Plateau Approves New Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, 4,029 Streetlights and 199 CCTV Cameras

The Plateau State Executive Council has approved the establishment of a new Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to strengthen government interventions for vulnerable citizens and improve the State’s response to humanitarian emergencies and poverty-related challenges.

The decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Government House, Rayfield, Jos.

Disclosing the resolutions, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Joyce Ramnap, said the new ministry would provide a dedicated institutional framework for coordinating humanitarian assistance, social protection and poverty-reduction programmes across the state.

According to her, the ministry is expected to incorporate the activities of the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Trauma Centre, creating a more coordinated and efficient system for humanitarian response and support to vulnerable communities.

Ramnap added that the initiative would strengthen collaboration between the Plateau State Government and the Federal Government on humanitarian and poverty-reduction programmes, while improving the delivery of interventions to citizens in need.

In another major decision, the Council approved the renovation of the administrative buildings of the Jos Main Market and Satellite Market to improve their functionality, operational efficiency and management.

The Council also approved the additional procurement and installation of solar-powered streetlights and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, as well as the maintenance of existing streetlights across the Jos-Bukuru Metropolis.

Under the approved security and infrastructure programme, a total of 4,029 streetlight infrastructure units will be covered, while 199 CCTV cameras will be procured and installed in two phases.

The measures are expected to strengthen security, surveillance and public safety across the metropolis, while improving the environment for businesses and residents.

The Plateau State Government said the interventions demonstrate its commitment to building safer, more resilient and better-organised communities, protecting vulnerable citizens and investing in infrastructure that improves the quality of life and supports economic activities.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Ngo Josephine Chundung Piyo, and other members of the State Executive Council.