By Isreal Adamu, Jos
On Thursday, Hon. Dan Kwada, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Middle Belt Nationalities, held a parley with journalists and veterans from the region.
During the event, several veterans praised Governor Mutfwang for his commitment to the Middle Belt. Hon. Gregory Nyelong, a former Commissioner of Information in Plateau State, commended the governor for his inclusive administration aimed at uniting the people and providing high-quality services and effective governance.
Veteran journalist Johnathan Ishaku also spoke at the occasion, commending Gov. Mutfwang for establishing the office of SSA on Middle Belt Nationalities. Ishaku, who previously served as the General Manager of the Standard Newspaper, emphasized that this initiative demonstrates the governor’s genuine interest in the Middle Belt.
He encouraged journalists to continue working towards bringing development to the region.
Hon. Timothy Golu, Special Adviser to Gov. Mutfwang on Strategic Communication, stated that the Middle Belt region is the richest in the country. Golu, a former representative for the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, reiterated that Governor Mutfwang is dedicated to the development of the Middle Belt.
Bere Gyang, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Mutfwang, praised Mr. Dan Kwada for organizing the meeting, asserting that the governor is committed to delivering significant development to the state.
Gyang added that Gov. Mutfwang is focused on diversifying the state’s economy and urged the people to continue their support.
Kadaba Gobum, a former chairman of the council, also praised the SSA for convening the meeting and urged journalists to work towards development in the region.
In his speech, SSA Dan Kwada expressed that Governor Mutfwang is deeply passionate and concerned about the challenges facing the Middle Belt. “This concern led to the creation of this office for the first time in Plateau State’s history,” he stated.
He explained that the main purpose of the meeting was to appreciate Middle Belt journalists and foster unity among them for better understanding and cooperation. Kwada also sought their support in narrating the stories of Plateau and the Middle Belt, emphasizing the importance of backing Gov. Mutfwang’s commitment to development.
“As journalists from the Middle Belt, we are the guardians of news and reports from our region. Our experiences and voices have the power to inspire, educate, unite, and mobilize our people. We have been silent for too long, and we must begin to tell our stories as they truly are,” he said.
The SSA also called for the collaboration of Middle Belt journalists to support Gov. Mutfwang’s administration, which he described as changing the narrative with development across the three senatorial districts of the state.
Our correspondent reports that the meeting was attended by practicing journalists from the Middle Belt, former council chairman Hon. Paul Jatau, and several other veterans.
