Plateau State House of Assembly has assured Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), of partnership to better the living condition of vulnerable people in the society.
Hon. Mathew Kwarpo, the Assembly Committee Chairman on Information gave the assurance on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan when he received in his office, representatives of Mission for the Vulnerable and Displaced Citizens Safe House for Justice and Human Empowerment, who are doing documentary on attacks on the Plateau since from 2001 to date.
The Assembly spokesman said the partnership is beyond politics, because it’s something that everybody should be involve. “When you go to the IDP camps you will see that the people there are in need of support.
“You will see that they don’t have food, Shelter or access to healthcare. And so documenting all this and recommending it for people to come to their aid is very important.” He added.
Coordinator of the NGOs, Joana Arin applauded the legislator for identifying with the less privileged, internally displaced persons and vulnerable people in his constituency, sued for his support and inputs towards making a documentary on the various attacks recorded in the state.
APC Kauna Women Group of Mangu Ward 1, were also in the lawmaker’s office and presented to him an award of excellent for the various impact he has made in his constituency.
Leader of the APC Kauna Women Group, Celina Datit who led other members of the group on a courtesy visit to the member, were full of praise for what the member is doing, citing several achievements he has recorded in Mangu South since he assumed office and awarded him with a plaque in recognition of his works.
The member also received on a courtesy call members of Manpower Group, manpower group are people who load and offload goods at the Mangu Market.
The group appreciated Mr Kwarpo for his various contributions in his constituency and called on him to also include members of the group in his empowerment programs.
Hon. Kwarpo appreciated all the groups for identifying with him as he called for unity among them and solicited prayers for God to grant him the grace to serve the constituency well. He used the visit and enumerated his achievements and plans for the constituency to his guests.