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Plateau Governor Emphasizes the Need for Effective Governance Institutions

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September 5, 2023

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The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has stressed the importance of creating viable governance institutions within the state. He emphasized that this approach is crucial to prevent resource influx and wastage.

Governor Mutfwang advocate the need for relevant and effective institutions to minimize waste which in turn can conserved energy to pursue set objectives.

The Governor made this known Monday as he declared open a five (5) day retreat and training for 25 staff of Plateau State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (MBEP), titled: “The green cap vision and the seven point policy thrust for inclusive budgetary engagement: The time is now for good governance on the Plateau.”

He said the Ministry of budget planning is very central to every ministry department and agencies (MDAs) of government.

“We need to streamline all the line of activities because I discovered that we have a lot of overlaps, a lot of duplication which are totally unnecessary and that itself affects a lot of budgeting process.

“A typical example I have a road been maintained by ministry of works, road been maintained by ministry of Urban development, road been maintained by direct labor agency. I have SUBEB building toilet and Agile program also building toilet. Every body wants to do everything.

“Governance is not about competition, is about collaboration. At any point in time when your trying to out do other MDAs then your not a team player.

“Budget and planning is a skills you must learn. Is not voodoo, rocket science or something that one can just pick by the street corner”, he stated.

While commending the commissioner and permanent of the ministry for setting the pace and training of personnel to keep in tune with the vision of current administration in the state, the Governor tasked participants to take advantage of the retreat to adopt with a global base practice.

Commissioner Plateau State ministry of budget and economic planning, Chrysanthus Dawam acknowledged the aimed of the training and retreat is to consolidates on knowledge gap demand in the ministry.

He said the expectation is to bring necessary impact for the economic development of Plateau.

Amongst the resource persons to sharpen knowledge of the participants on how to navigate and planning for effective economic development are; Dr. Uzuchukwu Amakun of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Mrs Yilritmwa Goyol, the coordinating officer Olive-Edge, Dr.Santos Larap and the host of others.

Recall a five day retreat and training is put together by the Plateau State Ministry of budget economic planning in collaboration with Olive-Edge.

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Kwankwaso receives former APC members who defected to NDC in Kano

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October 10, 2026

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the New Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, has received a group of former All Progressives Congress (APC) members who joined the NDC in Kano.

According to a Facebook post by Saifullahi Hassan, Kwankwaso’s media aide, the Vice Presidential candidate received the defectors at his residence in Kano on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

The delegation included former Kumbotso Local Government Chairman, Sagiru Abdulkadir Panshekara; Mustapha Beci; Garba Tanko Danmaliki; Shehu Kura, a former APC chairman in Kumbotso; Ibrahim Mai Adashi, a former executive secretary of education in the local government; and Mai Nasibi Kumbotso.

“During the visit, the defectors reaffirmed their support for the Kwankwasiyya Movement and their commitment to the ideals of the NDC,” he said.

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Gunmen kill three miners in Plateau

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October 10, 2026

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Three miners were reportedly killed by gunmen on Friday at a mining site in the Jamus area of Kazok village, Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

In a statement on Friday, Rwang Tengwong, the spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), said the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m.

He identified the deceased miners as John Mafulul, 53, and Ezekiel Yohanna, 50.

“These were not just two names added to a list of civilians killed by the armed Fulani terrorists; they were human beings with families, loved ones and people who depended on them,” Mr Tengwong said.

He explained that in another incident, Bulus Chun Pam was reportedly attacked on Wednesday and sustained injuries during the incident that occurred in the Foron district of Barkin Ladi.

Mr Tengwong noted that Mr Pam was taken to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for treatment and later died on Friday.

“His death is another painful loss to his family and community, who would have hoped and prayed for his recovery,” Mr Tengwong stated.

He said the group was deeply concerned about the recurring attacks and mourned the victims of previous incidents.

According to him, the situation is particularly troubling because residents should be able to work, travel and go about their daily activities without the constant fear of being attacked.

“Mining sites, farmlands, rural settlements and community roads should not become places where residents risk losing their lives simply because they are trying to survive,” he said.

The state police spokesman, Alfred Alabo, did not immediately respond to Peoples Gazette’s request for comment.

On June 16, five miners were killed at a mining site after gunmen invaded Gero village, Gy district of the Jos