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By David Odama
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of plateau state has urged the Secretary to the Government of the Federstion, SGF and secretaries to government of various state to see their offices a a critical melting point in government structure.
Governor Mutsfang in a statement signed and made available to Journalists, by the Director of press and public Affairs, Dr Gyang Bere,
advised forum members against misleading the Chief Executives as posterity would not forgive.
Gov. Mustang who spoke when he hosted the Forum of SGF and SGSs in Jos Wednesday,
described the position of the SGF and SGSs as “a very critical melting pot in the government structure,” stressing that, “This is an appointment of trust, a sacred responsibility.adding that they must not mislead the chief executive because posterity will judge all the actions or inactions of government.
“You must not mislead the Chief Executives because posterity will judge you of your actions and inactions in the administration of the country”.
Governor Mutfwang called for unity beyond politics, noting that governance must remain the central focus after elections:
“I therefore believe wholeheartedly in supporting the initiatives of Mr. President under his Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
Governor Mutfwang expressed confidence that the outcomes of the deliberations would strengthen governance delivery nationwide
It would be recalled that this is the second in the forum”s meeting onverge for their Second Quarter meeting since the President Tinubu led administration came on board.
Declaring the forum open, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, set the tone for the meeting targged “Understanding the Dynamics and the Roles and Functions of Secretaries to the Government of States.”
“There is no gainsaying that the Secretary to the Government is the engine room of all government operations,” Senator Akume stated.
“At the heart of our responsibilities are policy coordination, cabinet affairs management, intergovernmental and inter-ministerial coordination, institutional memory, and continuity in strategic advisory roles.”
Underscoring the need for innovation in governance, the SGF charged the forum to adapt to emerging realities:
“The complexity of governance today demands that we embrace digital tools for tracking, analysis, and communication. Citizens are now more enlightened, connected, and more demanding, and as such, our policies must reflect transparency, responsiveness, and inclusivity.”, Akume stated.
He further emphasized the SGF’s duty in safeguarding national interest, urging the forum to play proactive roles in security coordination, harmonized policy implementation, and sub-national alignment with the Federal Government’s development agenda.
The meeting is strategically designed to deepen collaboration and reinforce the SGF and SGS framework as a backbone of effective governance in Nigeria.
