Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has charged newly sworn-in government appointees to demonstrate accountability, provide evidence-based policy advice and deliver measurable results, insisting that their appointments must translate into tangible benefits for residents.
Mutfwang gave the charge on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of Special Advisers, Honorary Special Advisers and officials of the Plateau State House of Assembly Service Commission at Victoria Gowon Hall, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos.
The governor said public office was a responsibility that required integrity, discipline and commitment to the collective interest of the state, rather than a privilege to be enjoyed.
“From the outset, our administration has been guided by a clear conviction: the mandate freely entrusted to us by the people of Plateau State is not a privilege to be enjoyed, but a solemn responsibility to be discharged with integrity, humility, sincerity and measurable results,” he said.
He explained that the appointments were intended to strengthen the state’s governance structure, broaden consultation, improve policy formulation and implementation, and introduce additional expertise into government.
Mutfwang urged the appointees to develop practical solutions to emerging challenges and ensure that government decisions produced improvements in the lives of citizens.
“Your recommendations must be timely, evidence-based and guided by the overriding interest of Plateau State,” he said.
The governor also cautioned against personal interests and unnecessary rivalries, stressing that effective governance required teamwork, professionalism and a shared commitment to the state’s development.
“Our administration needs people who can offer honest advice, identify workable solutions and remain focused on the collective interest of the state,” he added.
He urged the appointees to remain accessible to residents and ensure that their recommendations reflected the concerns of women, young people, farmers, entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups.
Mutfwang identified peace and security as major priorities of his administration, citing efforts to reinvigorate Operation Rainbow, strengthen community-based security initiatives and train approximately 1,500 personnel.
He also highlighted government interventions in healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, water supply, sanitation, transportation and road infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
However, the governor acknowledged that more work remained to be done, urging the appointees to help translate the administration’s stated priorities into visible progress for the people.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to rebuilding affected communities, strengthening peace and creating conditions for residents to live and prosper with dignity.
Speaking on behalf of the appointees, Chairman of the Plateau State House of Assembly Service Commission, Rt. Hon. Titus Alams, thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in them.
Alams assured Mutfwang that the appointees would not take the opportunity to serve for granted, noting that their contributions would form part of the administration’s legacy.
