Gov Mutfwang Tasks Plateau Community in Abuja on Unity
Gov Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has urged the Plateau State community in Abuja, to unite and work together to attract the maximum development necessary for the growth of the state.
He gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja while addressing leaders of the various Plateau ethnic nationalities resident in Abuja, a move aimed at strengthening unity and foster a sense of brotherhood among them.
The governor expressed profound gratitude for the steadfast support he received from them during and after his election.
He also acknowledged the sacrifices, prayers, and valid suggestions made by patriotic Plateau citizens during the legal battles that followed the election which culminated in his victory at the Supreme Court.
Mutfwang reiterated his administration’s commitment to use the state’s lean resources judiciously, not only for the development of the people but also for liberating the state from the clutches of poverty.
He provided a detailed account of how Plateau State was on the verge of collapse before his emergence and assured that he was dedicated to positioning the state on the path to glory.
The governor highlighted significant strides made by his administration in revitalizing tertiary institutions in the state.
He listed them to include securing accreditations for Plateau State Polytechnic, the College of Education Gindiri, and Plateau State University, Bokkos, as well as approving the commencement of the Faculty of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Mutfwang identified Agriculture, Mining, and Tourism as critical economic drivers for Plateau State’s revitalization.
He announced plans to collate data on farmers for effective distribution of farming inputs, adding that efforts were underway to commence a Special Agro-Processing Zone project by the African Development Bank in the state.
The governor also announced that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) was working to upgrade the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, to a Cargo Airport, to facilitate agricultural exports.
He decried the inherent dangers of unregulated mining activities, stating that his administration would introduce legislation to curb the menace.
He also promised to rejuvenate key infrastructures in the state, such as the Hill Station Hotel, Plateau Hotel, and the Jos Abattoir to boost tourism and economic growth.
Speaking on behalf of the Abuja Liaison Directorate, Mr Danjuma Mwantok thanked the governor for creating the platform to unify Plateau residents in Abuja.
He described the engagement as a vital step toward fostering collaboration across all ethnic groups from the state.
On their part, representatives of the three senatorial zones, applauded Mutfwang for his exemplary leadership.
They also lauded the significant developmental strides achieved within his short time in office and urged him to sustain his transformative agenda.
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