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Lalong: Declaration of state of emergency on education timely

Longgul Dakwom October 20, 2018

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By Golok Nanmwa,Jos Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has said that the recent declaration of a state of emergency on the nation’s education sector by the Federal Government was long overdue, stressing that it would go a long way in addressing the multifarious challenges facing the sector. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday […]

Lalong: EFFC has already started pursuing cases against key principals of the past adminstration

C Mac September 8, 2015

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Plateau State Governor, Mr. Simon Bako Lalong, Monday disclosed that he was not resting on his oars regarding those that were indicted in his predecessor’s administration for looting the state’s treasury, adding that he had sent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after them to recover the loots. Lalong revealed this during a media […]

Lalong: I have not received any salary since being sworn-in as Governor

C Mac September 7, 2015

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Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says he has not received salary as the governor since he assumed office on May 29. Lalong made this known on Sunday in a media parley with journalists in the state. The governor explained that he decided not take any salary because his focus was to first settle the backlog […]

Lalong: Jang left 104 Billion Debt in handover note to me

C Mac June 3, 2015

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The governor of Plateau state, Barr. Simon Lalong on Tuesday, whilst interacting with judiciary workers, disclosed that the immediate past governor of the state, Da. Jonah David Jang, left N104 billion debt in his handover note to him. Lalong made the scathing remarks while addressing judiciary workers led by the Chief Judge of the state, […]

Lalong: Plateau will henceforth not sponsor any intending pilgrims

C Mac May 30, 2016

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Plateau State Governor, Mr. Simon Lalong, said that his government would no longer sponsor Christian and Muslim pilgrims to Jerusalem and Mecca. Lalong disclosed this in a broadcast on Sunday while marking his first year anniversary in office, in Jos, saying his administration could no longer shoulder such a financial responsibility. He explained that the […]

Lalong: Plateau yet to get full bailout loan from CBN

C Mac February 16, 2016

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Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has said the state is yet to get full bailout loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria . He added that only N5 billion of the N20 billion meant for the state was released. Lalong, who spoke at an All Progressives Congress’ media roundtable in Abuja, said he was […]

Lalong: Raising the bar in leadership @ 55

Friday Bako May 4, 2018

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Lalong: Raising the bar in leadership @ 55 By Yakubu Dati Born on the 5th of May 1963 in a serene countryside of Ajekamai in Shendam local government of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong has emerged to provide the kind of leadership that rekindles fond memories of the legendary JD Gomwalk. Following an era of […]

Lalong: The next 4 years will not be easy

C Mac May 29, 2015

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The newly sworn in Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Simon Lalong, said the next four years of his administration would not be easy, urging the people of the State to give his government the maximum support to deliver on its mandate. Lalong stated this while delivering his acceptance speech after him and his deputy were sworn in at the […]

Lalong’s 2006 encounter with EFCC officials

C Mac February 17, 2016

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– Plateau state’s Governor Simon Lalong once hid from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for 16 hours – In 2006 the EFCC sought to question him over allegations of corruption, abuse of office, fraudulent conversion of funds and money laundering – At the time of the incident, Lalong was the speaker of the […]

Lalong’s commission to probe Jang commence sitting on Thursday 13th October

C Mac October 3, 2016

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Information reaching ViewPointNigeria suggests that the judicial commission of inquiry set up a few months ago by Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, to investigate financial dealings of erstwhile governor, Senator Jonah Jang’s has concluded plans to commence their probe. Secretary of the commission, Sani Yahaya, who briefed journalists yesterday in Jos disclosed that the commission would […]

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