A group known as Plateau ethnic nationalities from the central zone has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe on his nomination, subsequent screening and swearing in as the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction. The group in a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Mr. Alpha John Dakwak and its secretary, Dr. Katkukah Danjuma Gokum noted that the appointment of Prof. Nentawe is a testimony of his exceptional leadership qualities, skills and long standing track records in public administration.

“It is our collective prayers that God will endow you with wisdom and competence to contribute towards more united, progressive and prosperous Nigeria”, the group stated.

Full text of the press statement reads:

Plateau ethnic nationalities from the central zone congratulate PROF. NENTAWE YILWATDA GOSHWE.

With gratitude to God Almighty, the Plateau Initiative for the Development and Advancement of the Natives (PIDAN) Plateau Central Zone on behalf of the good people (Natives) of the zone, hereby congratulate you on your well deserved appointment as Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and confirmed by the Senate.

Your portfolio as the minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction is a testimony of your exceptional leadership qualities, skills and long standing track records in public administration. You demonstrated a passion for improving the standard of living of the people when you were Resident Electoral Commissioner (INEC), Benue state, which earned you the trust and confidence that subsequently culminated in the latest recognition by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is our collective prayers that God will endow you with wisdom and competence to contribute towards more united, progressive and prosperous Nigeria.

Once more, Congratulations.

Mr. Alpha John Dakwak; CHAIRMAN. 04—11—2024

Dr.Katkukah Danjuma Gokum; SECRETARY. 04—11—2024

While providing further explanation, the chairman of the group, Mr. Alpha John Dakwak was appreciative of the gesture by the president because according to him, the president’s appointment of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe is a positive response to an earlier query by the Plateau Initiative for the Development and Advancement of the Natives (PIDAN) at the state level for the prompt replacement of the vacant space which belongs to Plateau state as a matter of constitutional right. He revealed that PIDAN at the state level has conveyed a letter to Mr. President to appreciate him for heeding the call to replace the vacant position for the fair representation of Plateau state which has been shortchanged for a reasonable period of time.

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Plateau central zone ethnic nationalities congratulate Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, appreciates president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.