Mutfwang restructures cabinet, swears in three commissioners
By Comfort Pius, Jos
Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on Thursday swore in three new commissioners into the State Executive Council as part of moves to reposition his administration for improved service delivery.
The new commissioners are Hon. Ishaku Maren Yobo from Bokkos Local Government Area, Prof. Gloria Samuel from Bassa LGA and Comr. Prince Miaphen from Qua’an Pan LGA.
Mutfwang, who administered the oath of office to the appointees at the Victoria Gowon Auditorium, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by bringing competence, commitment, and fresh ideas to governance.
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According to him, the administration needed to review its governance structure and make necessary adjustments to maximise the remaining period of its mandate.
“We were elected to serve the people, and we want to ensure that we maximise the opportunity left at our disposal,” Mutfwang said.
He disclosed that the Secretary to the State Government would announce new postings to ministries, directing affected officials to ensure a proper and effective handover.
The governor also announced plans for further reorganisation of ministries and departments to improve efficiency and accelerate the implementation of government policies and programmes.
He said the administration would make additional appointments, including Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants, to broaden participation and bring governance closer to the people.
Mutfwang cautioned that the changes in the State Executive Council should not be construed as a judgment on the performance of those who had previously served.
He described the former commissioners as members of the administration’s larger family, explaining that the changes were driven by the need to reposition government and deploy individuals capable of adding greater value to the administration’s development agenda.
The governor also called for an end to perceived divisions within the governing political family, urging members to unite and work collectively for the progress of Plateau State.
He said future appointments would be guided by broad-based considerations, competence and the ability to contribute meaningfully to governance
On security, Mutfwang described the recent attacks in parts of the state as a setback but assured residents that his administration remained committed to protecting lives and property.
“We have the capacity, we have the determination, we have the willingness to secure the people of Plateau State,” he said.
The governor said the government was reviewing existing security gaps and taking steps to strengthen the state’s security response while urging residents to continue supporting the administration.
Responding on behalf of the newly sworn-in commissioners, Yobo thanked the governor for finding them worthy of appointment into the State Executive Council.
He described their appointment as both a privilege and a responsibility, assuring them that they would align with the administration’s policy direction and work diligently to improve governance and service delivery.
“The new commissioners would immediately align themselves with the policy thrust of the government and work diligently in their respective areas of responsibility,” he said
Yobo also assured the people of Plateau State that the new commissioners would work to add value in their respective areas of responsibility.
“We want to assure the people of Plateau State that we will do all within our reach to add value to our respective areas of responsibility, by the special grace and mercies of God,” he said.
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, political leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders, family members of the new commissioners and other dignitaries.