Governor Caleb Mutfwang has unveiled a bold vision to transform Plateau State through agriculture-driven economic growth, improved security, and inclusive governance, declaring that “Plateau is rising.”
Speaking at a media parley in Jos, the governor laid out his administration’s roadmap, placing agriculture at the centre of the state’s recovery from years of insecurity and economic stagnation.
“We want the world to taste Plateau,” Mutfwang said, referencing the state’s unique agricultural produce, including potatoes and coffee, which he revealed would soon be exported via a planned international cargo airport in partnership with FAAN.
A key part of the plan is the restructuring of the agriculture sector into two ministries—Agriculture and Livestock—to harness the full potential of crop and animal production. He announced the introduction of modern ranches to accommodate both local and exotic breeds, including the Friesian cow, which produces up to 20 litres of milk daily. These ranches will operate shared ownership models, aiming to create jobs, improve veterinary services, and lift rural communities out of poverty.
The governor also announced a ₦16 billion investment in dry and wet season farming inputs, cultivation of over 900 hectares with improved tools, and diversification into high-value crops like coconut and oil palm through PADP and other initiatives.
Upgrades are planned for the state’s central abattoir, while ranching hubs in Wase and Kanam LGAs under the National Livestock Transformation Programme will support multiple livestock ventures.
On security, Mutfwang said no LGA is currently under full control of bandits, with the revitalization of Operation Rainbow helping restore peace and farming activities across communities.
He highlighted strides in infrastructure, education, and health, noting increased enrolment in Plateau State University and Plateau Polytechnic, as well as a new diagnostic lab and efforts to tackle counterfeit drugs.
Chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau State Council, Ayuku Pwaspo, commended the governor’s inclusive leadership and urged him to support Plateau’s public media institutions, which have not recruited in over a decade.
“We are not yet where we want to be,” Mutfwang concluded, “but we are firmly on course. Plateau is rising.”
