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By Jimmy Pam Jerry The First Lady of Riyom Local Government Area, Mrs. Deborah Sati Shuwa, has continued to demonstrate remarkable support for grassroots football and youth development by providing food and refreshments to players representing Riyom LGA in the ongoing 2026 Plateau State Governor’s Cup. In what has become her regular gesture of encouragement, Mrs. Shuwa has consistently stood behind the team, providing both material and moral support as the young footballers compete for honours in the prestigious state wide tournament. Her commitment to the players is not new. During the 2025 Governor’s Cup, Mrs. Deborah Shuwa was visibly present at Riyom LGA’s matches, where she provided food and drinks for the players as a modest but meaningful gesture of appreciation for their commitment, discipline and representation of the local government. Her continued presence has once again added a strong motivational dimension to Riyom’s campaign in the 2026 edition of the competition. At the ...

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has presented the Certificate and Staff of Office to the newly installed Long Pan of Pan Chiefdom and Chairman of the Qua’an-Pan Traditional Council, His Royal Highness Miskagam Jerome Leklat. The presentation took place on the stage at the Ba’ap Doemak Qua’an-Pan Mini Stadium, marking a significant moment in the traditional institution and history of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area. The ceremony brought together traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, dignitaries, and sons and daughters of Qua’an-Pan to witness the formal recognition of the new monarch. The presentation by Governor Mutfwang underscores the importance of the traditional institution as a vital partner in promoting peace, unity, cultural preservation, community development, and peaceful coexistence across Plateau State. Congratulations to His Royal Highness Miskagam Jerome Lekla...

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has flagged off the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the 41-kilometre Bisichi–Fan–Mangu Halle Road, a strategic road project designed to strengthen connectivity across Plateau’s three Senatorial Districts and facilitate the movement of people, goods and services. Performing the flag-off ceremony on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Fan District, Governor Mutfwang said the road, originally awarded in December 2012 to Eighteen Engineering International Construction Company (EEC) as a surface-dressed road on a laterite base, has now been comprehensively upgraded to a full asphalt road in response to changing traffic demands and the deteriorating condition of the existing infrastructure. The Governor said the decision to undertake the comprehensive reconstruction reflects his administration’s determination to provide durable infrastructure that will serve present and future generations. ...

The Plateau State Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Davou Gyang Jatau, has led officials of the ministry on a stakeholder engagement visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da Dr. Jacob Gyang Buba CFR, as part of efforts to address recent confrontations involving Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) and members of the public. The visit was aimed at seeking the support of the traditional institution in promoting peaceful relations between VIO personnel, motorists and communities, while exploring lasting solutions to concerns surrounding the operations of the agency. Speaking during the engagement, Hon. Jatau described the traditional institution as a critical partner in maintaining peace and order, particularly given its influence in mobilising communities and promoting peaceful coexistence. He said the ministry was concerned about both public complaints against VIO officers and reported attacks on personnel carrying out their statutory responsibilities. “While the government remai...