A socio-cultural and apolitical group under the aegis of Plateau, Our Heritage (POH) has expressed satisfaction with the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alh. Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR for the establishment of Federal Polytevhnic Shendam, Plateau State.

The group lauded the decision to establish the citadel of learning which it said is timely and the release of N2 billion as takeoff grant for the Federal Institution by the President.

In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the group, Hon. Alex Yola Kwapnoe and Convener, Hon. Ayuba Pam Dangwong, the group commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the timely set up of the polytechnic as it note with delight that the government, as a matter of policy of equity; approved the siting of the institution in all the states of the federation that presently do not have a Federal Polytechnic.

“The additional pleasure is the decision to site the polytechnic in the Southern Zone of Plateau which reflects a fair distribution of federal educational institutions in the state; vis a vis, University of Jos, northern zone; Federal College of Education, Pankshin; central zone and now federal polytechnic, Shendam” the group posited.

POH further said it is pleased that this development will bridge the gap of bringing education closer to the rural population and also engender rapid human development which the people have been yearning for over time. “This indeed, is for the advancement of technical education  in Nigeria and for the government and people of Plateau State”

“We also give kudos to the untiring effort of our governor; His Excellency, Simon Bako Lalong for his doggedness in ensuring that the dream was realised and we are hopeful that the state and federal governments would work in harmony with one another in order to have a solid foundation for the smooth take off of the Polytechnic”

“While we appreciate his role in creating a peaceful and enabling environment for this, we urge him to swing into action to ensure that the announcement of the birth of the polytechnic become a major priority that the take off is commenced without hesitation and delay, especially with the take off grant of N 2bn for this  purpose”

“The POH is particularly thankful to our national assembly members; past and present for their patriotic zeal in attracting  federal presence in the state and we wish  to task them to  work towards more of these for the benefit of the electorates; whose mandate they are enjoying”

“Of particular interest, the POH is further pleased with the show of patriotism as exhibited by Hon. John Bull Shekarau, former house of representatives member representing Shendam/Qua’n Pan and Mikang federal constituency and his successor, Alphonsus Komsol who relentless pushed for the establishment of the institution on Plateau soil”

“Worthy of note, is the unity of purpose as exhibited by these personalities who though, went to the national assembly under different platforms; have refused to be divided by political inclinations; but stood for Plateau”

“So far, the POH has no reason to doubt the capabilities of our national assembly members for they stood out and made us proud  with their purposeful legislation”

“Above all, we pledge our support for all efforts with direct bearings on the general public as our elective political leaders are jealously  focused on”

The group hinted that it is elated that the political class in Plateau is speaking with one voice as we note that these collaboration between those  in the ruling party and those in opposition are yielding the desired results; all for the benefit of Plateau.

The group appreciated the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen for giving women a sense of belonging; which is all in the Plateau spirit. 

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Plateau, Our Heritage Celebrates the Establishing of Federal Polytechnic in Plateau State