Gov Mutfwang Sets Performance Starndard For Appointees

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has charged his new special advisers and honorary special advisers to justify the confidence reposed in them by contributing meaningfully to governance.

He also told them to strengthen public confidence and deliver tangible results to the people.

The governor spoke yesterday during the swearing-in of the appointees at Victoria Gowon Hall, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos.

He emphasised that public office was a responsibility that demanded integrity, discipline, accountability and an unwavering commitment to the collective interest of Plateau State.

“From the outset, our administration has been guided by a clear conviction: the mandate freely entrusted to us by the people of Plateau State is not a privilege to be enjoyed, but a solemn responsibility to be discharged with integrity, humility, sincerity and measurable results,” Governor Mutfwang declared.

He explained that the appointments were intended to strengthen the state’s governance structure, broaden consultation, enhance policy formulation and implementation, and bring additional expertise into government.

Mutfwang reminded the appointees that their appointments were not merely recognitions of personal achievement but calls to greater responsibility, sacrifice, loyalty and accountability to the people of Plateau State.

He charged them to provide sound policy advice, identify practical solutions to emerging challenges and ensure that government decisions translated into measurable improvements in citizens’ lives.

“Your recommendations must be timely, evidence-based and guided by the overriding interest of Plateau State,” he said, urging them to demonstrate professionalism and the capacity to turn ideas into actionable proposals.

On teamwork and accountability, the governor cautioned against personal interests and unnecessary rivalries, insisting that loyalty must be reflected in responsible service and commitment to the administration’s mandate.

“Our administration needs people who can offer honest advice, identify workable solutions and remain focused on the collective interest of the state,” he stressed.

Highlighting his administration’s priorities, Governor Mutfwang reaffirmed that peace and security remained paramount, citing the reinvigoration of Operation Rainbow, strengthened community-based security efforts and the training of approximately 1,500 personnel.

He also pointed to investments in healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, water supply, sanitation, transportation and road infrastructure, noting that these interventions were intended to improve living standards, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Acknowledging that more work remained to be done, the governor urged the appointees to remain accessible and responsive to the concerns of citizens, especially women, young people, farmers, entrepreneurs and vulnerable populations.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rebuilding affected communities, strengthening peace and creating an environment where every citizen could live and prosper with dignity.

Governor Mutfwang declared that “the time is now” to deepen the commitment to peace, strengthen institutions, accelerate development and deliver purposeful leadership to every corner of Plateau State. He urged the appointees to translate the administration’s shared vision into visible progress for the people.

Speaking on behalf of the appointees, the Chairman of the Plateau State House of Assembly Service Commission, Rt. Hon. Titus Alams, expressed gratitude to the governor for the confidence reposed in them, assuring him that they would not take the opportunity to serve for granted.

“Your Excellency, thank you for believing in us,” he said, adding that the appointees understood that their contributions to the administration would form part of the legacy of its tenure.

Alams also appreciated the state party chairman, the Secretary to the Government of the State, the Head of Service and the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, as well as the spouses and families of the appointees, for their support.