The news: Within his first 24 hours as the governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang has announced his first appointment.
The first appointees in the administration include the secretary of the government of the state, attorney general and private secretary.
What he said:
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Arch. Samuel Nanchang Jatau as the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), a retired Director in the Plateau State Civil Service and Governorship aspirant in 2019. He is presently an active and practicing politician in the PDP family.
Furthermore, Barr. Philemon Dafi has been appointed as the Attorney General/Commissioner of Justice designate. He is a seasoned legal practitioner with more than thirty (30) years of active legal practice and a member of the Council for Legal Education in Nigeria.
Lastly, Mr. Moses Nwan mni has been appointed as the Executive Private Secretary to the Governor. He is a retired Permanent Secretary with the Plateau State Government and a former Local Government Administrator. He is also a devoted community leader and presently the Senior Special Assistant (Special Duties) to the Governor of Plateau State.
The appointments are with immediate effect, and I am confident that these appointments will steer Plateau State in the right direction.”