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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has described Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s administration as visionary, people-focused, and a model for good governance in Nigeria.
In a show of solidarity and curiosity to see firsthand the sweeping changes on the Plateau, senior journalists across the country, who are members of the prestigious NGE, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Mutfwang on Thursday, at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
A press statement by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, said that beyond a routine courtesy call, the visit underscored the governor’s growing profile as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated reformers, highlighting his strides in governance, peace-building, and infrastructural renewal while strengthening relations between the state and the media.
Welcoming the editors, Governor Mutfwang expressed deep gratitude for their unwavering support during the legal battles that upheld his mandate, acknowledging the media’s balanced reportage for shaping fair perceptions about Plateau at a critical time.
Governor Mutfwang reiterated that peace and prosperity remain the twin pillars of his administration; citing decisive measures such as the revival of Operation Rainbow, prompt convening of the State Security Council, and the establishment of a modern Security and Information Centre to enhance statewide safety.
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On infrastructure, the governor highlighted progress in all 17 local government areas, including 380 kilometers of rural roads under the World Bank-assisted RAMP project and the completed Utong-Kong flyover. He assured that strategic investments in roads, markets, agriculture, and industry would diversify Plateau’s economy beyond federal allocations.
Education, he said, is receiving special attention, with a 50 percent tuition reduction for indigenes, a 300 percent increase in scholarships, and interventions that rescued tertiary institutions from collapse, all aimed at preparing Plateau’s youth for global competitiveness.
In health care, Mutfwang cited upgrades at Plateau Specialist Hospital and the expansion of health insurance coverage from 93,000 to 208,000 enrollees, reaffirming his determination to make Plateau a model of affordable and quality health services.
Commenting on Agriculture, he described as the backbone of his prosperity agenda, the governor said the sector is being revitalised through partnerships with IITA Ibadan, the revival of BARC Farms, improved livestock breeds, feed production, and plans for a modern abattoir with a 500-cattle daily capacity.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, NGE President, Eze Anaba, praised the governor’s bold peace initiatives and the revival of The Standard newspapers, insisting that Plateau’s unique story must continue to be told by its own people. He commended the administration’s effort to restore calm across previously troubled communities.
