PRESS RELEASE
AT 57, GOVERNOR LALONG PRAISES GOD, SAVOURS GOODWILL AND CRAVES LOW KEY CELEBRATIONS
Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Simon Bako Lalong says he is grateful to God for grace, favour, good health and divine wisdom as he marks 57 years, Tuesday, 5th May 2020.
Governor Lalong who says he has been inundated with messages of felicitations from far and near on the occasion of his birthday, gave special thanks to his family, friends, associates, the good people of Plateau State and Nigerians who have impacted his life in one way or the other over the years.
The Governor however says in the spirit of the season where the world and Plateau State in particular is waging war against a vicious enemy-COVID-19, he craves the understanding of all his family, friends, associates and well wishers to mark the day low-key in solemnity and prayers for God to intervene and stop the pandemic.
"Although my birthday evokes special feelings, I have decided that this year's celebration be marked low key. It will make me more happy to see that we work together to defeat Corona Virus by breaking community transmission and adopting measures that make us all safer" he says
He appealed to citizens of Plateau State to continue to support the fight against the Corona Virus pandemic by strictly observing guidelines relating to the lockdown and restriction of movement, social distancing, use of face masks, sanitizers and other hygiene measures as well as reporting any suspected case for prompt action.
Governor Lalong therefore asked his friends, well wishers and associates to channel resources to fighting COVID-19, rather than in celebrating his birthday, saying he appreciates the tremendous goodwill they have already conveyed to him directly and through other channels.
He also assured the people of Plateau State that he remains more committed than ever in consolidating peace and Infrastructural development and repositioning the economy of the State towards prosperity and diversification for the good of the people who have shown him immense support.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR.
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum.
5th May 2020.
