The newly Selected Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit has received a temporary appointment letter from the government of Plateau State. This was done in a brief ceremony which held at the conference hall of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. This was conveyed in a statement issued by the Head of Information of the Ministry, Edward Damwesh on Tuesday 17th October 2023 and made available to this medium.
The statement reveals that the Plateau State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Hon. Ephraim Usman while presenting the temporary appointment letter said the present administration will continue to see to the unity of Plateau State irrespective of tribes and religion of the people. Hon. Usman stressed that due process was followed in the selection process, adding that the government did not interfere in the emergence of the new Paramount ruler.
He said that the time is new administration will continue to give their support to Local Government or tribes that are ready to select their Leaders and promised to support what the people want. He urged the Ngas Nation to Pray for the unity of the State and the nation at large, noting that the Government on its part will do everything possible to bring democratic dividend to the citizen.
While responding, the new Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit said that his selection is the will of God and thanked all the stake holders for the success of the process, promising to rule with the fear of God.
Similarly, the new Ngolong Ngas Nde Jika Golit was later presented to the state Government by the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, at new Government house little Rayfield Jos.
Receiving the new Ngas Paramount ruler, the Secretary to the Government of the state Arch Samuel Jatau who represented the Executive Governor, Bar. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang expressed Joy that due process was followed in the selection of the traditional ruler.
He congratulated the new Ngolong Ngas and called on him to carry everybody along in other to unite the people.
Arch Jatau disclosed that they will do everything possible to make his reign a memorable one.
It will be recalled that the new Ngolong Ngas Nde Jika Golit was selected on Friday, 13 October, 2023 in Pankshin by the Pankshin/Kanke joint traditional council. Until his selection, Nde Jika Golit was the District Head of Garram in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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