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GOVERNOR MUTFWANG CALLS FOR TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS AS PLATEAU HOSTS NIGERIA COMPUTER SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

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Plateau State Governor, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has urged technology professionals, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to move beyond dialogue and develop practical digital solutions capable of accelerating economic growth, reducing poverty, and transforming critical sectors of Nigeria's economy. Governor Mutfwang made the call on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, while declaring open the 20th Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) International Conference on Technology and Computing in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Addressing participants drawn from across Nigeria and beyond, the Governor described Plateau State as a microcosm of the nation and reaffirmed its reputation as the Home of Peace and Tourism, noting that the state's rich cultural diversity, hospitality, peaceful environment, and enormous investment potential make it an ideal destination for innovation and enterprise. "If you haven't visited Plateau, then you haven't visit...

DCDA, DU/KABONG TRADITIONAL COUNCIL AND ILLUSTRIOUS SONS AND DAUGHTERS CONDOLE GYEL TRADITIONAL COUNCIL OVER THE PASSING OF GWOM RWEI JOS SOUTH, HRH DA DR. NGA DANGYANG

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The Du Community Development Association (DCDA), on behalf of Du and Kabong Traditional Councils, the Council of Elders, and the sons and daughters of Du and Kabong, has extended its heartfelt condolences to the people of Gyel District, the Jos South Traditional Council, and the immediate family of the late Gwom Rwei Jos South, HRH Da Dr. Nga Dangyang, following his demise. The condolence visit was led by the Acting Gwom Rwei Du and Gwom Rwei Kabong, HRH Da Emmanuel Nyam Pam Pogo, alongside the leadership of all the Registered Berom Organisations (RBOs) in Du and Kabong. Speaking during the visit, the President of DCDA, Da Silas Pwajok Bot, described the late monarch as a revered custodian of the cultural values and traditions of Gyel and Berom nation at large, whose remarkable legacy will continue to inspire future generations. He noted that the demise of Da Dr. Nga Dangyang is a profound loss, not only to Gyel Traditional Institution but also to Jos South, Plateau State and the entir...

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO BOOST DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AS NIGERIAN COMPUTER SOCIETY PAYS COURTESY VISIT‎

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‎Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to leveraging technology to drive governance, economic growth, education, and security across the state. ‎ ‎The Governor stated this while receiving the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Rayfield, Jos. ‎ ‎Governor Mutfwang expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Society for choosing Plateau State to host its international conference despite negative narratives about the state. He commended the delegation for relying on facts rather than misinformation in the social media in arriving at its decision. ‎ ‎"I want to thank you for the confidence you have in us by agreeing to allow us to host this conference. I want to appreciate those of you who stood firmly to discountenance any negative information about Plateau State," the Governor said. ‎ ‎Highlighting his administration's digital tr...

DU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES A WORTHY ILLUSTRIOUS SON OF DU, BARR. IBRAHIM JAMES PAM

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The Du Community Development Association (DCDA) has received with great joy the heart-warming news of the appointment of Barr. Ibrahim James Pam as the Acting Head of the World Bank Group's Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO), the institution's independent accountability office. Speaking on behalf of the Du Traditional Council, the Elders Council, and the illustrious sons and daughters of Du, the President of the Du Community Development Association (DCDA), Da Silas Pwajok Bot, described the appointment as a source of immense pride and celebration for the entire Du community. "This is indeed cheering news for our people. Barr. Ibrahim Pam has once again distinguished himself on the global stage, and we are proud of his remarkable achievement," he stated. Barr. Ibrahim James Pam is a renowned Nigerian international lawyer and anti-corruption expert who has now been appointed as the Acting Director-General of the World Bank...

"WE PLANNED TO VISIT ALL BEROM MONUMENTS WITH THE LATE DA PATRICK SILA"— Acting Gwom Rwei Du and Gwom Kabong, HRH Da Emmanuel Nyam Pam Pogo

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The Kabong and Du Traditional Councils, together with their illustrious sons and daughters, today paid a condolence visit to the Lo Chang family of Du following the passing of late Da Patrick Sila, former BECO Chairman of Du. The delegation, which comprised of "Be Gwom" and "Be Da Manjei" from Du and Kabong, the Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders (BYM) Du Branch, the De Tula Du, representatives of other Registered Berom Organisations (RBOs) in Du and Kabong, as well as illustrious sons and daughters of Kabong and Du, was received at the residence of the Executive Chairman of Jos South Local Government Council, Hon. Silas Patrick Dung. The President of the Du Community Development Association (DCDA), Da Silas Pwajok Bot, eulogised the late Da Patrick Sila as a committed community builder whose remarkable contributions left an enduring legacy. He noted that the deceased served meritoriously as a Board Chairman of the renowned Berom Community Secondary School, Shehe,...