PLATEAU NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAUCUS DONATES TO COVID-19 TRUST FUND AT GOVT HOUSE JOS.
L-R Governor Simon Bako Lalong&His Excellency Ahmed Idris Maje
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives
Senator I. D. Gyang of Plateau North Senatorial District along with members of the Plateau State National Assembly Caucus in a bipartisan move, put aside political differences for the progress of Plateau State and were at the Government House, Rayfield in Jos on Monday 25/05/20, to present their donation to Governor Simon Bako Lalong towards the fight against COVID-19.
The delegation which was led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, His Excellency Ahmed Idris Maje, made a financial donation to the Plateau State COVID-19 Trust Fund so as to assist Government deal with the pandemic.
The Caucus through the Deputy Speaker appreciated the measures taken by the State Government so far in dealing with the pandemic including deployment of digital technology to monitor major entry points at its boarders. They urge the Governor to sustain and reinforce the initiatives which are aimed at saving the lives of the people and to ultimately defeat the plague of Corona virus in the State.
L-R Senator I. D. Gyang of Plateau North
Governor Lalong in response, expressed appreciation for the gesture of the National Assembly Plateau Caucus. He said the donation again shows their patriotism, commitment and passion towards the progress of Plateau State.
Lalong said “Your presence here is a show of unity and solidarity for the good of our people. I have keenly followed the what you have been doing individually for your constituents and other vulnerable people in the State.
Nevertheless, you have deemed it necessary to contribute to the State COVID-19 Trust Fund. We are very grateful”.
The Governor used the opportunity to also commend them for putting the interest of Plateau State high on the agenda of the National Assembly.
Other members of the delegation include Senator Hezekiah Dimka, Reps Dr Simon Mwadkon, Haruna Maitala and Komsol Alphonsus , while Reps Beni Lar, Engr Bulus Maren, Dachung M. Bagos and Yusuf Gagdi sent in apologies.
Musa Ibrahin Ashoms
Special Assistant,
Media & Protocol to
Senator I. D. Gyang, esq.