Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State is set to administer the oath of office to his freshly appointed commissioners today, Friday, August 4, 2023.
Last week, the governor forwarded the initial batch of 16 commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for thorough vetting. Just two days later, he presented an additional three nominees, bringing the final count to 19 individuals.
The confirmation of all commissioner-nominees was a unanimous decision reached by the state lawmakers during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Moses Sule.
Those who made the first list include: Mr. Peter L Gwom, Barkin Ladi; Hon. Sule Musa Haruna, Bassa; Adams Bulus Leshak, Bokkos; Musa Ibrahim Ashoms, Jos East; Peter Nyam Gai, Jos North; Mr. Jatau Davou Gyang, Jos South; Mr. Bugama Samson Ishaku, Kanke; Hon, Ephraim Usman, Kanam; Hon. Joshua Lever Ubandoma, Langtang North; Asso, Prof. Obert Gossele Nanjul, Langtang South; Mrs. Caroline Pangiang, Mikang; Mrs. Dongkum Grace Shwarta, Pankshin; Mr. Chrysanthus Dawam, Quaanpan; Dr. (Mrs) Kachollom Pyam Gang, Riyom; Hon. Noel Naanniap Nkup, Shendam; Mr. Nyalun M. Salibu, Ibrahim Wase.
Others on the second list were Bashir Lawandi Datti, Jos North; Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, Pankshin and Mrs. Jamila Tukur – Qua’an Pan
The swearing-in and oath-taking ceremony, as announced by the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere in a statement on Thursday is slated to take place at the Langfield Leisure Park and Garden in Rayfield at precisely 11:00 am today Friday, August 4, 2023.
The statement read in part, “In his determination to revitalise government operations for improved service delivery, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, will perform the swearing-in/oath-taking ceremony of new commissioners in the state.
“The significant event is scheduled to hold on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Langfield Leisure Park and Garden, Rayfield by 11:00 am prompt
“Therefore, all esteemed guests are kindly requested to be seated by 10:30 am. The time is now to build a united and prosperous Plateau.”
