From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared that his administration will not be deterred by inherited challenges, but will confront them head-on with resolve and compassion.
Governor Mutfwang made the declaration during his 2025 Workers’ Day speech on Thursday at the Polo field in Jos.
Addressing workers and labour stakeholders, the governor acknowledged the enormous economic and security challenges facing the state, but emphasized that his government had chosen to respond with purposeful leadership and empathy.
Mutfwang noted that his administration had cleared the backlog of salary arrears, restored timely payments, and revived morale within the civil service.
The Governor paid tribute to victims of recent terror attacks in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives. He assured the affected families of the government’s support in providing relief and long-term rehabilitation.
He also sympathized with traders affected by the April 29th fire outbreak at the Terminus Market in Jos North. He promised swift intervention and relief for those who lost goods worth millions of naira, acknowledging the difficulty of surviving in today’s economic climate.
Governor Mutfwang highlighted recent initiatives aimed at easing economic burdens, including a significant reduction in metro transport fares, the signing of a housing scheme and an upward review of pensions.
He said the approval and implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage, is a “bold and compassionate step” to demonstrate his administration’s seriousness about workers’ welfare.
He added that the relationship with labour unions had transformed from conflict to cooperation, following honest engagement from the onset of his tenure.
In his speech, Eugene Manji, the Plateau state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), appreciated governor Mutfwang for being a labour friendly governor and commended him for his tremendous development.
Our correspondent reports that highlights of the event was match pass by various trade unions including Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Plateau State Council, led by the Chairman, Ayuku Pwaspo.