Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has urged accountants in the Office of the Accountant General of the State to elevate their professional competencies to enable them compete favourably with their counterparts in other state of the federation. 


Governor Mutfwang made the appeal on Monday at the opening of a four-day capacity-building workshop with the theme "Understanding Public Finance Management in a Modern Economy," organized by the Office of the Accountant General, Plateau State, held at Crest Hotel, Jos.


He reaffirmed his administration's dedication to creating a conducive atmosphere for civil servants to advance in their careers and emphasized the pivotal role of accountants as custodians of Plateau heritage.


"In every department you serve, you represent the Office of the Accountant General, and it is imperative to recognize the weight of this responsibility. You are entrusted with public trust, and ensuring competency is crucial for accountability and efficient service delivery," stated Governor Mutfwang.


He continued, "I envision our Accountants in the Accountant General's Office standing shoulder to shoulder with their counterparts in Lagos and global financial institutions like the World Bank. An accomplished accountant transcends mere bookkeeping; they possess multidisciplinary skills encompassing economics, sociology, political science, and historical foresight to forecast future economic trends."


Barr. Rauta Dakok, Head of Civil Service, highlighted the Governor's commitment to manpower development and urged civil servants to reciprocate by optimizing government services.


Hon. Grace Shwarta Dongkum, Commissioner for Finance, Plateau State, underscored the significance of the workshop in enhancing participants' skills for effective service delivery.


Mrs. Naanret Manset, Accountant General, Plateau State, expressed gratitude to the Governor for approving the workshop and pledged unwavering commitment to its objectives. She was optimistic that at the end, the training will have a transformative impact on operations of her office. 


Gyang Bere

Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State

April 15, 2024.