PLSG Approves New Humanitarian Affairs Ministry, Security, Market Upgrade for Jos-Bukuru
- Executive Council okays 4,029 solar streetlights, 199 CCTV cameras, Jos Main Market Renovation
Our Reporter
The Plateau State Executive Council has approved the creation of a new Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, alongside major investments in market infrastructure and urban security for the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
The decisions were taken at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Government House, Rayfield, Jos, on Tuesday, August 12, 2026.
Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Joyce Ramnap, who briefed journalists after the meeting, said the new ministry is designed to strengthen government response to humanitarian emergencies and poverty-related challenges.
According to her, the ministry will provide “a dedicated institutional framework for coordinating humanitarian assistance, social protection and poverty-reduction initiatives across the State.”
It will also incorporate the activities of the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, and the Trauma Centre, to create what the government described as a more coordinated and efficient approach to supporting vulnerable communities.
Ramnap added that the structure is expected to improve collaboration between the state and federal government on humanitarian programmes, and ensure that interventions “reach citizens who need them most.”
In another key decision, the Council approved the renovation of the administrative buildings of the Jos Main Market and the Satellite Market.
The government said the upgrade is aimed at improving operational efficiency, functionality and overall management of the two major trading hubs, which serve thousands of traders and residents daily.4,029 solar streetlights, 199 CCTV cameras for Jos-Bukuru.
The Council also approved a large-scale security and infrastructure project for the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
Under the programme, the state will undertake additional procurement and installation of solar-powered streetlights, plus maintenance of existing ones, procurement and installation of 199 CCTV cameras in two phases, coverage of 4,029 streetlight infrastructure units across the metropolis.
Government officials said the intervention is intended to strengthen security, surveillance and public safety, while also supporting night economic activities.
“The interventions reflect the administration’s commitment to building safer, more resilient and better-organised communities, while investing in infrastructure that directly improves the quality of life and economic activities of citizens,” Ramnap stated.
The Commissioner said the approvals align with the Mutfwang administration’s broader goal of implementing policies that promote inclusive development, protect vulnerable citizens, strengthen public safety and create an enabling environment for sustainable economic growth.
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