Gov. Lalong Receives Zang Bot, Winner of 2019 National MSMEs Award, Lauds His Technological Strides

Today, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong played host to the Winner of the 2019 National Micro, Small and Macro Enterprises (MSMEs) Award, Mr. Luka Zang the CEO/MD of Zang Technologies Ltd.

The Governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Prof. Sonni Gwanle Tyoden warmly received and commended Mr. Zang Bot for making not just the State but nation proud with his innovations.

He thanked Mr. Zang for being an Ambassador of the State saying the State has fully recognized his breakthroughs in technology.

Prof. Tyoden appreciated the Innovator for utilizing his talents for the benefit of the society.

He said the State has innate talents which can be exploited for the benefit of humanity.

He said both the Federal and State governments are committed to ensure that people with talents are supported to stop dependence on oil.

Prof. Tyoden said the State government is ready to partner with Zang Technologies and give him the necessary support in the best way that will add value to the State and its citizenry.

He admonished other youths to emulate Mr. Zang Bot who didn’t wait for government job.
He said though government’s is committed to provide jobs, the spaces are limited and said government is ready to assist those with beneficial ideas.

He charged the youths to be industrious and put their talents to use.

The Deputy Governor was flanked by three Permanent Secretaries (Ministry of Science & Technology Mrs Larai Ibn Shuaibu Adamu, Ministry of Transport Mr. Sunday Dagwom and that of Commerce & Industry Ministry, Mr. Samuel Ngumar) and his staff.

In his remarks, Mr. Zang Bot appreciated the Governor for the warmth reception & commended the State Governor for demonstrating commitment to youth empowerment and economic advancement.

He said the purpose of the visit was to appreciate the support accorded him through Plateau State Microfinance Development Agency, PLASMIDA and to plead for partnership to enable his company bring it vision and ideas to actualization.
Mr. Zang said there are many ways government can help businesses and creative ventures to grow without necessarily having to throw out resources on grants. He said by patronizing the products, the government will be giving the business an opportunity to earn legitimately and to give value back to the State and nation at large. He said this is however not to say such grants should be withheld where the State finds it necessary saying what startups and young entrepreneurs need crucially more than grant is government patronage.

Mr. Zang said instead of buying such products that can be produced locally abroad, government can give contract to mass produce such items and grow to compete with foreign products. He said doing so will enhance the promotion of local contents which is the Federal Government priority.

Mr. Zang said the honor for excellence in technology innovation at the 2019 National MSMEs Award came after years of painstaking research, sacrifice and commitment to identifying ways to make life easier for people all over the world.

Mr. Zang said his the computer foot mouse which earned him the award was designed to ease access to computer by persons living with disabilities, especially those without arms (the amputees)

He said other products his company has designed include high capacity power bank and sand sieving machine. He said at the moment he is perfecting to design an automatic candle quencher.

He said the power bank is not just been found to be a cost effective alternative to electricity but a critical remedy to the problem of insecurity. He said the power bank and computer foot mouse are made from electronic waste.

Mr. Zang said his company is ready to give out its experience & expertise in training the youths to add value to the State & nation.

Mr. Zang later presented the Deputy Governor the gift of the power bank.

Mr. Zang was accompanied by his Father Hon. Luka Zang Bot, his Mother Mrs. Esther Luka Zang, his Sister Ms. Kaneng Zang, Hon. Esther Bitrus, Hon. Nuhu Davou, Mr. Philip Dung, Mrs. Ruth Bulus, Mrs. Toyin Phyllis Wiggins, his Marketer Yilkur Timjul, Mr. Masara Kim Usman and three of his Trainees (Pam Bulus Chung, Obadiah Samson & Israel Samson).