By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has partnered with an Information Technology Firm (IT), aimed at interacting daily with citizens of the State on inclusive governance.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr. Gyang Bere, and made available to our correspondent on Monday.
His words: “The e-governance Platform is aimed at fostering transparent, efficient, and accountable governance.
“The Governor emphasized its role in promoting citizen-government interaction, courtesy of a donation from Mr. Hephzibah Integrated Technologies Ltd.
“The platform, accessible via the toll-free line (08000005555) and http://egov.plateaustate.gov.ng/, allows citizens to provide feedback, request services, and engage with government agencies, thereby contributing to the administration’s effectiveness.
“Mutfwang encouraged the public to utilize the platform to engage meaningfully with the government and to offer information, opinions on policies, and inquiries on service offerings from MDAs, while receiving timely feedback.
“Enumerating the benefits of the platform, Governor Mutfwang highlighted increased efficiency, convenience, transparency, accountability, improved communication, engagement, and cost-saving for Plateau citizens.
“Operated under the Plateau State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA), led by Director General Mr. Datong Dominic Gwamnan, the platform is a critical tool for enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility to government services”, the statement reads.