Governor Caleb Mutfwang 


By Hon. Danjuma Akubaka Isandu

The very moment he assumed leadership as the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang did not hide his penchant for development and burning desire to provide good governance for the state.

From May 29, 2023 that he took the oath of office, the captain of "The Time  Is Now" mantra has made significant strides in restoring peace and order in Plateau State, particularly in crisis-affected areas of Mangu, Bokkos, Bassa and other local government areas in the state that were previously under severe attacks before his emergence as Governor.

Recall that Governor Mutfwang had personally interfaced with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Chief of Defence staff and other security Chiefs in an effort to curb insecurity is commendable. His efforts to redefine the nature of insecurity in Plateau State has improved significant peace in the state, paving the way for successful security operations  and improved economic activities in the State.

The administration had also revitalized the moribund state-owned security outfit, "Operation Rainbow", to enhance community-security agency relationship and tackle security challenges. Successful security operations have led to a decrease in attacks and improved safety for citizens in the last two years.

And it's obvious that because the enemies of Plateau are not happy with the successes recorded by Governor Mutfwang in the areas of security leading to stability and economic prosperity, orchestrated the genocidal attacks on communities in Bokkos local government last week. 

The Governor however, deserves our applauds for the proactive measures taken immediately after the attacks and the swift steps to provide relief materials, shelter, and medical care to survivors, and to establish a task force that will prevent a recurrence of this tragedy. 

His visit to Hurti, Daho, and other severely affected areas, where he also interacted with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) is highly commendable.

The Mutfwang administration has indeed made series of efforts that have yielded notable achievements that cuts across  all socio cultural, political, ethnic and religious divides which is evident in the manner of his appointments . 

His Excellency had also engaged experts within and in diaspora on vital issues to make Plateau great.

His desire to address the plight of the weak and vulnerable in the society led to some of his social policies including the provision of free transportation services for the elderly above the age of 70 and introduction of subsidized metro-bus services and revitalization of railway lines for all the citizens within Jos/Bukuru metropolis at a time transportation had become a serious challenge in Nigeria following the removal of fuel subsidy.

Also, Governor Mutfwang's administration has prioritized workers' welfare, clearing inherited salary arrears, approving payment of gratuities, and implementing hazard allowances for health workers and has also supported education and agriculture: bailing out Plateau State Polytechnic, securing scholarships, and revitalizing agricultural services.

Furthermore, His Excellency has maintained and sustained the sporting sector especially Football, where unity is enhanced greatly through employment, Social interactions and other advantages that come therefrom.

From the pinch above, it remains clear that His Excellency holds Plateau in high esteem and poised to give his all to make it greater.

This calls for our collective resolve to give him all the necessary support to consolidate on "THE TIME IS NOW" mantra
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Long live Nigeria
Long live Plateau State
Long live PDP

Hon. Danjuma Isandu
 Assistant General Manager (AGM), 
Plateau United Football Club Jos.