Jos, February 4, 2025
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has introduced two major policy shifts aimed at enhancing governance and accelerating development in the state. As part of these reforms;
1. The Ministry of Education (Higher and Secondary) has been merged into a single entity to streamline education administration.
2. A new Ministry of Livestock Development, Veterinary Services & Fisheries has been established to boost the state’s agricultural and livestock sector.
Consequently, Governor Mutfwang has reshuffled portfolios within the State Executive Council, with some commissioners retaining their positions while others were reassigned or newly appointed. Below is the updated list of portfolios.
Retained Portfolios
Barr. P.A. Daffi – Justice
Hon. Peter L. Gwom – Environment, Climate Change & Mineral Development
Hon. Ephraim Usman – Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
Hon. Caroline Panglang – Women Affairs
Hon. Dongkum Grace Shwarta – Finance
Hon. Bashir Lawandi – Water Resources & Energy
Hon. Peter Nyam Gai – Lands, Survey & Town Planning
Hon. Jatau Davou Gyang – Transport
Hon. Bugama Samson Ishaku – Agriculture
Reassigned Portfolios
Hon. Adams Bulus Lekshak – Budget & Economic Planning (formerly Works)
Hon. Musa Ibrahim Ashoms – Youth & Sports Development (formerly Information & Communication)
Hon. Joshua Laven Ubandoma – Works (formerly Housing & Urban Development)
Dr. (Mrs) Kachollom Pyam Gang – Education (formerly Higher Education)
Hon. Nyalum M. Salibu – Commerce & Industries (formerly Education)
Hon. Dr. Cletus Shurkur – Science & Technology (formerly Health)
Newly Appointed Commissioners
Dr. Sunday Akpa – Livestock Development, Veterinary Services & Fisheries
Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap Mni – Information & Communication
Arc. Sylvanus Dongtoe – Housing & Urban Development
Dr. Nicholas Baamlong – Health
Hon. Cornelius Doeyok – Tourism, Culture & Hospitality
The Secretary to the Government of the State, Arc. Samuel N. Jatau FNIA, FCIML, has directed that all handing-over processes be concluded on or before Friday, February 7, 2025.
These policy shifts and cabinet adjustments are expected to enhance service delivery, strengthen governance, and drive sustainable development across Plateau State.