Plateau LG boss assures community of peaceful farming season
Riyom Local Government management committee chairman in Plateau State, Hon. Mafeng Gwallson, has assured the people of the area of a peaceful farming season.
Gwallson, who gave this assurance recently at a peace and security meeting held at the Riyom Local Government Chambers, said proactive measures have been put in place in collaboration with the security agencies and the traditional council to forestall break down of law and order.
He advised the people of the area to take advantage of the peace being enjoyed in the area to commit themselves into the farming season and cultivate their farms.
Contributing, representatives of the State Task Force, the Paramount Ruler in the area and the representative of the Fulani community, all commended the present administration in the state and local government level, for their commitment and proactive approach, in ensuring that peace returns to their domain without being biased.
Also, the council is partnering with the Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP) in the area of storage, improved seedlings, mechanised farming, portable drinking water, and road constructions.
The Council Chairman, Mafeng Gwallson, who made this known when he paid a courtesy call on the programme manager of PADP, Philip Gonap in his office in Jos, stressed the need for all hands to be on deck to ensure that agriculture takes it rightful place in the country.
Responding, the Programme Manager, Philip Gonap reiterated the organisation’s desire in facilitating the attainment to a greater height.
Mafeng Gwallson, also, informed the State Coordinator of NYSC in Plateau State to resume the posting of corpse members to Riyom LGA now that peace has returned to the area.
