Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State has highlighted security as his administration’s top priority, noting that efforts to strengthen surveillance and protect rural communities have begun yielding significant results.
Even as the Governor granted pardon and payment of fines for deserving individuals who committed various offences based on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
The Governor, in a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, said the unprovoked attacks, once rampant, are steadily declining and assured that 2025 will witness increased investments in technology to further enhance security.
Governor Mutfwang, who described 2024 as a turning point for Plateau State, pointed out that under the 2024 budget, tagged ‘Budget of New Beginnings’, his administration has laid a strong foundation for rebuilding and repositioning the state for peace and prosperity.
On the issue of child trafficking, he declared that decisive action will be taken against perpetrators and urged parents to take full responsibility for safeguarding their children against this menace.
Governor Mutfwang, however, expressed profound gratitude to God for His mercies, guidance, and steadfast love for the people of Plateau State in the preceding year and consequently rededicated the state into God’s hands for continued preservation and protection in the year 2025.
He attributed the milestones achieved in 2024 to the prayers, resilience, and tenacity of the people, which have empowered his government to deliver tangible dividends of democracy.
“With profound gratitude to the Almighty God, I warmly welcome you to 2025, a year of renewed hope, great opportunities, and transformative progress for our beloved state,” the Governor said.
“We owe our deepest gratitude to God for His steadfast guidance and protection over Plateau State throughout 2024. As the Scriptures remind us, ‘If God is for us, who can be against us?
“The year 2025 will be a year of groundbreaking achievements, including massive road construction projects and revitalisation of the tourism and agricultural sectors, with the African Development Bank designating Plateau State as a Special Agro-Processing Zone, which aims to ensure both food security and sovereignty.”
Governor Mutfwang therefore saluted the courage and resilience of the people of Plateau State, urging them to resist divisions along ethnic, political, or religious lines. He called for unity and collective determination to achieve greater heights, emphasising that the strength of the state lies in its diversity.
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