Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has urged students across the state to avoid all forms of social vices and remain dedicated to their studies as a pathway to achieving greatness.
The Governor made this remark while receiving winners of the E-Debate and Bible Recitation competitions, alongside the presentation of a trophy won by Plateau State students at the National Engineering Competition organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
Expressing his delight at the outstanding performance of the students, Governor Mutfwang announced full sponsorship for Jacob Ndam, a student of Government Model Secondary School, Shendam, to further his education at the university level.
He said: “Congratulations! You have made us proud. We are honored to have you as our children and Plateau students. Even if your parents are not originally from Plateau, we now consider you one of us. You are entitled to every privilege accorded to Plateau indigenes.”We deeply appreciate your diligence and dedication to your studies, which has brought you this far. I am particularly glad for the efforts of Gindiri. It is time to revive such intellectually stimulating competitions across secondary schools, including debates and quizzes. Let us find creative ways to fully engage our youths.”
Governor Mutfwang emphasized the need for students to grow in wisdom, use social media responsibly, and engage in productive activities that will guarantee a prosperous future. He also disclosed plans to introduce strategies aimed at prioritizing youth engagement and development in Plateau State.
The Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mohammed Nyalum, led the contingent of students who excelled in the Bible Recitation, E-Debate, and National Engineering (COREN) competitions to present their trophies to the Governor.
The Bible Recitation competition was won by students of Girls High School, Gindiri, while the National Engineering Competition trophy was claimed by students of Tamaral Fair View School, Jos.
The National E-Debate Competition featured a winning team comprising students from Government Model Secondary School, Shendam, and Saint Augustine College, Du.Jacob Ndam, who performed exceptionally in the E-Debate competition, had previously dropped out of school due to financial constraints but was brought back to participate in the national contest.In recognition of their extraordinary achievements, Governor Mutfwang rewarded each student with laptops and tablets, underscoring his administration’s commitment to mainstreaming education as a priority agenda. He also expressed his eagerness to meet the Plateau indigene male student who recently emerged as WAEC’s overall best.Commissioner Nyalum commended the students and their tutors for their dedication, attributing the successes to the government’s investment in education.
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