It was a privilege to welcome my brother and colleague, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, to Plateau State during the 13th National Delegates Conference of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions (FOSIECOM) held in Jos. His remarks were both honest and

I met Prof. Tyoden in 1984, when I was a student at the University of Jos. Even then, he was already standing out as a brilliant academic. By the time I graduated, he had become an Associate Professor. His intellectual prowess was undeniable, but what struck me more was his

We are building a Plateau that is just, united, and prosperous; a place where everyone belongs. These achievements are only the beginning. I salute the contributions of our traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil servants, security forces, youth, women, creatives, and the

TWO YEARS OF PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP: PROMISES KEPT, HOPE RENEWED Two years ago, we vowed to protect, build, and unite Plateau State. Today, with gratitude and renewed strength, we reflect on a journey marked by hope, restoration, and tangible progress. We have taken bold steps

LEADERSHIP MUST BE ROOTED IN CONSCIENCE, NOT CONVENIENCE – A PERSONAL COMMITMENT. Today, I was pleased to receive members of the Haggai Institute, Plateau State Chapter, at the Government House. As an alumnus, I can say the Institute played a pivotal role in shaping my

I had the privilege of a heart-to-heart discussion with H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the state of our nation. I also expressed deep appreciation for directing accelerated design on the 4th Legacy Project of the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi and Gombe corridor to enable procurement

I Reaffirm My Commitment to People-Centered Development, Call for Unity Against Insecurity and Poverty Today, I stand once again to reaffirm my unwavering commitment to delivering people-centered development under the guidance of God. My administration remains fully dedicated to

MY REFLECTIONS ON THE VISIT OF THE MUSLIM UMMAH AND OUR SHARED COMMITMENT TO PLATEAU STATE Today, I received a high-powered delegation from the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State, led by the Emir of Kanam, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Muazu Muhammadu II, who ably represented

MY COMMITMENT TO A GREATER PLATEAU: DELIVERING ON TRANSPORTATION, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION & INFRASTRUCTURE With gratitude and renewed resolve, I reflect on our shared journey toward a Greater Plateau. Alongside my Deputy, Her Excellency Ngo Josephine Piyo, we’ve commissioned

On Wednesday, I joined Nigeria’s Vice President, H.E. Kashim Shettima, GCON, at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum under the theme, “Roots to Revenue: The Nigeria–Brazil Corridor.” The high-level event was co-hosted by the Vice President of Brazil, H.E. Geraldo Alckmin. The forum

True development, in my view, can only take root when our local governments are functioning efficiently. After all, the people reside in the local governments without them, there is no state. There is an importance of synergy between all levels of government, Federal, State, and

At the One-Day Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable Dialogue on Community Policing as a Panacea for Insecurity in Nigeria – The Case of Plateau State, I made it clear that the path to sustainable peace demands sincerity, integrity, and courage especially from those of us privileged to

REMODELING PLATEAU AND HILL STATION HOTELS: A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO TOURISM REVIVAL. Today, I had the privilege of inspecting the ongoing remodeling projects at two of Plateau State’s most historic hospitality landmarks the Plateau Hotel and the Hill Station Hotel, both

Today, I had the honour of welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Plateau State. During her visit to the New Government House, the First Lady, through her Renewed Hope Initiative, announced a remarkable ₦1 billion donation sourced from private

As Plateau State hosted the North Central Zonal Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, I addressed delegates from across the region, emphasizing the urgent need for bold reforms that reflect Nigeria’s evolving realities. Plateau has always been a hub of

I had the honour of receiving the Supreme Knight of the Order of the Knights of Saint Mulumba (KSM), Sir Dr. Charles Mbelede, and his delegation at the New Government House, Rayfield. In our meeting, I reaffirmed the indispensable role of the Catholic Church and its lay

I had the pleasure of receiving the Acting Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Iacopo Foti, at the Government House in Jos, as we explored a strategic partnership between Plateau State and the Italian government anchored on youth empowerment, skills development, and technical

Yesterday, alongside my Taraba State counterpart and other distinguished leaders of thought, I visited the Daura residence of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, to condole with his family over his passing. His demise at this critical

WE CANNOT BUILD A TRILLION-DOLLAR ECONOMY FROM THE TOP ALONE. WE MUST START FROM BOTTOM. Yesterday, I had the honour of addressing distinguished policymakers, capital market stakeholders, and development partners at the National Workshop organized by the Chartered Institute of