Plateau State Governor Mutfwang Advocates for Water Security

Caleb Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State, addressed the importance of water security as a fundamental pillar of modern governance and human development in a keynote speech at the National Urban Water Sector Reform Project Coordination and Review Workshop in Jos. Represented by his deputy, Josephine Piyo, Mutfwang stressed the necessity for sustainable reforms to enhance access to potable water.

He noted that the rapid growth of cities increases pressure on existing water infrastructure, necessitating strategic and sustainable reforms. The governor highlighted that his administration is committed to improving water services through the Jos Water Services Corporation and various ministries, with ongoing projects including the rehabilitation of the Yelwa Water Treatment Plant and the Mangu Regional Water Scheme.

He also mentioned collaborations with the Agence Française de Développement for the rehabilitation of water treatment plants. Mutfwang emphasized that expanding access to potable water requires strong institutions and effective regulation, not just capital investment.