Plateau Government Establishes Committee to Coordinate Issues from Presidential Engagement

Yemi Kosoko in Jos

Plateau State has set up a sub‑committee to streamline the key issues raised during Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Officials said the move aims to strengthen the state’s engagement with the federal government.

The committee was inaugurated at the Twin Theatre of the New Government House in Rayfield, Jos, and has been tasked with developing a coordinated framework for future discussions with the presidency and other federal institutions.

Mutfwang explained that the initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to constructive collaboration with the federal government, particularly on matters affecting peace, security and development in Plateau State.

The sub‑committee is chaired by former governor Joshua Dariye. Other prominent members include former Minister Pauline Tallen, Islamic scholar Sheikh Ghazali Ismail Adam and Bishop Jwan Zumbes.

Additional members are Hon. Sani Muazu, Rev. Gideon Para Mallam, Hon. Sani Suleiman Maigoro, Barr. Panmak Lere, Mrs. Esther Gonda and Dr. Sumaya Hamza.

Dr. Julie Sanda and Dr. Joseph Lenmang will serve as the committee’s secretariat.

Mutfwang directed the committee to harmonise all issues raised during the engagement with Tinubu and to craft a comprehensive agenda for subsequent interactions with federal authorities.

Its terms of reference include identifying priority areas that require federal intervention and collaboration, recommending strategic measures to promote peace, unity, security, social cohesion and sustainable development, engaging stakeholders to ensure broad‑based consultations, and submitting a detailed report within seven days of inauguration.