Mutfwang swears in 56 advisers, tasks them on results, accountability

Caleb Mutfwang, Plateau State Governor, on Tuesday, swore in 45 newly appointed Special Advisers and 11 Honorary Special Advisers, charging them to provide practical solutions to governance challenges and ensure that government policies deliver tangible results.

Governor Mutfwang gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony at Victoria Gowon Hall, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, stressing the need for integrity, professionalism, accountability and commitment to public service.

“Our administration has been guided by a clear conviction: the mandate freely entrusted to us by the people of Plateau State is not a privilege to be enjoyed, but a solemn responsibility to be discharged with integrity, humility, sincerity and measurable results,” the governor said.

He urged the appointees to provide sound policy advice, strategic direction and practical solutions to governance challenges through research, policy development, programme coordination, performance evaluation and improved communication between government and citizens.

“Your recommendations must be timely, evidence-based and guided by the overriding interest of Plateau State. I expect you to demonstrate initiative, professionalism and the capacity to translate ideas into actionable proposals that deliver tangible results,” he said.

The governor also urged the Honorary Special Advisers to deploy their professional expertise, experience and networks to identify investment opportunities, facilitate stakeholder engagement and build partnerships capable of accelerating development across the state.

Mutfwang said his administration had strengthened security through the reinvigoration of Operation Rainbow, community-based security initiatives and the training of approximately 1,500 personnel, alongside the introduction of technology to improve surveillance, intelligence gathering and operational response.

He added that the government had sustained investments in healthcare, education, agriculture, electricity, water supply, sanitation, transportation, urban renewal and road infrastructure across the state’s local government areas, while acknowledging that more work remained.

“The people of Plateau State expect results. They expect a government that listens to their concerns, understands their needs and responds with practical solutions. Every policy, programme and public investment must therefore be measured by its impact on the welfare, security and prosperity of our people,” Mutfwang said.

He urged the appointees to avoid personal interests and unnecessary rivalries, remain accessible to citizens and prioritise vulnerable groups, rural communities, young people, women, farmers and entrepreneurs, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to a peaceful, united and prosperous Plateau State.