By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Plateau State Gov. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has pledged to site impactful projects in Irigwe and Bassa communities
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Gov. Mutfwang made this pledge when he attended
the 2025 Otu Rigwe Cultural Festival with a renewed pledge to deliver transformative and impactful projects in Irigwe land and Bassa Local Government Area in general.
In a press statement signed by Gyang Bere,Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State, on October 25, 2025 , made available to Daybreak . the cultural festival, with the theme “Towards the Rehabilitation of IDPs in Irigwe Land.”
The governor used the opportunity to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to working closely with local communities to resettle displaced people and restore lasting peace and tranquility to Irigwe land and Plateau State as a whole.
Governor Mutfwang lauded the resilience, compassion, and patriotism of the Irigwe Nation, describing them as a people whose faith in God and love for Plateau State remain unshaken despite challenges.
He urged them to remain steadfast in defending their ancestral land, assuring them that “God Almighty loves you, and Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang loves you.”
Further, the Governor extended his warm congratulations to Dr. Benard Doro on his well-deserved appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, while commending other illustrious sons and daughters of the Irigwe Nation, at home and in the Diaspora, for their contributions towards the growth and development of Plateau State and the nation at large.
Meanwhile, Governor Mutfwang reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring the completion of the ongoing road project from Wildlife Park to Kwal and down to Vom, adding another contract has been awarded for the construction of a road in Jingre, promising that the contractor will soon be mobilized to the site.
However, the governor sympathized with the Irigwe people over past attacks that claimed lives and destroyed property, assuring them that the Irigwe Nation will never be defeated.
He expressed optimism that Irigwe land will soon realize its full God-given potential, declaring that “the days ahead are bright and filled with the promises of God.”
Earlier, Chairman of Bassa Local Government Area, Dr. Joshua Riti, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Mutfwang for honoring the cultural event and commended his courage, compassion, and commitment to the unity and development of Plateau State.
