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Nearly two years after assuming office, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, reviewed his administration’s performance and urged his appointees to deliver high-impact development projects.
Speaking at an annual retreat for members of the State Executive Council and other top government officials, held in Bassa Local Government Area, the governor noted that his administration had been working to drive development aimed at improving the state’s infrastructure, economy, and social services.
He reaffirmed his commitment to revitalising the government’s machinery for increased productivity and efficiency.
The governor said, “When I undertake my paradigm shift, some of you will recall that I contested for the House of Representatives in 2011 and lost. Then, I stepped back and vied for the chairmanship of Mangu LGA, and God gave us victory.
“Some of you may not know this—I attempted to run for governor in 2019, but I was officially legislated out of the race. Those of us from the Central Zone were legally excluded. Again, some of you will recall that I was among the two candidates highly recommended to be deputy to General Jeremiah Useni, who was the PDP governorship candidate. However, that too was frustrated. But I understood that it was not God’s plan.
“Why am I saying all this? It is to show how far we have come.
“So, when the opportunity to run for governor came again in 2023, I asked myself, ‘Is this just ambition, or is it a chance to contribute to the progress of humanity?’ I was strongly convinced that God was giving us an opportunity to make a difference and create positive change in the lives of our people, and we cannot afford to fail.”
The governor urged his appointees to rise to the expectations of the people, stressing that the confidence reposed in his administration must not be in vain.
“The days of working in isolation and believing power belongs to individuals are over. We must join hands to seize this opportunity and do something meaningful for the citizens. Do not assume you have time.
“Even if you are assigned to a ministry for just three months, make a difference.”
Governor Mutfwang expressed his appreciation to the people of Plateau State for their support and confidence in his administration. He also acknowledged the need to address pressing challenges, particularly poverty and displacement.
Speaking in an interview with journalists, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joyce Ramnap, described the annual retreat as an avenue to reflect, realign, and evaluate the administration’s performance while charting the way forward.
The commissioner assured the people that the government would do everything possible to deliver the dividends of democracy to the citizens who voted them into power.
