Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering peace and creating an enabling environment for economic growth and sustainable development.
This commitment was reiterated during a visit by a high-level delegation from the European Union (EU) and Search for Common Ground, who met with representatives of the Plateau State Government to explore partnershikp opportunities in peacebuilding and development.
Speaking on behalf of the governor, Joyce Ramnap, Commissioner for Information and Communication, stated that Plateau is ready to engage with global partners in advancing peace and sustainable development initiatives.
“Our government is working tirelessly to revamp critical sectors of the state’s economy and create one of the most peaceful and business-friendly environments in Nigeria,” Ramnap said.
She highlighted key government initiatives such as the Plateau State Advisory Council on Inter-religious harmony, the Peacebuilding Agency, and Operation Rainbow as proof of the administration’s commitment to long-term peace and security.
The EU delegation was led by Mr. Ruben Alba (EU Team Lead), alongside Ms. Winifred Achu (EU Program Manager), and officials from Search for Common Ground. The Acting Country Director of Search for Common Ground, Ms. Gift Omoniwa, explained that the visit was to evaluate the EU-funded IRENEW project, which has played a significant role in promoting interfaith harmony and youth engagement across Plateau’s 17 Local Government Areas.
The delegation expressed interest in expanding collaboration, particularly in areas of peacebuilding and early conflict response systems. Mr. Alba assured the Plateau State Government of the EU’s commitment to supporting the development of key sectors such as agriculture, ICT, and infrastructure.
In a related development, the state also welcomed a delegation from the United States, led by Ambassador Dr. Linda Kaleidoscope, to Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos.
The visit, under the banner “Dream Plateau, Change Plateau”, focused on identifying investment opportunities in agriculture, education, tourism, and programs targeted at women and children.
Hon. Ramnap expressed appreciation to the U.S. delegation for choosing Plateau State as a partner, emphasizing that the administration of Governor Mutfwang is open to meaningful investments that deliver democratic dividends, innovation, and sustainable growth.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to creating a stable, inclusive, and investor-friendly environment to drive sustainable development and improve the lives of Plateau citizens.
Key Government Officials in Attendance
Several top government officials attended the high-level meeting.
Hauwa Abu