In line with its commitment of bringing succour and relief to internally displaced people, the Plateau State Association UK, on Saturday 4th November 2017, had a cultural/award night under the theme “Supporting the Internally Displaced in Plateau”.

Hosted by the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong (Patron of the association) & his wife, the event was graced by top government functionaries and dignitaries –including Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the Executive Governor of Imo State (Represented by Hon. Chike Okafor – House of Representatives Member), His Excellency Rtd. Major General Lawrence Onoja (Former military administrator of Plateau State) and his wife, HRH the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, HRH the Long Goemai – Miskhoom Martin Shaldas, HRH Emir of Kanam Alh Mu’azu Babangida, Hon Henry Yunkwap – Majority Leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly, the Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Governor – Mr John Dafaan, the Commissioner of Tourism and Hospitality – Mr Peter John Mwadkon, the Director of Press Affairs to the Executive Governor – Mr Emmanuel Nanle, Chairman House Committee on Tourism – Hon Nyam Dareng, Mr Sunday Biggs and Mr John Naandoet.

In his speech, Governor Simon Lalong expressed his commitment and resolve to ending the cycle of killings in Plateau. He confirmed that numerous strategies and options were currently being considered, with the view of implementing them in the short term.

Speaking further, he confirmed that his primary prerogative as the chief executive of Plateau is the security of lives and the betterment of plight of its citizens – as such, he will do all that is humanly possible to move Plateau to excellence. He then made a passionate plea for all hands to be on deck in order to surmount the numerous challenges plaguing the state. He opined that all citizens must be vested in the Plateau project for any meaningful progress or development to be made.

Chairing the “fund raising” segment, Rtd Major General Lawrence Onoja echoed what the Governor had said and then opened the floor. Significant donations were raised with numerous pledges.

In addition to hosting the Plateau State UK, fund raising –Barrister Simon Lalong and his team are in London to attend the “World Tourism/Travel Market Exhibition Conference”, where they aim to showcase the Tourism potential and opportunities in Plateau, in a bid to woo foreign direct investment. In addition to this, they will also be holding numerous strategic meetings/parley about various segments of the Plateau economy.

Above: Standing ovation as Governor Lalong makes a point at the event

Above: Governor Simon Lalong receives his award

Above: Governor Simon Lalong shows his award

Above: His Royal Highness:The Gbong Gwom Jos – Da Jacob Gyang Buba and his counterpart the Long Goemai of Shendam, Miskoom Martin Shaldas

Above: His Royal Highness: The Emir of Kanam, Alh Mu’azu Babangida

Above: His Excellency Governor Simon Lalong and his entourage take their seats

Above: Opening prayers by Reverend Kefas Tang’an

Above (In view): Mr Chris Maiyaki (one of the awardees), Mr John Dafaan (Chief of Staff to the Governor), Mr John Naandoet (PA to the Governor)

Above: PSA Social Secretary – Mr Mafeng Choji sets the scene

Above: Cross-section of guests

Above: Cross-section of guests. Rev Kefas Tang’an, his wife Rit Tang’an, Mr Titus Yiggon, Mrs Fom and Dr. Hale Longpet in view

Above: Mrs Josephine Ibrahim (PSA President) in her opening address

Above: Dr Chinan Maclean, HRH the Emir of Kanam – Alh Mu’azu Babangida, Mr Yakubu Choji

From Left to Right: Mr Bwebum Dang (PhD Student – Manchester), Mr Dennis Din, Dr Chinan Maclean, Mr Emmanuel Nanle (Director of Press Affairs to the Governor), Mr Rawlings Datir (PhD Student University College London)

Above: Mr and Mrs Yakubu D Choji

Above: Mrs Josephine Choji, Mr. Yakubu Choji, Gov. Simon Lalong, Mrs Regina Lalong

Above: Dr Daniel Meshak with other invited guests

Above: Mr Mafeng Choji (social secretary)

Above: Vou Vanessa Chenbap (Anchor/MC of the night)

Above: Mr Elijah Sambo (Vice President of PSA UK -explaining the event theme)

Above: Cross-section of guests

Above: (In view) Mr Emmanuel Nanle, Fred Bako and Mr Sunday Biggs

Above: from left to right – Dr Benedicta Ogeah, Mr Regina Lalong, Mrs Lawrence Onoja and Mrs Josephine Ibrahim (PSA President)

Above: Mrs Josephine Choji, Mr. Eric Fom, HRH Da Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Gyang Buba, Mr Yakubu Choji

Above: Rtd. General Lawrence Onoja opening the fund raising segment

Above: A cross-section of the guests

Above: (In view) – Mr John Naandoet (PA to the governor), Mr. John Dafaan (Chief of staff to the governor)

Above: Hon Chike Okafor (Hon Member of House of Representatives, standing in for the Executive Governor of Imo State – Owelle Rochas Okorocha)

Above: Mr Yakubu Choji, Mr Nyam Dareng and Hon Mwadkon

Above: His Royal Highness, the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba bringing the royal greetings on behalf of the other royal fathers.

Above: Governor Simon Lalong and wife Regina Lalong

Above: Governor Simon Lalong (patron of the Plateau State Association UK), giving an award to Benedicta Ogeah for philanthropy

Above: Mr P G Large, Father of Plateau State Association receives his award from Gov Lalong (Patron of PSA UK)

Above: Parents of Elizabeth Garos Pam (Tennis player) – receive award on her behalf from Gov. Lalong (Patron of PSA UK)

Above: Gov Lalong presents an award to Mr Chris Maiyaki – Director at the Nigerian University Commissions – Received on his behalf by his son

Above: Governor Simon Lalong (Patron of PSA UK) presents award of distinguish service to Dr Patrick Dakum (Received on his behalf by Mr Rawlings Datir)

Above: From left to right – Mr Wapshak Nastu, Miss Noro Pwol, Mr John Naandoet, Dr Chinan Maclean

Above: General Lawrence Onoja, Governor Simon Lalong, Mrs Regina Lalong and other dance to Plateau music

Above: From Left to Right – Mr Wapshak Nastu, Mr Benjamin Pusmut, Mr Moses Kalamu, Mr Lemun Yatu

Above: from left to right – Mr Wapshak Nastu, Dr Chinan Maclean, Mrs Diretnan Bot, Mr Zenret Pyelshak

Above: Advantage Plateau with another two PhD’s – Mr Rawlings Datir & Mr Bwebum Dang

Above: The Choji’s dancing away

Above: Diretnan Bot and Zenret Pyelshak consider a point

Above: Mr. Bwebum Dang and Mr Rawlings Datir

Above: Dr Hale Longpet and Mrs Josephine Choji

Above: Mary and Pamtex Davou

Above: Mercy Kangmi and Diretnan Bot

Above: Mrs Rita Fom & Mrs Hauwa Coker

Above: Mr Dennis and Anna Din

Above: Malvina Longpet and Mrs Lawencia Pusmut

Above: Mrs Longpet, Malvina Longpet and Mrs Lawrencia Pusmut

Above: Dr Chinan Maclean & Dr Daniel Meshak

Above: Dr Daniel Meshak and Mr Lemun Yatu

Rtd. Major General Lawrence Onoja (former military administrator) of Plateau state speaks

 

 

 

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Pictures: Gov Lalong Leads From the Front, Mobilises Friends & Associates for PSA UK Fund Raising