Gov. Caleb Mutfwang
4 Feb
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, on Tuesday inaugurated five newly appointed commissioners as well as Chairmen and members of Governing Councils for three state-owned tertiary institutions. Mutfwang during the inauguration congratulated the appointees, and charged them to uphold the sanctity of their new offices. He advised them to operate in tandem with the vision of…
9 Dec
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has congratulated retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on his 87th birthday anniversary celebration. This is contained in a congratulatory message on Monday in Jos by Dr. Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the Governor. Mutfwang, who described Danjuma as an “extraordinary leader”, commended his crucial role…
25 Nov
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has presented an appropriation bill of more than N471.134 billion to the State House of Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year. Presenting the bill on Monday in Jos, Mutfwang said that the bill was tagged “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability”. He explained the presentation was in accordance with section…
20 Oct
The Plateau College of Education, Gindri, says it has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC), to run 19 degree programs. Prof. Lazarus Maigoro, the Acting Provost of the College disclosed this to the News Agency Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Jos. He said the programs would be in affiliation with the University of…
10 Oct
A coalition of election observers, under the aegis of Nigeria Network for Peace and Good Governance, has commended the Plateau Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) for successfully conducting local government elections in the state. James Shalom, spokesperson of group said this in a statement on Thurday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
5 Oct
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has donated medical and other relief items worth N180 million to victims of flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno. Mr. Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, said this in a statement on Friday in Jos. Muftwang, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo,…
4 Sep 2024
Gunmen on Tuesday, attacked Kwatas and Daffo communities of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau and killed seven persons. Retired Brig.-Gen. Gakji Shipi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Jos. Gakji is also the Coordinator, Operation Rainbow, a state-owned security outfit. ”Yesterday we had two separate…
4 Sep 2024
The Plateau Government has awarded contracts for the construction of 55 new secondary schools across the state. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang disclosed this when he signed the contract documents on Wednesday in Jos. The governor noted that the move was part of his commitment toward overhauling and improving the education sector . He explained that the…
30 Aug 2024
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has advised National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to build bridges of friendship that transcend relig
13 May 2024
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has appreciated President Bola Tinubu for the 997 metric tons of grains donated to Plateau to alleviate the sufferings of the indigent and vulnerable.
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The pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, for his humanitarian and youths empowerment initiatives in the country. Babarinde, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, noted that Seyi Tinubu’s efforts at putting smiles on the faces of the youth deserved…
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