Mutfwang Swears in New Advisers, Demands Accountability, Results
By Comfort Pius, Jos
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has sworn in additional special advisers, honorary special advisers, and members of the Plateau State House of Assembly Service Commission, charging them to uphold integrity, professionalism and accountability in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The governor gave the charge on Tuesday at the swearing-in ceremony held at Victoria Gowon Hall, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, where he said the appointments were aimed at strengthening the state’s governance structure, broadening consultation and bringing additional expertise into policy formulation and implementation.
Mutfwang told the appointees that their appointments were not merely recognition of their personal achievements but a call to greater responsibility, sacrifice and service to the people of Plateau State.
“My administration remains committed to building a united, peaceful and prosperous Plateau State through inclusive governance, institutional strengthening and sustainable development,” he said.
He urged the special advisers to provide sound policy advice, strategic direction and practical solutions to the challenges confronting the state, while placing emphasis on research, policy development, programme coordination, implementation and performance evaluation.
The governor stressed the need for timely and evidence-based recommendations that would translate government policies and programmes into tangible benefits for the people.
He also charged the honorary special advisers to deploy their professional expertise, experience and networks toward the development of the state by facilitating constructive engagement with stakeholders, identifying investment opportunities and building partnerships capable of accelerating development across Plateau communities.
On security, Mutfwang reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, describing peace and security as the foremost priorities of the government.
He disclosed that the administration had reinvigorated Operation Rainbow, strengthened community-based security initiatives and trained about 1,500 personnel across the state.
According to him, technology had also been integrated into the state’s security architecture to enhance surveillance, intelligence gathering and operational response.
He assured the people that the government would continue to collaborate with security agencies and local communities to address threats to lives and property.
Beyond security, Mutfwang said his administration was paying attention to critical sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, water supply, sanitation, waste management, urban renewal, transportation and road infrastructure.
He said road projects were ongoing across the 17 local government areas, with some completed and others nearing completion.
According to him, the interventions were designed to improve access to essential services, stimulate economic activities, create opportunities and raise the living standards of citizens, particularly those in rural and underserved communities.
The governor, however, acknowledged that more remained to be done, stressing that the ultimate measure of the administration’s success would be its impact on the welfare, security and prosperity of the people.
He therefore urged the new appointees to work collectively, respect institutional procedures and shun personal interests, unnecessary rivalries and actions capable of undermining effective governance.
Mutfwang also tasked them to remain accessible to citizens and ensure that the concerns of rural communities, women, youths, farmers, entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups were reflected in their advice and recommendations to government.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to restoring hope, rebuilding communities affected by destruction, strengthening peaceful coexistence and creating an environment where citizens could live and prosper with dignity.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, the Chairman of the Plateau State House of Assembly Service Commission, Rt. Hon. Titus Alams, thanked the governor for finding them worthy of serving the state in their respective capacities.
Alams assured the governor that the appointees would discharge their responsibilities diligently and would not disappoint the administration.
He also pledged their support for the re-election bids of Governor Mutfwang and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing what he described as their visible achievements.
“All of us appreciate this gesture, and we will never take it for granted; we will support your re-election bid and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for your achievements are physical that everybody could see and touch,” Alams declared.