments and sustain the momentum by having an articulated plan to follow up on these commitments till they are actualised
According to him sustainable development is impossible without responsive governance and institutions that can be held accountable to deliver on their roles and responsibilities, this is what we hope to do with the keep your promise campaign which is the second phase of our electoral advocacy, we seek to empower citizens in plateau state and the media to use various acountability platforms to engage elected officials to keep their promises and commitments to providing improved WASH services throughout plateau state.
The WASH campaign also presented certificate to the plateau state governors and also awarded some critical stakeholders and members of house of assembly and also the National Assembly members like SEN ID Gyang, Hon Musa D Bagos, Hon Comsole A, and the rest.

The water Aid Nigeria has lunch a wash campaign in jos the plateau state capital which also cut across the 17 Local government areas, several guest speakers spoke on the need to keep our environment clean, in the address of his excellency Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong who was represented by the commissioner for water resources Hon Sadiq Abubakar Bella, the governor said it a great pleasure that he grace the occasion which seek to fashion out modalities to improve water supply, sanitation and hygiene status of the people of plateau state.

The governor express his appreciation and commend the European Union (EU) project in plateau state, Lalong said this project has two key components, one of which is the rural components being implemented by UNICEF in Room, Shendam and Kanke LGA’S, while the second components is the urban smalol Towns in Riyom and and Shendam.
Under the urban and small towns components the intervention focuses reform in the three areas of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Lalong said the plateau State government in collaboration with the EU water supply and sanitation sector reform program (EU WSSSRP 111) and the civil society organizations in the last four years have achieved success in the provision of water and sanitation policy, including the water sector law that will soon be gazetted.
Lalong said his administration has paid it countetpart funding to the European Union intervention to the tune of over five hundred million naira (500,000,000:00) as we speak now the installation of facilities in the small towns of Riyom and Shendam LGA’S is on going and will very soon be commissioned for use..
Lalong also said to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to drive WASH governance in plateau state to which CSO’s have demonstrated capacity by supporting the passage of the water sector Bill into law by the 8th assembly, as to support the WASH institution in plateau state to fulfill their mandate in the plateau state water and sanitation policy of 2018, and also the government will support the LGA’S through WASH department and communities to have a mechanism for feedback and complaints from communities on water supply and sanitation status
In a goodwill massage from the Emire of WASE , he commended the WASH campaign and promise to support the initiative because good water can only be gotten if the environment is clean, and without clean environment and sanitation you can’t get good drinking water and he also talk about the need to stop open defication, and call on the public the stop such habits for us to have a good and clean environment as he said cleanliness is next to Godliness.
The country director water Aid Nigeria at the launch of the keep your promise campaign in plateau state Chichi Aniagolu Okoye which was delivered by Idowu EU-TAC project consultant water Aid Nigeria said he would as excited to be at the formal launch of the keep your promise campaign he said this marks the beginning of a four years electoral advocacy campaign and which aims to amplify the voices of the citizens to demand for transparent and accountable governance and influence reforms in the in the water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector he said it their hopes that this close engagement with the elected officials will help translate their commitment for improved WASH service to realistic and sustainable action.
He said water Aid commends the efforts of the government and all the stakeholders so far in addressing the challenges of water sanitation and hygiene in plateau state, according to the 2018 WASH NORM-NBS in plateau only 44% have access to improved water sources and 34.5% have improved sanitation, this still leaves a gap of 2.3 million people that do not have access to water while 2.8 million lack decent toilets, this also affects schools and healthcare centre, in 2018 the Nigeria Bureau of statistics (NBS) estimated that within the past 6 weeks 19.9% of households in plateau state suffered a diarrheal diseases at this rate attaining the sustainable development Goal 6 targets on water sanitation and hygiene by 2030 will be an enormous challenge if change steps aren’t taken with very deliberate and intensified measures to address the issue.
As part of the efforts taken by water Aid Nigeria and her partners implemented a citizens engagement project tagged Vote 4 WASH campaign which focusedon the leveraging on the 2019 general elections to educate and empower citizens to effectively demand for the actualisation of their WASH rights from duty bearers, the campaign was a success with 29 signed pledge cards from electoral aspirants in plateau state, it is however important to build on these commitments and sustain the momentum by having an articulated plan to follow up on these commitments till they are actualised
According to him sustainable development is impossible without responsive governance and institutions that can be held accountable to deliver on their roles and responsibilities, this is what we hope to do with the keep your promise campaign which is the second phase of our electoral advocacy, we seek to empower citizens in plateau state and the media to use various acountability platforms to engage elected officials to keep their promises and commitments to providing improved WASH services throughout plateau state.
The WASH campaign also presented certificate to the plateau state governors and also awarded some critical stakeholders and members of house of assembly and also the National Assembly members like SEN ID Gyang, Hon Musa D Bagos, Hon Comsole A, and the rest.
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