COMMISSIONER DR. FILISTER MUSA FOSTERS UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN USSA LGA THROUGH SERIES OF EVENTS

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COMMISSIONER DR. FILISTER MUSA FOSTERS UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN USSA LGA THROUGH SERIES OF EVENTS

Commissioner, Chairman and Ussa Party Executives

Taraba State – In a bid to promote unity and development in Ussa Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Dr. Filister Irarimam Musa, Commissioner for Social Justice and Re-integration in Taraba State, recently engaged in a series of events that brought together various stakeholders and community members.

The Honourable Commissioner presenting gift items

The Commissioner’s first stop was a meeting with former councillors from all eight council wards of Ussa LGA. The meeting aimed to foster unity, promote harmony, and discuss the future direction of Ussa LGA politics. Hon. Akashak Ahmadu expressed gratitude to the Commissioner for her dedication and efforts, particularly during the festive season. He commended her commitment to unity in Ussa LGA and urged the government to prioritize constructing the road linking Takum to Bissaula, emphasizing the community’s loyalty to Governor Agbu Kefas.

The great received a gift of a wheelchair from Commissioner

In attendance were notable figures, including Hon. Iliya Tsokwa (Lissam II Ward), Hon. Rimamchika Reuben (Christopher Musa Lumbu Ward), Hon. Rimamsanaysti Yakubu Kwensati (Lissam Ward I), Hon. Dauda Rimamsanaysti (Kpambo Ward), Hon. Danladi Dogeri (Rufu Ward), and Hon. Rimam Sikwe Kyura (Kpambo Puri Ward).

Dr Filister in a group photograph with one of the finalists

Following the meeting, the Commissioner met with people with disabilities in Ussa LGA, distributing relief materials, cash, wheelchairs, and wrappers. Mr. Nyikan Kurusti Rimamsikwe, popularly known as “Great,” expressed appreciation for the Commissioner’s unprecedented support.

Dr Filister in a group photograph with the finalists

Later that day, the Commissioner engaged with the wives of current councillors, traditional rulers, supervisory councillors, advisers, and party women leaders from all council wards in Ussa LGA. She distributed wrappers and cash as her Christmas package, promoting a sense of community and inclusiveness.

Dr. Filister engaging with the Disabilities

In another critical meeting, the Commissioner addressed party issues and charted a path forward with serving councillors, supervisory councillors, and local government advisers. A minute of silence was observed in honour of the late Hon. Kokorimam Joshua, who passed away on December 6, 2024.

The Commissioner also attended a strategic meeting with the Ussa PDP Restoration Movement, where discussions centred on strategies to ensure the growth and success of the PDP in the LGA.

Dr. Filister in a group photo after the strategic meeting

The Commissioner’s final event was the final match of the Commissioner’s Cup, a football tournament organized by the National Union of Ussa Students to promote unity. Comr. Yakubu A. Godson, the event organizer, commended the Commissioner for her sponsorship. The final match saw Rufu FC defeat Lumbu FC 2-1. Medals and trophies, as well as cash prizes, were presented, with Rufu FC receiving ₦50,000, Lumbu FC ₦30,000, and third-place Kwecesti ₦20,000.

The commissioner presents the cup to the winner

The Commissioner congratulated all participants and encouraged a spirit of sportsmanship, emphasizing that the initiative would continue under her tenure. She expressed her commitment to fostering unity and development in Ussa LGA and called on the people of Ussa to use sports as a platform for healing and reconciliation.

Dr. Filister with Pastor Kukwen and his wife

These events demonstrate Hon. Dr. Filister Irarimam Musa’s dedication to promoting unity, development, and inclusiveness in Ussa LGA, and her efforts are expected to have a lasting impact on the community.




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