The governor had of last week sent the first batch of 16 commissioner-nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening. About two days later, the governor sent three additional nominees to the House bringing the total number to 19 commissioners.

All the commissioners were confirmed by the state lawmakers after they were screened during their plenary presided over by the Right Honorable Speaker, Moses Sule.

The appointed newly honourable commissioners and their portfolios are as follows;

1. Hon. Joshua Leven Ubandoma - Langtang North, Housing and Urban Development 

2. Hon. Sule Musa Haruna - Bassa, Commerce

3. Adams Bulus Leshak - Bokkos, Works

4. Hon. Musa Ibrahim Ashoms - Jos East, Information 

5. Peter Nyam Gai - Jos North, Lands and Survey

6. Mr. Jatau Davou Gyang - Jos South, Transport

7. Mr. Bugama Samson Ishaku - Kanke, Agriculture 

8. Hon, Ephraim Usman - Kanam, Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs

9. Mr. Peter L Gwom - Barkin Ladi, Environment 

10. Asso, Prof. Obert Gossele Nanjul - Langtang South, Science and Technology 

11. Mrs. Caroline Pangiang - Mikang, Women Affairs

12. Mrs. Dongkum Grace Shwarta - Pankshin, Finance

13. Mr. Chrysanthus Dawam - Quaanpan, Budget and Planning 

14. Dr. (Mrs) Kachollom Pyam Gang - Riyom, Education (Higher)

15. Hon. Noel Naanniap Nkup - Shendam, Water Resources and Energy

16. Mr. Nyalun M. Salibu - Wase, Education (Secondary)

17. Bashir Lawandi Datti - Jos North, Sports and Youths

18. Dr. Cletus Shurkuk- Pankshin, Health 

19. Mrs. Jamila Tukur - Qua’an-Pan, Tourism and Hospitality

The statement by the governor read in part, “In his determination to revitalise government operations for improved service delivery, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, assured the people of Plateau State of his mandate to deliver good governance all through his Administration.

The governor also revealed that the recent workers’ verification exercise embarked upon by his administration has saved the State about N500 million.

He said, “When we came in, workers in the state were on strike, because they were been owed salaries from February to May 2023. We set up a committee to verify the workforce in the state.

“The process was able to save the state the sum of about N500 million.

The Governor said the workers have received salaries for February and March, assuring that salaries for April and May would soon be paid.


On the appointees, the Governor warned that “This appointment is not an opportunity to pursue your own selfish desire, but to serve the state.

You are not responsible to only your Local Government but to the entire state.

“We will be holding you responsible based on your performance, in your various areas of responsibility”, he maintained.

On the current economic hardship being experienced by the citizenry, he assured that palliatives would soon be made available and urged citizens not to engage in unholy activities, as fairness would be strictly adhered to in the distribution exercise.

Meantime, the Governor has appealed to religious leaders to speak to their adherents, urging them to preach harmonious relationships.

“It is not time to continue to fan the embers of hatred”, he admonished.

Responding on behalf of the appointees, Commissioner for Higher Education, Mrs Kachollom Gang, thanked the Governor for appointing them.

On the same vain, on an interview with one of the newly appointed commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon Joshua Leven Ubandoma of Langtang North, who received well wishers and guest at the resident of the late elder State Man, Chief Solomon Lar in Jos, appreciate governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang for finding him worthy amongst the illustrios sons of Plateau State to serve in his administration; and also assured that he will put in his best to do the needful.