TRUEPOINTNEWS- The Senator representing Plateau North, Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang has expressed delight over the nomination and screening of Dr. Bernard Muhammad Odoro as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, describing it as a moment of pride for Plateau State and a testament to the region’s growing national relevance.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the Senate session, the lawmaker noted that the nomination was particularly significant as Dr. Odoro hails from Bassa Local Government Area — within his constituency.
“We are very happy that someone from our constituency was found worthy by the President. It’s a wonderful experience to see him chosen to serve as a minister of the Federal Republic,” he said.
The Senator also applauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to elevate Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, the former Minister representing Plateau State, to the position of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the development reflects well on Plateau’s political fortunes.
Addressing questions on the increasing number of strategic national appointments coming to the North Central region — including the APC National Chairman, Chief of Army Staff, and INEC Chairman — the lawmaker dismissed suggestions of favoritism, describing the appointments as “God’s will.”
“Whatever happens, we should give God the glory. Appointments are temporary, but we still hope for bigger opportunities, even the presidency, someday,” he added.
On the issue of peace and security in Plateau State, the Senator pledged to work with the incoming Minister of Humanitarian Affairs to ensure lasting peace and support for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
“The new minister is from a community that has also suffered from crisis. God knows why he brought him there — to help his people and others. Peace is essential for development, and we are already seeing improvement,” he said.
When asked if the series of appointments could translate into electoral gains for the APC in Plateau, the Senator was cautious, noting that political dynamics in the state are complex.
“Politics is dynamic. It’s not positions that determine elections — it’s performance. Plateau has always been a PDP stronghold. Even with ministers in the past, APC still lost. What matters is what leaders do for the people,” he explained.
He further emphasized that voters respond to good governance rather than political affiliations.
“If the President performs well, people will vote for him. But if those he appoints fail to deliver, it affects him politically,” he warned.
The Senator, who belongs to the ADP, concluded by calling on all political actors to focus on service delivery and peacebuilding, stressing that “where there is no peace, there is no development.”
