01/02/2023
DA GWOM RANTYA CONFERS TITLE ON CORPS MEMBER.
The District Head, Rantya (Da Gwom Rantya) Da Pam Gyang Pwol has conferred an honorary title of Gwom Sele Rantya on Corps Member, Alabi Olabode PL /22A/0753 - Chief Philanthropist of Rantya for contributing immensely to the growth and development of Rantya community, the State, nation and by extension, humanity at large.
Da Gwom Rantya also on behalf of the Rantya Traditional Council, issued Corps Member Alabi Olabode a certificate of excellence in recognition of the enormous achievement recorded in the renovation of Primary Health Centre (PHC) Rantya and distribution of learning materials to LEA Barkin Acha and Calvary schools, Rantya, describing the projects as basic amenities of life - health and education which are felt needs of the community.
The honorary title was conferred at a brief ceremony held at the residence of the Da Gwom Rantya ( Gidan Sarki) Kangang, Jos South LGA as the District Head expressed excessive joy, spelling out the values of the Berom culture especially the peaceful nature of the Rantya community which is his jurisdiction and the rationale behind the conferment of an honorary chieftancy title on Corps Member, Alabi Olabode for sacrifice and selfless service to humanity.
During prayers and decoration of Gwom Sele Rantya - Corps Member, Alabi Olabode, Da Gwom Rantya explained in details the meaning and functions of the regalia, which is the traditional attire of a Berom chief. The walking stick for mantle of power, The muffler, cap, beads with red and green colours, for decoration and identity - the green colour representing the cactus plant - symbol of protection as the Berom people used the plant as a fence while the red colour is a red leaf repressing a defendant warrior.
In a goodwill message, The State Coordinator, NYSC Plateau, Mrs. Daniel Rifkatu Yakubu on behalf of the Director General, NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, management, staff and Corps Members expressed sincere gratitude for the honour given to NYSC through Corps Member, Alabi Olabode in recognition of Community Development Service (CDS) projects.
The Coordinator said, the Corps Member has demonstrated the essence of the Scheme for national intergration, development and unity, while, assuring Rantya community of sustained and greater partnership, she called on other Corps Members to emulate the exemplary conduct of Corps Members Alabi Olabode to impact positively on host communities.
The Local Government Inspector, Jos South LGA, Mr. Habila Dafo rendered a vote of thanks to the District Head and the Rantya Traditional Council for the exhibition of genuine collaboration and reward for exceptional performance whilst, in an acceptance
speech, the Gwom Sele Rantya - Corps Member, Alabi Olabode expressed profound gratitude for the honour and promised to always come back home especially to kick start his future journey on humanitarian operations at Rantya District.