TINUBU HAS MOVED NIGERIA FROM ICU TO RECOVERY, SAYS MUTFWANG

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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said President Bola Tinubu inherited a country in critical condition when he assumed office but has gradually put Nigeria on the path to recovery through his administration’s policies.

Mutfwang made the remarks on Saturday at the APC North-Central Presidential Campaign Rally held at the Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, where he declared Plateau State’s support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The governor likened the state of the country at the beginning of Tinubu’s administration to a patient in an intensive care unit, noting that the President’s policies had helped stabilise the situation.

“You met Nigeria in the intensive care unit, and through the policies you have administered, like a drug, you have been able to bring Nigeria out of the intensive care unit. We are now in recovery.

“We are confident that if you continue, we will not only recover but prosper as well. That is why we are determined that in the 2027 election, there is no alternative for us. We will stick with you and go with you,” he said.

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Mutfwang described Tinubu as a friend of Plateau State and the North-Central region, pointing to the Federal Government’s interventions in road infrastructure, education and healthcare.

According to him, the President has demonstrated his commitment to the region through various developmental projects and support programmes.

“We consider you as a friend of Plateau State and North-Central Nigeria in general. You have demonstrated your love for our state and our region through the developmental strides we have seen in road infrastructure, education and healthcare,” he said.

The governor disclosed that students in tertiary institutions across Plateau State had benefited from over N11bn through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund scheme.

He also acknowledged Tinubu’s approval of the Akwanga-Jos road project and the Jos-Shendam road, extending to Ebonyi State.

Mutfwang further praised the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her support for Plateau residents, recalling her visit to the state during which she distributed gifts to the people.

He described her as a mother figure to the people of the state, expressing appreciation for her gestures.

“Your dear wife, our mother, is a darling of the Plateau people. We now know that we have a mother in Aso Rock. When she came visiting us, she did not come empty-handed. Like a good mother, she came with a bag full of gifts for our people, and we will always be grateful,” he said.

Recalling his earlier promise to reciprocate Tinubu’s goodwill during the President’s previous visit to the state, the governor said the 2027 election would provide an opportunity for Plateau residents to demonstrate their appreciation through their votes.

He expressed confidence that the state would deliver unprecedented electoral support for the President, adding that other communities with close ties to Plateau could follow its political direction.

“The time has come and the time is now. By the grace of God, we are going to show our gratitude come January 16, 2027, because we have seen a man who loves us,” he said.

On security, Mutfwang commended the Federal Government for its support, claiming that Plateau State had recorded significant progress in tackling insecurity over the past three months.

He expressed optimism that sustained efforts and commitment would help eliminate insurgency and restore lasting peace to the state.

“In the last three months particularly, we have made tremendous progress in dealing with insurgency. Like you have often said, we will defeat insurgency, and already we can see victory on the way.

“With commitment and sustainability, we will eliminate these enemies of peace and progress, and we are confident that you will lead us in that direction,” he said.

However, the governor appealed to Tinubu to assist in facilitating the return of internally displaced persons to their ancestral communities.

He said his administration would present a comprehensive plan to the President, seeking substantial Federal Government intervention to support the resettlement process.

Mutfwang also urged the President to support the completion of the Zaria Road Stadium, noting that the project commenced about four decades ago.

He described the stadium as a potential national landmark and a source of pride for Plateau State if completed to international standards.

“Mr President, I will be pleading with you on behalf of the Plateau people. Please roll away our reproach. We need your help to make this stadium one of the international stadiums in Nigeria. I am sure it will become a symbol of pride for you when this is done,” he said.

The governor further revealed that his administration had established an employment hub expected to create opportunities for 2,000 young people to work remotely for organisations in the United States and Europe.

He added that a separate technology hub had been established to support security operations, particularly the deployment of technology for detecting criminal activities.

Mutfwang also disclosed that his administration had procured additional buses to ease transportation difficulties faced by residents.