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SENATOR LALONG APPOINTED CHAIRMAN SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Senate President Godswill Akpabio today unveiled a minor resufflement at the Red Chambers with the appointment of the Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong as Chairman Senate Committee on Agricultural Institutions.
The former Plateau State Governor brings wide experience into the 10th Senate particularly with his appointment to head the Senate Committee on Agricultural Institutions at a time that Nigeria is working assiduously towards achieving food sufficiency and food security.
Apart from his passion for agriculture as a practicing farmer, Lalong has a track record of performance in the agricultural sector during his term as Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly and two term Governor where he initiated and implemented several projects to assist farmers.
He was consistent in procuring and distributing fertilizers, chemicals, seedlings and other farming inputs and machinery to farmers on the Plateau.
Lalong also ensured the revival of the Plateau State College of Agriculture in Garkawa leading to its first convocation in over a decade.
He partnered with the Federal Government to entrench wheat production in Plateau State as well as the African Development Bank towards boosting potato and vegetables farming which are crops synonymous with the State.
He also created the Faculty of Agriculture at the Plateau State University Bokkos as well as worked for the take-off of the Federal Polytechnic Nyak, Shendam which has a focus for agricultural development and research and agro-processing.
The former Governor was also instrumental to efforts at finding lasting solutions to the lingering attacks on farmers and herders which have disrupted the food production chain of the nation.
As Governor, he was responsible for the establishment of ranches in Plateau State under the National Livestock Transformation Programme and his administration also passe
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
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“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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