The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang on Thursday 8th August, 2024 received medical consumables and equipment worth 400,000 United States Dollars from Widows and Orphans International USA, the US-Nigeria Law Group, and the Solomon and Mary Lar Foundation for the Plateau Specialist Hospital.

This development is a direct result of the governor’s strategic diplomatic engagements with international organizations and foreign missions.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming the State into a hub for medical tourism.

While appreciating the donors for their kind gestures, Gov. Mutfwang hinted that his administration is working assiduously to rebrand the State away from the garbage being portrayed about the State. He lauded the partners for the steps taken to mobilize health assets to Plateau State. He said the time to rebuild Plateau State is now.

The Governor also revealed plans to create a conducive environment for medical tourism in Plateau State. He announced that preparations have been finalized for the establishment of a Medical Faculty at Plateau State University in Bokkos, alongside a state-of-the-art Teaching Hospital that will complement the Federal Government Teaching Hospital in the State.

Governor Mutfwang highlighted the peaceful disposition and renowned hospitality of the people of plateau state, emphasizing that Jos remains the most peaceful city in Northern Nigeria. He called on international investors to seize the opportunity and invest in the state, assuring of a secure and welcoming environment.

According to the Governor, very Kobo meant for Plateau State will be judiciously used for the common good of the Citizens. While giving clarification to the rumours of rice Palliatives by the Federal Government, the Governor said his administration has already distributed the rice provided by the Federal Government and yet to receive any other food intervention as being peddled by some persons.
He disclosed that government is paying the price of years of neglect and irresponsibility saying Nigeria has been borrowing to survive, a situation he said must be addressed if progress must be made.

He said his administration will rebuild capacity of the State to be relevant at the national space. According to him, a healthy population is a productive nation and said his government will continue to give priority to the health sector to achieve a healthy population for the State.

In a remark, the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan, assured Plateau residents that the Legislature would stand united with the Governor in providing all necessary support to build a secure, peaceful, and united state, where its diversity is celebrated not only within the country but beyond.

The donors, Dr. William Devlin of Widows and Orphans International, Emmanuel Ogebe of the US-Nigeria Law Group, and Beni Lar of the Solomon and Mary Lar Foundation, all lauded Governor Mutfwang’s efforts in restoring confidence among international investors to engage with Plateau State.

In their remarks, Commissioner of Health, Dr. Cletus Shirkuk, and Chief Technical Adviser to the Governor on Strategic Linkages, Development Partnerships, and Diaspora Engagement, Manji Wilson, reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering a healthier Plateau. They credited the successful medical intervention to the Governor’s passion and dedication to the state’s progress.

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Gov. Mutfwang Takes Delivery of Medical Supplies Worth $400,000 from Foreign Partners