Governor of Plateau State in a town hall meeting at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, had the opportunity to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the ‘End Bad Governance’ protesters.
During the discussion, he reassured the coalition of youths of his unwavering commitment to their demands. He also emphasized that the path to realizing the dividends of good governance lies in collaboration between the government and its citizens. Together, he said we can create lasting change.
The Governor said his administration has already taken several steps to alleviate the economic burdens on our citizens by introducing initiatives to support micro and small businesses and are working to enhance agribusiness opportunities, particularly for the youth. Additionally, the Governor said they have signed into law an electricity bill that will enable Plateau State to generate its own electricity, reducing dependency and costs.
The Governor said he his deeply appreciative of the peaceful nature of these protests. The youth of Plateau State have shown themselves to be progressive, dynamic individuals who are committed to improving our state’s standard of living.
The Governor said he also shares in the frustration when children are denied education due to insecurity, when lives are lost because healthcare is unaffordable, and when businesses falter under the weight of high electricity tariffs.
The Governor said his administration is committed to addressing these issues head-on. His administration will continue to strive for quality healthcare, improved education, enhanced security through advanced technology and intelligence gathering, and an enabling environment for lawful businesses.
The Governor also commend the security agencies in Plateau State for their professionalism and the protesters for their peaceful approach. He said their dedication to ending bad governance is truly commendable.
Together, we can make Plateau State a model of good governance and progress the Governor said.