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PLATEAU STATE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORT SEEKS THE SUPPORT OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION TO RESTORE PUBLIC/VIO CONFIDENCE

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The Plateau State Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Davou Gyang Jatau, has led officials of the ministry on a stakeholder engagement visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da Dr. Jacob Gyang Buba CFR, as part of efforts to address recent confrontations involving Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) and members of the public. The visit was aimed at seeking the support of the traditional institution in promoting peaceful relations between VIO personnel, motorists and communities, while exploring lasting solutions to concerns surrounding the operations of the agency. Speaking during the engagement, Hon. Jatau described the traditional institution as a critical partner in maintaining peace and order, particularly given its influence in mobilising communities and promoting peaceful coexistence. He said the ministry was concerned about both public complaints against VIO officers and reported attacks on personnel carrying out their statutory responsibilities. “While the government remai...
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MIKANG HOSTS OPENING FIXTURE OF 2026 PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR’S CUP AS MIKANG AND LANGTANG SOUTH PLAY GOALLESS DRAW

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Mikang Local Government Area on Sunday set the stage for the 2026 Plateau State Governor’s Cup as Mikang and Langtang South LGA settled for a goalless draw in an entertaining opening fixture at GSS Tunkus, the Mikang Local Government Council Headquarters. The opening match marked the commencement of this year’s 2026 Governor's cup to be competed by all the 17 LGA's on the Plateau, which attracted football enthusiasts, government officials, and supporters who gathered to witness the kick-off of the prestigious state tournament. The tournament was officially declared open by the Executive Chairman of Mikang Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Benard Soepding Alkali, who was accompanied by the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly and Member Representing Mikang Constituency, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel Gapyil. Also in attendance was the Plateau State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Prince Miaphen, alongside the Executive Chairmen of Jos South and Kanke Local Go...
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PLATEAU GENDER COMMISSION TASKS WOMEN POLITICAL LEADERS ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, CHILD PROTECTION

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The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission has called on women political leaders across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state to leverage their influence, leadership positions, and grassroots networks to combat gender-based violence, child abuse, human trafficking, discrimination, and other forms of injustice affecting women and children. The Acting Director-General of the Commission, Barrister Olivia Dazyam, made the call on Friday in Jos during a stakeholder engagement with women political leaders and other key stakeholders on issues relating to gender equality, women’s rights, child protection, and access to justice. Olivia Dazyam described women political leaders as critical partners in the collective efforts to advance gender equality and protect vulnerable members of society, stressing that the responsibility cannot be left to government institutions alone. According to her, women leaders occupy strategic positions that enable them to reach communities and i...
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PEPSA INTENSIFIES ENFORCEMENT, CLEARS ILLEGAL DUMP SITES IN JOS SOUTH

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This week, the Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) continued its enforcement of sanitation regulations, including the prosecution of households that have defaulted on the construction of functional toilet facilities, despite years of sustained sensitisation, sanitation education, follow-ups, and the provision of technical and physical support. The enforcement exercise, led by PEPSA’s Directorate of Enforcement in collaboration with Agency Sanitation Officers, Mobile Courts, security personnel, and Volunteer Hygiene Promoters (VHPs) from the affected communities, covered Iyoh Gyel, Rankyen Gafang, Rahol Kak, and other communities within Gyel District of Jos South Local Government Area. Defaulters were prosecuted before the courts and, in accordance with the directives of the courts, were given the option of paying the prescribed fine or being confined until the fine was paid. They were also required to sign undertakings to construct functional toilet fac...
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