UK NEWSPAPER COMMENDS LALONG FOR DISMANTLING ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS DIVIDES, SAYS FEAT EARNS HIM GLOBAL RESPECT.

Rt Hon Azi (m) who received the award on behalf of Governor Lalong

UK NEWSPAPER COMMENDS LALONG FOR DISMANTLING ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS DIVIDES, SAYS FEAT EARNS HIM GLOBAL RESPECT.

By Joseph A Adudu

September 07, 2018

Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau state has been described as a conscientious and detribalized leader who has earned global respect for mobilizing against ethnic and religious fault lines that once held the state captive.

Dr. Sam Ode, the Chairman of the London based NigerianNews Newspaper, stated this in London during the conferment on Gov Lalong with their prestigious award of "Political Icon of the year." Dr Sam Ode, a former Minister, said Lalong's striking image on governance had engrossed the attention of conscionable Nigerians to tip him for TheNigerian 2018 media awards adding that it was also recognition of the Governor’s wisdom that created a rallying point for development, peace and stability and his uncommon devotion to the cause of humanity" said organizers. 

According to Ode "The mixed shadows of the ethnic and religious configuration on the Plateau, hitherto at daggers drawn against one another are today collectively, the proud owners of the treasures on the Plateau and the peace which Lalong has berthed on the land."

Receiving the award over the weekend, Gov Lalong attributed the successes achieved by the rescue administration to the special mercies of God and support of the good people of Plateau State. 

Represented by Rt. Hon. Joshua Madaki, Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, the Governor said the administration's 5-Policy Thrust is anchored on Peace, Welfare of the people and Development. 

While appreciating the organizers for finding him worthy,  Lalong further said  "the administration has made steady progress by consolidating on the peace and confidence building processes, which are panacea for good governance and development."

The Speaker who was accompanied by Royal fathers including Bar. Donald Puntehl,  the Longtehl, Rev Dr. Isaac Wakili, the AgwomIzere, and Ponzhi Langnim Nimna, the Ponzhi Zinni,  said the award will spur the rescue administration to continue to do more.

In their separate remarks, the awardees including the Lt. Gen. T.Y. Buratai, Chief of Army Staff, The Nigerian Army, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Engr Mustapha Maihaja, DG of NEMA, and Ummu Kaltuma Mohammad Rabiu amongst others, commended the organizers for their initiatives.

"TheNigerian is a UK-based publication dedicated to projecting the immense endowments and potentials of the country in order to change the negative narrative of Nigerians to the outside world", according to Philip Agbese, a member of the team.

  

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