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| Gov. Lalong with some of the traditional rulers. |
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has presented Staffs of office to more traditional rulers in Mikang and Shendam Local Government Areas with a charge to the traditional institution to sustain the peace and security that has been attained under his administration.
Governor
Lalong began the day with the installation of the new Long Piapung, His Royal
Highness Lawrence L. Nashal on Third (3rd) Class status.
Lalong
said since coming into office, he has done his best in keeping faith with the
campaign promises to give the traditional institution place of pride in the
governance structure of the State.
This
he explained was why the Rescue Administration went back to do justice to the
wrongs displayed by the past PDP administration of Jonah David Jang where
Chiefdoms and Districts were scrapped with impunity and the traditional
institution treated with disdain.
"To
the glory of God, we have created 285 new Districts, 36 Chiefdoms as well as
restored 3 Chiefdoms scrapped by the previous administration. This is in
addition to installing new traditional rulers to replace those who had died and
the stools were vacant. We shall continue to give a listening ear to those who
have demands for Districts and Chiefdoms in line with the desire for inclusivity
and emancipation".
He
said Government has noted and received some complaints arising from the
creation of new Districts and Chiefdoms, assuring that those complaints once
received will be looked into and treated dispassionately.
In
Shendam, Governor Lalong coronation and presentation of staff of office to the
Five upgraded Chiefs in Shendam Local Government Area, their Royal Highnesses
Long Goebou, Miskoom Kenneth Kwaptoe, (2nd Class Status); Long Mekaat, Miskoom
Manu Danjuma (3rd Class); Long Pol, Miskoom Bolnaan Bawa (3rd Class); Long
Manbial, Miskoom Yakubu Longshal (3rd Class); and Long Jiban, Miskoom Ali
Zemlong (3rd Class).
Again,
Lalong assured them that his administration will continue to give all necessary
support to the traditional institution to enable it perform its duties within
the governance structure.
He
said "Since the coronation is coming ahead of the State and House of
Assembly elections, I know that Plateau people will choose wisely by voting for
the candidate of the APC Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda and his Deputy Pam Bot-Mang who
have promised to sustain our legacy of fairness, justice and inclusivity. We
know that a loud statement will be made when the elections are held. Without
mincing words, I hope the people of the various Chiefdoms realise that the only
person that will safeguard this stool and enhance it is the person that the APC
is putting forward to take over from me. I cannot guarantee same from other
parties especially the PDP that has the record for scrapping traditional stools
illegally. I know Plateau people will not vote into office the PDP again who
will come and abolish Districts and Chiefdoms like they did before we came to
correct it".
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He
reminded their Royal Highnesses that their installation puts a lot of weight
upon their shoulders as they are required to work for the good of their people
and in the general interest of Plateau State.
In
his remarks the Long Gamai of Gamailand HRH Miskoom Martin Shaldas III praised
Governor Lalong for his deep respect for the traditional institution which he
said has given them the confidence and comfort to support the government in all
its programmes and projects.
He
expressed sadness over the blackmail propaganda fuelled by politicians who
claim that the Governor has not performed despite glaring evidence of projects
executed in all parts of the State including Shendam.
The
Royal Father commended Lalong for putting behind him the recent setback which
he said will not last long as he has a great future and role to play in the
governance of Nigeria at the highest level.
Chairman
of Shendam Local Government Miskoom Alex Naantuam and his Mikang counterpart
promised to work with the traditional rulers in ensuring that they serve their
people without fear or favour.
The
newly crowded traditional rulers thanked the Governor for finding them worthy
to serve their people and promised to work for the interest of all people
irrespective of their backgrounds.
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