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In a decisive step toward addressing critical gaps in basic education and primary healthcare, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has inaugurated the Steering and Technical Committees for the implementation of the Human Capital Opportunities Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-Gov) project.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening financial and human resource management in these key sectors to enhance service delivery for the benefit of Plateau citizens.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the Twin Theater, New Government House, Rayfield, was conducted under the auspices of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
Governor Mutfwang, represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Jos, Builder Jeremiah Satmark, emphasized the importance of the project in driving sustainable improvements in healthcare and education across the state.
“This program is a cornerstone of our administration’s commitment to the people. If we get primary healthcare and basic education right, we can effectively tackle the broader challenges in the education and health sectors. His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, is dedicated to ensuring this project succeeds,” Satmark stated.
He further highlighted the administration’s determination to revitalize these sectors, noting that the inadequacies in the primary healthcare system have put immense pressure on tertiary healthcare facilities. The HOPE-Gov project, sponsored by the World Bank, is designed to address these gaps and lay a solid foundation for sustainable human capital development in Plateau State.
The Commissioner for Health, Plateau State, Dr. Cletus Bako Shurkuk, provided an overview of the HOPE-Gov project, explaining its objectives and structure. According to him, the project, funded by the World Bank, is a Federal Government initiative aimed at assisting states in closing gaps in human capital development.
It is structured into three components: HOPE Governance, HOPE Healthcare, and HOPE Basic Education, and will span a period of four years.
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Chrysanthus Dawam, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Yohanna Magut, commended Governor Mutfwang for his commitment to improving the lives of Plateau citizens through this initiative.
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Engr. Sunday Amuna, pledged the committee’s commitment to the successful implementation of the project, emphasizing its potential to transform education and healthcare in the state.
Membership of the Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is composed of the following members:
1. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning
2. Commissioner for Health
3. Commissioner for Education
4. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
5. Commissioner for Finance
6. Executive Secretary, Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)
7. Executive Secretary, Plateau State Primary Health Care Board (PHCB)
8. Accountant General, Ministry of Finance
9. Special Adviser on Budget
10. Director General, Public-Private Partnerships
11. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (MBEP)
12. Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS)
13. State Steering Coordinator, Chief of Staff, BLDR Jeremiah Satmark.
Membership of the Technical Committee
The Technical Committee comprises:
1. Permanent Secretary, MBEP
2. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance (MOF)
3. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education (MOE)
4. Director, MBEP
5. Director, Finance (COAG)
6. Director, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs (MLGCA)
7. Director, OHCS
This project underscores the Plateau State Government’s unwavering commitment to investing in primary healthcare and basic education, with a vision to build a stronger, healthier, and more educated citizenry.
Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State
January 23, 2025
