Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has charged the newly appointed commissioners to be dedicated to their duties else they will be relieved of their position if they perform below expectation.
Mutfwang, while speaking during the swearing-in of 19 commissioners and inauguration of members of the Teachers Service Commission, reminded them that the opportunity given to them to serve is not for them to pursue selfish goals and desires but to add value to governance in the state.
He assured women and youths of the opportunity to serve where necessary while appealing for patience among his supporters as governance progresses.
His words:
“For the Commissioners, this is not an opportunity to pursue your selfish goals and desires; you don’t represent your local government area but the people of Plateau State. Fight for your brothers and sisters; Plateau must be liberated from the shackles of poverty and insecurity.
“We will be checking your performances; once your performance is not satisfactory, others will be given a chance to perform. We will continue to select people who will add value to Plateau State.”
Meanwhile, Mutfwang revealed that the state had saved over N500 million following the staff audit exercise to ascertain the authentic number of staff on the state’s payroll.
He, however, pledged his commitment to ensuring the provision of palliatives to cushion the effects of the economic hardship on the citizens and promised the civil servants the payment of their salaries.
