Governor Caleb Mutafwang has assured Plateau residents of new hope, peace and accelerated development as he ushers the state into 2026, describing the new year as a season of divine opportunities and transformation.
In the statewide New Year broadcast on Thursday, the governor expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the plateau through the challenges of 2025, while offering condolences to the families affected by the violent attacks and promising continued government support for the victims and injured.
Reflecting on governance in 2025, Mutafwang said his administration laid strong foundations through a budget of consolidation and stability while prioritizing security, infrastructure, health care, agriculture and human capital development.
“Despite the challenges we face together as a state and a nation in 2025, we have every reason to thank God for his steadfast love, guidance and protection over our land and our people,” the governor said.
He said peace and security efforts were intensified in collaboration with security agencies, traditional rulers and faith-based leaders, leading to stronger early-warning systems and reconciliation initiatives in communities.
“In furtherance of this commitment, 1,450 personnel have been recruited and trained under Operation Rainbow in all 17 local government areas to protect lives and property across the state,” Mutafwang said.
The Governor highlighted progress in road construction in the three senatorial zones, urban renewal in Jos and other cities, improved water supply and rural electrification aimed at enhancing living standards.
On education and health, he said the government has invested heavily in school renovation, teacher recruitment, vocational training, primary health care upgrading and maternal and child health services, along with scholarships given to Plateau students to study abroad.
Mutafwang also pointed to continued social intervention programs for widows, persons with disabilities and internally displaced persons, while affirming agriculture, small businesses, tourism and investment as key drivers of economic diversification.
Looking ahead, the Governor outlined 2026 priorities, which include intensive peacebuilding, accelerated infrastructure delivery, digital education, expanded healthcare, employment creation and inclusive governance that promotes youth and gender participation.
He called on residents to reject division and violence, assured them of transparency amid recent political developments, and reaffirmed their commitment to serve with integrity while thanking the federal government and development partners for their support.
