By Raymond Gukas, Jos
The planned 60th anniversary of the traditional ruler of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, the. Dagwom Rwey, Jos South, Da. Dr. Nga Dangyang has been put off.
According to the organising committee, the suspension was in compliance with the state government’s directives on measures to curb the spread of the Corona virus disease, COVID-19.
The occasion which was expected to draw sons and daughters of the area to celebrate the royal father’s 60th reign on the throne of his forebears has before now, attracted other well wishers and business concerns who promised to showcase their respect to the chief.
According to a press statement, signed by the Chairman, Media/Publicity subcommittee, Hon. Ayuba Pam Dangwong, the suspension was in direct “consultation with the Jos South and Gyel District Traditional Council.”
The statement said the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee(CPC) Hon. Amb. Dr. Gideon Dung Dandereng who announced the suspension said “the decision” to shift the event to a later date “followed the need to comply with the State Government’s directives on ban on public gatherings to curb the spread of the deadly Corona Virus otherwise known as Covid-19″.
According the press release, events that are supposed to commence from Friday, 27 March – Sunday, 29 March, 2020 had been suspended pending the lifting of the ban on public gathering by the State Government”.
Meanwhile, all subcommittees according to the statement, are expected to continue with their assignments awaiting a new date as soon as the ban is lifted.
The statement further “regretted any inconveniences this would have caused to all enthusiasts, family, friends and well wishers who had looked forward to participating actively during the celebration”.
Hon Dandereng however called all people in the locality to “support the government in this abnormal time by trying to live a personal hygiene to fight Covid-19 as it is real!
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