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CSO advises Plateau governor-elect to revive ASTCs

“We will not fail to raise red flags when your government decides to abandon governance.”

• March 27, 2023
Caleb Mutfwang
Caleb Mutfwang [Photo Credit; Daily Post Nigeria]

A civil society organisation, Citizens Observers Hub, has advised Plateau Governor-elect Caleb Mutfwang to revive the Agricultural Services and Training Centres (ASTCs) to boost the economy.
The convener, Chris Iyama, said this on Monday in Jos when he briefed journalists.

Mr Iyama said if revived, the ASTCs would provide employment opportunities for Plateau people and also boost food security in Plateau and the nation at large.

The convener further advised the governor-elect to revamp the state’s security outfit, Operation Rainbow, for the protection of life and property.

Mr Iyama appealed to Mr Mutfwang to reserve 30 per cent slots in his cabinet for youths that are experts.

The convener called on the governor-elect to appoint the right crop of persons as members of his cabinet as his selection of personalities into his cabinet would be interpreted as a reflection of his intellectual prowess.

Mr Iyama urged Mr Mutfwang to take a critical look at abandoned road projects like the National Library – Abattoir Connecting Bridge and road networks which were not completed by the outgoing administration.

He said the road projects, when completed, would ease traffic and make navigation easy for Plateau people within Jos metropolis.

Citizens Observers Hub is a coalition of civil society organisations working on credible elections and deepening democratic governance in Nigeria.

“In fulfilling our mandate, we will not fail to raise red flags when your government decides to abandon governance for frivolities. To this effect, we are committed to tracking every penny and every project at all levels in Plateau, including the conduct of persons who will occupy office in your administration,” stated the CSO.

(NAN)

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