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HEALTHCARE IN PLATEAU STATE: THE MUTFWANG TRANSFORMATION

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By Jimmy PJ² Since assuming office aa the Executive Governor of Plateau State in 2023, His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to rebuilding and repositioning the health sector in Plateau State. Today, the results are clear, healthcare is becoming more accessible, affordable, and responsive to the needs of the people. At the heart of this transformation is the expansion of health insurance coverage. In less than a year, enrollment has doubled from about 93,000 in 2023 to over 208,000 the preceeding year. Therefore, opening the door for thousands of Plateau citizens, especially the vulnerable to receive quality healthcare without financial hardship. This bold step reflects a government that prioritizes the well-being of its people. Infrastructural development has also taken center stage across the state with the construction and opening of new general hospitals (e.g, Mabudi and Kanke) and provision of equipment like X-ray and ...

WHY AMBASSADOR CHRIS MUSA GIWA PhD?

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By Jimmy PJ² People will always follow the tree that gives them shade -  Ambassador Chris Giwa has been a shade for many people.  A leader who carries the people in his heart will always be carried in theirs - No wonder alot of people believes in Amb. Chris Giwa. When a man proves his worth, the people stand with him through every season - This man Chris Giwa has proven his worth by putting food on the tables of many households even without occupying any elective political position. Ambassador Chris Giwa is widely known as a football administrator, businessman, philanthropist, and politician from Plateau State, Nigeria. He is best known for his involvement in Nigerian football administration and the establishment of Giwa FC, when he became the founder and Chairman of Giwa F.C. Chris Giwa founded Giwa FC in 2012. The club quickly rose through Nigerian football ranks and gained promotion to the Nigerian Premier League within a short period with over 100 youths under ...

THE NGOLONG NGAS, HRM NDE JIKA GOLIT RECEIVES A HIGH POWERED DELEGATION OF THE MWAGHAVUL NATION LED BY HRM JOHN HIRSE,THE MISHKAHAM MWAGHAVUL IN HIS PALACE IN PANKSHIN AS HON. FELIX GONUNG CALLS FOR UNITY OF PURPOSE.

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The Chairman of the Pankshin/Kanke Joint Traditional Council and the Ngolong Ngas, HRM Nde Jika Golit played host to the Mishkaham Mwaghavul HRM Da John Hirse who led a high powered delegation of the Mwaghavul Nation on a solidarity visit to the Ngas Nation. The delegation consisted of the Mangu Local Government Traditional Council, the 'Kapuk' (the Highest Decision-Making Body in Mwaghavul Nation), the Mwaghavul Development Association, and the Mwaghavul Youth Movement.  The Ngolong Ngas, HRM Nde Jika Golit was in high spirit as he received the delegation in his palace. The Ngolong Ngas was in company of some members of the Pankshin/Kanke Joint Traditional Council, the Ngas Council of Elders, the Ngas Development Association, the Ngas Youths Movement, and some well-respected Ngas sons and daughters. In a welcome address, the President Ng as Development Association (worldwide), Prof. Danjuma Gokum welcomed HRM, Da John Hirse and his entourage...

PLATEAU TRAINS TREASURY STAFF, SEEKS FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE AND PROFESSIONALISM

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The Plateau State Government has commenced a four-day capacity-building workshop for treasury staff, with a strong emphasis on enhancing financial discipline, professionalism, and accountability in the public service. The workshop, themed “Public Financial Management: Achieving Financial Excellence,” is organised by the Office of the Accountant General and is being held at Jongrand Hotel, Bukuru Expressway, Jos South Local Government Area. Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, challenged treasury officers to prioritise excellence and continuous professional development. Expressing concern over the level of progress since a similar training held in 2024; particularly regarding the acquisition of professional certifications such as Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and Association of National Accountants of Nigeria; the Governor directed that a list of staff without either qualification ...

PROGRESS IN THE PLATEAU STATE EDUCATIONAL SECTOR WITH DR. MRS KACHOLLOM PYAM GANG DOING WELL AS THE COMMISSIONER

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By Jimmy Pam Jerry PJ² The government of His Excellency,  Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has done well so far to improve the standard of education in the state, from primary,  post primary and tertiary levels respectively. Education is the foundation upon which every great society is built. It is the light that drives away the darkness of ignorance and the force that unlocks the true potential of individuals and nations alike. A good education does not merely teach a person how to read and write; it shapes character, builds confidence, and instills the values of discipline, responsibility, and critical thinking. It empowers the youth to dream beyond their circumstances and equips them with the tools to turn those dreams into reality. The Plateau state ministry of education under the supervision of a mother and an academia as commissioner - Dr. Mrs. Kachollom Pyam Gang has done well. Here are some few achievements of the Plateau State Ministry of Education: 1. Massive Distrib...

PLATEAU STATE TARGETS 50,000 JOBS, PARTNERS OUTSOURCE GLOBAL TO DRIVE DIGITAL ECONOMY

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The Plateau State Government has strengthened its development communication strategy on job creation and digital inclusion by formalising a strategic partnership with Outsource Global to position the state as a leading hub in Nigeria’s expanding outsourcing industry. The engagement took place at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos, when the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, received the Outsource Global delegation on Monday, May 4, 2026. The meeting focused on aligning workforce development with the state’s long-term economic growth agenda. Leading the delegation, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Outsource Global, Amal Hassan, affirmed Nigeria’s growing reputation as a competitive destination for outsourced services. She noted that the country has demonstrated its capacity to deliver high-quality professional services; including legal, accounting, and software engineering solutions, to global clients. Hassan explained that the ...

PLATEAU STATE MINISTRY OF LANDS, SURVEY AND TOWN PLANNING UNDER BARR. PETER NYAM GAI - a performing commissioner.

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The name, Hon. Barrister Peter Nyam Gai rings bell in the nooks and crannies of Plateau, presently a nightmare to land racketeers specialised in fraudulent, organized, and often illegal acquisition, hoarding, or selling of land, typically involving public officials using their authority to secure plots for high-profit resale in the past. A brief scorecard of this legal luminary who is doing well in the Barr. Caleb Mutfwang  administration as the Plateau state commissioner for Lands, Survey and Town Planning. Indeed, "He who leads well is followed even in the dark.” This man is Barrister Peter Nyam Gai. The Plateau State Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning under Barr. Gai, has recorded several recent achievements, especially under ongoing reforms in Plateau State. 1. Massive increase in revenue generation The ministry has significantly boosted internally generated revenue. It generated about ₦500 million by August 2024, up from about ₦173 million in 2023. By 2025, t...