In a poignant and heartfelt state broadcast, H.E. Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, addresses the citizens as they step into the year 2024. The speech encapsulates the challenges faced by the state, the resilience of its people, and the determination to forge a new beginning.
In his New Year address, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State reflects on the challenges faced in 2023, particularly the tragic loss of lives due to conflicts.
He acknowledges the state’s transformation into a focal point for the wrong reasons and categorizes the attacks as criminality, insurgency, and terrorism, rejecting the traditional Farmer-Herder clash narrative.
The governor declares a week of mourning, emphasizing the need for intense prayers. Despite the difficulties, he commits to collaborating with the Federal Government to end violence and highlights achievements in revamping security and addressing economic challenges. The speech outlines infrastructure development plans, rehabilitation efforts, and international collaboration.
Governor Mutfwang calls for unity, issues a state pardon, and expresses gratitude, concluding with a message of hope for a prosperous 2024.
Governor Mutfwang’s New Year address is a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by Plateau State, the government’s response, and the collective determination to build a brighter future. It blends empathy for the suffering with a call to action, emphasizing unity, hope, and resilience in the face of adversity
