Jubilation as Senator Lalong flags off rural solar electrification in Plateau South Senatorial District

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Constituents of Plateau South Senatorial District are in a jubilant mood as the Senator representing them at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly Simon Bako Lalong has commenced rural solar electrification of remote villages in the zone.

In the first phase of the project, over 80 solar street lights have been installed in four villages across four local Government Areas.

They include Demshin, Shendam LGA; Gangnum, Langtang South LGA; Turniang QuanPan LGA; and Laling in Mikang LGA.

During a visit to Senatorial headquarters Shendam, Senator Lalong took time off to visit Laling, one of the villages in Mikang LGA where the installation of solar lights was done.

He was received by a jubilant crowd who welcomed him together with the Transition Committee Chairman of Mikang LGA Hon. Daniel Kunmi who described Senator Lalong as an old friend and politician who has passion for the development of the people irrespective of political or religious differences.

Lalong said this is the first phase of the rural solar electrification programme targeted at remote villages that may not be connected to the national grid on time.

He said the entire Senatorial District will be covered with the project which will complement the national grid which is being worked upon to ensure that the zone has electricity.

Mikang LGA Transition Committee Chairman Dan Kunmi said though they belong to different political parties with Senator Lalong, the rural solar electrification project is a component of governance that benefits everyone irrespective of political or other affiliations, hence his delight to welcome the legislator.

The village head of Laling also expressed delight for the gesture and said his people appreciate Senator Lalong not only for the solar lights, but for constantly identifying with them in different circumstances.

The Senator visited the Long Tehl in Mikang LGA HRH Puntel Donald to commiserate with him over the demise of one of his traditional rulers.

He urged the family and the traditional ruler to continue to encourage his subjects to do their best to serve with zeal, patriotism and integrity as no one knows the hour of death.

The Long Tehl HRH Puntel Donald appreciated the visit and commended the Senator for his love and support to the people of the Chiefdom.

He thanked him for considering one of his villages Laling for the first phase of the rural solar electrification project.

Similarly, Lalong paid condolence to the Long Gamai of Gamailand land HRH Miskoom Martin Shaldas III over the recent demise of his son Heskat Shaldas.

He urged the Royal Father to be consoled over the sad development and accept the will of God over the incident.

He described the deceased as a promising gentleman who contributed enormously to the development of the Chiefdom, Shendam LGA and Plateau State at large.

The Long Gamai of Gamailand HRH Miskoom Martin Shaldas III thanked the Senator for the visit and also congratulated him for initiating projects that have direct impact on the people.