GOVERNOR MUTFWANG'S TWO YEAR SCORECARD OF HOPE, RESTORATION AND REJUVENATION.
In just two years at the helm of Plateau State’s leadership, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has redefined governance through a bold, people-centered approach that, resonates across all sectors and communities.
Speaking during an interactive media session on Tuesday 29 July 2025 with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau Publishers, Association, Plateau Bloggers Association, and Social Media Influencers at the Twin Theater, New Government House, Rayfield, Jos, Governor Mutfwang gave a comprehensive account of his administration’s achievements since taking office on May 29, 2023.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: CONNECTING COMMUNITIES, OPENING OPPORTUNITIES:
Governor Mutfwang has made strategic infrastructure development a cornerstone of his administration, facilitating trade, mobility, and economic growth. Notable road projects and urban renewal efforts include:
COMPLETED KEY ROADS:
Utonkon–Nunku–Keana 5.6km road with a spur to Abattoir
9-span Flyover Bridge at Utonkon–Nunku–Keana Road Hope Hill Road, Lands & Survey Road, Liberty Boulevard–Gold & Base Road, Living Faith Road
West of Mines Road, Ahmadu Bello–Kashim Ibrahim Road, Rhino Golf Club Roads Rikkos Junction (TT&T)–Yanshanu Road, Maternity–Moonshine Hotel Road Ahmadu Bello–Plateau Riders Road, Maternity–Masalacin Juma’a, Zololo Junction Road, YanTrailer/Main Market Road, Sarkin Arab Street, St. Michael Street, Dutse Uku Road, Building Materials–Open University Road, ATMN D.B. Zang Road, Plateau Roundabout–CBN Road,
Rwang Pam Street, Glorious Praise Academy Road (Behind Old Government House, Jos), Angwan Rukuba–Police Outstation Road, Angwan Rukuba–St. Michael Road, Daisy Land–Zaramaganda Road, Dadin Kowa Road Network
Plateau Hospital–Hill Station–CBN Road, Maternity–Moonshine Hotel–Chorbe Road.
URBAN RENEWAL & FACILITY UPGRADES:
Renovation of 19 offices at the J.D. Gomwalk Secretariat, Fire Service Headquarters in Bukuru fully re-equipped with modern firefighting systems and PPE, Refurbishment of iconic Tati Hotel in Jos (65% complete); auxiliary facilities at 95%
Upgrade of the New Government House to modern standards,
Refurbishment of the Deputy Governor’s Office Complex (60% complete)
20 branded bus shelters under construction in Jos–Bukuru metropolis (30% progress).
MAJOR ONGOING ROAD PROJECTS:
Rukuba Satellite Market Road (6.9km from Tudun Wada to Mado) – 55% complete (Jolex Construction), New roads in Raku-Belteng and Gyel-Bukuru – 47% completed. Slum road rehabilitation in Jos South – 24.1km at 45% progress.
9-span Flyover at Danchom Junction with access to Old Airport Road – 40% completed.
ZONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS:
Northern Senatorial Zone:
Europharm–Zarmaganda–Mazaram Roads (19.47km) – Jodalsam Global Ltd
Rukuba–Miango–Farin Lamba Road with spurs (55.23km) – Ric Rock Construction Ltd.
Tahoss–Ganawuri–Dahreng–Koronfang Road (27km) – Jodalsam Global Ltd.
Fobur–Federe–Angware Road (27km) – Foundation Solid Nig. Ltd.
Jengre–Amo–Katako–Karambana Road (26km) – United Radak Nig. Ltd.
Dorowa–Mazat–Kuba Road (18.01km) – Griffin Nig. Ltd.
Central Senatorial Zone:
Mangu–Bwai–Mushu Road (17km) – Salta Integrated Ltd.
Mangu–Gindiri–Lere Road with spur to Chanso (45.5km) – Tilley Gyado Construction Co.
Panyam Fish Farm Road – Nearing completion
Gunji–Shiwer–Dokpai Road with spur to Tiplik (33km) – Hajaig Construction Ltd
Langkang–Dyis–Kagu–Sihin Road (24km) – Moulds Nig. Ltd.
Southern Senatorial Zone:
Mararaban Demshin–Demshin–Shimankar Road (30.48km) – Tongyi Engineering Ltd.
Longvel–Yelwa–Mato Junction & Demshin–Dadin Kalong Roads (84.49km) – EEC Int’l Ltd.
Dokan Tofa–Baap–Kurgwi & Jibam–Dokan Kasuwa Roads (61km) – EEC Int’l Ltd.
Other Significant Ongoing Projects;
Bisichi–Korot–Fan–Mangu Halle Road (36km) – EEC Int’l Ltd.
Fobur–Naton–Fursa–Maijuju–Zandi Road (27.6km) – Moulds Nig. Ltd.
Bet–Lobiring–Dorowa Road (20.8km) – Bindigari Ltd.
Somji–Seri–Amper Road (16.37km) – Admork Construction Ltd.
Dawaki–Gyangyang Road with spur to Asa and Akong (15.1km) – AVI Construction Ltd.
Kuba–Tenti–Manguna–Daffo Road (66.2km) – Moulds Nig. Ltd.
Jos Township Roads (29.64km): Rantya, Kangang, Fajib, Rwanje–Dong, St. Rita’s, Rangarasang, and Dong – Deux Project Ltd.
RURAL ACCESS AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PROJECT (RAAMP)
Forest Engineering: Pushit–Kerang, Mararaba Pushit–Janaret, and Pushit–Buman Roads
Bozeal Nig. Ltd: Shendam–Ppedel, Buzu–Goesa, and Ajikamai–Dolori Roads
UYK Nig. Ltd: Mararaba Junction–Vofnilarkas–Jukchom, Myet–Nemel, Mwar–Tim Chakfe, Chip–Manget–Hikmuram–Nishat–Pangmag Roads
H&M Nig. Ltd: Mbar–Yelwan, Nono–Miaduna, and Sabon Gari–Maitumbi–Murish Roads
Jodalsam Global Ltd: Kazizi–Gemi–Kema, Ganawuri–Koranfan Roads
Ric Rock Construction Ltd: Wuseli–Dawaki–Nenkong, Mbudi–Wubang, Kawo-Saminaka roads.
Other Contracts Awarded for Mobilization
Sarplast (West Africa) Ltd: Mangun–Nyemdung–Narahoss; Ngosar–Pyakmalu–Mandung–Mushu; Bod–Washen–Mabong–Kwatas Roads
Symroyal Integrated Nig. Ltd: Kadamo–Gagarau; Lungu–Lishin–Kawam; Dinya Junction–Feyei with spur to Akwangzu; Zuben–Durbi–Kuje Roads
QL-Teknik Ltd & JM & As Ltd: Mil–Jokkat–Abok–Dung–Lankan; Gumshar–Guzuk–Gwamlar; Mabudi–Gamakai; Gaklang–Paame; Demshin–Turniang; Kawo–Dungba Roads
Vochmal Nig. Ltd, Sunlin Construction Ltd, Mesotho Group Ltd: Roads in Shendam, Jengre, and Mangu.
NIGERIA COMMUNITY ACTION FOR RESILIENCE AND ECONOMIC STIMULUS (NG-CARES/PLATEAU-CARE) 2024:
Extensive rural interventions include roads in:
Barkin Ladi: Rapuun–Gbaku
Bassa: Binchi–Kisashit, Farin Lamba–Gurum, Gurum–Tarya, Mahanga Junction–Tega, Zalaki
Jos East: Jankasa–Gangaran, Kudedu–Angwan Madaki
Jos North: Dong
Jos South: Dantogai–Dehei (Turu), Ndiri Junction–Yiyo, Tahei–Gyero
Riyom: Sambak–Tyna–Mere
Mangu: Panyam–Sekop, Timjahas–Fwngkwa, Ampang–Npaat–Chingdong, Chingdong–Perka–Ampang, Larpia–Kwopshu–Bidol, Kop–Madarken–Matol, Fwanhkwak–Kung, Ngal–Kung, Bwai–Kubon, Daika–Ajing, Kombring Junction–Kumbrin, Jirep–Nyagha, Chindom–Bwanpe, AM COCIN Health Care–Fish Farm–Panyam,
Pankshin: Kaddugu–Kopkuleng–Mundung, Lingpang–Pangwan, Kustim Amnat (Jiblik)
Kanke: Karpang–Kagu, Chorbe–Gugur
Kanam: Yalkwal–Bekya
Langtang North & South: Shapir–Damai, Zamkan Junction–Zamkan, Pil Gani, Sabongida Takdum, Gazum–Gabon, Kakwar Junction–Funyallang, Pil Gani–Zamgwar, Pil Gani–Zakban, Nasarawa–Timchat
Quaan-Pan: Doka–Lied, Kwang–Goemoenaan
Shendam: Samiya–Gung, Kallong–Gidin Mangoro
Mikang: Lalin–Baltep–Pal
Wase: Kuyanbana–Jigawan Audu.
WATER/ENERGY AND SANITATION:
Signed Joint Development Agreement with Quaint Power & Infrastructure Ltd for renewable energy projects on Yakubu Gowon, Lamingo, and Liberty Dams.
Signed MoU with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to scale mini-grids and implement the E-HEART Programme, targeting electrification of 25 communities with critical health, education, agriculture, and transport infrastructure.
Rehabilitated the Yelwa Water Treatment Plant and its associated 25km pipeline in Jos South.
Acquired three water tankers and water treatment chemicals to enhance water supply and quality.
Approved rehabilitation and upgrade of water infrastructure in Bokkos, Langtang North, and Wase LGAs.
Constructed isolated water schemes in Jos South, Bokkos, Mangu, Langtang, and Wase LGAs.
Installed solar-powered boreholes, water kiosks, spring boxes, and reticulation networks across various LGAs, including Vom (Jos South), Daffo and Miakatako (Bokkos), Manguna, Amang West, Pushit, Kerang, Mangu Halle, and Panyam (Mangu), Pilgani and Dadur (Langtang North), Mavo and Kadarko (Wase).
Constructed 50 hand pump boreholes in Bokkos, Jos South, Langtang North, and Wase.
Rehabilitated 560 hand pumps and 80 motorized boreholes in five LGAs.
Built 391 improved resilience toilets in Langtang North and Wase LGAs.
Rehabilitated and constructed multiple 33kV overhead lines, substations, and distribution networks in Maijuju (Jos East), Bwonpe (Mangu), and Dangre (Langtang North).
Developed solar mini-grids in Bakin Ciyawa, Kwande, and Kwa (Quan’Pan) with UNDP/REA support.
Initiated energy audit training and launched clean cooking campaigns.
Commenced construction of a 50kWp solar mini-grid in Namu community (Quan’Pan LGA) with GEE/UNDP support.
MUTFWANG HEALTH CARE FOR ALL, PARTICULARLY THE VULNERABLE:
Plateau Specialist Hospital
Recruited 22 top-tier medical consultants across specialities including Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardiology, Pathology, and Psychiatry.
Completed the long-abandoned laboratory complex and injected N2 billion for modern equipment.
Implemented a robust Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Expanded the Residency Training Program to cover Pediatrics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Gynecology.
Rehabilitated water systems to end persistent shortages.
Renovated the Administrative Block and Emergency Pediatric Unit.
Improved staff welfare and installed solar-powered floodlights, surveillance cameras, and a mini solar farm.
Hospital Management Board
Procured Ultrasound Machines for General Hospitals in all 17 LGAs.
Installed the first-ever X-ray machine at the Comprehensive Health Centre, Dadin Kowa.
Reactivated General Hospitals at Mabudi and Kanke, fully equipped with drugs and consumables.
Distributed hospital furniture and bedding statewide.
Undertook turnaround maintenance of key hospital equipment and boreholes.
Equipped the NHIA/PLASCHEMA Office with modern ICT tools.
Furnished the PLA-HMB Headquarters to create a conducive work environment.
Streamlined HR processes: postings, conversions, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA)
Fully revitalized and operational, now serving as the central drug and supply hub for government health facilities.
Ensures equitable distribution of quality-assured medicines, especially for the vulnerable.
PLASCHEMA and Health Insurance:
Increased health insurance coverage from 93,605 enrollees in May 2023 to 208,550 by March 2025 — a 123% surge.
Over 9,000 vulnerable citizens enrolled under the Mutfwang Care initiative.
Plans underway to deploy a full EMR system integrated with NIN in Q2 2025.
THE IMPACT PROJECTS:
Boosted antenatal and postnatal attendance, skilled birth deliveries, and child immunization.
Reduced infant and maternal deaths.
Deployed 207 motorbikes for outreach and referral.
Installed solar systems in all 207 BHCPF facilities.
Renovated delivery rooms for safer childbirth.
Distributed 207 laptops for real-time digital health reporting.
Digitized all BHCPF facilities for monitoring and transparency.
Contracts awarded to upgrade 82 PHCs to meet national standards.
Emphasis on sustainability through community sensitization, development partner collaboration, and ongoing training.
Reduced malaria prevalence among under-fives from 35.8% (2015) to 15% (2024).
Achieved 100%+ coverage in all five cycles of SMC in 2024.
Trained over 12,000 ad-hoc health workers in partnership with Malaria Consortium.
Reached 96% household coverage in the ITN campaign with 93% net availability.
Community advocacy efforts led by the wives of Local Government Chairmen.
Stocked 406 health facilities with malaria commodities (98% availability).
Administered over 4 million doses of antimalarial drugs annually.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:
Refurbished the iconic Nigerian Standard Building into an ICT hub.
Implemented real-time government performance monitoring systems.
Enhanced internet infrastructure for greater connectivity.
Hosted a landmark Tech Advancement Summit in December 2024.
Launched a 3-year digital skills training programme for 100,000 youths.
Partnered with the Federal Government to strengthen digital infrastructure.
BUDGET AND ECONOMIC PLANNING:
Secured approval for the Child Nutrition Match Fund—$400,000 worth of nutrition commodities pending MoU with UNICEF.
Complied with SFTAS and SABER, published 2024 Budget on the official website.
Procured ICT and media equipment to modernize operations.
Established Monitoring & Evaluation Framework in partnership with the PMRDO to track capital projects.
Prioritized citizen engagement via town halls across the three senatorial zones.
Ongoing development of the 2025–2027 MTEF and FSP.
EDUCATION FOR ALL:
Approved 50% reduction in tuition fees for indigenes in state-owned tertiary institutions.
Achieved course accreditations across Plateau State University, College of Health Technology Pankshin, College of Nursing Vom, College of Agriculture Garkawa, and College of Education Gindiri.
Paid IJMB examination fees (2022–2024) at CAST Kurgwi and Law School fees (2023–2025) for Plateau indigenes.
Increased scholarship funding by 300% for Plateau students nationwide.
Secured MSc and PhD Engineering scholarships in partnership with Liberty University, USA.
Cleared salary arrears of ad hoc staff—some unpaid for 44 months.
Planning academic staff development via partnerships with international universities.
Plateau State University expanding to include a Faculty of Medicine.
Constructed and renovated 148 classroom blocks across 17 LGAs.
Drilled boreholes across all 17 LGAs to improve the learning environment.
Erected perimeter fencing, administrative offices, and distributed motorcycles for effective school supervision.
Addressed staff welfare, salary arrears, and capacity development.
Partnered with Oando Foundation for infrastructure, instructional materials, and climate education.
INFORMATION FOR AWARENESS CREATION:
Cleared inherited retainership debts and renewed media partnerships.
Facilitated staff participation in capacity-building programs nationwide.
Began 2025 Ministerial Briefings for MDAs to present scorecards.
Conducted statewide project monitoring and inspection tours.
Launched communication campaigns on mining safety, image branding, and storytelling.
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE:
Facilitated passage of key laws:
Plateau State Law Reform Commission Law,
Citizens Mediation Centre Law,
Plateau Electricity Market Law,
Plateau State Energy Corporation Law,
Public Defender's Office Law.
Mediation Centre received 128 petitions: 73 resolved, 55 pending.
Presented Executive Bill to establish Office of the Attorney-General as a statutory office.
Operationalized the Public Defender’s Office to provide justice for indigent citizens.
Coordinated exercise of the prerogative of mercy:
Independence Day (Oct 1, 2023): 1 pardoned, 3 commuted.
New Year Day (Jan 1, 2024): 1 pardoned, 4 commuted
Democracy Day (June 12, 2024): 2 pardoned, 11 commuted.
Independence Day (Oct 1, 2024): 3 pardoned, 2 commuted.
New Year Day (Jan 1, 2025): (Data to be completed).
These carefully considered interventions reflect our unwavering commitment to rehabilitation, restorative justice, and the principle of second chances.
In alignment with the ethical, moral, and legal responsibilities of the State in initiating and prosecuting criminal matters, the Ministry has recorded the following milestones:
Total Criminal Cases Received: 460
Legal Advice Proffered: 460
Cases Filed: 340
Plea Bargain Cases: 30
Cases Set for Hearing: 150
Cases at Defence Stage: 48
Cases at Final Address Stage: 3
Cases Awaiting Judgment: 38.
Judgments Delivered: 42
In the area of civil litigation during the period under review, the Ministry handled:
Total Civil Cases Recorded: 762
Cases for Mention: 78
Cases for Hearing: 428
Cases at Defence Stage: 199
Cases for Adoption of Final Addresses: 42
Cases Concluded with Judgment: 15.
In pursuit of continuous professional development, legal officers from the Ministry participated in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual Conferences in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s two-year stewardship is not merely marked by completed projects but is defined by a compelling vision to restore the glory of Plateau State through deliberate, inclusive, and transformational leadership. His administration’s legacy is already tangible, the progress visible, and the collective hope of co people renewed. The foundation has indeed been firmly laid for sustainable development across Plateau State.
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