Governor Caleb Mutfwang: A Historical Thanksgiving Service in Jos

Governor Caleb Mutfwang: A Historical Thanksgiving Service in Jos

By: Zidon Alexander

A mammoth crowd has been witnessed at the interdenominational Thanksgiving service held recently at the Rwang Pam township stadium.

The thanksgiving was organized by the Plateau state government to celebrate the victory at the Supreme Court following the 2023 governorship election, which was challenged by the APC flag bearer, Dr. Nentawe Yilwada Goshwe.

The Thanksgiving service was attended by a large crowd of supporters, who came in their numbers to grace the occasion.

NEWSng reports that the Thanksgiving was attended by past governors, military generals both serving and retired, clergymen, elder statesmen, monarchs, traditional rulers, and top government officials.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang expressed gratitude to God and the people of the state for standing firm by him throughout the period of the legal proceedings from the tribunal to the supreme court and the special roles played by his supporters, which gave him victory at the supreme court.

In his speech, Governor Mutfwang declared, “Today, I stand before you with a deep sense of commitment and gratitude, affirming our dedication to delivering on the promises we have made to you. By the grace of God, we will not let you down. We are resolute in our missions to lead Plateau into a new era. Building upon the solid foundation laid by our great leaders, we will ride on their shoulders to raise Plateau to unprecedented heights,” the governor said.

He also added that he believes that God will provide the means and beseech the people of the state to continue to pray for the leadership of the state.

Rev. Dr. NC Thompson of the Redeemed Peoples Mission led prayer for peace and socioeconomic development in Plateau State.

Guest speaker of the event, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), delivered an inspiring exhortation, painting a prophetic vision of a renewed Plateau, which he said encompasses the political, economic, financial, educational and glorious aspects of life in general.

Rev. Dr. Gedeon Paramallam also led a prayer session for victims of attacks and those in captivity.

Similarly, the former governor of the state, Senator Da David Jonah Jang, expressed gratitude to God for the victory of Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Supreme Court. On his part, Jos monarch, his Royal Highness Da Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom, reaffirmed the governors victory and recalled Mutfwang’s commitment to peace and progress of the state and the substantial responsibilities that lie ahead.

The former military governor of the state, General Lawrence Onoja, also encouraged the governor and implored Christians in the state to support him through prayers because faith plays a vital role in leadership.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang: A Historical Thanksgiving Service in Jos