Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has given approval for transformative projects aimed at reinforcing the administration’s resolve to build a prosperous, people-centered Plateau. The approval was granted on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and will ensure a new edifice for the Ministry of Justice, Water Infrastructure, Implementation of Health Policies, Solar Streetlights, and Market Roads as top agenda.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Joyce Ramnap, mni, said the approvals cut across key sectors, including justice, water resources, health, infrastructure, and public utilities. She emphasized that the council’s decisions were driven by the need for “strategic growth and sustainable development across the three senatorial zones.”
“Council took decisions that are not only far-reaching but critical to the health, security, and economic well-being of Plateau people,” Ramnap said.
Top on the agenda was the approval of a ₦6 billion contract for the construction of a befitting Ministry of Justice office complex. The council also approved critical water-related projects, including the procurement of water treatment chemicals worth ₦1.293 billion for the Ministry of Water Resources, and the construction of three isolated water schemes in Angware, Fursom, and Fobor at a cost of ₦294 million.
Ramnap explained that the projects are part of a broader strategy to tackle water scarcity and prevent waterborne diseases across the state. “These schemes are deliberately sited in water-stressed areas in Jos East. They reflect our policy of inclusive development,” she noted.
In a coordinated response to sanitation challenges and recent cholera outbreaks, the council approved the construction of public toilets across major public areas, markets, and office complexes. The project will be jointly executed by the Ministries of Health and Water Resources.
“We are taking sanitation seriously,” said Ramnap. “This initiative will align Plateau State with global best practices on open defecation eradication and improve public hygiene.”
Another key approval was the procurement, installation, and maintenance of 129-watt solar-powered streetlights targeted at dark spots across Jos metropolis, including the expressway leading to Yakubu Gowon Airport.
“We are determined to light up Jos and improve night-time security. This project is a game-changer,” said the Information Commissioner. “The governor has mandated that critical infrastructure corridors must not be left in darkness.”
To address road congestion and poor infrastructure in urban markets, the council approved the asphalting of internal roads and car parks at the popular Bukuru Market in Jos South LGA. The ₦180 million project will be executed through direct labour as a cost-saving measure.
“We are not just awarding contracts. We are also employing efficient means like direct labour to stretch our resources and reach more communities, Ramnap explained.
Ramnap reiterated the governor’s commitment to “delivering real dividends of democracy” to the people of Plateau State. Each project reflects the administration’s resolve to touch lives, restore dignity, and revive public trust.
According to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Philemon Audu Daffi, the edifice will consolidate all justice-related parastatals under one roof, including the Law Reform Commission, Office of the Public Defender, Anti-Land Grabbing Committee, Anti-Human Trafficking Committee, and Citizens Mediation Centers.
Take away justice, and what you find is chaos. Plateau is ripe for an edifice that reflects the seriousness of governance,” said Barr. Daffi. This is not just a building; it’s a symbol of the rule of law, a hub for policy formulation, and a sanctuary for the defence of civil liberties.
He emphasized that the building would serve as a deterrent to land-grabbing and human trafficking while reducing litigation through mediation mechanisms.
The Commissioner for Health confirmed that these efforts complement the State’s upcoming Council on Health meeting scheduled for August 18–21 at Crispan Hotel, Jos. “We will assess our progress, evaluate gaps, and draw up a health blueprint for the next five years,” he stated. “All stakeholders in the health sector, including WHO, UNICEF, and IHVN, will participate. It’s about building a resilient health system.”
Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration will continue to establish citizen-centered projects for the growth and development of the state.
