Thousands Welcome Naanlong Daniel in Piapung Ahead of Assembly Primary, Launches Ward Coordinators,
Thousands of supporters on Thursday welcomed the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Naanlong Daniel, to his hometown of Piapung in Mikang Local Government Area, where he inaugurated ward coordinators ahead of the forthcoming House of Assembly primary election.
The event, held at the Piapung Community Hall, attracted party faithful, community leaders, youth groups, women associations, and supporters from across the constituency.
Addressing the gathering, the Speaker charged the newly inaugurated ward coordinators to remain focused and intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of next Wednesday’s primary election.
He urged them to reach every part of the constituency in order to strengthen support and ensure effective coordination during the election period.
Daniel expressed appreciation for what he described as the overwhelming support and confidence reposed in him by the people of Piapung and the wider constituency.
According to him, his campaign remains issue-based, with the development and progress of Mikang as the top priority.
“With God on our side and the support of the people, we are committed to purposeful leadership, sustainable development, and impactful representation for the people of Mikang and beyond,” he said.
The Speaker disclosed that the screening process for beneficiaries of his scholarship scheme had been completed and announced that the programme would soon commence to support students in various tertiary institutions and academic programmes.
He stated that his administration has continued to improve access to education through scholarship initiatives and educational support programmes aimed at easing financial burdens on parents and students across the constituency.
Daniel also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting farmers through the distribution of fertilizers to boost agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the area.
He further highlighted several projects and programmes executed under his leadership, particularly in the areas of education, agriculture, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development.
The Speaker assured residents of continued efforts toward rural transformation through the execution of additional development projects across communities in Mikang Local Government Area.
He also pledged to further upgrade the community hall he built in Piapung to make the facility more beneficial and convenient for residents.
In his remarks, John Poesmang commended the Speaker for what he described as impactful leadership and quality representation, noting that the people of Piapung were proud of his achievements and developmental strides.
Speaking on behalf of the newly inaugurated coordinators, former councillor of Yepwest Ward, Hon. Hangkop Yohana, thanked the Speaker for the confidence reposed in them and pledged loyalty and commitment toward ensuring the success of the campaign.
The event ended with chants of solidarity and renewed support for the Speaker as supporters reaffirmed their commitment to his leadership and vision for the constituency.
