By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Friday swore-in 20 persons into the state executive council and expressed happiness at the relative peace to the state has been enjoying.
He also inaugurated members of the Teachers Service Commission, Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board, and Special Adviser on Gender, Barr. (Mrs) Olivia Dazyem.
The commissioners, whose names were earlier sent to the State House of Assembly, passed the screening by the lawmakers and were subsequently confirmed.
Speaking during the inauguration Mutfwang charged them to see the welfare of the people of the state as their priority.
The governor reiterated his faith in destiny and emphasized that God’s intentions for each individual would ultimately manifest positively. He expressed confidence in the commissioners’ capabilities and underlined his administration’s commitment to inclusivity, particularly for women and youth.
“We are dedicated to involving women and youth in our efforts. We acknowledge there’s more to be done, and we will do it. As we announce transition committees in local governments, women will likely constitute a significant portion. To our resilient youth, your patience will be rewarded. We are determined to mentor our youths into leadership roles.”
The governor celebrated the relative peace in the state and called upon all Plateau citizens, regardless of their faith or ethnicity, to unite for the state’s progress.
“I give thanks for the relative peace we are experiencing. Though challenges remain, I believe peace will fully return. I extend gratitude to everyone, including traditional leaders. Now is the time for every Plateau citizen to stand together, defending and supporting one another. Commissioners, I remind you that this is an opportunity to serve, not for personal gain.”
Meanwhile, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has allocated portfolios to the newly inaugurated Commissioners as follows:
Mr. Peter L Gwom from Barkin Ladi Local Government area is to head the Ministry of Environment; Sule Musa Haruna from Bassa will head the Ministry of Commerce, Adams Bulus Leshak from Bokkos will oversee the Works Ministry, and Hon. Musa Ibrahim Ashoms of Jos East will be in charge of the Ministry of Information and Culture, while Peter Nyam Gai from Jos North has taken on the role of overseeing Lands and Survey.
Also, Mr. Jatau Davou Gyang from Jos South has been tasked with the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Bugama Samson Ishaku of Kanke has been assigned to the Ministry of Agriculture, and Hon. Ephraim Usman of Kanam will be the commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Joshua Lever Ubandoma of Langtang North will lead the Housing and Urban Development Ministry, and Associate Prof. Obert Gossele Nanjul from Langtang South will head the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Mrs. Caroline Pangiang from Mikang, who will lead the Ministry for Women Affairs, Mrs. Dongkum Grace Shwarta of Pankshin, who will head the Ministry of Finance, and Mr. Chrysanthus Dawam of Quaanpan, responsible for Budget and Planning.
Dr. (Mrs.) Kachollom Pyam Gang of Riyom will serve as the Commissioner for Higher Education, Hon. Noel Naanniap Nkup of Shendam will oversee Water Resources and Energy, and Mr. Nyalun M. Salisu of Wase will be in charge of Secondary Education.
Bashir Lawandi Datti of Jos North will lead the Sports and Youth Ministry, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk of Pankshin will manage Health, and Mrs. Jamila Tukur of Qur’ann-Pan will be the Commissioner for Tourism and Hospitality.
Dr. Kachollom Gang, who behalf of the commissioners, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve and pledged transparency, accountability in the best interests of the state.
The names of the commissioners and their portfolios are as follows:
- Mr. Peter L Gwom – Barkin Ladi, Environment
- Hon. Sule Musa Haruna – Bassa, Commerce
- Adams Bulus Leshak – Bokkos, Works
- Hon. Musa Ibrahim Ashoms – Jos East, Information
- Peter Nyam Gai – Jos North, Lands and Survey
- Mr. Jatau Davou Gyang – Jos South, Transport
- Mr. Bugama Samson Ishaku – Kanke, Agriculture
- Hon, Ephraim Usman – Kanam, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
- Hon. Joshua Lever Ubandoma – Langtang North, Housing and Urban Development
- Asso, Prof. Obert Gossele Nanjul – Langtang South, Science and Technology
- Mrs. Caroline Pangiang – Mikang, Women Affairs
- Mrs. Dongkum Grace Shwarta – Pankshin, Finance
- Mr. Chrysanthus Dawam – Qua’an Pan, Budget and Planning
- Dr. (Mrs) Kachollom Pyam Gang – Riyom, Education (Higher)
- Hon. Noel Naanniap Nkup – Shendam, Water Resources and Energy
- Mr. Nyalun M. Salibu – Wase, Education (Secondary)
- Bashir Lawandi Datti – Jos North, Sports and Youths
- Dr. Cletus Shurkuk- Pankshin, Health
- Mrs. Jamila Tukur – Qua’an-Pan, Tourism and Hospitality.
