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Plateau State Governor Announces Savings of Over N500 Million After Staff Audit

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3 years ago

August 5, 2023

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Plateau Commissioners Inauguration Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has unveiled that the state achieved significant savings exceeding N500 million as a result of a comprehensive staff audit aimed at verifying the authentic and accurate number of employees on the state’s payroll.

He disclosed this during the swearing-in ceremony of 19 Commissioners and the inauguration of members of the Teachers Service Commission. He used the occasion to challenge the appointees to perform their roles diligently while serving the people of the state.

Mutfwang who addressed the appointees at the event held in Jos reminded them that the opportunity given to them to serve is not the time to pursue selfish goals and desires but to add value to governance in the State.

He also assured women and youths of giving them the opportunity to serve where necessary, appealed for patience among his supporters as governance progresses, stated that he is working to provide palliative to cushion the effects of the economic hardship on the people and promised the civil servants of the payment of their salaries.

Speaking shortly after the swearing-in ceremony, the Governor said, “… I promised I will carry the women along, I know we have not done enough but we will do more to bring the women on board… The youths should be patient with us, we will mentor you to step into leadership successfully…

“For the Commissioners, this is not an opportunity to pursue your selfish goals and desires, you don’t represent your local government area but the people of Plateau State, fight for your brothers and sisters, Plateau must be liberated from the shackles of poverty and insecurity. We will be checking your performances, once your performance is not satisfactory, others will be given the chance to perform… We will continue to select people who will add value to Plateau State.

“We embarked upon staff verification, and we have saved nothing less than N500m from the exercise… We are working on getting palliative for the people, don’t rush the warehouses, the palliative will not be diverted but it will get to the poorest of the poor first…”

To the religious leaders, he cautioned them against fanning the embers of hatred on the account of faith assuring, “I am the governor for all, we will work on the path of fairness and justice.”

The Governor further charged those inaugurated to add value in their respective offices as he assigned portfolios to the Commissioners.

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BREAKING: Insecurity Will End After 2027 Elections — Akpabio

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April 14, 2026

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has linked the recent surge in insecurity across Nigeria to the build-up to the next elections, expressing confidence that the situation will improve shortly after the polls.

Akpabio made the remarks on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in attendance.

He argued that the rising insecurity is being fuelled by political actors who are unsettled by the performance of the current administration.

“Insecurity is increasing because elections are approaching. Some people don’t know what else to do, so they resort to sponsoring it. But shortly after the elections, within two weeks, you will see it decline,” he said.

The Senate President also took a swipe at the opposition, describing it as disorganised, and made a veiled reference to Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election. He criticised what he described as the abandonment of electoral support in pursuit of another political platform.

Akpabio urged Nigerians to remain patient with the Tinubu administration, insisting that the government is on the right track.

He also commended the head of the revenue agency, Zacch Adedeji, describing him as a tax administrator widely accepted by Nigerians, despite the traditionally unpopular nature of tax collection.

The event was attended by top government officials, including Vice President-level figures, lawmakers, members of the Federal Executive Council, and several state governors such as Babagana Zulum, Charles Soludo, Caleb Mutfwang, Hope Uzodimma, and Usman Ododo.

The newly commissioned NRS headquarters, described as a state-of-the-art facility, comprises three towers with 16 floors and can accommodate about 3,000 staff.

The development follows the signing of the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act by President Tinubu in June 2025, which formally transformed the Federal Inland Revenue Service into the Nigerian Revenue Service.

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NIA to Honour Past Governing Council Members, Former Director Generals

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1 hour ago

April 14, 2026

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The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) is pleased to announce plans to honour its past Governing Council Members and Director General in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the Association.

This initiative underscores the Association’s deep appreciation for the visionary leadership, dedication, and selfless service of those who have steered the affairs of the NIA over the years. Their efforts have laid a solid
foundation for the Association’s achievements and strengthened its role as the collective voice of the insurance industry.

The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday,30 April 2026, at the Insurers House, 42 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, under the theme, “Service as the Cornerstone of Leadership and Institutional Legacy.”

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the Chairman of the NIA, Mr. Kunle Ahmed, noted that honouring past Governing Council Members and Director Generals is not only a mark of respect but also a way of preserving the Association’s rich legacy.

He said that their guidance and commitment have been instrumental in shaping policies, fostering industry collaboration, and promoting public confidence in insurance as a tool for national development.

Kunle emphasized that the structures laid down by the past leaders, the values they upheld, and the sacrifices they made continue to resonate in the Association’s present achievements.

He noted: “Institutions are built over time, but their true strength lies in the people who devote themselves in service.

“This event is our way of pausing to honour those whose leadership and sacrifices created the pathway we now walk. Their legacy is not confined to history—it lives on in every milestone we celebrate today.”

The NIA Chairman further stated that by celebrating the Association’s past leaders, the NIA preserves its history, reinforces its values, and set a clear benchmark for future leadership.

According to him, the progress the Association enjoy today is firmly anchored in the foresight and dedication of its past leaders.

“Without question, they remain the bedrock of the NIA’s enduring relevance and success, he said.”

The ceremony will bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and partners to celebrate these distinguished leaders and reaffirm the Association’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.

The NIA looks forward to this memorable occasion as it continues to build on the foundations laid by its past leaders while charting new paths for the future of insurance in Nigeria.

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