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Demands retractions and apologies from punch , Saharah reporters
By David Odama
Following the Agreement reached by the Committee on Consequential Adjustment on Salaries on November 13th 2024, the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has approved the immediate implementation of N70,000 minimum wage for workers in plateau state.
The immediate implementation of the wage according to a statement signed by Stephen Pam Gadong, Head of Service, plateau state, is in line with Governor’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare and wellbeing of the workforce.
“The immediate implementation of the minimum wage is in accordance and acknowledgement of the workers invaluable role in driving the state’s developmental goals which forms the cardinal point of the governor ‘s agenda”. the statement added
“As the new wage policy is administered,Civil Servants are encouraged to embrace this gesture by recommitting to their duties with renewed dedication and zeal in order to foster a culture of productivity and excellence in service in the State”, the HOS stated.
Similarly, the Plateau State Government has condemned in strong terms the false and misleading reports published by The Punch and Sahara Reporters alleging a bomb blast in the state.
Plateau state government in a statement by Musa Ibrahim Ashoms, Commissioner of Information and Communication, said government was saddened by the fake and malicious publications by Punch Newspapers and Sahara Reporters that there was a bomb explosion at Jos Terminus on Tuesday.
“The government and people of the state are deeply saddened by the fake and malicious story by Punch Newspaper and Sahara reporters that there was a bomb explosion at Jos Terminus Market on Tuesday. The Government views this unprofessional, reckless and irresponsible journalism as a deliberate attempt to create panic, instill fear, and tarnish the image of Plateau State”.
“The Punch Newspapers and Sahara Reporters should Immediately retract the false report of a bomb blast in Jos and Issue a formal apology to the Government and people of Plateau State”, the statement declared.
According to the statement, “the two media organisations must apologise to the government and people of Plateau State for writing a false report with the intention of deceiving the world on what never happened. The story must be published in the Punch Newspaper and Sahara reporters platform”.
“The government views the fake report as a deliberate attempt to cause panic and/or puncture the hard-earned peace enjoyed in the state as a result of good leadership of our dear leader and the time is now redeemer of Plateau State His Excellency Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang”..
