The Kwo Women Association of Qua'an Pan Local Government Area has appreciated the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel, for appointing their son, Philip Eplong, as his Press Secretary, describing the gesture as a demonstration of his love for the Goemai nation and its people.

President of the Association, Nna Christiana Daboer, conveyed the appreciation when she led members of the association on a solidarity visit to the residence of the Press Secretary at Landura Crescent, Tudun Wada, Jos.

Daboer said they were at the residence of the Press Secretary to identify with him over his elevation by the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel.

She described the Speaker as a leader who does not discriminate on the basis of religion, tribe or social class, but recognises people on the basis of their humanity and contributions.

She assured the Speaker of the association's continued prayers, loyalty and support, assuring him of their  prayers towards the  successful end of his leadership of the 10th Assembly.

Chief of Staff to the Speaker, Nicholas Homsun, told the Kwo women delegation that their son was doing well in the Assembly and discharging his duties professionally.

Responding, Philip Eplong appreciated his mothers from Kwo Chiefdom for coming to identify with him. He used the opportunity to explain that the Speaker's appointment of him was not merely a personal recognition, but a gesture that symbolised the recognition and inclusion of the entire Goemai nation. 

He said the appointment had further demonstrated the Speaker's regard for the people of Goemai and called on them to continue supporting and praying for the Speaker and the 10th Assembly.

The Press Secretary, who was flanked by his wife, Anna, described his appointment by the Speaker as divine and solicited their prayers to enable him succeed in his assignment.

President of the National Council of Women Societies, Plateau State Chapter, Celina Ali, described the Press Secretary as a hardworking and humble man and wished him well.

Highlights of the courtesy visit were special prayers for the Press Secretary and his family, as well as Goemai traditional greetings.