Mutfwang Commissions Metro Buses, Health and Education Projects, Reaffirms Commitment to People-Centered Governance

 

As part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship and renew public trust in government, the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has commissioned major projects aimed at easing transportation, enhancing healthcare delivery, and strengthening educational infrastructure across the state.

In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, Governor Mutfwang stated that the initiatives—including 15 additional Metro Buses, a modern laboratory and paediatric ward at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, and infrastructural upgrades at Plateau State Polytechnic—are part of his broader commitment to rebuilding Plateau and restoring dignity to public service.

“These projects are not luxuries. They are deliberate interventions to make life better for our people. The Metro Buses, for example, were purchased brand new—not as gifts or federal grants, but through prudent use of Plateau’s constitutional resources,” the Governor said.

Governor Mutfwang emphasized that the Tin City Metro was launched in direct response to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call on state governments to cushion the effects of subsidy removal. He noted that the buses have already cut down transport costs drastically, from ₦2,400 to ₦400 round-trip, saving families tens of thousands of naira monthly.

“We’ve prioritized the people above government luxury. Instead of procuring expensive vehicles for officials, we’re investing in what truly matters,” he added.

At the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, the Governor commissioned a well-equipped laboratory, a paediatric ward, and an administrative block, reiterating his administration’s pledge to raise healthcare standards. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, and Chief Medical Director, Prof. Christopher Yilgwan, lauded the Governor for what they described as “unprecedented attention to healthcare delivery.”

In the education sector, the Governor visited Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi, and commissioned a new administrative block and the refurbished Joshua Dariye Hall. He revealed plans to upgrade the Polytechnic into a University of Science and Technology, stating, “Leadership is about priorities. We’re building not just structures, but a future for Plateau’s young people.”

Also commissioned was the completed Utonkon Bridge—a legacy project abandoned for years. Governor Mutfwang pledged to continue reviving neglected infrastructure to connect communities and boost economic activity.

The Governor’s engagements drew praise from various commissioners, aides, and citizens who hailed the projects as proof of responsive and responsible governance.