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Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s firm commitment to supporting the National Population Commission (NPC) to ensure the successful conduct of a credible, transparent, and data-driven national population and housing census. Governor Mutfwang gave the assurance on Friday, February 13, 2026, while receiving the leadership of the Commission on a courtesy visit at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos. Describing the NPC as a cornerstone of national development, the Governor said the Commission remains “a vital agency of government, actually supposed to give us the raw material for development.” He emphasized that reliable population data is indispensable for effective planning, equitable resource allocation, and sustainable socio-economic growth across all tiers of government. Congratulating the Commission’s leadership on their appointments, Governor Mutfwang stressed that the integrity of any census exercise...

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru has strengthened its strategic collaboration with the Plateau State Government to drive the growth of Nigeria’s creative economy by leveraging technology, culture, and indigenous innovation as engines of sustainable development. This was disclosed by Lateef A. Jimoh, mni, who represented the Director-General of NIPSS, Ayo Omotayo, during a courtesy visit by nominees of the 2026 Senior Executive Course 48 to the Government House Little Rayfield, Jos. According to Jimoh, the partnership is designed to translate policy research into actionable strategies that can stimulate economic growth and national development.  “Beyond theory and structured conversations, we must now focus on practice. Practice is where insight is tested, refined, and transformed into impact. It is the bridge between intellectual reflection and measurable outcomes,” he said. He emphasized the centrality of multi-sectoral collaboration to effecti...

In what could be described as a landmark initiative, His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Executive Governor, Plateau State and Mr. Shree, President and Founder of Karios Technologies have signed an MoU towards pioneering innovation in Data Centre development.  This strategic engagement with Karios, a global technology partner, will explore opportunities for leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure and computing solutions to accelerate development across our State. While signing the MoU, Governor Mutfwang highlighted the role of technology in strengthening governance, improving public service delivery, and creating an enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship. The agreement formalizes a commitment by Plateau State and Kairos to deploying technology responsibly and effectively to drive inclusive growth, improve public services, and empower youths with new opportunities in the digital economy. The Kairos model builds modern, energy-efficient, and scalable d...

The vice president of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima earlier today in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, paid homage to His Majesty, Da Dr. Jacob Gyang Buba, CFR,  The Gbong Gwom Jos, and Chairman Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, in his palace at Jishe. In his remarks, vice president Kashim Shettima emphasized the need for unity among the Nigerian people, and noted that Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth if it's citizens learn to tolerate and live in peace with one another. The vice president stated that all Nigerians are one people tied to a common heritage, as we are all connected to each other in one way or the other. We must therefore continue to live together as one people, because what binds us together supercedes what separates us. While responding, the highly revered monarch, His Majes...