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Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR) in collaboration with the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) is implementing a project titled “The Youth and Peaceful Coexistence in Community: The Plateau Case” in Plateau Central Senatorial Zone. The Youth Peace Camp is one of the major activities of the project which is usually done in collaboration with the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (C&LTC).

IGSR just rounded up its eight camp in Round II which began from 4th July, 2021 to 10th July, 2021 with a total of 500 participants rebranded as Youth Peace Ambassadors graduating from the Youth Peace Camp. In Round I of the project, 1,711 (one thousand seven hundred and eleven) Youths from Bokkos, Mangu, and Pankshin were recruited to participate in 5 Youth Peace Camps. As a result of the successes recorded in the first round, a second round of the project was approved and extended to the two other Local Government Areas in the Central Zone (Kanam and Kanke). In Round II, 8 camps have been organized for youths drawn from Central Senatorial Zone (Bokkos, Mangu, Kanam, Kanke and Pankshin Local Government Areas) in batches of 500 per camp. A total of 5,597 (five thousand five hundred and ninety seven) youths have so far been trained in the second round of the project.

The Youth Peace Camp is a seven-day event which is designed to re-orientate vulnerable youths about their perception on violence from Plateau Central Senatorial Zone, encourage peaceful co-existence and tolerance for each other’s values; establish Youth Peace Corps in each of the wards of the 5 LGAs in order to discourage youth radicalization and violent extremism; prevent youth from engaging in extreme behaviour; and encourage peace building as well as peaceful conflict resolution in the area.

Throughout the camp, the youth engaged in sequence of trainings which were both physical and mental as well as lectures from experienced resource persons in the various subject areas. The lectures included topics such as: Towards De-radicalization of the youth: The Role of Religious Leaders; Youth as Agents of Non-violent Change in Nigeria; Role of Sports in Peace Building and National Unity; Extreme behaviour and Societal Harmony; Entrepreneurship Skills and Capacity Building for the youth, Communication: Effective Tool for Conflict and Rumor Management among others.

During these sessions, resource persons taught participants alternative ways to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence, importance of understanding and tolerance and the importance of effective communication to avoid conflicts. Through the physical drills, participants learnt core values of cooperation, unity, confidence and development of determination; all of which increased their sense of self-esteem, significance and value to themselves and their communities. This will go a long way in positively shaping their vision for themselves and their communities as agents of peace no longer available to be used to execute violence.

Having completed the camp, those who graduate  are inducted into Youth Peace Ambassadors Network. In camp VIII, 500 participants were inducted as Youth Peace Ambassadors. They are expected to be ambassadors of peace in their communities, to step down lessons learnt during camp, to initiate various community development activities to promote peaceful co-existence and tolerance. Also, through this forum, they are encouraged to carry out activities that are beneficial to their community, live exemplary lives and advice others to live peacefully with each other.

The Closing Ceremony of Youth Peace Camp VIII held on the 10th of July, 2021. The Unit Coordinator, C&LTC, Alhaji Abdulmumuni Maimako, welcomed everybody present and particularly congratulated the participants who showed exemplary character during their training. He appreciated the organisers, IGSR and the sponsors GCERF for enlightening and encouraging the youths to become peace agents in their communities. He thanked them for their continuous commitment and dedication and urged the newly inducted Youth Peace Ambassadors to practice in their communities all they had learned as they returned home. Following the remarks by the Unit Coordinator, IGSR’s Director of Administration, Dr. Waheed Adedeji welcomed everyone to the closing ceremony and congratulated participants, accompanying officers, recruiters, stakeholders and IGSR staff for a successful camp. He appreciated the security personnel for their effort and maintaining a peaceful camp. He further asked participants to be faithful and diligent in stepping down all they had learned during the camp to their communities. After which the report was then read by the Unit Course Officer, Mr Fatai Adekunle who reported that all 500 participants qualified for their certificates.

There was a cultural dance presentation by participants who entertained guests by depicting the need for unity in order to attain development in the society. This was followed by 10 participants representing the 5 LGAs presenting a communiqué which summarized the lessons they had learnt during the camp with observations and recommendations. Some observations raised in the communiqué were; Families and communities need to intensify their efforts in raising responsible youth who are visionaries if they are to be useful to themselves and the society. Participants also noted that they lack counselling and rehabilitation centres for victims of crime. These are responsible for increasing radicalization and violent extremism in several parts of Nigeria, including Plateau State. They however resolved to use peaceful means to solve problems and grievances rather than resorting to violence. They will also let go of anger, pain, sadness and vengeance in order to live and propagate peace in their communities. Finally, the participants recommended that the government should bridge the huge deficit of their trust and communication so as to curtail the spread and impact of rumours, they also requested that the government should pay attention to capacity building and create soft loans and grants for youths.

Following the presentation of the communiqué, IGSR’s Project Manager, Ms Victoria Isawa-Elaigwu advised participants to be role models and be responsible, and not to relent in stepping down what they had learnt in camp in their communities. She also noted that young people have a larger role to play in the development of the country than perpetuating violence. The Senior Programme Officer IGSR, Mr Samuel Emelis gave the vote of thanks and encouraged participants to use the information they gained during the camp to maintain peaceful co-existence in their communities. Finally, the Project Manager, IGSR inducted the participants into the Youth Peace Ambassadors Network and declared the camp closed. After this, participants were issued certificates before departing to their respective LGAs.

Prominent Kannywood Actor, Sani Danja has thrown his support for the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation and the efforts of Eradicating Malaria in Africa


The actor went all out in support of the foundation's core project by launching out with a promotional song “Zero Malaria” in which he praised the efforts of Hon Prince Ned Nwoko in eradicating malaria in Africa.


Sani Danja further shared the song “Zero Malaria” on his social media handles and encouraged his fans to make similar videos of “Zero Malaria” using the song and stand a chance to win various cash rewards.


He wrote, “Make a video vibing to this song putting on Zero Malaria sample on your shirt, paper or NG flag tag me and  @princenednwoko @princenednwokofoundation “


“Video with the highest comments & likes stands a chance of winning

1st 500k
2nd 300k
3rd 200k
Then 10 lucky people win 20k each
Goodluck!”


Hon Prince Ned Nwoko is a strong advocate of Malaria eradication in Africa, he is the initiator of the Ned Nwoko Malaria Eradication Foundation and flagged off the Ned Nwoko Malaria Eradication campaign via a symbolic expedition to Antarctica in January 2020.


The Foundation is supporting the existing efforts of vaccine development by funding research for the anti-malaria vaccine through a partnership with leading universities in Africa and the fumigation and Environmental Clean-Up of the entire country.

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A few days ago the social media and blogs were awash with the comments made by Billionaire Prince Ned Nwoko following the recent Twitter ban by President Muhammadu Buhari.

You will recall that the Billionaire while speaking at a June 12 lecture organized by the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abuja Council, made comments expressing his support for the ban of Twitter in Nigeria

However, the former member of the House of Representatives Ned Nwoko, went on to make valid claims on his support for the suspension.
Ned Nwoko said “On the current issue with Twitter in Nigeria, I wholeheartedly support the position of the Federal Government,” he said.

Explaining further Nwoko said some of his reasons for supporting the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria include allowing the Federal Government press for terms such as the creation of a physical Twitter office in Nigeria where customers can make complaints; and allowing the government to regulate information that should not be in the public space, among others.

According to him, social media needs to be controlled and regulated in countries. “There should be a measure of control and regulation for social media in countries where they have a presence,” he said.

Further giving a reason for his support of the Twitter ban in Nigeria, Nwoko stated that the social media platforms must pay taxes to governments and provide employment for some Nigerians for the over 100 million population that subscribed to their services.

Recall the Buhari-led government had announced the suspension in a statement issued in Abuja on June 4, citing the “persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence”.
The suspension came days after Twitter removed a post by President Muhammadu Buhari which it said violated its rules.

Hon Prince Ned Nwoko stressed that social media platforms must pay taxes to governments and provide employment for Nigerians, especially youths out of the millions of people currently using the platform.



By Arc. Daniel Okpanachi

The Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR)in collaboration with the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) is implementing the second round of a project titled “The Youth and Peaceful Coexistence in Community: The Plateau Case”, in Plateau Central Senatorial Zone. The overall objective of the project is to build community resilience to violent extremism and promote peaceful co-existence in Plateau State. The Youth Peace Camp is one of the major activities earmarked to help achieve the overall project goal. The camp is aimed at creating awareness on the evils of extreme behaviour and violence, re-orient the youth on the value of peaceful co-existence while enabling them to renounce extreme behavior and build their resilience to violent extremism

IGSR just concluded its seventh Youth Peace Camp in Round II which started on the 23rd – 29th of May, 2021 with a total of 500 participants rebranded as Youth Peace Ambassadors graduating from the camp. In Round I of the project, 1,711 (One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eleven) Youths from Bokkos, Mangu, and Pankshin were sponsored to participate in 5 Youth Peace Camps (450 participants per camp). Due to the success from the first round, a second round of the project was approved and extended to the two other Local Government Areas in the Central Zone (Kanke and Kanam). In Round II, 7 camps have been organized for youths drawn from the Central Senatorial Zone (Bokkos, Mangu, Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Local Government Areas) in batches of 500 per camp. A total of 3,386 (Three Thousand, Three Hundred and Eighty-Six) youths have been trained on the project.

During the camp, the youth received lectures from resource persons in important subject areas to reorient them about peaceful co-existence and educate them on means of resolving conflicts, anger and stress management, etc. They were also engaged in series of physical and mental trainings aimed at building teamwork, endurance and tolerance. Some of the lecture topics discussed during the camp include: Towards De-radicalization of the youth: The Role of Religious Leaders; Youth as Agents of Non-violent Change in Nigeria; Role of Sports in Peace Building and National Unity; Extreme Behaviour and Societal Harmony; Entrepreneurship Skills and Capacity Building for the youth, amongst others.

During the lecture sessions, the participants were taught that diversity is a strength and not a weakness, alternative ways of resolving conflicts without resorting to violence, how to resolve issues in their communities, the need for tolerance and respect for differences, importance of effective communication, entrepreneurship, amongst others. During the physical drills, participants were taught and learnt the importance of teamwork, living in unity, etc.

At the end of the camp, all the 500 camp participants graduated and were inducted into the Peace Ambassadors Network. As a member of the network, they are required to be agents of change and ambassadors of peace in their communities, support initiatives organised by other youth peace ambassadors, carry out community development services in their communities, such as sensitization and awareness, step-down lessons learnt during camp to other youths and become role models in their various communities.

The Closing Ceremony of Youth Peace Camp VII held on the 29th of May, 2021 at the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). The event was chaired by the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State, who was represented by the Divisional Police Officer, Nasarawa Gwom Division, SP Musa Hassan. Other notable dignitaries were IGSR and C&LTC Staff, media personnel and Security Agencies. The C&LTC Coordinator welcomed everyone present and congratulated the participants, the organisers (IGSR) and the sponsors (GCERF) for the successful completion of the Youth Peace Camp. He thanked them for their selfless acts of service and commitment and urged the participants to practice all they had learned in their communities. Following the remarks by the Unit Coordinator, IGSR’s Director of Administration, Dr. Waheed Adedeji welcomed everyone to the closing ceremony and appreciated the accompanying officers, recruiters, stakeholders and IGSR staff for a successful camp and congratulated the participants and security personnel for maintaining a peaceful camp. He urged the participants to be representatives of peace in their communities. The course report was then presented by the Unit Course Officer.

Guests were also entertained by participants of the cultural dance troupe who acted a drama portraying the importance of unity and emphasizing that violence does not bring about the development of the people or a nation. Participants at the end of camp identified issues, charted out solutions and made recommendations in a communique signed by 10 representatives from the five LGAs and adopted by all participants. Some of the issues raised were: religious and ethnic intolerance among community members, unemployment which has led many youths into crime and other dubious acts, lack of proper upbringing, love for money and primitive accumulation of wealth which has led some religious and political leaders to engineer youths into acts of violence, and drug abuse by the youth amongst other issues. Some of the resolutions made by the participants include: organizing activities aimed at encouraging religious and ethnic tolerance among the youths, create awareness on the need for youths to be self-employed by acquiring the needed skills to earn a living, enlighten parents on the need to teach their children to be self-sufficient and instill in them virtues of hard work, honesty and diligence and step down lessons learnt in the course of the camp, by creating awareness to fellow youths through community meetings, dialogues, seminars and peace rallies.

Following the presentation of the communiqué, IGSR’s Project Manager, Ms. Victoria Isawa-Elaigwu encouraged and advised participants to step down what they have learnt in their communities and stand together for peace to make Plateau great. The Senior Programme Officer IGSR, Mr Samuel Emelis gave the vote of thanks and encouraged the participants to use the knowledge they gained during the camp to support peaceful co-existence in their communities. Finally, IGSR’s Project Manager inducted the participants into the Youth Peace Ambassadors Network after which the Chairman of the occasion declared the camp closed. Participants then departed to their respective LGAs.

Jos-based comedian, popularly known as Osama Akpunonu, is set to exchange marital vows with his heartthrob, the beautiful Miss Mildred Wuyep in Jos, Plateau state today.

The wedding will see all friends and family celebrate the new couples in holy matrimony at House on the rock in Jos the Plateau state capital with a closed out dinner reception at Mees Palace event center in Jos.

This announcement of his wedding was greeted with so much excitement from the entertainment circle within and outside Jos.

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Protest in Jos over a Lebanese Man accused of defiling underage girls, using them for sex tapes

One man of Lebanese descent has been accused of luring minors who he uses for sex tapes to his House.
About 14 of them below the age of 15 were discovered within the week.



He was reported to the police and is said to have been released after bribing his way at MTD police station Anglo Jos.
11 years old child is one of his victim that has been defiled that has caused the protest around Abbatoir Police station where armed policemen are stationed at the moment to repel the surging crowd of residents that are chanting songs of Justice for the victims.


However, upon finding out that police released the culprit immediately, youths stormed the station today demanding for his whereabouts. Out of panic, the police opened fire on the youths and threw the Abattoir community into confusion in the early hours of today.

As of the time of filing this report, The accused man was been moved to Anglo Jos Divisional Police after youths wanted to burn down the police post in Abattoir. The girls wear also taken to a nearby hospital to undergone tests.

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— Matthewtegha (@matthewtegha) May 14, 2021

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IGSR Organises Peace Education for 375 Women and Youth in Plateau State to Promote their Voices in Preventing Violent Extremism.
The Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR), Jos successfully organized a Peace Education event themed “Promoting the voices of women and youth in preventing violent extremism”.

The event was organized for Women and Youth in the Central Senatorial Zone of Plateau State (Kanam, Kanke, Pankshin, Mangu and Bokkos LGAs) under the project titled “The Youth and Peaceful Coexistence in Community: The Plateau Case” Round II sponsored by Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF). The event, which was the second organized in the second round of the project, was designed to empower and promote the voices of Women and Youth towards the prevention of violent extremism and radicalization in their communities. Furthermore, it is meant to encourage women and youth to seek increased involvement in decision-making processes in their communities.

The Peace Education event held from the 26th to 30th of April, 2021 in Kanam, Kanke, Pankshin, Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas respectively and had in attendance Traditional rulers, representatives from Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Security Agencies (Police, NSCDC and DSS), Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), representatives from International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and Representatives of IGSR Community Dialogue Framework Committee. The event took place in the following locations:
Kanam LGA (26th April, 2021): Government Model Secondary School Dengi, Kanam LGA
Kanke LGA (27th April, 2021): NURTW Motor Park Kabwir, Kanke LGA
Pankshin LGA (28th April, 2021): Nefur Arena, Pankshin LGA
Mangu LGA (29th April, 2021): MYM Secretariat, Gindiri Road, Mangu LGA
Bokkos LGA (30th April, 2021): COCIN Takaweh premises, Bokkos LGA

The locations were strategically selected (open-air) to ensure passers-by had the opportunity to get messages being discussed. This was done in order to comply with the Government’s ban on processions while also adhering to COVID-19 health advisories. In each LGA, there were 75 direct beneficiaries (women and youth), as well as other indirect beneficiaries who were around the venues of the event.
During the event, there were lectures by resource persons from relevant institutions such as Security Agencies, the Academia and Professional bodies.

Topics such as “Roles of Women and Youth in Preventing Radicalization by Violent Extremists” and “Women and Youth as Agents of Change: Recognising their Role in the Prevention of Violence” were discussed. Resource persons emphasized collective action against violence and crime in communities as well as acceptance across ethnic, religious and ideological divides in order to strengthen tolerance and inclusivity among community members. Participants of the program were encouraged to work as change agents as against being involved in violent conflicts, as this was the only way they could be actively involved in decision-making processes in their communities.

Women were particularly encouraged to influence their children and husbands positively through their actions and utterances. The Youth on the other hand, were urged to channel their strength towards productive ventures as well as engage their religious, traditional and political leaders peacefully. Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions and make contributions to the causes of violent extremism in their communities, as well as proffer solutions to identified problems.

Community stakeholders such as the Traditional rulers and representatives of the Local Government Council, expressed delight with the programme, saying it was timely and necessary. The Supervisory Councillor of the Department of Social Services in Pankshin LGA commended participants for engaging in meaningful discussions on their role as women and youth in preventing violence in the community. He promised to ensure community members have a smooth communication channel with security agencies in reporting abnormalities. In Kanke LGA, the District Head of Kabwir promised he would ensure friendly sport competition is played among the different youth groups in the community to promote peaceful coexistence and tolerance among themselves.
At the end of the program, the Women and Youth expressed their appreciation to IGSR and GCERF for organising such an impactful program as they learnt the important roles they have to play in preventing violence. They promised to engage and enlighten others in their communities on their roles in preventing violent extremism.
During the event across the 5 LGAs, 450 Shirts and 450 Caps, 800 Posters and 900 Stickers all bearing messages geared towards prevention of violence and promotion of peaceful co-existence were distributed to participants. In his remarks, IGSR’s Senior Program Officer said the IEC materials distributed were meant to aid participants in carrying out their roles as change agents, having been enlightened by the Peace Education event. He urged the women and youth to step down what they had learnt to other community members in order to achieve peaceful communities and state at large.

Source: https://plateaureports.com/375-women-and-youths-get-peace-education-hosted-by-institute-of-governance-igsr-in-plateau-state/

Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR) in collaboration with the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) organized a Community Dialogue on the theme: “Addressing the Root Causes of Farmer-Herder Clashes and Other Crimes in Communities within Plateau Central Senatorial Zone”.
The programme was a one-day event which held in two batches, A and B, on 30th and 31st of March, 2021. The venue was at the youth Center, Panskin Local Government Area.
This programme was carried out in adherence to health advisories on COVID-19 preventive measures. The dialogue had a total of 210 (Two Hundred and Ten) participants in attendance from Plateau Central Senatorial Zone (Kanam, Kanke, Pankshin, Mangu and Bokkos).

Some of the participants in attendance include Traditional Leaders (District Heads and Ward Heads), Community Leaders (Ethnic and Group leaders), Security Agencies (Police, NSCDC, Operation Rainbow, DSS, NDLEA, etc.), Media (PRTV and Tin City), Professional Associations (such as Lawyers, Doctors etc.), Women Leaders, Youth Leaders, Religious Groups (JNI and CAN), CSOs, Academia’s, Government Representatives, Vigilante Groups (PCRC, VGN and NHW, etc.) and Youth Peace Ambassadors.

The community dialogue was moderated Dr. Gideon Gwimbe Barde, a former Press Secretary to Governor J.D Gomwalk and Abdullahi Mohammed and one time Hon. Commissioner, Second republic (1979-1983).

The core objective of the community dialogue was to analyze the underlying factors responsible for the increase in farmer-herder clashes and other crimes in Plateau Central. More specifically, the community dialogue seeks to; encourage a face-to-face exchange of information among community members in order to foster mutual understanding and harmony, encourage diverse ethnic, religious and/or social groups to work on their difference in a non-violent way, increase community-driven actions towards the prevention of violent conflicts and engage community members in a process to enhance awareness-raising, sensitization and collaborative problem-solving in order to address specific issues of concern in their communities.
During the Dialogue participants were given opportunities to voice out their opinions, brainstorm and exchange ideas as well as learn from each other, they had different opinions on the Root Causes of Farmer-Herder Conflicts and Other Crimes in the Communities, some of the observations, resolutions and recommendations were made as follows:


Some of the causes of Farmer-Herder conflict identified include:
• Destruction of farmers’ crops by the herders.
• Population expansion has led to blockage of routes previously used by the herders and this has led the herders to open up new routes which often lead to conflict.
• Bush burning by local hunters or villagers provokes the herders as it rids their animals of food.
• Biased reporting by journalists either escalating or misreporting issues relating to farmers and herders.
• Ethnic and religious intolerance between the different groups.
• Underage or juvenile herders are left alone to steer a herd of cattle.
• Illiteracy is a major concern among farmers and herders.
• Delayed justice by the judiciary leaves persons to take laws into their hands.
• Influx of strangers without the knowledge of indigenes poses a huge threat to security in communities.

The resolutions made were:
• Farmers and herders should work together to define grazing routes and plow areas.
• Government should make laws to stop underage or juvenile herders.
• Religious leaders should preach messages of love and peace without prejudice.
• Security Agencies should be sincere and prompt in responding to complaints.
• The ban on proliferation of arms and light weapons should be enforced by the Security Agencies
• Religious and ethnic tolerance should be promoted by parents, teachers, religious leaders, and the media.
• The government should address the issue of porous borders.

Recommendations
• Government should create more jobs for the youths to prevent them from participating in criminal activities.
• Traditional rulers should put partisanship and partiality aside to dispense justice to their subjects.
• Open grazing has become outdated and is capable of leading to an increase in conflict. Ranching should be adopted as an alternative to open grazing.
• The populace must learn to hold the government accountable for their actions and inactions.
• The stakeholders from the various communities should speak through their traditional rulers in order to harmonize and prioritize community needs. Stakeholders must awaken to their responsibilities.
• There must be sharing of information between ethnic and religious groups in order for the relevant authorities to act on information that is critical in maintaining peace and order.

At the end of the community dialogue, a communiqué was drafted, adopted and signed on behalf of the participants by representatives of the five LGAs on the 30th and 31st of March, 2021.

The Federal University Lokoja, under the watch of Prof. Angela Freeman Miri, witnessed drastic Academic and infrastructural development during her tenure as Vice-Chancellor.

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Professor Miri took over as Vice-Chancellor in 2016, with an extensive track record in Tertiary Education Administration, Experience, and desirable personal qualities of being humble, self-motivated, creative, adaptable, hardworking, focused, dogged and amiable without compromising the standard of excellence to achieve set objectives was indeed a blessing.

The University, which was among the 11 Federal Universities established in 2012, 78th in Nigeria, 255th in Africa and 10,600th in the world; And through the support of the Federal Ministry of Education, TETFUND, NUC and other Federal Government interventions/ agencies, the modest achievements at the Adankolo and Felele campuses were attained.

Under Professor Angela Miri's stewardship as the second Vice-Chancellor of the University, she created additional Faculties from 2 to 5, including the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education.

The university also had the creation of new academic programmes from 11 to 41. She also ensured that staff strength was beefed up with recruitment; promotion of deserving Staff, to various ranks especially, over 20 Professors and Readers during the Tenure. The professor pivoted the conduct of Maiden Convocation and three subsequent ones within the Tenure.
She also established the School of Postgraduate Studies, offering Masters and Doctoral programmes. She also commenced the school of Remedial Sciences Programmes at the University. Led the University to attain FULL accreditation of programmes.

The monumental infrastructural masterpiece in the permanent site (Falele Campus) is undeniable, which enabled her movement of the University's administration to the permanent location at the Felele campus during her tenure.

Not to mention Laboratories, classrooms, multipurpose student centres, chapel, school busses and management vehicles with the remodelling and expansion of the school Medical Centre and the student's relaxation centre.

While being Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Lokoja, Professor Miri also served in various capacities including; The Chairman Committee of Vice-Chancellors, The chairman, NYSC Presidential
National Honours Award Selection Committee, The Chief External Examiner for JAMB in Kogi State, The Returning Officer in the Gubernatorial and Presidential Elections for Niger State among several others.

Prof. Angela Freeman Miri is an illustrious Daughter not just to Plateau State but Nigeria at large, an academic colossus and a woman of great repute. Little wonder she was described as an icon of hope by the Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability CPTA.

The Guardian also honoured Professor Miri, with the Outstanding female Vice-Chancellor award at the 2021 International Women’s Day Summit which had the theme, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.

The Institute of Governance and Social Research successfully carried out “Support for Peace Clubs to organize Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) Activities” under the Safe School Initiative (specifically designed for secondary schools).

The activity, geared towards the Prevention of Violent Extremism for 20 secondary schools in the five LGAs (Kanam, Kanke, Pankshin, Mangu, Bokkos) in the Central Senatorial Zone of Plateau State.

The Support for Peace Clubs activity was organized as a follow up to the establishment of IGSR Peace Clubs in the Central Senatorial Zone as part of the project titled “The Youth and Peaceful Coexistence in Community: The Plateau Case” Round II sponsored by Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF).



The IGSR Peace Club Activity in secondary schools took place from the 20th to 24th of March 2021 (a day for each LGA) for twenty (20) secondary schools in the Central Senatorial Zone (Bokkos, Mangu, Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam) of Plateau State. The program, designed to empower and equip the secondary schools to organize Peace Club Activities towards the prevention of violent extremism and radicalization.

The program comprised of lectures aimed at addressing some of the challenges faced by secondary school students in the different LGAs. Drug and substance abuse, conflict and peaceful coexistence, early marriage, and sex education were some of the issues covered the lectures.

Lectures were delivered by skilled professionals in the areas of interest including experts from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Legal Professionals (members of the Nigerian Bar Association) who engaged the students in interactive presentations while addressing their various issues. This was followed by interschool competitions in the form of a debate/quiz between the participating schools in each LGA. At the end of the competitions (debate/quiz), the most outstanding schools were awarded trophies.



As part of IGSR’s support for peace clubs activities, the Institute and its partners GCERF donated over 1,900 Textbooks, (covering various subjects) and notebooks, and other learning materials such as Branded pens, T-Shirts, and other Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials to the 20 participating schools. The school materials were donated to facilitate the development of the students in the five LGAs of the Central Senatorial Zone of Plateau State.

The Senior Programme Officer (IGSR) Mr. Samuel Emelis, stated the books were donated to strengthen the school libraries and to facilitate the organization of future Peace Club activities in the schools. He urged the schools to be accountable and ensure they put the donated materials to good use.

Also in attendance in each LGA were representatives of the Ministry of Education (Zonal and Area Directorates), Chairmen of the Local Government, Parent Teachers Association Chairpersons. They each appreciated the efforts of IGSR and its donors GCERF for their continuous efforts in preventing violent extremism in their LGAs and promoting peaceful coexistence in the communities.

The representative of the Ministry of Education (Zonal Directorate Pankshin), Mr Levong Binbol commended the participating schools for their active participation in the peace club activities, he applauded their skill and knowledge in the subject area of their debate, stating it showed the diligence and discipline of the Peace Clubs. Mr. Muhammad Sani Abba (NDLEA official) appreciated the students for their attentiveness and active participation throughout his presentation. He also urged them to abstain from the use of drugs and other substances as this was a vice that ruined the bright future of many.

At the end of the program, the teachers and students expressed their gratitude to IGSR and GCERF for organizing such an impactful program and supporting their Schools and Peace Clubs. They promised to continue to hold Peace Club activities to engage, enlighten and equip the students towards the prevention of violent extremism.

The program held as follows; Mangu LGA on 20th March at NUT Hall, Mangu, Mangu LGA. Kanam LGA on 22nd March at Multi-Purpose Hall Dengi, Kanam LGA. Kanke LGA 22nd March at GSS Kabir Football Field, Kabir, Kanke LGA. Pankshin LGA on 23rd March at Pankshin Youth Centre, Pankshin LGA. Bokkos LGA on 24th March at Akiluwa Secondary School, Fakkos Bokkos LGA.



The list of participating IGSR Peace Clubs Schools in Plateau State Central Senatorial Zone include;

1. Kabwir Comprehensive Secondary School, Lepchalim (Kanke LGA)

2. Government Secondary School ForkhirAmper (Kanke LGA)

3. Government Secondary School Ampang East (Kanke LGA)

4. Ganaka Girls Memorial College Kwal (Kanke LGA)

5. Government Girls Secondary School, Dengi (Kanam LGA)

6. Government Model Secondary School, Dengi (Kanam LGA)

7. Government Secondary School Jarmai, (Kanam LGA)

8. Government Secondary School, Kunkyam, (Kanam LGA)

9. Government Secondary School, Mushere (Bokkos LGA)

10. Akiluwa Secondary School (Bokkos LGA)

11. Government Secondary School Ngoksar ( Bokkos LGA)

12. Andy Comprehensive College, Marish (Bokkos LGA)

13. Boys Secondary School Gindiri (Mangu LGA)

14. Government Science School Mangun (Mangu LGA)

15. Islamic Secondary School Gindiri, (Mangu LGA)

16. Girls High School Gindiri (Mangu LGA)

17. Good Shepherd College (Pankshin LGA)

18. Government Secondary School Wokkos, (Pankshin LGA)

19. Government Secondary School Jing (Pankshin LGA)

20. Langkuk Memorial Comprehensive Secondary School(Pankshin LGA)

Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR) in collaboration with the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) is implementing a project titled “The Youth and Peaceful Coexistence in Community: The Plateau Case” in Plateau Central Senatorial Zone. One of the major activities of this project is the Youth Peace Camp organized by IGSR in collaboration with the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (C&LTC).

IGSR just concluded its sixth camp in Round II which commenced from 28th February to 6th March 2021 with a total of 500 participants rebranded as Youth Peace Ambassadors graduating from the Youth Peace Camp. In Round I of the project, 1,711 (one thousand seven hundred and eleven) Youths from Bokkos, Mangu, and Pankshin were sponsored to participate in 5 Youth Peace Camps (450 participants per camp). Due to the successes recorded from the first round, a second round of the project was approved and extended to the two other Local Government Areas in the Central Zone (Kanam and Kanke). In Round II, 6 camps have been organized for youths drawn from Central Senatorial Zone (Bokkos, Mangu, Kanam, Kanke and Pankshin Local Government Areas) in batches of 500 per camp. A total of 2,364 (two thousand three hundred and sixty four) youths have currently been trained on the project.

The core objective of the Camp is to re-orientate the vulnerable youths from the Central Zone of Plateau State who are susceptible to Violent Extremism. The Youth Peace Camp is a seven-day event which is designed to encourage peaceful coexistence and tolerance for each other’s values; establish Youth Peace Corps in each of the troubled wards of the 5 LGAs in order to discourage youth radicalization and violent extremism; prevent youth from engaging in extreme behaviour; and encourage peace building as well as peaceful conflict resolution in the area.

During each camp, the youth engage in series of physical and mental trainings as well as lectures from experienced resource persons in the different subject areas. The lectures includes topics such as: Towards De-radicalization of the youth: The Role of Political and Religious Leaders; Youth as Agents of Non-violent Change in Nigeria; Role of Sports in Peace Building and National Unity; Extreme behaviour and Societal Harmony; Entrepreneurship Skills and Capacity Building for the youth among others.
During the lecture sessions, lecturers taught participants various ways to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence, importance of understanding and tolerance to adopt peaceful co-existence and the importance of effective communication to avoid conflicts. Through the physical drills, participants learnt strong core values of cooperation, unity, bond, confidence and development of determination; all of which increased their sense of self-esteem, significance and value to themselves and their communities giving them the courage to have vision for themselves and their communities as agents of peace no longer available to be used to execute violence.

After the successful completion of the Peace Camp, those who graduate become members of the Youth Peace Ambassadors network. As a member of the network, they are required to be ambassadors of peace in their communities, to step down lessons learnt during camp, to initiate various community development activities to promote peaceful co-existence and tolerance. It is also through this forum that youths encourage themselves to carry out projects that are beneficial to their community and advice others to live by example as agents of peace.

The Closing Ceremony of Youth Peace Camp VI held on the 6th of March, 2021. The Coordinator, C&LTC welcomed all who were present and congratulated the participants who he said displayed good and exemplary character. He appreciated the organisers, IGSR and the sponsors GCERF for investing in the youths to become peace agents in their communities. He thanked them for their dedication and urged them to put all they had learned into practice in their communities as they returned home. Following the remarks by the Unit Coordinator, IGSR’s Director of Administration, Dr. Waheed Adedeji welcomed everyone to the closing ceremony and congratulated participants, accompanying officers, recruiters, stakeholders and IGSR staff for a successful camp. He was grateful to security personnel for maintaining a peaceful camp without bad reports and urged the participants to be diligent in stepping down all they had learnt during the camp to their communities. The course report was then presented by the Unit Course Officer, Mr Fatai Adekunle who reported that they have created awareness on the need for peaceful co-existence in the youth and all 500 participants remarkably qualified for certificates.
Guests were also entertained by participants of the cultural dance troupe who acted a drama portraying the strength of Nigeria when her citizens unite as one for the growth of the nation. This was followed by the 11 participants representing the 5 LGAs presenting a communiqué which summarized the lessons they had learnt during the camp with observations and recommendations. According to the communiqué, the participants observed disrespect for other people’s religious and ethnic values as well as political ideologies is a major cause of violence among communities in Plateau central. The participants also noted that youth do not channel their grievances and demands in a peaceful way; unemployment among the youth makes them active participants during crises; there is lack of patience, love and self-control among individuals in communities and lastly, there is a high rate of illiteracy among youths who have subjected themselves to social vices. These are responsible for increasing radicalization and violent extremism in several parts of Nigeria, including Plateau State. They resolved to use peaceful means to solve problems and grievances rather than resorting to violence. They will also let go of anger, pain, sadness and vengeance in order to live and propagate peace in their communities. Finally, the participants recommended that the government should organise skill acquisition programs for youths as this will go a long way in reducing restiveness.
Following the presentation of the communiqué, The IGSR Project Manager, Ms Victoria Isawa-Elaigwu advised participants to take it upon themselves the responsibility of stepping down what they have learnt at camp in their communities. She also noted that young people have a larger role to play in the development of the country than perpetuating violence. The Senior Programme Officer IGSR, Mr Samuel Emelis gave the vote of thanks and encouraged participants to use the knowledge they gained during the camp to support peaceful co-existence in their communities. Finally, the Project Manager, IGSR inducted the participants into the Youth Peace Ambassadors Network and declared the camp closed after which all participants departed to their respective LGAs.

Billionaire businessman and politician, Ned Nwoko on Thursday said his foundation is working hard to eradicate malaria.

Nwoko made this known when he meet the Minister Of Information Lai Mohammed in his office to deliberate on possible collaborating for the Malaria Project
The honorable Minister, Lai Mohamed said he was elated by the visit as the “Eradicate Malaria” project was a noble idea that supports humanity. He further thanked the prince for the initiative and for his continuous love and consideration for Nigeria and Africa at large.

He assured Prince Nwoko of the Ministry’s willingness and commitment in supporting a patriotic initiative that enhances the well-being of Nigerians, as such he will readily be available to assist the project when being called upon.

Nwoko said the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation was committed to rendering support and services to the needy, the society and humanity at large.

He noted that in the course of his numerous interventions, he discovered that malaria scourge constitutes one of the greatest impediments to the general wellbeing and development of Africans and their societies.

According to him, ‘’Most health challenges suffered by Africans including death, organ damage and other physical and mental impairments are directly or indirectly traceable to malaria.

In response to the increasing threat of violent extremism across Nigeria, the Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR), Jos organized a three-month skill Acquisition and Economic Empowerment Programme for 120 vulnerable women drawn from the Central Senatorial Zone of Plateau State.

The programme was sponsored by the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) as part of the project titled: Youth and Peaceful Coexistence in Community: The Plateau Case (Round II). The programme was designed to empower the vulnerable women between the ages of 35 to 55 from various ethnic and religious backgrounds in Mangu, Bokkos, Pankshin, Kanam and Kanke LGAs with skills with the view to build stronger communities less susceptible to radicalisation and violent extremism. At the end of the training, successful trainees will be provided with start-up grants to enable them to develop themselves further or establish their own businesses with skills learnt in trades of their choice such as tailoring, jewellery making, knitting, and poultry farming amongst others across the 5 LGAs.

Following the successful conclusion of the Skill Acquisition programme, IGSR further organized a one day Basic Business Training (BBT) for the beneficiaries at the PankshinYouth Centre on the 3rd of February 2021. The programme was intended to equip these vulnerable women with basic business skills, thereby improving their livelihood and making them less susceptible to violent extremism.

The women were trained in Basic Business Skills to enable them to develop and grow their newly acquired trades into prospective businesses. Skilled resource persons from different professional backgrounds such as Mr Haggai Gutap (Director General Plateau State Microfinance Development Agency), Haj.FatimaAliyu,(lecturer College of Administration, Management and Technology, Potiskum Yobe State.) and Mr Y.S Maisamari(Businessman)were invited as resource persons to train the women on selected business areas which include Business and Its Environment, Book Keeping for New Business Starters and Co-Operative and Fund Sourcing. The training was well received by the women who expressed their gratitude to the organisers and sponsors of the programme.


The BBT Program was chaired by a former State Coordinator of National Directorate of Employment Mr Mark Mato who commended IGSR and its sponsors for training and empowering vulnerable women in the northern senatorial zone of Plateau State at a time where it is most needed. In the comments by the Senior Programme officer (IGSR), he also commended the commitment of the women throughout the training and stated that unfortunately, following the skill acquisition assessment, only 114 of the 120 participants across the 5 LGAs successfully qualified for the grant.

At the end of the training, participants from Kanam, Kanke, Bokkos, Pankshin and Mangu LGAs were equipped with the skills and knowledge to improve their economic and social status as well as become active contributors to the development of their communities through the application of the trades learned.

The Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation project for Eradication of Malaria is set to get a significant lift, with the setting into movement for a care group to additionally make mindfulness and sharpen people in general about the significance of the undertaking.

The Board of Directors, WHO will be WHO Awards Nigeria is set to drum uphold for Prince Ned Nwoko who through the Foundation which is centered and decided around the objective of Eradicating Malaria in Nigeria and Africa on the loose.

The Directors of the International Award Organization motioned that they are ready for a question and answer session to be hung on Wednesday, tenth February 2021. To be held at the government capital domain Abuja where they will announce their help for the Prince Ned Nwoko Malaria annihilation project and furthermore Launch a care group to help the Prince Ned Nwoko establishment.

This is in completing Sensitization and Advocacy on this incredible undertaking, pointed toward mitigating the sufferings and Deaths brought about by Malaria in Nigeria and Africa on the loose.

Source: https://mathewtegha.com/2021/02/support-group-for-prince-ned-nwoko-foundation-malaria-eradication-launched-by-the-board-of-directors-who-is-who-awards/

Women have been encouraged to collaborate in tackling societal issues and take up roles as mediators thereby becoming key actors in Peacebuilding and Security.

This was contained in a message delivered by the Director-General of the Plateau Peace Building Agency. Mr Joseph Lengmang who led other stakeholders at a High-level Consultative Forum with critical stakeholders and women affected by conflict in Kanuda and Plateau State and the commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the UNSCR 1325 held at the conference hall of the JPRM-POCC Gwash Lamingo on Monday 25th January 2021.

Mr Joseph Lengmang noted that women have continued to play active and vital roles in peacebuilding as such more space should be provided to accommodate them as natural peacebuilders. He further noted that Peace architecture cannot be structured without the active role of women as such he was an advocate for women in leadership and critical decision making which will lead to better societies and communities.

The DG, said the searchlight needs to be beamed more on women with leadership abilities and the capacity for mediation. Also assuring the forum and stakeholders present of his willingness for a high-level partnership.

The forum featured over 25 women drawn from conflict zones in Plateau and Kaduna state, an initiative powered by the Women Mediators Across the Common Wealth, WOPEN, CONCILIATION RESOURCES and The Women For Positive Peace Building Initiative.

The participants drawn from Kaduna and Plateau state shared real-life touching stories from their communities with many of them still displaced as they could not return to their homes due to lingering insecurities.

Stakeholders at the forum encouraged women not to shy away from public speaking especially when it comes to addressing societal ills and conflicts but to center their strengths on current mediation processes ongoing in the state in which they are key actors. Stating that dialogue will help in identifying key women mediators in the various states and further provided a platform in which they can further learn mediation skills and processes and be fully involved in decision making as key actors to drive the process.

Mrs. Justina Mike Ngwobia, Executive Director For Justice Peace and Reconciliation Movement and Founder of Women Peace Network In Nigeria. Said the dialogue was centered on creating a platform for community women and actively training them as mediators to be a voice for solving conflicts, learning from previous experiences and responding to certain situations with skills acquired.

She noted that consultative meeting of women who are key security and peacebuilding actors creates a platform for sharing of experiences on the different roles they played in peace and security-building as participants can learn from each other and explored current conflict dynamics on their individual communities ranging from community conflicts, domestic violence sexual abuse, banditry, and other sensitive issues.

The National Co-Coordinator of The Nigerian Women Mediators Network, Mrs. Lantana Bako Abdulahi, said it was a worthy meeting and a follow up after activities including mediation and dialogue training carried out within affected places in Plateau and Kaduna state. Noting that it was key that stakeholders come together to discuss conflict issues, how it affects women in communities but most importantly how all can collaboratively work together to address such issues.

Mrs Lantana noted that the project thus far has been able to recognize and amplify the voices of women who are working at the grassroots thereby providing a platform for them to say their issues and how it affects them and how they have been working to support the peace process in their communities. Also providing a common platform for women across the two states who are already involved in peace processes and encouraging more participation to intending women mediators to amplify their work and voices.

The Forum also featured keynote lectures on the 20th Anniversary of the UNSCR 1325. The resolution which specifically addresses how women and girls are disproportionally impacted by violent conflict and war and recognizes the critical role that women can and already do play in peacebuilding efforts. UNSCR 1325 affirms that peace and security efforts are more sustainable when women are equal partners in the prevention of violent conflict, the delivery of relief and recovery efforts and in the forging of lasting peace.

The AIG INTERPOL GARBA BABA UMAR has been Decorated with the WHO is WHO Stand of Fame Awards and the WHO is WHO Worldwide Award.

The AIG INTERPOL has been spotted by the prestigious WHO is WHO Awards Nigeria and has been seen to be worthy of receiving such a great honor of being the Fourth Nigerian to Receive the WHO is WHO Stand of Fame and the First Police Officer to receive such Honour.

The International President of WHO is WHO Awards Binta Pearl Ojoma as accompanied by the Head of Media Architect Daniel Okpanachi Confirmed that the Selfless Service and Dexterity of AIG Garba Baba Umar has made the organization beam their focus on his personality and mode of operations and have found him to be an Exceptional officer to identify with and to be Celebrated as a role model for others to Emulate.

WHO is WHO Awards Nigeria hereby call on Nigerians to Celebrate Diligence, Hardwork and Dexterity, Felicitate and Congratulate AIG Garba Baba Umar for this great Recognition.

A yet to be identified man has reportedly set himself on fire commits Self-immolation at the Government Forgiveness Garden in Jos the Plateau State Capital on Thursday morning of 31st of December

An eyewitness who spoke to matthewtegha Blog reporter said the man came in a keke Napep and proceeded to seat at the forgiveness garden for long hours after which the said man went on to pour fuel on his body and set himself ablaze.

The reason for his act is yet to be ascertained as well as his identity as at the time of filing this report.

Source: https://mathewtegha.com/2020/12/breaking-man-sets-himself-on-fire-self-immolation-at-jos-forgiveness-garden-graphic-photos/

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Plateau FOGMMON Member, Rev. Jordan King has been reported Kidnapped Along Abuja-Jos Road on Thursday 19th November 2020.

The report was sent and made public after the Gospel musician was said to have been kidnapped after boarding a vehicle with armed men on his way back to Jos.
Rev. Jordan King Olorunleke is a registered member of FOGMMON PLATEAU and the Chairman of the association Pastor Obed Akanya said that “Pls let’s keep the prayers coming and whatever assistant you can provide to see to his safe release back to his family, kindly send to his wife”

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The myth of catching a bouquet at a wedding seems to be awakened as a lady who caught the bouquet at a wedding got everyone talking with the way she celebrated and went down in tears as to say her dreams was finally achieved

See Video of the Lady Catching Bouquet at a Wedding


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There are reports of an ongoing attack on Ex Nigerian House of Reps Speaker's house in Jos, the capital of Plateau State.

Sources at the scene say the house located near Jos University Teaching Hospital was broken into by looters at about 9am, Nigerian time.

"They broke into the house, attacked everyone including Dogara's brother and are currently moving anything they see," said a source at the scene.

The invaders are said to be moving tricycles, furnitures, electronics and other valuables out of the house.

Police soreness could be heard in the background during the conversation with our source but the situation seems to be beyond control.

More: https://mathewtegha.com/2020/10/breaking-looters-break-into-former-speaker-dogaras-house-in-jos-cart-away-house-valuables/

Prince Ned Nwoko has been conferred as a Patron of the Performing Musicians Employers Association Of Nigeria PMAN .

The honor was conferred on him in Abuja by the President of the PMAN Peace Initiative Committee, Hajiya Amina Dangaje who led other executives on the visit. The president lauded prince Ned for his efforts and relentless humanitarian activities as such they have found him as a worthy patron. 

Billionaire Philanthropist Prince Ned Nwoko thanked PMAN for finding him as a worthy Patron. He emphasized the importance of an umbrella body like PMAN to advocate, promote and protect the groups' interests. Further encouraged them to be more vocal on critical national issues so as to correct societal ills. He admonished the group on schemful planning and proper organization for the protection of members' welfare.

Ned Nwoko recently launched a Malaria Eradication Project and is advocating for a clean environment, vaccine development and fumigation of the entire country and Africa.

Recording artist and disability/human right advocate, Grace Jerry, met with Legendary Producer and singer Cobhams Asuquo to promote disability inclusion in election.

Grace Jerry an inspirational speaker and a Mandela Washington fellow, who doubles as Executive Director of InclusiveFriends Association and convener of AccessNigeria campaign said she was pleased to meet Cobhams Asuqu who is well known in Nigeria for his strides in Music production and has since become a public speaker and business man.

The collaboration will see both icons recording a jingle together and further advocate for the inclusion of persons living with disabilities in Nigerian elections.

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The just-concluded opinion poll as conducted by WHO is WHO Awards Nigeria has confirmed Prince Ned Nwoko as Nigeria's Top 4 Humanitarian, The International president WHO is WHO Awards Nigeria, Binta Pearl Said during the event that the prince bagged this Award due to his endless philanthropic activities especially the Malaria eradication project which is aimed at wiping Malaria from Africa,

Prince Ned Nwoko, however, received the Award with joy and thanked all those who have voted for him. He described it as a special award, stating that he was stepping forward as a catalyst for the desire to bring malaria to a halt in Nigeria and in Africa at large.

Who Is Who Awards and Magazine is one of Nigeria's foremost awards organizations that have taken the responsibility of recognizing top individuals who are positively impacting the society and the country at-large. The organization recently awarded Past President Goodluck Jonathan, Sen Danjuma Goje, Governor Simon Lalong, Sen Dino Melaye, Mrs. Fua Lilian, and other worthy Nigerians at a glamorous event at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja in 2019.

Who Is Who Awards and Magazine earlire in the Year launched another mega face of her project which is aimed at showcasing individuals, businesses and organizations within Nigeria. Tagged as Nigeria's Number 1 - The Exclusive  Business Directory. Aimed at celebrating persons and organizations taking the lead to encourage others to raise their product quality and service standard, hence economic growth.

Prince Ned Nwoko, a Nigerian lawyer, politician and humanitarian has become a strong advocate of Malaria eradication in Africa. He is the Founder of the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation , He has Since visited the Antarctica in January 2020 for the Anti- Malaria Expedition. The Foundation is supporting the existing efforts of vaccine development by funding research for the anti-malaria vaccine through a partnership with leading universities in Africa. Through his foundation, Prince Ned Nwoko has contributed to the empowerment and education of youths of his constituency, senatorial district and state.

Who Is Who Awards led by the international President, Mrs. Binta Pearl visited and celebrated Prince Ned Nwoko with the 'Who Is Who Stand Of Fame' Award also profiled him as One of the 'Top4 ' Humanitarians in Nigeria.


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The Bennie team headed by Jerry Mallo which is an innovative Nigerian indigenous company has made a VENTILATOR. The Plateau born Inventor built a working ventilator from scratch as plateau officials confirm this in Jos
Ventilators are life support machines used to provide mechanical respiration for patients with respiratory failure, such as those with critical coronavirus disease.
Nigeria and the world is in need for ventilators as the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic intensifies with orders surging beyond their supply capacity.
“Several orders from Nigeria have not been delivered due to high demand,” says a federal hospital administrator, Dr. Edmund Banwat.
To remedy the situation, Jerry Mallo, 25, in late March 2020, proposed to officials in Plateau State, to build and supply ventilators at a cost nearly 95% lower than the original market price.
The State approved the proposal but released funds for the production of one sample machine which is now delivered for use by the inventor

https://www.matthewtegha.com/2020/04/covid-19-plateau-inventor-builds-and.html

Protesting women block Zaria road along Federal Government College FGC Jos today.
The women who were not observing social distancing claim they were promised palliatives by the Plateau state Government yesterday and they gathered at Government College but no palliative came their way.
According to them, after waiting for hours, they were told to come back today and on getting there this morning, they did not see any government official to distribute any palliative to them.
The women baring leaves who are in their thousands have blocked the Zaria road that encompass Farin Gada, Stadium, Alheri, Command school, Algadama junction, NEPA, Mile 7 and other roads insisting that they won't leave the road until the state government bring the palliatives and distribute to them. They said they were suffering from " Covid 20 " which they described as "Hunger virus."
As at the time of filling this report, a call was put through to the commissioner of Information, Mr Dan Manjang who said he will find out from the committee on palliatives on adopted measures.

More: https://www.matthewtegha.com/2020/04/just-in-women-protest-for-palliatives.html

COVID-19: GOVERNOR LALONG, FAMILY TEST NEGATIVE TO VIRUS.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong and members of his family have tested negative to the Corona Virus disease after carrying out the test.
The samples of the Governor and members of his family were taken 2 days ago by health officials and forwarded to the NCDC laboratory in Abuja for examination.
The results came back today, 9th April 2020 and indicated negative for the Governor and members of his family.
Reacting to the results, Governor Lalong said he and his family decided to take the test in order to help in tackling the rising stigma that is gradually building up on the disease and making people reluctant of coming out even when they notice any symptoms.
He said "Corona Virus is not a death sentence and if we are not careful, people can die out of fear and stigma. I call on all our citizens particularly those who notice any symptoms of the disease including difficulty in breathing, fever, cough, sore throat, headache and general fatigue, or have had contact with any infected person to report to health officials and submit themselves for examination".
Lalong said the Plateau State Government has continued to take proactive measures including a one week total lockdown beginning midnight Thurday 9th April to prevent movements that could expose the State to the disease.
Lalong also assured the people of the State that the NCDC has already approved the establishment of a corona virus testing centre in Plateau State which will take off very soon and reduce challenges associated with the shuttle to Abuja for testing.
He thanked the citizens of the State for their cooperation and compliance to Government directives in curbing COVID-19, assuring them that his administration will not subject them to any unnecessary hardship and losses.

Read: https://www.matthewtegha.com/2020/04/plateau-governor-simon-lalongs.html

Nigerians have taken to social media to call for the arrest of Izala sect leader, Imam Sani Yahaya Jingir.
Despite the ban of religion gathering of more than 50 people Imam sani led prayers at a mosque in Jos today March 27 in Plateau State. Nigerians have taken to social media to call for the arrest of Izala sect leader, Imam Sani Yahaya Jingir.

This is coming days after he described coronavirus as a western propaganda. Imam Jingir had also dared

Authorities by stating that no one can stop him and his followers from congregating in mosques.

However the Imam ignited the wrath of Nigerians after a video of him and his followers storming a mosque in Jos, Plateau State’s capital went viral on social media.

Here are reactions to the video below;

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