Simon Lalong Recalled ( about Simon Lalong ) : “Invariably , what Lalong is saying is that Farmers are also going about with AK47 so they have no right to accuse Herdsmen of carrying AK47 this statement is dangerous and it can not take us out of the problem we are facing, I am even happy that farmer are swiftly responding to this unguided utterances”

leadership Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:06:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “I was one of the first governors to kick against the RUGA programme when it was introduced,”

premiumtimesng Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:50:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Otherwise, if you just wake up tomorrow and say you ban it, it will be difficult. To be honest with you, it will be difficult to implement because not everybody will understand,”

saharareporters Tuesday, February 23, 2021 6:19:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Otherwise, if you just wake up tomorrow and say you ban it, it will be difficult. To be honest with you, it will be difficult to implement because not everybody will understand,”

thenationonlineng Tuesday, February 23, 2021 4:12:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said ( about Ango Abdullahi ) : ”This is a delegation of Northern elders led by Prof. Ango Abdullahi. It is part of our engagements since we have these quit notices here and there and then the problems in the country. “ He continued:”

vanguardngr Tuesday, February 16, 2021 11:54:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong explained : “The cardinal objective of this day is to achieve enduring peace and harmony as opposed to hate, bitterness, resentment and vengeance which only leads to a vicious cycle of violence”

authorityngr Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:06:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “we the Northern Governors have agreed to take the first doses of the vaccines”

vanguardngr Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:47:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “we the Northern Governors have agreed to take the first doses of the vaccines”

vanguardngr Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:47:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “As governors of the region, we are well aware of the challenges we faced relating to security, economy, education, health, agriculture, employment and infrastructure among others. While we individually address these challenges within our various states, we also realise that working together will give us faster and better results. If we do not work in synergy and collaboration with one another, it will be difficult to tackle issues of insecurity which manifest in insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, violent clashes and attacks of innocent persons”

tribuneonlineng Monday, January 18, 2021 9:59:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “I just recovered from COVID-19; for those who say that it doesn’t exist, I do not wish my enemies to go through what I went through for ten days,”

dailypost Friday, January 8, 2021 5:08:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “I just recovered from COVID-19; for those who say that it doesn’t exist, I do not wish my enemies to go through what I went through for ten days,”

dailypost Friday, January 8, 2021 12:10:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “I re-assure you that we will develop the facilities for the game of polo in Plateau State and also encourage grass-roots participation particularly among the younger generation”

dailytimes-NG Monday, January 4, 2021 8:19:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong stated : “I want to appeal to all citizens to support us as we fulfill our goal of achieving sustainable economic rebirth and empowering our people,”

premiumtimesng Friday, December 25, 2020 5:30:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Rather, such people should serve as motivation for others to voluntarily test in order to improve the safety of all,”

premiumtimesng Thursday, December 24, 2020 3:01:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Prof. Galadima is an astute scholar of international repute, administrator and professional who demonstrated uncommon commitment in carrying out every responsibility he was assigned,”

dailypost Monday, December 21, 2020 2:12:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “We remain solidly behind security agencies who responded appropriately and have been in pursuit of the bandits to ensure that normalcy is restored and the criminals are apprehended,”

onlinenigeria Sunday, December 13, 2020 8:42:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “We remain solidly behind security agencies who responded appropriately and have been in pursuit of the bandits to ensure that normalcy is restored and the criminals are apprehended,”

vanguardngr Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:50:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong added : “He will also be remembered for his great legacies of hard work and mentorship which has inspired many youths to dream big and realise their ambitions in life,”

ngrguardiannews Saturday, December 12, 2020 4:25:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said ( about Domkat Bali ) : “Gen. Bali was focused and committed to the peace and progress of Nigeria and Plateau State in particular where he contributed immensely to addressing the security challenges in the State, always deploying his wealth of knowledge and advising various administrations. Indeed Plateau State has lost an icon”

thenationonlineng Saturday, December 5, 2020 11:25:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong pointed out : “We are conscious of the fact that giving the traditional rulers more roles in governance, will require constitutional amendment, hence the setting up of this committee to look into matters and advise the Northern Governors Forum on how best to pursue this desire,”

authorityngr Monday, November 23, 2020 1:06:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “The Committee has 8 weeks to complete the assignment and submit its report. Membership of the Committee is composed of members as enumerated,”

onlinenigeria Friday, November 20, 2020 3:02:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “The Committee has 8 weeks to complete the assignment and submit its report. Membership of the Committee is composed of members as enumerated,”

vanguardngr Friday, November 20, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “we are conscious of the fact that giving the traditional rulers more roles in governance will require constitutional amendment, hence the setting up of this committee to look into the matter and advice the northern governor’s forum on how best to pursue this desire”

dailytrust Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:08:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Let us be vigilant as the fight against the virus has not been won. Plateau still remains a leading State in testing for the disease and corps members who are posted to the State will be availed this service, as we shall work with the State NYSC Coordinator to enhance the safety and comfort of the corps members posted to Plateau, just as we have done over the years”

dailytimes-NG Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:51:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “So, what we intend to do is to provide opportunities by engaging the youth so that they will be taken off the streets,”

saharareporters Tuesday, November 3, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong warned : “Security agencies have been directed to ensure that the curfew is enforced as defaulters will be arrested and prosecuted”

dailypost Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:30:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “We are the first state in Nigeria to ensure Covid-19 testing is taken to the grass roots, starting with all ministries and agencies, the local governments. We also ensured the total fumigation of all public places. It’s not a fluke that we responded and took responsibility to check Covid-19 in the state, not only because of our people, but also because we know we are the home of hospitality and tourism in Nigeria,”

vanguardngr Monday, October 19, 2020 5:46:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Some people said they don’t want SARS, some said they want SARS but a reformed SARS…Let us not just say we are throwing away the baby with bath water. If there are good ones, you don’t chase them away”

dailypost Friday, October 16, 2020 1:29:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Without doubt, the story of your life has been that of excellence, diligence, honesty, patriotism and compassion as you have impacted positively on members of your immediate family and all people that have come across you”

thenationonlineng Monday, October 12, 2020 4:24:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said ( about Simon Lalong ) : “We will not allow these ugly incidences to return where helpless and innocent people are murdered in cold blood for no reason. READ ALSO: Nigeria@60: Lalong, NASCO push for greener Plateau, plant trees These killers must be fished out at whatever cost and brought to justice. I urge the people to cooperate with the security agencies by providing useful information that will facilitate the arrest of the attackers”

dailytimes-NG Wednesday, October 7, 2020 7:19:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong noted : “As Northern governors, we assure him of our support and prayers, as he takes on this very important role,”

authorityngr Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:59:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “the local government chairman and heads of security agencies have briefed me on the sad development and the level of investigation so far. I have repeated my charge to them that the days of unknown gunmen are over in Plateau State as innocent people cannot be killed without anybody being apprehended and put to trial. ‘We are using the concept of community policing to dig into this particular case and see to it that the criminals are arrested,”

dailytrust Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “the local government chairman and heads of security agencies have briefed me on the sad development and the level of investigation so far. I have repeated my charge to them that the days of unknown gunmen are over in Plateau State as innocent people cannot be killed without anybody being apprehended and put to trial. ‘We are using the concept of community policing to dig into this particular case and see to it that the criminals are arrested,”

dailytrust Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “We need to engage our people more and let them know that this pandemic may stay with us for a longer time,”

pulse Tuesday, September 22, 2020 11:37:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “The success recorded at these levels shall determine the reopening of tertiary institutions, all in a bid to guarantee the safety of our children and avoid resurgence. We hope that if all goes well, our schools should all re-open by the end of October”

dailytimes-NG Friday, September 18, 2020 7:45:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “The late, Sir Charles Amaechi has done a good work because it is not easy to be a Knight. Ours is to emulate him and his contributions to the church of Christ. ”

onlinenigeria Sunday, September 13, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Shortly we will convoke a meeting of the Northern States Governors Forum, so, the lead researcher should present executive summary to the governors to enable us work on it,”

pulse Friday, August 28, 2020 2:43:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Under my leadership, the NGF has declared a state of emergency on the increasing rate of sexual and gender-based violence in the country. As part of our resolve, governors are to ensure the domestication of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 in their various states without further delay”

thenationonlineng Thursday, August 20, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “a reputable revenue collection firm has been engaged to improve on revenue targets, especially the Internally Generated Revenue which is crucial to funding the 2020 budget,”

vanguardngr Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said ( about Abdul Razaq ) : “Extend our commiserations to other members of the family, particularly your dear mother, Hajiya Raliat Abdul-Razaq,”

pulse Monday, July 27, 2020 1:11:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong déclaré : "La volonté inébranlable du forum est de sauver la région et de l'aider à répondre aux vœux et aspirations de la population, en particulier dans les domaines de la sécurité, du développement économique et social"

french.china.org.cn Friday, September 13, 2019 9:43:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong Recalled ( about Simon Lalong ) : “Invariably , what Lalong is saying is that Farmers are also going about with AK47 so they have no right to accuse Herdsmen of carrying AK47 this statement is dangerous and it can not take us out of the problem we are facing, I am even happy that farmer are swiftly responding to this unguided utterances”

leadership Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:06:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “I was one of the first governors to kick against the RUGA programme when it was introduced,”

premiumtimesng Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:50:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Otherwise, if you just wake up tomorrow and say you ban it, it will be difficult. To be honest with you, it will be difficult to implement because not everybody will understand,”

saharareporters Tuesday, February 23, 2021 6:19:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Otherwise, if you just wake up tomorrow and say you ban it, it will be difficult. To be honest with you, it will be difficult to implement because not everybody will understand,”

thenationonlineng Tuesday, February 23, 2021 4:12:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said ( about Ango Abdullahi ) : ”This is a delegation of Northern elders led by Prof. Ango Abdullahi. It is part of our engagements since we have these quit notices here and there and then the problems in the country. “ He continued:”

vanguardngr Tuesday, February 16, 2021 11:54:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong explained : “The cardinal objective of this day is to achieve enduring peace and harmony as opposed to hate, bitterness, resentment and vengeance which only leads to a vicious cycle of violence”

authorityngr Tuesday, February 9, 2021 7:06:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “we the Northern Governors have agreed to take the first doses of the vaccines”

vanguardngr Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:47:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “we the Northern Governors have agreed to take the first doses of the vaccines”

vanguardngr Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:47:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “As governors of the region, we are well aware of the challenges we faced relating to security, economy, education, health, agriculture, employment and infrastructure among others. While we individually address these challenges within our various states, we also realise that working together will give us faster and better results. If we do not work in synergy and collaboration with one another, it will be difficult to tackle issues of insecurity which manifest in insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, violent clashes and attacks of innocent persons”

tribuneonlineng Monday, January 18, 2021 9:59:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “I just recovered from COVID-19; for those who say that it doesn’t exist, I do not wish my enemies to go through what I went through for ten days,”

dailypost Friday, January 8, 2021 5:08:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “I just recovered from COVID-19; for those who say that it doesn’t exist, I do not wish my enemies to go through what I went through for ten days,”

dailypost Friday, January 8, 2021 12:10:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “I re-assure you that we will develop the facilities for the game of polo in Plateau State and also encourage grass-roots participation particularly among the younger generation”

dailytimes-NG Monday, January 4, 2021 8:19:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong stated : “I want to appeal to all citizens to support us as we fulfill our goal of achieving sustainable economic rebirth and empowering our people,”

premiumtimesng Friday, December 25, 2020 5:30:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Rather, such people should serve as motivation for others to voluntarily test in order to improve the safety of all,”

premiumtimesng Thursday, December 24, 2020 3:01:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Prof. Galadima is an astute scholar of international repute, administrator and professional who demonstrated uncommon commitment in carrying out every responsibility he was assigned,”

dailypost Monday, December 21, 2020 2:12:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “We remain solidly behind security agencies who responded appropriately and have been in pursuit of the bandits to ensure that normalcy is restored and the criminals are apprehended,”

onlinenigeria Sunday, December 13, 2020 8:42:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “We remain solidly behind security agencies who responded appropriately and have been in pursuit of the bandits to ensure that normalcy is restored and the criminals are apprehended,”

vanguardngr Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:50:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong added : “He will also be remembered for his great legacies of hard work and mentorship which has inspired many youths to dream big and realise their ambitions in life,”

ngrguardiannews Saturday, December 12, 2020 4:25:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said ( about Domkat Bali ) : “Gen. Bali was focused and committed to the peace and progress of Nigeria and Plateau State in particular where he contributed immensely to addressing the security challenges in the State, always deploying his wealth of knowledge and advising various administrations. Indeed Plateau State has lost an icon”

thenationonlineng Saturday, December 5, 2020 11:25:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong pointed out : “We are conscious of the fact that giving the traditional rulers more roles in governance, will require constitutional amendment, hence the setting up of this committee to look into matters and advise the Northern Governors Forum on how best to pursue this desire,”

authorityngr Monday, November 23, 2020 1:06:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “The Committee has 8 weeks to complete the assignment and submit its report. Membership of the Committee is composed of members as enumerated,”

onlinenigeria Friday, November 20, 2020 3:02:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “The Committee has 8 weeks to complete the assignment and submit its report. Membership of the Committee is composed of members as enumerated,”

vanguardngr Friday, November 20, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “we are conscious of the fact that giving the traditional rulers more roles in governance will require constitutional amendment, hence the setting up of this committee to look into the matter and advice the northern governor’s forum on how best to pursue this desire”

dailytrust Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:08:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Let us be vigilant as the fight against the virus has not been won. Plateau still remains a leading State in testing for the disease and corps members who are posted to the State will be availed this service, as we shall work with the State NYSC Coordinator to enhance the safety and comfort of the corps members posted to Plateau, just as we have done over the years”

dailytimes-NG Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:51:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “So, what we intend to do is to provide opportunities by engaging the youth so that they will be taken off the streets,”

saharareporters Tuesday, November 3, 2020 7:52:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong warned : “Security agencies have been directed to ensure that the curfew is enforced as defaulters will be arrested and prosecuted”

dailypost Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:30:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “We are the first state in Nigeria to ensure Covid-19 testing is taken to the grass roots, starting with all ministries and agencies, the local governments. We also ensured the total fumigation of all public places. It’s not a fluke that we responded and took responsibility to check Covid-19 in the state, not only because of our people, but also because we know we are the home of hospitality and tourism in Nigeria,”

vanguardngr Monday, October 19, 2020 5:46:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Some people said they don’t want SARS, some said they want SARS but a reformed SARS…Let us not just say we are throwing away the baby with bath water. If there are good ones, you don’t chase them away”

dailypost Friday, October 16, 2020 1:29:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Without doubt, the story of your life has been that of excellence, diligence, honesty, patriotism and compassion as you have impacted positively on members of your immediate family and all people that have come across you”

thenationonlineng Monday, October 12, 2020 4:24:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said ( about Simon Lalong ) : “We will not allow these ugly incidences to return where helpless and innocent people are murdered in cold blood for no reason. READ ALSO: Nigeria@60: Lalong, NASCO push for greener Plateau, plant trees These killers must be fished out at whatever cost and brought to justice. I urge the people to cooperate with the security agencies by providing useful information that will facilitate the arrest of the attackers”

dailytimes-NG Wednesday, October 7, 2020 7:19:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong noted : “As Northern governors, we assure him of our support and prayers, as he takes on this very important role,”

authorityngr Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:59:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “the local government chairman and heads of security agencies have briefed me on the sad development and the level of investigation so far. I have repeated my charge to them that the days of unknown gunmen are over in Plateau State as innocent people cannot be killed without anybody being apprehended and put to trial. ‘We are using the concept of community policing to dig into this particular case and see to it that the criminals are arrested,”

dailytrust Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “the local government chairman and heads of security agencies have briefed me on the sad development and the level of investigation so far. I have repeated my charge to them that the days of unknown gunmen are over in Plateau State as innocent people cannot be killed without anybody being apprehended and put to trial. ‘We are using the concept of community policing to dig into this particular case and see to it that the criminals are arrested,”

dailytrust Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “We need to engage our people more and let them know that this pandemic may stay with us for a longer time,”

pulse Tuesday, September 22, 2020 11:37:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “The success recorded at these levels shall determine the reopening of tertiary institutions, all in a bid to guarantee the safety of our children and avoid resurgence. We hope that if all goes well, our schools should all re-open by the end of October”

dailytimes-NG Friday, September 18, 2020 7:45:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “The late, Sir Charles Amaechi has done a good work because it is not easy to be a Knight. Ours is to emulate him and his contributions to the church of Christ. ”

onlinenigeria Sunday, September 13, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Shortly we will convoke a meeting of the Northern States Governors Forum, so, the lead researcher should present executive summary to the governors to enable us work on it,”

pulse Friday, August 28, 2020 2:43:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “Under my leadership, the NGF has declared a state of emergency on the increasing rate of sexual and gender-based violence in the country. As part of our resolve, governors are to ensure the domestication of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 in their various states without further delay”

thenationonlineng Thursday, August 20, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Simon Lalong said : “a reputable revenue collection firm has been engaged to improve on revenue targets, especially the Internally Generated Revenue which is crucial to funding the 2020 budget,”

vanguardngr Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong said ( about Abdul Razaq ) : “Extend our commiserations to other members of the family, particularly your dear mother, Hajiya Raliat Abdul-Razaq,”

pulse Monday, July 27, 2020 1:11:00 PM EAT

Simon Lalong déclaré : "La volonté inébranlable du forum est de sauver la région et de l'aider à répondre aux vœux et aspirations de la population, en particulier dans les domaines de la sécurité, du développement économique et social"

french.china.org.cn Friday, September 13, 2019 9:43:00 PM EAT