Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has been showered with praise by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), which described his leadership as bold, people-focused, and a shining example of good governance in Nigeria.
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, top editors from across the country visited the Governor at the New Government House in Rayfield, Jos. More than a courtesy call, the visit was a clear endorsement of Mutfwang’s growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s reformist leaders.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Dr. Gyang Bere, the Governor thanked the editors for their professional coverage during his legal battles, saying balanced reportage helped Plateau maintain a fair image during those turbulent times.
He reaffirmed his administration’s focus on peace and prosperity, citing measures such as the revival of Operation Rainbow, the reactivation of the State Security Council, and the establishment of a Security and Information Centre.
On infrastructure, Mutfwang rolled out achievements: 380 kilometres of rural roads under the World Bank-backed RAMP project, the Utong-Kong flyover, and several road and market projects. He emphasised his mission to diversify Plateau’s economy beyond federal allocations.
Education has not been left out. Tuition fees for indigenes were slashed by 50%, scholarship numbers tripled, and tertiary institutions revived. Healthcare has also seen a boost, with upgrades at Plateau Specialist Hospital and health insurance coverage expanding from 93,000 to 208,000 people.
In agriculture, the Governor’s “prosperity agenda” is central—reviving BARC Farms, striking partnerships with IITA Ibadan, introducing improved livestock breeds, and preparing for a modern abattoir capable of handling 500 cattle daily.
He further spoke of tourism revival through public-private partnerships to redevelop Plateau Hotel, Hill Station Hotel, and Jos Wildlife Park.
The editors, led by NGE President Eze Anaba, lauded Mutfwang’s peace-building strides and the revival of The Standard newspapers. They urged Plateau’s story to be told by its own people.
During an interactive session, the Governor addressed unemployment, agriculture, and border security. He pledged transparency in future recruitments, vowed to tackle land-grabbing, and pushed for federal completion of the long-abandoned Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road.
Mutfwang insisted Plateau was emerging from years of crisis into “a new era of peace, prosperity, and productivity” and promised to reclaim its place as Nigeria’s “Home of Peace and Tourism.”
The visit ended with a guided tour of his administration’s flagship projects, after which the editors invited him to the Guild’s national conference in Abuja.
