Governor Mutfwang Meets Manufacturers, Reaffirms Industrialisation Commitment
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has reaffirmed the Plateau State Government’s commitment to building a resilient, private sector-driven economy. He made this known during an interactive breakfast meeting with manufacturers, investors, business leaders, and MSMEs at the Government House, Jos. The Governor said manufacturing is positioned as a major catalyst for industrial growth, job creation, and economic diversification.
The strategic engagement brought together captains of industry, regulatory agencies, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders in the organised private sector. It followed recent discussions between the Governor and the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. The meeting forms part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen collaboration between government and the private sector.
Governor Mutfwang commended investors for maintaining confidence in Plateau State despite past challenges. He assured them that his administration is deliberately creating an enabling environment for businesses to flourish. He said the government is improving infrastructure, security, policy reforms, and strategic partnerships to support businesses.
“It takes courage to invest in an environment where the operating climate has not always been favourable,” the Governor said. “Our commitment is to build a resilient and sustainable economy that is no longer dependent on federal allocations. The private sector remains the engine that will drive Plateau’s economic transformation.”
Governor Mutfwang identified agribusiness as the cornerstone of the state’s industrialisation agenda. He said strategic investments in potatoes, livestock, coffee, acha, horticulture, and other agricultural value chains will provide raw materials for manufacturing. These investments will create employment and expand export opportunities.
The Governor highlighted several transformative initiatives already underway. These include the establishment of West Africa’s largest Potato Tissue Culture Laboratory for quality seed multiplication, rehabilitation of tractor fleets, construction of an ultra-modern abattoir, and dairy development programmes. He said these initiatives are positioning Plateau as Nigeria’s leading agricultural processing and export hub.
Governor Mutfwang outlined ongoing investments in road infrastructure, electricity, digital connectivity, tourism, and hospitality. He stressed that these interventions are designed to reduce the cost of doing business, improve competitiveness, and attract both local and foreign investments.
The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Mohammed Nyalum, described the engagement as a strategic platform for sustained dialogue between government and industry. He expressed confidence that stronger collaboration with the private sector would accelerate industrialisation, attract greater investment, and generate employment.
The Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Bauchi, Benue, Plateau, Gombe, and Nasarawa Branch, Mr. Ajibola Kayode-Ojo, commended Governor Mutfwang for initiating direct engagement with manufacturers. He called for harmonisation of taxes and levies to eliminate multiple taxation and reduce regulatory bottlenecks. He also urged the government to sustain investments in roads, electricity, telecommunications, and security.
Governor Mutfwang’s meeting with manufacturers and business leaders marks a significant step towards economic transformation in Plateau State. The administration’s commitment to a private sector-driven economy and industrialisation is expected to create jobs, attract investment, and build a resilient economy. The Governor later toured exhibition stands showcasing products made by indigenous companies in the state.
