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GOVERNOR MUTFWANG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY, CALLS FOR UNITY IN PLATEAU

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The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, assuring citizens that his government will continue to deploy every lawful means at its disposal to safeguard the people and communities of the State against banditry, criminality and other security threats. Governor Mutfwang gave the assurance on Sunday while speaking at the 2026 Plateau Annual Convention of the General Council of the Assemblies of God Nigeria, North East Zone, held at the Assemblies of God Nigeria, Jos District Headquarters, Gyel, along the Bukuru Expressway, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The convention was held under the theme,...

VIO OPERATIONS SUSPENDED IN PLATEAU STATE AS GOVERNMENT ORDERS REFORMS IN TRANSPORT SECTOR

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The Plateau State Government has suspended the activities of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) in the state, following recent confrontations between its officials and transport operators in Jos. The suspension, announced by the Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Davou Gyang Jatau, takes effect Monday, September 21 to 27, and is intended to provide room for an operational review and restructuring of the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection. The commissioner announced the decision during an emergency meeting with leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), tricycle operators and other key stakeholders in the transport sector. He also directed transport unions to produce members identified in video footage allegedly assaulting VIO officials, warning that anyone arrested by security agencies would face prosecution without government interference. The government, however, is also introducing a complaint mechanism to address g...

PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JMDB

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This is to Notify the general public that, the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) , pursuant to its statutory responsibility for the regulation of physical development, outdoor advertising and the orderly use of public spaces within its jurisdiction, hereby notifies the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Plateau State Office, and all relevant stakeholders of the enforcement of regulations governing political campaign advertisements during the 2026–2027 election campaign period.         Consiquently, the Board wishes to reiterate that, in line with the Plateau State Executive Order No. 003 of 2024 for the Control of Buildings and Vehicular Traffic in Plateau State, the posting or pasting of posters on public infrastructure is prohibited. Accordingly, political posters, banners and other campaign materials shall not be pasted, mounted or displayed on public buildings, bridges, road infrastructure, utility poles, traffic structures, street fu...

HON. PETER NYAM GAI VISITS SMARTEL AGRI-TECH, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO AGRICULTURAL MODERNISATION

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The Plateau State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Peter Nyam Gai, Esq., has visited SMARTEL Agri-Tech Company as part of efforts to explore partnerships aimed at modernising the agricultural sector and promoting sustainable economic growth and food security in Plateau State. The visit followed a request by SMARTEL Agri-Tech Company to partner with the Ministry and the Plateau State Government in advancing modern agricultural practices, technology-driven farming and sustainable solutions that can contribute to the development of the state’s agricultural economy. During the visit, the Commissioner inspected the company’s facilities and various agricultural initiatives, taking time to assess the systems, innovations and structures already put in place by the organisation. Hon. Nyam Gai commended the efforts of SMARTEL Agri-Tech and expressed the Ministry’s readiness to work with credible organisations whose expertise and innovations can contribute meaningfully to ...