Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has sworn in four new Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to revive the State Civil service.
The swearing-in ceremony which was held at the government House Little Rayfield in Jos the State Capital had in attendance state lawmakers, security chiefs, party faithfuls amongst others.
Speaking at the event, Governor Muftwang said the swearing-in marked the repositioning of the civil service which is the engine room of Government.
He said “It has become necessary for us to add a number of persons to the existing ones to pilot the affairs of the civil service, this is by no means an end to these appointments and we will look out for those who deserve to be appointed and reward them accordingly to ensure that confidence in the civil service is restored.
Mutfwang Charged the Newly sworn in Permanent Secretaries to take thier task seriously and ensure they use the new positions to reinvegorate the office they are occupying.
Speaking on the Security Situation in the State, Governor Mutfwang said the newly appointed Special Adviser on Security Brig. General Gakiji Shipi is a well trained security consultant and was carefully handpicked to help fight the security issues affecting the State.
Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretaries Mr. Narmam Kparbong thanked the Governor for finding them worthy to serve as Permanent Secretaries promising to discharge their responsibilities to the best of their abilities.