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Mar 18, 2021 12 tweets 4 min read
DENMARK TO SUPPORT PLATEAU STATE IN REVIVAL OF JIB/BARC FARMS

The Amb. of Denmark to Nigeria Jesper Kamp has expressed his country's desire to work with Plateau State Govt. towards reviving the Jos International Breweries (JIB) and Brewery Agro and Research Company (BARC FARMS). The Danish envoy gave the indication when he received Gov. Simon Lalong who paid him a visit at the Embassy in Abuja.
Mar 17, 2021 10 tweets 4 min read
US AMBASSADOR VISITS GOVERNOR LALONG

United States Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard has visited Gov. Simon Bako Lalong at the Govt House, Rayfield Jos to reiterate the commitment of her country to supporting Plateau State in areas of health, peace, security and economy. The Ambassador told Governor Lalong that she was in Plateau State for the Launch of the HIV Treatment Surge Light Campaign aimed at further reducing the burden of people living with the virus as well as preventing further infections.
Mar 17, 2021 9 tweets 2 min read
HYPADEC BOARD VISITS PLATEAU GOVERNOR LALONG

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has challenged the Board and Management of the Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC) to work assiduously towards addressing environmental and infrastructure... ImageImageImageImage ...challenges arising from hydropower generation in the country.

Governor Lalong stated this while receiving the Board and Management of the Commission who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Little Rayfield Jos.
Nov 24, 2020 13 tweets 5 min read
PRESS STATEMENT

ENDSARS: LOOTERS RETURN ITEMS, SEEK FORGIVENESS IN PLATEAU STATE Some people who participated in looting of items during the recent vandalisation of warehouses and other public and private properties under the guise of looking for palliatives have returned the items in their possession, asking for forgiveness from @PLSGov.
Nov 24, 2020 6 tweets 2 min read
PRESS STATEMENT

NORTHERN GOVERNORS REJOICE WITH PROF. IBRAHIM GAMBARI AT 76

The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari on the occasion of his 76th birthday. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State @sblalong in a congratulatory message described Prof. Gambari as a distinguished academic, diplomat and administrator whose achievements have brought pride to the nation and the world at large.
Nov 23, 2020 13 tweets 8 min read
PRESS STATEMENT

NAFEST 2020 OPENS IN JOS, PLATEAU STATE

Governor @sblalong this Monday 23rd November 2020 welcomed delegates from 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT to the 2020 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) holding in Jos, Plateau State. Governor Lalong while declaring open the cultural fiesta said Plateau State was honoured to host the event once again as the nation recovers from the Corona virus pandemic.
Nov 22, 2020 7 tweets 3 min read
PRESS STATEMENT

VICTIM SUPPORT FUND DONATES PALLIATIVES TO PLATEAU STATE

The Victim Support Fund (VSF) has donated palliatives to @PLSGov. The palliatives were presented to Governor @sblalong at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment warehouse at the Rukuba Barracks Jos. ImageImageImageImage While receiving the items, Governor Lalong expressed appreciation to the Victims Support Fund for reaching out to vulnerable persons in the State through the presentation of the items. ImageImage
Oct 24, 2020 8 tweets 1 min read
RE-INSTAINMENT OF 24-HOUR CURFEW IN JOS SOUTH JOS AND NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS. Fellow citizens of Plateau State, you will recall that I announced a 24-hour curfew in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas on 20th October 2020 in response to the disturbances that arose when hoodlums hijacked the ENDSARS protests
Oct 22, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
PRESS RELEASE

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. (Barr) @sblalong, has constituted a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to Investigate Complaints of Police Brutality and Related Extra-Judicial Killings in Plateau State, amongst its terms of reference are: Image 1. To receive and investigate complaint of Police Brutality and related extrajudicial killings; and

2. To evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of complaints.
Oct 22, 2020 14 tweets 2 min read
PRESS RELEASE

PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR RELAXES CURFEW Image Following resolutions reached at a high level stakeholders’ meeting chaired by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong,
Oct 21, 2020 9 tweets 3 min read
PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG VISITS AREAS AFFECTED BY ENDSARS PROTESTS; VOWS NOT ALLOW RETURN OF CHOAS IN PLATEAU. ImageImageImage Governor @sblalong on Wednesday 21st October 2020 visited some of the areas that were affected by the disturbances that trailed the ENDSARS protests in Jos North and Jos South Local Government areas of Plateau which led to the imposition of curfew in the two Local Governments. ImageImageImage
Jun 28, 2020 26 tweets 4 min read
TEXT OF PRESS BRIEFING BY PROF. DANLADI ABOK ATU, SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE & COORDINATOR, PLATEAU STATE COVID-19 TASK FORCE. 28TH JUNE 2020. 1. Gentlemen of the press, you will recall that his Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Dr) @sblalong, Executive Governor of Plateau State and Chairman of the Covid-19 Task Force, addressed you on 11th June 2020 where he announced the lifting of the total lockdown earlier imposed on the State
Jun 17, 2020 9 tweets 2 min read
PRESS RELEASE

PLATEAU GOVERNMENT DECRIES NON-ADHERENCE TO COVID-19 GUIDELINES, TO COMMENCE STRICT ENFORCEMENT. Plateau State Government has decried the lack of adherence to guidelines for COVID-19 by most individuals and some organisations following the suspension of the lockdown order by Governor Simon Lalong on 11th June, 2020.
Jun 11, 2020 33 tweets 5 min read
PRESS BRIEFING BY EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG, CHAIRMAN OF PLATEAU STATE TASK FORCE ON COVID-19 ON EASE OF LOCKDOWN 11TH JUNE 2020. PROTOCOLS

1. Gentlemen of the press, you will recall that I addressed you on several occasions on our efforts to combat the Corona Virus pandemic and ensure that our people are protected.
May 24, 2020 12 tweets 2 min read
PRESS RELEASE

TOTAL LOCKDOWN AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN FORCE DESPITE SALLAH PUBLIC HOLIDAYS In his address of 17th May, 2020 to the citizens of Plateau State on the update of the total lockdown over COVID-19 pandemic, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) @sblalong, KSGG, reviewed some of the guidelines.
May 21, 2020 8 tweets 2 min read
PRESS STATEMENT
COVID-19: PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT BANS EID PRAYERS

In view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Plateau State and in furtherance of the Resolutions reached at the Plateau State Security Council Meeting presided over by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, Government wishes to intimate the citizens of the following decisions particularly as it relates to the forthcoming Eid-el-Ftr Sallah celebrations:
May 21, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
PRESS STATEMENT

COVID-19: FIDELITY BANK DONATES 10M TO PLATEAU

@fidelitybankplc on Wednesday 20th May 2020 donated 10 million naira to Plateau State Government as part of its contribution to the fight against Coronavirus Pandemic. The North Central Regional Head of the Bank, Mr. Sadi Zuwaya presented the cheque to Governor @sblalong at the Government House, Rayfield Jos.
May 17, 2020 51 tweets 7 min read
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE, RT. HON. (DR) SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSGG, ON THE UPDATE OF TOTAL LOCKDOWN OVER COVID-19 PANDEMIC, HELD ON 17TH MAY 2020. 1. Fellow compatriots, I address you again in continuation of our collective fight against the Corona Virus disease commonly referred to as COVID-19.
May 17, 2020 6 tweets 1 min read
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

It has come to the notice of the Plateau State Government that there is a proliferation of fake documents flying about in the name of passes. Some of such fake documents take the form of letters both photocopies and originals. This attitude has contributed to frustrating the enforcement of the lockdown exercise and the Presidential curfew across the State.

This has also put such persons on a coalition course with enforcers of the Presidential and Executive orders in the State.
May 13, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
PRESS RELEASE

KILLING OF RINJI PETER BALA: LALONG ORDERS PROBE

Governor @sblalong expresses shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Rinji Peter Bala, who was said to have been shot by security personnel along Zaria Road, Jos on 12th May 2020. Consequently, he has directed that thorough investigation be carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing of the young man. He assures that those found culpable will face the law of the land.
May 9, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
PLATEAU STATE COVID-19 UPDATE: LALONG TASKS CITIZENS ON COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION.

Governor Simon Bako Lalong says as Plateau State records more COVID-19 Cases, it is clear that the State is witnessing community transmission arising from the earlier cases. At this point, he strongly appeals to Citizens to abide by guidelines relating to social distancing, use of face masks, personal hygiene, and handwashing. He asks the people to as much as possible to stay at home to avoid contacting the virus and transmitting it.