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PEPSA STATEMENT ON THE UNVEILING OF THE PLATEAU STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

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The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) on Tuesday, 11th August 2026, joined stakeholders at the official unveiling of the Plateau State Solid Waste Management Framework, a landmark initiative of the Plateau State Government, through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Mineral Development, Plateau State, following extensive technical work and stakeholder consultations led by Tearfund, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders. The event marked a significant milestone in Plateau State’s pursuit of a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable, and economically productive environment. The Framework provides a comprehensive roadmap for transitioning from a predominantly linear waste management system to an integrated and circular approach that prioritises waste reduction, resource recovery, recycling, private sector participation, community ownership, and environmental responsibility. The Framework was developed through extensive consultations with ...
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PLATEAU STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK 2026 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

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The Government of Plateau State has successfully launched the Plateau State Waste Management Framework, marking a significant milestone in the State’s deliberate efforts to build a cleaner, healthier, and more environmentally sustainable Plateau State. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, the 17 Local Government Areas, traditional and religious institutions, communities, development partners, private sector actors, waste pickers, civil society organizations, and the media. The Framework provides a strategic direction for transforming waste management through integrated waste management systems, formalization of waste pickers, circular economy adoption, Public-Private Partnerships, promotion of the recycling industry, and community participation and behavioural change. ...
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GOVERNOR MUTFWANG CELEBRATES PLATEAU YOUTHS ON 2026 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO YOUTH INCLUSION, EMPOWERMENT

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The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has congratulated the youths of Plateau State on the occasion of the 2026 International Youth Day, describing young people as indispensable partners in the development, peace, prosperity, and future of the State. In a heartfelt message, Governor Mutfwang commended Plateau youths for their resilience, creativity, courage, and contributions to community development and sustainability across the State. He noted that young people remain a vital force in shaping a peaceful, prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable Plateau. The Governor said the theme of this year’s International Youth Day, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” provides an important opportunity for governments, communities, development partners, and young people to reflect on the challenges confronting the younger generation and strengthen practical measures that will enable them to realise their full potential. Governor Mutfwang re...
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PLATEAU STATE MINISTRY OF LANDS, SURVEY AND TOWN PLANNING UNDERTAKES PEER-LEARNING VISIT TO KANO ON SYSTEMATIC LAND TITLE REGISTRATION

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The Plateau State Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning undertook a two-day peer-learning visit to Kano State to gain practical knowledge and experience on Systematic Land Title Registration (SLTR). The learning visit, sponsored by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), was held at the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning and provided an opportunity for participants to gain valuable insights into the processes, implementation, and benefits of systematic land title registration. During the engagement, the Director-General of the Kano State land administration system highlighted the importance of SLTR and explained how its implementation has contributed to improving land documentation, digitization, registration processes, accessibility, and efficient land administration in Kano State. The Plateau State delegation also had the opportunity to interact with relevant officials and learn from Kano State’s practical experience, with a view to adopting best practices that can ...
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WHEN LEGISLATIVE ACTIVISM MEETS THE PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATION

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In an era when political representation is increasingly measured not only by rhetoric but by tangible impact, the record of Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, former Member of the House of Representatives representing the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, offers an interesting case study of legislative activism, positive impact, and grassroots engagement. Bagos distinguished himself in the National Assembly through a strong legislative presence. During the 2019–2022 period, he was able to sponsore about 33 bills, making him one of the most active federal lawmakers from Plateau State during that legislative period in review. And beyond bill sponsorship, he participated actively in debates and moved motions addressing critical national concerns, particularly; insecurity, governance and the welfare of citizens. But legislative representation does not end on the floor of the National Assembly. For constituents, the real test of representation is often what comes home. Education was one area w...
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