Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, security, and unity across the state, announcing intentions to enroll over 1,000 youths into Operation Rainbow, the state’s community security agency.
According to a Monday post by the Directorate of Press on X, Mutfwang made the vow on Sunday at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Jos, at the start of the 2025/2026 Legal Year.
The service, attended by judicial officers, clergy, and legal practitioners, marked the official start of the judiciary’s calendar.
“The God who has kept us this far will sustain us for the days ahead,” the governor said, describing the occasion as one of thanksgiving and renewal.
Reflecting on the judiciary’s issues, he praised judicial officers’ tenacity in the face of limited resources.
“When we assumed office, we met a judiciary weighed down by numerous challenges.
“Yet, you have remained steadfast, discharging your duties with courage and dignity,” he noted.
The Plateau governor disclosed that steps had been taken to improve the welfare of retired judges.
“We have taken concrete actions to ameliorate their situation by beginning the payment of their outstanding entitlements.
“Though the process is ongoing, it has commenced, and by God’s grace, it will be completed,” he assured.
Mutfwang also warned judicial officers on the use of discretion.
“Judicial discretion used judiciously serves the ends of justice. But discretion abused will weigh heavily on a man’s conscience, and he will not be able to stand before his Creator,” he warned.
Speaking on security, he announced the expansion of Operation Rainbow, the state-backed community policing initiative.
“By the grace of God, we will soon recruit over 1,000 youths who will be posted back to their communities as both the first and last line of defense, complementing conventional security agencies,” he said.
He emphasized the need to oppose “those who profit from insecurity.”
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Mutfwang stressed Christian unity as a driving reason behind Plateau progress.
“The body of Christ is one, and what binds us together is the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross of Calvary,” he said, while thanking the Catholic Bishop of Jos and the parish priest of St. Theresa’s for hosting the service.
The governor reiterated his commitment to lead with boldness and openness, declaring, ”We have no other agenda than to make Plateau better than we met it.
“Though there may be giants on our way to hinder, by the grace of God, we shall overcome.”
In his homily, Parish Priest of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Very Rev. Fr. Paul Pam, emphasized the importance of spiritual life for Christians.
“True peace anchored in Christ gives hope and direction,” he said, urging believers to live according to God’s will, shun wickedness, and embrace righteousness.
He prayed for Nigerian officials, asking God to “open their eyes to the hardships confronting the nation and to guide them toward solutions for the liberation of mankind.”
Fr. Pam also praised the governor for his work on infrastructure and peacebuilding.
“God will reward your efforts.” You are committed to unity and interventions in all sectors of the economy, which is remarkable,” he said.
In his remarks, Plateau State Chief Judge Justice David Mann thanked God for protecting the judiciary over the last year and prayed for wisdom, direction, and protection for members of the Bar and Bench in the new legal year.
