The newly sworn-in Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has assured that “tribe and faith” will not be used as tools for division during his administration.
Mutfwang stated this while delivering his inaugural speech after he was sworn in as the sixth executive governor of the state at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, the state capital, by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice David Mann.
While appreciating the people of the state for giving him the privilege to serve as their governor, he said: “We know you are expecting much from us; we will trust God for wisdom and enablement not to fail you.”
He further declared that his inauguration “marks the beginning of our collective quest for a new plateau,” as he gave the assurance that “we shall work round the clock to provide the quality of leadership and governance that our dear citizens deserve and yearn for.”
The governor also emphasised the importance of the Plateau brotherhood, irrespective of tribe or faith.
“While it is true that I have a tribe and faith, I want to assure you that I will use these identities as positive values to enhance our common good.
“I, therefore, welcome you all to the new Plateau where tribe and faith will no longer be tools for division but rich multi-coloured threads to be weaved into strong ropes that will pull us together for unity and progress,” he said.
Gov Mutfwang avowed that he understood clearly the enormity of the task before him, saying, “I have no illusions that it is going to be an easy ride.”
According to him: “The state is presently under a huge debt burden of over 200 billion naira; the healthcare sector is in need of urgent attention; our school system requires a comprehensive overhaul; our infrastructure is decayed and inadequate, and practically, every sector requires urgent redress.
“I must mention that there are no quick-fix solutions to these challenges, but one thing is certain: we are prepared to take the challenges head-on and we will hit the ground running immediately.”
He promised to muster the political will every step of the way to initiate policies and programmes that will engender peace, progress, and prosperity in our land.
