The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has charged management and staff of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (MBEP), to keep taps with global best practices and to desist from any act that would frustrate the good intentions the government has for the people of the state.
According to him, the ministry has set the pace for keying into the agenda of the “Time Is Now” , urging other ministries, departments and agencies to tow the same path so that good governance would be visible and be appreciated by the citizens of the state.
Governor Mutfwang gave this charge recently at the opening ceremony of a five day retreat and training for staff of the Plateau State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (MBEP), held at the Carter Conlon Conference and Retreat Center, Lamingo drive, Liberty Dam Road,Gwafan, Jos.
Organised by the Ministry in conjunction with Olive – Edge Consulting Group Nigeria Ltd with the theme, “The Green Cap Vision and the Seven Point Policy Thrust For Inclusive Budgetary Engagement: The Time Is Now For Good Governance On The Plateau” the Governor frowned at the duplicating roles being played by government agencies and promised to streamline them for optimal performance.
He noted that the ministry was central to the planning of government activities, stressing that any ministry that does not bring development has failed woefully, adding that the government would not condone that in any way.
Mutfwang commended the ministry saying that they did not ask for any dime for the organization of the retreat, saying that it was a worthy exercise.
Earlier, the Commissioner of the Ministry, Mr Chrysanthus Dawam informed Governor Mutfwang that the main functions of the Ministry include, the provision of technical support needed for economic development and growth of the state.
According to the Commissioner, the ministry was also saddled with the responsibility of determining and advising on policies that would best promote unity among all citizens living within the state.
Hon. Dawam further noted that the ministry enhanced the efficiency of public sector spending as well as general economic management and provision of focal points for the coordination of state policies and programmes.
According to him, their expectations for all participants of the ministry, other MDAs and the general public was to bring the necessary impact to generate a realistic budget for the growth and development of Plateau State.
The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Peter Lamba Bot and a resource person, Dr. Uzoamaka Amakom said the retreat would not have come at a better time than now. He urged participants to take it seriously.
