Mutfwang Engages Plateau Community in Kaduna, Assures of More Infrastructure
Our Correspondent
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has assured Plateau indigenes residing in Kaduna State of sustained infrastructural development across the state’s 17 local government areas, while urging them to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Mutfwang gave the assurance during an appreciation visit to the Plateau community in Kaduna on October 23, as part of activities surrounding the flag-off of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Kaduna.
Accompanied by his Deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo, and top government officials, the governor expressed gratitude to Plateau indigenes in Kaduna who travelled home to vote in the 2023 governorship election, describing their sacrifice as a demonstration of faith in his administration.
“I am here to express my profound appreciation for the support you gave me during the 2023 election. Your sacrifices and unwavering belief in our vision will never be taken for granted. We will sustain this partnership as we move towards 2027,” Mutfwang said.
He highlighted ongoing road construction and rehabilitation across the state, a 50 percent reduction in tuition fees at Plateau State University, increased scholarships, accreditation of courses in tertiary institutions, revitalization of primary healthcare facilities, provision of modern diagnostic equipment, and investment in security operations and intelligence gathering.
He also cited the Tin City Metro bus service as part of efforts to reduce transportation costs and ease mobility.
Mutfwang commended President Tinubu for approving major federal road projects, including the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Maiduguri corridor and the Mararaban Jama’a–Mangu–Kanke–Langtang–Shendam–Ibi road, describing them as strategic investments that would transform commerce and connectivity.
He urged the community to support Tinubu for another term in 2027 to sustain the Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthen cooperation between the state and federal governments.
The governor noted that Plateau had assumed renewed strategic importance nationally, recalling the role of the late Chief Solomon Lar and the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as APC National Chairman.
Earlier, Deputy Governor Piyo, Secretary to the State Government, Arc. Samuel Nanchang Jatau, and Director General of the Mutfwang/Piyo Campaign Council, Sir Joseph Ari, commended the community for its solidarity and urged continued support ahead of 2027.Chairman of the Plateau Community in Kaduna, Engr. John Nanpe, thanked the governor for the visit and pledged support for his re-election in 2027.Similarly, patron of the community, Mr. Peter Dasat, commended the administration’s transformation efforts and expressed confidence that Plateau people would reward it with renewed support.
Traditional rulers, women, youth and elders at the gathering reaffirmed confidence in the administration and pledged support for Mutfwang’s re-election.
The visit, according to a statement by Gyang Bere, PhD, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, underscored the enduring bond between Plateau State and its diaspora and a shared commitment to unity and development.
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