REPORT OF COURTESY VISIT AND PRESENTATION OF PEACE AND HOSPITALITY AWARD TO CHIEF ROBERT GOTOM, MD JONGRAND HOTEL AND EVENT CENTRE, BUKURU, PLATEAU STATE

1.0 INTRODUCTION
On 6th October, 2026, the Board and Management of Atjoda Hope Foundation, led by the Founder/CEO Hon. Chief Josephine Abbas Dayilim, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Robert Gotom, MD Jongrand Hotel and Event Centre, Bukuru, Plateau State, to honour him with the Foundation’s prestigious Peace and Hospitality Award.

The visit is part of the Foundation’s ongoing Peace Ambassador / Peace Icon Recognition Program aimed at celebrating Plateau sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in promoting peace, unity, hospitality and community development.

2.0 PURPOSE OF VISIT

• To formally recognize and appreciate Chief Robert Gotom for his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, hospitality, and humanitarian service in Plateau State.
• To present the Peace and Hospitality Award plaque/certificate.
• To strengthen partnership between the Foundation and the awardee for future peace programs.
• To identify with Chief Gotom as a role model for youth and community leaders.

3.0 MEMBERS OF DELEGATION

1. Hon. Chief Josephine Abbas Dayilim – Founder/CEO (Leader of delegation)
2. [Secretary / Program Officer]
3. [Media Team]
4. [Other Members]

4.0 PROCEEDINGS OF THE VISIT
The delegation was warmly received by Chief Robert Gotom and his team at Jongrand Hotel and Event Centre, Bukuru. The Founder/CEO introduced the Foundation and its mission to restore hope, build peace, and support vulnerable communities across Plateau.

She highlighted why Chief Gotom was selected:

• His exemplary lifestyle of peace and accommodating all persons regardless of tribe or religion.
• His well-known spirit of hospitality and open-door policy as MD of Jongrand Hotel.
• His contributions to unity and development in Plateau State.
• His support for the less privileged.

The Award plaque and letter were formally presented to Chief Gotom. In his response, Chief Robert Gotom expressed profound gratitude to Atjoda Hope Foundation for finding him worthy of the honour. He dedicated the award to all peace-loving people of Plateau State and pledged to continue to promote peace, hospitality and unity. He also commended Hon. Chief Josephine Abbas Dayilim for her humanitarian work.

Photographs were taken and a short prayer for peace in Plateau State was offered.

5.0 CONCLUSION / APPRECIATION
The visit was successful and impactful. It achieved its purpose of honouring a deserving icon of peace and hospitality.

The Foundation appreciates Chief Robert Gotom for his warm reception and for accepting the award.

6.0 RECOMMENDATION
That Atjoda Hope Foundation should henceforth go into Skills acquisition programmes for widows, youths and disabled etc