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Governor Mutfwang fires six Plateau officials

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sacked six of his appointees and suspended one.

• March 18, 2026
Caleb Mutfwang
Caleb Mutfwang

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sacked six of his appointees and suspended one.

Samuel Jatau, the secretary to the state government, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.

Mr Jatau said the move was part of the government’s efforts to reposition for greater efficiency and effective service delivery.

Timothy Golu, the special adviser to the governor on strategic communication; Fom Gwottson, the liaison officer, Jos South; Nanbol Rimvyat and Nannim Langyi, the liaison officers, Langtang North; Paul Datugum and Nimchat Rims, the liaison officers for Qua’an Pan and Langtang South, respectively, were fired by the governor.

Similarly, the governor suspended Johnbull Shekarau, the chairman of the House of Assembly Service Commission.

The SSG directed the officials to hand over all government properties in their possession to the appropriate quarters.

(NAN)

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