By Polycarp Auta
Jos, Oct. 10, 2024 (NAN) — Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has officially sworn in the newly elected chairmen of 15 out of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The ceremony took place on Thursday in Jos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (THEGAVEL) reports that the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) conducted elections across all LGAs on Saturday. PLASIEC Chairman Mr. Planji Cishak announced the results for 15 LGAs, stating that the remaining results would be released in due time.
During the event, Mutfwang congratulated the newly elected chairmen, noting that they were elected through a transparent and credible process. He commended PLASIEC for overseeing a free and fair election, emphasizing that the votes of the people were respected.
“I am proud to inaugurate these chairmen with good conscience; they are the first to come under local government autonomy,” he said. “As a strong advocate for local government autonomy, I am committed to strengthening and enhancing the effectiveness of the local government system.”
Mutfwang welcomed the chairmen and urged them to join him in providing quality leadership for the people of Plateau. He pledged his support to help them succeed in delivering good governance to rural communities, while also urging them to maintain accountability and transparency.
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