PRESS RELEASE

POSTPONEMENT OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE’S JOINT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

The Central Planning Committee for the 70th and 60th joint birthday celebration of the Deputy Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden and his wife, Her Excellency Mrs Abigail Tyoden hereby announces the postponement of all activities lined up for the occasion. These are namely the Public Lecture and Biography Presentation ”Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden : Tenacity of Life in Leadership” and the Banquet on Saturday, 24th October and the special Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 25th October respectively.

This decision has become necessary based on the prevailing mood of the country which does not call for celebration but a moment for solemn reflection.

The hearts of the celebrants, Professor Sonni Tyoden and his wife, Mrs Abigail Tyoden go out to those who in one way or the other fell victims of the protest especially those who lost beloved members of their family and property destroyed in the process.

We commend His Excellency the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Right Honourable Simon Bako Lalong for his swift response in handling the issue which is aimed at saving lives and property, maintaining peace, tranquility and well being of the citizenry.

We sincerely apologise to all dignitaries and invited guests to the birthday activities over the inconveniences the postponement has caused them.

New dates would be announced as soon as the situation warrants.

SIGNED.

THE CENTRAL PLANNING COMMITTEE.

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Plateau Deputy Governor, Prof. Sonni Tyoden & Wife Joint Birthday Celebration Postponed