Despite the distractions, Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, carries on with governance to better the living conditions of the people.
He engaged the European Union in bilateral discussions to enhance human capital development, implement climate adaptation programmes, mainstream gender and youth development, improve the agriculture value chain and promote investments in digital economy within the state.
Governor Mutfwang disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere and made available to Government House correspondents in Jos while on a courtesy visit to Her Excellency, Samuela Isopi, Ambassador, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS at the EU Delegation compound recently in Abuja.
Reflecting on the historical ties between Nigeria and the EU, he noted that apart from Lagos, Jos hosted the largest concentration of Europeans and foreign nationals during the pre-independence period. This was largely attributed to the favourable climatic conditions, touristic features and hospitable nature of the people.
Governor Mutfwang expressed gratitude to the EU for its significant interventions in Plateau, pointing out previous projects in the water and sanitation sector that directly benefit citizens, especially those in rural communities.
He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to deepening and strengthening the relationship between Plateau State, the EU and its member states.
While stressing the importance of security as the foundation for meaningful development, the governor noted that his administration counts on support from the EU and its member states for the advancements in key thematic sectors such as water and sanitation, renewable energy, green economy and infrastructural development.
Governor Mutfwang pointed out that Plateau is among the states in Nigeria that have domesticated the Child Rights Act, Gender and Equal Opportunities Act. He renewed his administration’s commitment to combating Gender-Based Violence in the state.
The EU Ambassador, Samuela Isopi, noted that the envoy has provided technical assistance to Nigeria in human capital development, digital economy, climate change, water and sanitation.
She said the EU has carried out interventions at Science School Kuru, Mangu, Shimankar and other rural communities in Plateau, and expressed the EU’s commitment to further support the state for the benefit of the people.
Governor Mutfwang also visited the Acting Ambassador/ Charges’ De Affairs US Mission to Nigeria, Mr. David Greene in Abuja, where he solicited for support to address insecurity and improve the living conditions of Plateau citizens.
