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Plateau Executive Council Approves Reconstruction of Jos Main Market; Condemns Attack In Bassa
The Plateau State Executive Council has approved the reconstruction of the Jos Main Market burnt down many years ago.
The decision was reached by the Council at its weekly meeting presided over virtually by Governor Simon Lalong who is currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates alongside other Governors to participate in the 11th Annual Investment Summit.
The approval was sequel to a memo submitted by Hon. Idris Gambo, the Commissioner for Urban Development who is supervising Ministry of Commerce and Industry to the Council with the proposal for a Public Private Partnership Joint Venture to be funded by Jaiz Bank Nigeria Plc.
Briefing newsmen after the Council meeting, Commissioner for Information and Communication Hon. Dan Manjang said the reconstruction of the Jos Main Market has been one of the priorities of the Lalong Rescue Administration which despite several attempts delayed because of conditions given by various prospective investors.
Manjang explained that the determination and resilience of Governor Simon Lalong to fulfill his campaign promise to the people by ensuring that the market is reconstructed has finally paid off with the agreement by Jaiz Bank Plc. to partner with the Plateau State Government in funding the project.
He said the project expected to be completed within the lifetime of this administration, is one of the many legacies the Governor wants to leave behind for the economic prosperity of the State.
Giving details of the PPP Joint Venture, Supervising Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Hon. Idris Gambo said the entire project will be funded by the bank with a total of 4,231 shops of different sizes expected to be constructed on 44 percent of the land totaling 7.4 hectres. He said the rest of the land space will provide for parking, banks, fire station, police station, administrative blocks and other facilities.
The Commissioner disclosed that the market wholly belongs to Plateau State Government and will be managed by the Jos Main Market Authority while the Investor will recover part of their investment from proceeds of the sale of the shops.
Gambo also said the Exco resolved that those who were displaced from the burnt market will be given the first option of acquiring the new shops which will be provided under a flexible payment plan to ensure that genuine traders and people of Plateau State are not left out.
It was also agreed that work on the adjourning roads from the Gangare axis will be intensified with a possibility for dualization to ensure that traffic congestion does not prevail when business activities resume in the market.
The estimated total cost for construction of the three phases of the market is 9.4 billion naira.
Jaiz bank has similar PPP projects in Kano, Kaduna and Niger States with some completed and others ongoing.
Meanwhile, the Exco has also approved a proposed Bill for the establishment of the Plateau State Independent Peace and Security Trust Fund to be sent to the State House of Assembly.
Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General Chrysanthus Ahmadu explained that the proposed Bill seeks to generate funds from the private sector, Government and other sources to support peace and security efforts in the State by training, equipping, motivating and insuring security personnel on security duties in the State, as well as supporting community policing structures and neighbourhood watch groups.
In another development, the State Executive Council has condemned the attacks in Jebbu Miango which left three persons death and others injured.
While consoling with those affected, it directs security agencies to redouble their efforts in arresting the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
March 30, 2022
Plateau State Governor Lifts Curfew In Jos North, Jos South & Bassa LGAs.
The Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has directed the total lifting of the existing curfew in Jos North, Jos South, and Bassa Local Government Areas earlier imposed on September 8th 2021, from 10pm to 6am as part of efforts to curb the insecurity witnessed some months ago.
The Governor gave the directive after a State Security Council Meeting held at the Government House Rayfield Jos where the Council reviewed the security situation in the affected Local Government Areas and the State in general.
On the strength of deliberations at the meeting and the advise of the Security Council, the Governor directed that the existing curfew be lifted with effect from Friday 17th December 2021 until further notice.
He directed that in place of the curfew, the relevant security agencies should mount well coordinated and round the clock checks in strategic areas of the State to ensure the safety of lives and properties of the people during the yuletide season.
He advised the security agencies to ensure that they deploy security personnel throughout the State and gather requisite intelligence to thwart any attempt by criminals who might want to perpetrate their nefarious activities during the season and cause a breach of the peace.
Meanwhile, the total ban on motorcycles within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis is still in force while their operations in other Local Government Areas will stop at 8pm. Tricycles within the metropolis will continue to operate on the existing template of 6am to 6pm only.
While commending the citizens for their patience, understanding and cooperation during the period of the curfew, Lalong urged them to be security conscious and highly vigilant against any suspected criminal activity in their domains, which should be reported quickly to security agencies to enable them take swift action.
He also praised the security agencies for their sacrifices and patriotic service, urging them to continue to do more as the State Government will do its best to support them in carrying out their mandate of securing lives and properties.
He wished the citizens a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year ahead.
December 17, 2021
Kogi Police Command Nabs 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers In Bassa
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The kogi state police Command said that it has arrested four suspected kidnappers and armed robbers who have been terrorizing the people of Bassa Local government area and it’s environs.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP William Ayah, said arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspected criminals.
Among the items recovered from the suspects were: One Locally Made Pistol, One 7.62mm Ammunition, One Cartridge, One G3 Ammunition and two human skulls.
“Following a credible intelligence that, suspected kidnappers/armed robbers who have been terrorizing Bassa Local Government and it’s environs were sighted in a compound at new Jarusalem Oguma area in Bassa, Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Bassa Division led by the DPO promptly swung into action.”
“They stormed the compound and arrested the following suspects;
Guda Dangana, Dogo Chure, Dekina Zhiya, Samson Nyizo
all from Bassa Local Government.” the statement added.
The statement further stressed that the suspects have made useful confession on series of criminal activities within Bassa axis and will be arraigned in court on completion of investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban psc, while commending the prompt response of the officers, assured members of the public that, Kogi State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies in the State will not rest on it’s Oars on the continue onslaught against criminality in the State.
September 9, 2021
Rev Pam condemns Bassa Fulani attack, enjoins natives to shun violence
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission,Rev. Yakubu Pam has condemned the recent Fulani herders attack on the Bassa natives of Irigwe in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
In a meeting with Irigwe and Fulani leaders which was held at the Police officers Mess in Jos, Plateau State yesterday Rev. Pam condemned the attack on the people of Bassa and pleaded with the residents to embrace peace and shun acts of violence.
He said he would rather love to speak about the growth and development of Plateau.
He noted that since the Plateau State crisis started in 2001 he has parleyed with government to work tirelessly to restore peace back to the state.
He said that the battle being futile but a circle of revenge as no party has been crowned a winner.
He added that the attacks has now shifted to the Local governments at the outskirts of the State, but the recent meetings with the Farmers, Herders and Traditional Leaders in the local governments has helped to reduce the attacks.
Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Edward Chuka also decried the attack on the people of Bassa yesterday, despite meetings and discussions with the stakeholders of the local governments and Fulani leaders and their promise to live in peace.
He also said innocent lives going about there daily activities are always victims of this attacks.
He stressed that the only way to resolve conflict is through dialogue between both parties, because people are different hence the need to find a common ground, and pleaded that the dialogue should be sincere without an ulterior motive.
He promised not to relent in his pursuit to fish out the criminals perpetuating these acts and also bring them to book.
February 16, 2021