Governor Lalong Felicitates With General Temlong At 68

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has felicitated with the first Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Brigadier General Jonathan Ndam Temlong (rtd) on his 68th birthday.

Lalong in a message on Friday celebrated General Temlong for his record of achievements in service as well as his passion for finding lasting solutions to the security challenges of Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

He described General Temlong as a strategic thinker and team player who has continued to avail Plateau State and Nigeria of his vast experience in peace and security matters even after retirement.

"His continuous engagement with stakeholders particularly as the immediate past President of the Alumni Association of the National Defence College gives him a great opportunity to not only interrogate the factors behind the nation's security challenges but also contribute towards ensuring that they are addressed.

"No wonder he has served meritoriously in several Presidential Committees set up to rejig the Armed Forces and make them in tune with current threats to the unity, peace, and progress of Nigeria," he said.

Lalong added that the General has been very supportive of the Rescue Administration in Plateau State particularly on matters of security where he willingly offers valuable suggestions on how to maintain peace and security in the State. This has assisted greatly in ensuring that the incidences of violent clashes are minimised while strong proactive measures are taken to deal with criminals and merchants of crises.

He also commended him for his active participation in politics and contributing to the democratic growth of not only Plateau State but Nigeria as a whole.

Governor Lalong while wishing him many more years of good health, peace, and happiness, urged him to sustain his philanthropy and concern for the less privileged, as well as deepen his faith in God who has been his source of strength over the years.