In a recent development, the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has granted approval for the renewal of the tenures of 16 out of the 17 Transition Implementation Committee chairmen in the state for an additional six months. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, confirmed this decision in an interview with Findwhosabi in Jos on Tuesday.
Ashoms clarified that the tenure of one of the transition chairmen, Samuel Umaru, was not renewed by the governor, and Umaru has been replaced by Samuel Dala.
The Commissioner stated, “Yes, the governor has approved the extension of the tenure of the transition committee chairmen of the LGA for another six months. It is only that of Jos North that was not extended. Their tenure extension was communicated to the state Assembly members and it was read on the floor of the Assembly today (Tuesday) by the Speaker during their plenary, and it received the approval of the lawmakers accordingly.”
Regarding the replacement of Samuel Umaru as the transition chairman for Jos North LGA, the commissioner explained, “He was a civil servant and he retired recently from the service. The transition committee chairman is an appointive position, and anybody can be so appointed. So, another person from Jos North was simply allowed to step into that position.”
It’s worth noting that the transition committee chairmen in the 17 local government areas (LGAs) were initially appointed by Governor Mutfwang in June 2023, following the suspension of former elected council chairmen over allegations of financial irregularities. This renewal of tenure signifies the governor’s continued commitment to the smooth functioning of the LGAs in Plateau State.