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This Conference focuses on the need for the States businesses, organisations, entrepreneurs become more innovative and use innovation to drive sustainable development. The conference encourages Plateau to embrace entrepreneurship and move in the direction of digital transformation through the use of emerging Technologies and Trends, Research and Development, Commercialization and Investments as the key drivers of an innovation ecosystem.
The conference will be a platform and an avenue to expose business owners, CEOs, Startups, innovators, media houses, personal and major stakeholders in the private and public sector aspiring business owners to a world of opportunities for local contents in Nigeria and create a network of professionals for collaboration and exposition in producing and marketing Plateau ideas.
THEME: Entrepreneurship & Business Growth
SPEAKERS:
Amb. YEMI MARTINS (CEO Abegyi Housing Corperative) Topic: Key Investment Areas in Plateau State
Dr. JEMIMAH NBAYA ( Business Consultant & Snr Pst. LHCC) Topic 10X Growth
PAPER PRESENTERS
HAJ. FARIDA Y. ABUBAKAR (Kaduna) (Personal Business Consultant to Aisha Buhari) Intranational Business & Entrepreneur Consultant, Skill Coach & A Philantropist. Topic: Wantrepreneur – Entrepreneur
DR. CYRIL OGBOLI (Chairman/CEO Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development of Nigeria. Topic: Hockey Stick Growth
The event has the following features:
Made in Plateau Exhibition | Pitch Booth | Artifacts | Panelists Sessions | CEOs Hangouts | Awards | Business Networking |
Why attend?
Attending an appropriate conference at an appropriate time may sometimes lead to the great end.
Nigerian award winning Nigerian singer, record producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Nerat Chuwang has been signed to SonCity Records.
He started music at a very young age and got involved in church and school choir as well as participated in other local music events around; engagements that all helped in building his musicality. He specializes in a range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, hip hop and soul.In 2017, while unsigned, he launched his music career. Nerat has released several singles and featured on many albums and singles, and in 2020, he released his debut album “Stepping Out” which is gaining listener-ship across the world.
Nerat Chuwang has a way of creating hybrid and exceptional sounds by trying out several fusions that often becomes the delight of music lovers. His music is driven by simplicity and clarity of content and this is seen in the quality of his recordings.Recently signed to Son City Records, he hopes to keep thrilling Christians and music lovers in general with uplifting content while spreading love, hope and happiness around.Born in FCT Abuja, Nerat Chuwang is the third of five (5) Children born into the Family of Rev. and Mrs. Moses Chuwang. Source: Son City
As Operation Safe Haven continue to work assiduously to achieve its mandate of restoring peace and security across its Joint Operation Areas of Plateau State, parts of Bauchi State and Southern Kaduna State in line with the directive of the Chief of Defence Staff to sustain tempo and momentum to curb the menace of criminals activities within the country, the Special Taskforce has arrested 17 Suspected kidnappers and 6 other criminal elements who are into armed robbery as well as in possession of dangerous weapons.
The kidnappers were arrested in Jingre Bassa LGA, Plateau State. The Commander Operation Safe Haven, Maj. Gen. Dominic Onyemulu said the renewed vigor with which the troops of the outfit have been conducting their operations is yielding positive result.
The Outfit said the stringent measures adopted have incrementally led to curtailing and containing various criminal vices that has the tendency of derailing the achievement actualized so far.
Maj. Gen. Onyemulu lauded the cooperation and support from all security agencies, the citizens of Plateau State and Operation Safe Haven Joint Operation Area towards achieving lasting peace.
Maj. General gave hints of some breakthroughs recorded since he assumed office as Commander Operation Safe Haven.
He said his troops in conjunction with the personnel of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on routine Patrol along Lafia-Shendam Road in Shendam LGA intercepted Mr. Wisdon Amos Dunyel who was caught with a Harrisburg Pistol with 7 Rounds of 9mm ammunition.
He said troops of Operation Safe Haven again in collaboration with Vigilante Members and locals on 16th March, 2021 after receiving a distress call were able to foil an attempted kidnap of Alh. Gambo Yaauro from his residence at Lishin Village Jingre Bassa LGA, Plateau State which led to the arrest of 17 persons in connection to the foiled kidnap.
Of those arrested 11 are from Kaduna State, 4 are from Bauchi State, 1 from Kano State and 1 from Plateau State. Items recovered from the suspects are 7 Motorcycles, a Fabricated Rifle, 2 Live Cartridges, 13 Cutlasses, 3 Daggers, 15 cellphones and assorted Charms.
Those arrested were Mallam Yunusa Sale, Mallam Ibrahim Usman, Mallam Abdullahi Ya’u, Mallam Yakubu Buba, Mr. Azikwe Ishaya, Mallam Mohammadu Bello, Mallam Inusa Abubakar, Mallam Idi Audu, Alhaji Jeji, Mallam Muhammadu Ishaku, Mallam Rabiu Abdulkadir, Mallam Kabiru Adamu, Mallam Amadu Yunusa, Mallam Alhassan Ibrahim, Mallam Umar Bello, Mallam Alhassan Mato and Mallam Bawa Idi.
Troops of the Outfit on 22nd March, 2021 arrested 4 members of a syndicate along Haske-Lamingo Road Jos North LGA after a distress call. Those arrested were Stephen Fehintola, Michael David, Benjamin Babalola and Ibrahim Umar who had robbed a woman and thrown her out of a moving tricycle. Items recovered were a tricycle, a matchet, a knife, 2 mobile phones and some substances suspected to be cannabis sativa.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven also raided hideout of suspected Sara Suka members in Rikkos Jos North LGA which led to the arrest of Mr. Mohammed Mustapha with a fabricated rifle.
The Outfit reassured the citizens of its determination and commitment towards protecting lives and property of all law-abiding citizens across the Joint Operation Area.
He reiterated the mandate of the outfit which is geared towards the restoration of permanent peace as they continue to operate professionally with other security agencies in a joint environment to eliminate all acts of criminality or acts inimical to the general well-being of law-abiding citizens.
Maj. Gen. Onyemulu said those arrested have been investigated and found guilty as prima facie cases have been established against them and they would be charged to court.
He urged the public to disclose any information that could be inimical to peace and security of lives and property to Operation Safe Haven response numbers 08021212139, 08149000091, 08090498333 & 08074633336.
uspected bandits on Wednesday attacked the residence of Hon. Damishi Tonson Sango, a former Nigerian Minister of Sports, reports say.
The attack reportedly occured at about 9:45pm in Ganawuri, Sango’s home village in Riyom area. Gunmen stormed the house in a guerilla style, shooting sporadically, eyewitnesses say.
Two Policemen attached to the former official, and a civilian steward were badly injured in the attack, it was learnt.
Sources close to the former Minister say he himself was not hurt, but one of the injured Policemen died shortly later. Their rifles were equally carted away, it was gathered.
A family source said surviving casualties were rushed to the Jos University Teaching Hospital unconscious, but as of 4:30am on Thursday, they had started regaining consciousness.
Inquiries sent to Officials, Sango included had yet to be responded to as of the time of publishing this report.
Sango, was Minister of Sports from 1999 to 2000; two-time Governorship aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and Alliance for Democracy, AD, as well as PDP Chairman, Plateau State. He hails from Ganawuri Chiefdom in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The Aten tribe of Ganawuri are generally reputed among the most peaceful people group in Plateau. No incident of farmer-herder clashes has been recorded in their domain. Why the 71year-old politician was targeted however remains mystery.
After about 33 years without a substantive traditional ruler, the people of Kwo Chiefdom in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State now have a traditional head. Similarly, the people of Namu Chiefdom of the same Local Government now have a traditional ruler after about 15 years without one.
This follows the installation and presentation of staffs of office to His Royal Highness, Miskoom Fidelis Longtoe Attahiru as the 27th Long Kwo (2nd class ruler of Kwo Chiefdom) and His Royal Highness Safiyanu Allahnana Magaji III, (Long Jan of Namu Chiefdom).
Speaking at the event which took place at Ba’ap, Headquarters of Qua’an Pan LGA, Governor Simon Lalong said the installation no doubt evokes a lot of passion and excitement among the people of these two Chiefdoms for the fact that they have been without substantive traditional rulers for a very long period of time. Within this period, the people have yearned for the peaceful resolution of the obstacles to this coronation.
He said his government refrained from interfering with the selection of the two traditional rulers as a way of ensuring that the will of the people prevails and the atmosphere for peace and tranquility blossoms in all Chiefdoms.
He urged them to do justice to all and shun any act that will destabilise the peace that has been restored in the Chiefdoms and the State.
He said “Your Royal Highnesses, as you carry out your responsibilities, I admonish you to be proactive and work with your people to identify and fish out criminal elements not only for the safety of your jurisdictions but the entire State. Government will support you to carry out this task in collaboration with the security architecture and the Local Government Administration. In addition, we expect that the recently trained and deployed Community Police Constables and vigilante groups will be carried along in intelligence gathering that is vital to addressing criminality”.
On some security concerns over activities of criminals in forests around the Local Government, the Governor said, “I am aware of the security concerns about criminal activities in and around the forests in Quanpan LGA and others. Let me assure our people that the Government is working hard to address this situation and enhance security and safety of the people. Already, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the taking over of the Pandam Game Reserve by the Federal Government as a National Park”.
The two traditional rulers promised to work for the unity, peace and progress of their Chiefdoms and be fair to all law abiding citizens residing in their Chiefdoms irrespective of creed, religion or any affiliation.
Earlier, Governor Lalong visited Namu to sympathise with the people over the inferno that destroyed goods worth millions of naira at the Bwall-Namu Yam Market. He urged them not to be deterred as the fire incident is a setback that they have to overcome.
Apart from making an initial donation of 10 million naira, the Governor said the Government will work out a long term plan to create a suitable market and enhance safety of traders and their goods.
Governor Lalong also inspected ongoing construction projects of Shendam bye-pass road, 100-bed mother and child hospital Namu among others.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor, Plateau State 31st March 2021.
Nigerian Fast-rising artiste, ”SALIKE” kick-starts his year 2021 music journey with a big banging AFRO/RNB tune titled “KAYI’MI(Tell me) ”.
Salike growth in the Northwest of Nigeria wielded a great deal of influence on his style of music .
KAYI-MI ( Tell Me) The song merges the sensual strains of a love song This fast paced love song is beautifully delivered with beautiful, sensual, smooth vocals and excellent instrumentals… ENJOY!!!
Plateau State flags off basic healthcare provision fund on Wednesday, 31 March 2021, promise to start issuing cards to beneficiaries on the 1st April, 2021.
Lalong who was represented by his deputy Prof Sonnie Tyoden said “Already, we have completed abandoned hospitals in Riyom, Kanke and Langtang South Local Governments which will soon be commissioned.
In his words” There is no doubt that out-of-pocket payments for health services have been considered a highly regressive method of healthcare financing globally and it greatly deepens inequity in access to healthcare.
As at today, it constitutes over 70% of the methods of healthcare financing in Nigeria. The inequity in access negatively affects the poor and vulnerable among us to a greater proportion. This is because at their point of seeking healthcare, they are squeezed between seeking the care that they need and meeting other basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
Operating at such a low financial level has a propensity to tilt them towards choosing other needs rather than healthcare. Such a delay in seeking care can increase the incidence of complications and mortality. Thus, poverty magnifies the predicament that ill-health places on them.
This has over time led to unnecessary deaths among our citizens and has placed Nigeria low in health rankings globally. There is no doubt that out-of-pocket has immensely decelerated Nigeria’s aspiration to attaining Universal Health Coverage.
He said that “The creation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) through the National Act 2014 and its subsequent operationalization by the current administration signifies Nigeria’s commitment more than ever to the realization of Universal Health Coverage.”
“Indeed, this yearning of ensuring that all citizens of Nigeria wherever they live are able to access the quality healthcare that they need – whenever they need it – without being subjected to financial hardship is viewed by the Rescue Administration as not just a fundamental human right but also a noble task that governments across the federation should embrace and invest in.
Lalong further said that The BHCPF, an invaluable initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria has laid a solid foundation for our goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage. The creation of the Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) as an implementing institution of the NHIS gateway in Plateau State in the year 2019 presented the Government of Plateau State an opportunity to benefit from the laudable initiative.
This Agency is also structured to entrench a more progressive system of health care financing in the State. Together with the Plateau State Primary Health Care Board, the bedrock of health system solidly in place, I can say without an iota of doubt that Plateau State has commenced the journey to attaining Universal Health Coverage.
Among other things, the BHCPF seeks to reduce to the barest minimum out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare; increase fiscal space for healthcare; as well improve the life expectancy of the citizens of Plateau State. With this social investment leaning in the direction of providing succour for the poor and vulnerable population, the Rescue Administration strongly subscribe to it.
Already, 2% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the State and the 17 Local Governments is being set aside as Equity Fund by Law. This is a deliberate effort by the government towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and contributing to the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.
This has tremendously increased the fiscal space for health in the State in a greatly sustainable manner through legislation. With this increased expenditure on health in Plateau State and the provision of premiums by the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, it is our undying hope that maternal mortality rates will precipitously decline, and our children will no longer die from preventable childhood illnesses through robust immunization, provision of vaccines, essential medicines and management of these ailments at the Primary Healthcare Centres.
He also said that The Plateau State Government will ensure appropriate and strict management of the BHCPF in accordance with the provisions of its establishing Act and operational guidelines. This will justify the confidence reposed on the State Government by the Federal Government and donor Agencies.
With the Covid-19 pandemic and dwindling resources, this initiative has come to help the government of Plateau State increase the fiscal space for health generally; health system strengthening, particularly at the Primary Health Care level, and ensuring access to healthcare for Nigerians particularly the poor, thereby contributing to overall national productivity. It is therefore, only pertinent that the resources committed to this course are utilized efficiently and with results to show.
In conclusion, the launch of the BHCPF today marks a boost to our journey towards ensuring equity and reduction of inequality in use and access to health services particularly among the most vulnerable group who live with us. It is our concrete believe that this initiative will lift the people of Plateau State out of poverty and guarantee access to quality health services across the 325 PHCs accredited, one in each of the 325 State Wards and other private Primary and Secondary health care facilities across the seventeen Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Also, Governor Simon Lalong reaffirmed that his administration remains commitment in completing all the hospitals being constructed under the Lalong Legacy Projects across the three senatorial districts.
He made this known while speaking at the launch of the basic healthcare provision fund in Jos.
The Federal Government (FG) has commenced the collation of data of all out-of-school children across Nigeria.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq.
Farouq says the initiative is being coordinated by the National Steering Committee on Alternate School Programme (ASP). The Minister made this known in a statement by her media aide, Mrs Nneka Anibeze on Tuesday in Abuja. She quoted the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report; noting that about 12 million children are currently out of school in the country.
“This committee will work with the statistics made available by the NBS to engage these out- of-school children. The ASP possesses the potential for every child to gain access to quality education; irrespective of social, cultural or economic standing. It will also provide a means of improving household incomes for their respective families, through the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programmes.
“It also seeks to equip children with the requisite skills and wherewithal to engage with and contribute meaningfully to the Nigerian economy,” Farouq said.
Furthermore, she explained that the committee had worked closely with the FG and the Ministry of Education; as well as other ministries to refine the concept of the ASP.
“In collaboration with the Ministry of Education; we have spent the last few weeks in engagement with various stakeholders, in a bid to refine and strengthen the ASP concept. The significance of each member of the committee in providing the necessary leadership for the success of the programme cannot be overemphasised,” Farouq said.
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing has expressed worry at the deteriorating security situation in the country, pledging that the UK government was keen on helping Nigeria win its fight against insecurity.
“We are extremely concerned about the deteriorating security situation.
“I mean, Nigeria is facing a lot of problems everywhere – in the Northeast, terrorism; in the Northwest, banditry, kidnapping; in the Middle Belt, the farmers-herders conflict; also in the South, the Niger Delta conflict everywhere.
“And the secession movements in the Southeast. So, Nigeria is really struggling,” Liang noted.
Laing expressed these views while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a reception held to welcome home the 2019/2020 UK Chevening Scholarship beneficiaries. She stated that the UK government had been helping the Nigerian military in the areas of training; campaign planning, and how to counter IEDs.
“Well, we are here to support and help. We have the military team here, who came here after the Chibok girls were kidnapped actually. We are still here, training the Nigerian military; helping them to do campaign planning, how to counter IEDs,” Laing said.
Further, she said the recent visit of the UK’s Minister of Armed Forces; during which he interacted with the Nigerian Government at the highest level, including the Service Chiefs; also showed the commitment of the UK Government to Nigeria.
However, she urged the Nigerian government to be a bit more precise about the support they needed from the UK and what the UK can offer.
“So, we are here for the long time. This is a Nigerian partnership. Your insecurity becomes our insecurity if we don’t help you tackle it. So, we are here and we are trying to do our best to support you,” the envoy said.
Commending the Chevening Programme, Lang said it was an initiative by the UK government aimed at preparing future leaders; who would not only excel in academic qualifications, but be ready to return to their respective countries to give back. She disclosed that Nigeria already had 1,300 Chevening alumni, currently occupying important positions in power; thereby providing the UK both access and influence.
On her part, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson, Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), urged the Chevening scholarship beneficiaries to impart the knowledge and skills gained to Nigeria’s development.
Dabiri-Erewa, who was represented by Sule Bassi, Secretary of the Commission; appreciated the UK government for the scholarship opportunity which many Nigerians had benefitted from.
“Your return to Nigeria should make a meaningful impact; as you are expected to contribute your own quota to Nigeria’s development and polity,” Dabiri-Erewa said.
