Don tasks Plateau commissioner on completion of stadium, other projects

Don  tasks Plateau commissioner on completion of stadium, other projects

Stadium

By Peter Amine

Jos, June 19, 2024 (NAN) A University don,  Associate Prof. Godfrey Danaan, Head of Department of Mass Communication, University of Jos, has urged Plateau Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Lawandi Datti to prioritize the completion of Jos Ultramodern Stadium and other projects.

Danaan stated this on Wednesday when he led staff of the department on a congratulatory visit to the commissioner, who is an alumnus of the department.

The head of department said that they were not in doubt of Datti’s ability to add significant value to the Gov. Caleb Mutfwang-led state government.

He described the commissioner as a gentleman, who has worked so hard, even while in school, and that they saw the potential to excel at evey assignment in him.

Danaan noted  that the department had followed what had been happening in the ministry and that they believed that there would be positive results.

“So being a cabinet member, we have said it is not just enough to say congratulations, but that there are many responsibilities that lie ahead.

“There are many tasks, one of which is that in the ministry of youth and sports, we see a stadium that has been there.

“We feel that the stadium is something that needs urgent attention. But we know the kind of product we have in him.

“We are aware that even before we shared this idea about the stadium, you must have been dreaming of the stadium and many other projects.

“We know what we have produced in you, and we are confident that you will give the best to the state,” he said.

Danaan commended Mutfwang for assembling a young and energetic team, of which Datti happens to be one of the youngest in the cabinet.

According to him, the governor had begun well and was using this team to transform the state.

“What he has met, he’s building on, and that is what governance is all about. It’s not about coming to say that man didn’t do it well.

“Or the previous set didn’t do it well. But whatever I have come to see, let me continue to do it well because we’re serving the state,” he added.

Datti, in his remarks, said that he lacked words to adequately convey his appreciation.

The commissioner promised to make the department proud by doing his best for the state.

“It would interest you to know that it is not only the stadium but also our youth centres that will see a lot of activities manifesting by the grace of God within this year.

“If you recall, I told you last month that I was out of the country, not for pleasure but for an important matter relating to youth development.

“In the next few weeks or, let’s say, a few months, it will manifest, and it will be a plus for Plateau.

“As you know, the government of Plateau is the government of the people. The governor is the people’s governor. During our campaign, we said the time is now.

“And the time is now for our youth on the Plateau to feel inclusive. The time is now for the sporting activities on the Plateau to progress astronomically,” he stated.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the highlight of the event was the presentation of a Distinguished Ambassador Award to Datti by the department in recognition of his support for the department and service to Plateau. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Gabriel Yough