Governor Caleb Mannaseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has banned the unlawful collection of taxes in the 17 Local Government Areas of the State with immediate effect and promised to revive the school district scheme and local railway lines.
The Governor disclosed this at the ongoing retreat for newly inaugurated members of the State Executive Council, Political Appointees, Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executives of Parastatals, and the Governor’s Direct Reporting Unit Staff held at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.
Governor Mutfwang expressed his commitment to rejuvenating the scholarship scheme in order to provide financial support to underprivileged students in the state and ensure they access education without constraints.
He also outlined his vision for a transparent and inclusive administration, highlighting plans to conduct regular town hall meetings.
These gatherings, the Governor said, will offer the opportunity for citizens to comprehend governmental activities and seek clarifications through open discourse.
Governor Mutfwang stressed the need for an end to revenue diversions and unlawful tax collections throughout the state, as it is a critical responsibility for the government.
He expressed his determination to wield the necessary political influence to reform the revenue structure of the state and solicited cooperation from those involved in revenue collection.
He declared that roadblocks for revenue collection within Plateau State are unacceptable under the present dispensation.
The Governor also conveyed his optimism about revving up the scholarship board despite financial constraints.
He praised the Ministry of Transportation for facilitating air travel connections between Abuja and Jos, as well as Lagos and Jos.
He also briefed the retreat participants on the government’s efforts to reactivate the railway line connecting Jos to Bukuru, saying they are aimed at providing significant benefits for citizens and stimulating economic growth.
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