By Correspondent in Minna.
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau state has promise to end the reign of terror in communities across the state before leaving office, barely a week to the end of the current dispensation in the state and county at large.
Governor Lalong gave his words on Saturday at Lapai where he was conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree of Administration (Honoris Causa) by Senate of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai.
Speaking shortly after the 4th Convocation ceremony of the university, Lalong notede series of attacks in his state by gunmen, the most recent which left about 117 people dead, several others injured and over 20, 000 displaced.
He acknowledged that the criminals had resurfaced, but assuring them that he would deal with them before he takes his exit from office.
The governor said:“In the past eight years, I have tried to ensure there is peace, unfortunately I am taking my exit and the criminals are beginning to rear their heads again.
"I am capable of handling them before I take my exit and I will continue to pray for peace in the Plateau state”.
On the measures taken so far to end bloodletting in the state, the Governor said, “We have nipped insecurity in the bud. Our security agencies are already addressing the recent issue. The IDPs are being taken care of and we have jets flying over the affected communities and local government areas”.
He, however, expressed appreciation to Niger state government for honoring him and others with the prestigious, Doctorate Degrees, assuring that they would be good ambassadors of the institution in upholding themselves with dignity, integrity and excellence.
Earlier, Niger state Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, said IBB University, Lapai is working towards addressing the many challenges confronting it, including personnel gaps needed in several critical sectors, especially in the medical field in the state.
While appreciating the Plateau state Governor and the Chairman, BUA Group, Alhaji AbdulSamad Isyaka Rabiu, for their generosity towards the growth and development of the university and its students, Governor Bello expressed plans to improve their skills so that the graduates would create jobs for themselves instead of relying on non-existing white collar jobs.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
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