As part of the Democracy Day celebrations marking two years in office, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State commissioned a wave of projects aimed at improving transportation, healthcare, and education across the state.
Governor Mutfwang introduced an additional 15 state‑of‑the‑art, 80‑seater luxury buses under the revamped “Tin City Metro 2.0” (formerly Plateau Express). With a total fleet now of 30 brand‑new buses purchased using state funds, fares have been dramatically reduced—slashing costs by as much as ₦2,000 per trip. The initiative is designed to ease mobility challenges imposed by the removal of fuel subsidies.
At the Plateau State Specialist Hospital in Jos, the governor inaugurated a modern laboratory, a new paediatric ward, and an accompanying administrative office complex boosting the facility’s capacity to deliver essential healthcare services to residents.
Also commissioned were the Utonkon bridge and adjoining roads leading to the Abattoir Road, addressing vital connectivity issues in that corridor. In the education sector, a one‑storey administrative building and the refurbished Joshua Dariye Hall on the Jos campus of Plateau Polytechnic were formally opened, with long‑term plans already announced to upgrade the polytechnic to a university – potentially a University of Science and Technology.
Speaking at various sites, Governor Mutfwang emphasized that these projects are meant to deliver tangible benefits job creation, reduced transportation costs, improved health services, and strengthened educational infrastructure. He noted the unity of purpose demonstrated in his May 29 meeting with President Tinubu, stressing the need to set aside political differences and focus on sustainable development.
